Caray, Caray!

"I seem to remember that I am married"
Ha!!! I thought this was hilarious, especially when he told Doris the Bimbo that men take things "con mas seriedad". Oblivio is sure taking his marriage and baby with LOTS of seriousness and responsibility (eye roll). I must admit that I love the chemistry between him and MC. The oblivious puppy dog eyes can be quite cute.

I don't blame Aracely for not recognizing Teo. She had no idea that he was going to Mexico City for a makeover, and the change was quite extreme (totally with you on the ugly wig). If I was in her place, it would take me a while to connect the dots too. Or maybe I've lost some brain cells watching this TN (shudder).

Anyway, thanks for having fun with another useless episode. I love your snarky dialogue paraphrasing!

 

@Adriana - that was absolutely hilarious. I loved the whole recap, but I particularly loved this line: "Aracely goes into Tav mode, thinking that she feels like she knows this man from somewhere.

BTW, did you notice that "Party Central" is none other than the "ranch living room" set? The set designer didn't even bother hiding the stairs in the background, even though they are a dead giveaway. Remember my comments a few weeks ago about Mrs. Mejia not being good at budgeting? Now why didn't she think of shooting this party in advance, when they were "on location" at that absolutely gorgeous mega-villa Karim had on his own private island. It's not as if she didn't know this party was going to happen, since it took place in the previous versions of this novella too.
 

Great recap, Adriana Noel. I am a huge fan of "loose translations" and you did a great job with this one. Your dialogues are better than the show's dialogue.

I also liked the "Aracely goes into Tav mode" line.

I completely agree with you about Manuel Landeta. He is just marvelous. I didn't pay close attention to Teresa so I feel like I am seeing him for the first time. I wasn't real pleased that they put fake hair on him, but I guess that bald would have made it more obvious it was Teo. Frankly that's ridiculous because we've all been wearing our beanies. We've accepted no-show pregnancies and Tav's inability to recognize his own wife. Surely we would all accept that no one recognized a bald Teo 2.0.

Oh! I wish they would stop putting MA's hair up in that bun, too.

LatinainMD: I noticed the double duty set, too :-)
 

What was up with the hair??? Yesterday everyone was talking about the best thing about Ed and Octavio- the hair. And yet they give Teo this? If this is the actor's real hair that he couldn't grow out enough, then I take back my scorn and will cut them some slack. But if it's a wig then no slack. None. The pic that Vivi posted I think showed him bald and he looked good. Really good. Really better than this.

And given all the surgery he had to do would he really want to deal with a whole head hair transplant? And if he had to have this, why couldn't they just scalp Eduardo and use that? It would have made more sense. And certainly more than him spending money on a wig like that.

Ok, I'm done. Sorry. I have to skip this episode but it sounds like we need more Karim.

Kelly
 

Thanks, Adriana Noel, for such a complete and fun recap.

In spite of the bad wig, I love how Teo is pulling everybody's chain. The only photos I could find of Manuel Landeta were ones in which he was bald and quite striking. Maybe a bad wig was their only option.

I also loved Maricruz striding into that hornet' s nest of a party. She has come a long way. Too bad the moonkey wasn't with her for protection.

Looks like kidnapping attempt tomorrow.

Jarifa
 

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Recap Update

I added a few photos of Manuel Landeta, just to make a better comparison between how he looks like in real life and how they made him "pretty" in C.I. No bueno!
 

Oh, and of course, real Manuel Landeta is the one Vivi showed us - saving pretty men pictures comes in handy sometimes. Thanks, Vivi!
 

Thanks Adriana, absolutely wonderful recap!
Loved all the snarky dialogues

my absolute fave:

"I’m Miguel Narvaez, I'm giving you my name because the pueblo police are surely not searching for me, even if I’m a fugitive. I’m 40 and I’m married to a lunatic, but I came here alone."

What's this mistery about the dead baby's (fetus) funeral??

I'm not the least surprised that nobody recognize Teo, he became quite handsome despite the horrible hair.

Can't wait for todays episode!
 

Oh, Adriana, if this had only been the REAL show we watched last night! Absolutely hysterical. Parking the coffee.

So I watched the whole episode last night, and couldn't believe it was another filler with way too much blah blah blah except for Teo's big reveal. Knowing the actor, I thought WTH? when I saw the hair and frankly, way too much makeup? Now, I also know we have had to really park the beanies on events vs. time frames...but they total rearranging of Teo took how long? Is this his ten day, maybe two week makeover? With that deck of hair too?

Anyone else thinking that Karim, played deliciously lately by Carlos, is getting a tad more maniacal? There seems to be a slight look of being deranged now in his eyes.

HATE THE BUN!

Daisynjay
 

Adriana- This was such a funny retelling that I don't know if I want to ruin it by actually watching the episode.

I do appreciate the pic of Teo 2.0 though, because I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it. They managed to make Manuel Landeta unattractive give. He's bald in real life and looks better bald than in those horrid wigs. They should have just let him grow facial hair and let that be his disguise.

So, no kidnapping yet?
 

Don't know why my tablet chose to add a random extra word above.

I know Tav changes his mind about things as often as he changes his socks, but just last episode he told Miguel not to take the porter job and offered to speak to Doris to get her father's help. Now he's saying he doesn't want to do that. Why the change?
 

Vivi,what Tav told Ed was that he doesn't want to owe Doris a favor and this is why he doesn't want her to get involved. Later on he told Doris herslelf that he doesn't want her dad to go through too much trouble in trying to help his brother; but basically, it's what he told Ed, as oblivious as he is we have to give him credit for seeing Doris for what she really is: a lunatic that can turn into a stalker faster than we can say CRAZY.


BUT ....(!!!)
What Tav should think and say is that if the police is after Miguel there is no way he should get a job in a Governor's administration, because don't they do background checks before hiring people to serve the country or the state or the random Mexican islands that are big enough to have a Governor?

This story with Miguel has been handled so badly - it's painfully obvious they only wanted to get him to Isla Dorada and close to MC and the storyline they chose to make this happen is filled with errors.


 

Lots of funny comments in this one. I really believe recappers write better when they are thoroughly annoyed. So stay cranky, Adriana!

Some of my favorites:

"Besides, I seem to remember I'm married."

"Doris and Tav are in the 'mi amor' stage of their relationship." (nice brief way of analyzing where that dubious coupling is going)

noting the mellow music in background when Octavio is nudging himself into Maricruz' personal space.

Whenever their theme music plays, we can be sure they're feelin' the love. Music rules in these stories.

But the winner last night was this:

"(Beauty and brains, what are the odds? Poor Tav hasn't been so blessed, so for him Maria Alejandra is obviously an extraordinary person.)"

So fine. Tav in a nutshell. He does seem to fit in very small spaces, brain-wise.

Enjoyed the recap, and enjoyed Maricruz' smokin' hot dress, but like Daisynjay, still HATE THE BUN!
 

Oh and count me among those terribly disappointed by the ugly wig on Teobaldo. Looked like they recycled the one worn by Colunga's supposedly American friend in MEPS. Didn't look good then, doesn't look good now. Whereas Landau in what I assume is his natural bald state is flat out gorgeous.
 

I forgot to mention how much I love this title, Adriana.
 

Here is how Manuel Landeta looked when I first saw him in the 90's. I had no idea then that he was wearing a rug or colored contacts. He can even sing!
 

Thanks Adriana, this is hilarious. I thought that Maricruz was rather mean with Miguel so I especially liked:

"Welcome to the Casino and now get lost! I need to think about my revenge."

Poor Doris, she has now managed to get a spot on Maricruz's little to do list.

That dancer that Karim hired certainly didn't seem very enthusiastic about her work did she?

So Teo is now going to contend for Maricruz's affection with this new look? Good luck.

Carlos
 

Even if they didn't recognize Teo because of the surgery/hair, he sure sounded like the old Teo His speech/enunciation was just cleaned up a bit by the surgery but his voice was basically the same. Maybe they were just too busy listening to themselves!

Jarifa
 

Love the recap, so many great lines. I actually really enjoyed this episode though it was a set up.

Two things, if the money for being a portero is so bad how does Teo have so much money, even if he was saving for like 20 years. I can justify money for the surgeries, maybe they were having a face and hump for one low price special, but then for the car, the tux and spending money? He has to be the robber right?

Two, do you think the whole Lucia losing a girl (wasn't it too early to tell the sex?)an early set up for when MA arrives with her baby girl? Or was this all just a ploy to show Lucia suffering, like Miguel? To make them a little more human?

At this point, MA doesn't need any revenge as karma is a bitch to the Narvaez!
 

Adriana Noel -- Thank you . Thank you for a great start to my day. Your recap is hilarious. Sorry I suggested a hair transplant for Teo several days ago. BIG mistake on my part.

At the moment I am whelmed (not over, just whelmed) by the plot direction.
 

Personally I like MA's hair in a bun. Teo's wig should look so good.

 

Adriana, I loved your conversation better than the one they really had. I wish they would talk like that.

Lol about Teo's new look. Hair!?! I liked your side by side photos of the actor. Too bad he doesn't look like the third picture. I could really get into that guy. Teo #2 looks fake and made up. And when Teo mentioned Teo to the ladies, neither of them put the image in their mind to figure out that he's similar? Wouldn't you at least think he might be related to Teo? Maybe a brother?
 

Aong with that cathyx, my first thought when we had to endure the to the camera Carola "who is this guy and how does he know my secrets?" was, Ah, why don't you ask him?

But then, this is a TN, that would be common sense and would ruin some future 'Ta-Da" moment. Along with that we could add the issue of the fact that both the pro folks ARE MARRIED. Sure would shut down obsessive looney-tune Doris if she knew that tidbit. Let's see if MC is quick on her feet and throws that at Karim during her kidnapping: "Dude, you're wasting your time. I'm married with a kid at home. However, heard Doris is available."

Daisynjay
 

Karim is married too. He doesn't care if MA is married. He only wants to add her to his harem.
 

Adriana this was a brilliant recap of a dull episode. Your humor was very much appreciated. And ITA w/you about the Miguel plot (and other plots too) being poorly and illogically written.

I really don't want the kidnapping to happen as it seems Karim will only become more crazy as this ridiculous plot moves forward.

The preview left me in stitches b/c the protagonists finally kiss in front of EVERYONE including their respective crazies. Good times.
 

Have you all Christian De La Fuente fanatics heard the latest? They have officially confirmed the title of his new novela will be "Quiero Amarte" instead of "El Aroma De Tu Amor". They have also confirmed Karyme Lozano as the female lead.
 

LatinaMD, yeah, the fanatics know the good news :))
I don't have any hopes that Cristian/ Karime will be as hot as Cristian/ Silvia, but they had another tn and from the few clips I watched, they look ok together.
 

@LatinainMD, YES I have heard the news and I am SO excited. Flavio Medina will also be in it; I thought he was amazing as Alonso in AB. With the same producer/writer as that TN, this ought to be great.

I know this isn't the right thread, but will Caray Caray be recapping La Mujer del Vendaval? It's starting August 19 at 2 pm central time.
 

Bailey Marie- It's hard to get daytime recappers. We did it for Amorcito Corazon, and it became more of a group effort from the commenters, much like the Telemundo feed. We'd put up one header each week, and then recap in the comments. If you want to do it, then perhaps take the lead and contact Melinama about getting a label and put out feelers to see if anyone else is interested. Thanks for the info. I had wondered if they would bring that one here.

Sara- Was it you who checked out Cachito del Cielo and said it was awful? Sometimes there's a reason why some of these tns were on during the day in Mexico, and chosen to be put on during the day by Univision.
 

Thanks Adriana. Your recap was way more entertaining than the actual episode. This is the third time in a row that I have fallen asleep while watching this novela...not a good sign.

I too am looking forward to see how MA lets her guard down and also how everyone else will react to their kiss.

Teo looks weird...ITA with you all that his hair is odd. Does not seem him as well as that third pic.
 

Adriana Noel---You said that you wanted to have fun with this one and that you did. The 2nd paragraph
with Miguel in MC's office was hilarious. You had great lines all the way through. Arcely going into Tav mode was also a winner. Thank you for a great fun recap.

Filler this, filler that, another useless episode, boring. The story
is progressing nicely. If you guys want action so badly, why not rent a Bruce Lee Kung Fu or a Jean Claude Van Damme movie? You will get plenty of action there.

Vivi---Since I am not allowed to use the d...b.. word, it will be bsc/lucifer from now on. Anyway, I can see Lucia going completely crazy before this novela ends so bsc/lucifer would be a better choice. And you're right, she isn't
dumb, just bsc.

All those that want to see Maricruz
go through the horror of being kidnapped by what is turning out to be a deranged, obsessed psycho and whisked away to the Middle East
shame on you, but looks like you are going to get your wish. The only good thing that could possibly
come out of it, is that it might give Oblivio a chance to rescue her. I hope so.

Carvivlie---ITA--Maybe Maricruz won't have to go through with vengeance after all. Karma seems to be doing a pretty good job on the Narvaez right now.

All the ladies hate the bun. I'm a man and I say that Maricruz's red
dress was smokin' hot and the bun rocked.

WAY TO GO PAUL---Right on, us men know.

I do agree with you guys about Teobaldo's wig. It could have been better.
the gringo


 

Maybe it is a female thing, but I hate the bun too. It could almost be called a muffintop, haha. I don't think buns are attractive at all, and I think they are old fashioned and severe looking. And especially on MA, it's not a good look. One could sweep the hair up off ones face and pull it back to get the same look without the grandma look that a bun conjures up.
 

And speaking of hair, maybe Teo's wouldn't look as bad if it were a more normal hair color and one that suited his looks better.
 

Well, I don't care much for the bun, either. I don't think that look complements Maricruz's facial features which the long flowing hair frames very nicely. On Audrey Hepburn that look
was very striking... on Maricruz it's striking but in a not so great way.

I think for Teo, the hair color and style that Yawn/Carlos (AV) has would look much better.

Carlos

Carlos
 

emeraldrose-"whelmed" LOLOLOL!!!

Vivi-I've checked out Cachito. I have not determined if it's awful yet (I'm only on episode three...I've got a backlog.) I guess can see why it did poorly in Mexico. Truthfully it isn't gawdawful. I am intrigued by the plot and Pedro is really a hoot. Disclaimer: my "quality" meterbar is very very very very very very low.

My (bald) husband is very pleased that we are disappointed in Teo's hair. Bald Power! He says. (He also thought ML looked "cool")

word verification: enembra (what a woman does after a long day in an ill-fitting bra.)
 

Carlos querido, thanks for posting that picture of Audrey Hepburn. Yessss...that face, those eyes...agree with your assessment completely.

For Audrey, the hairstyle works, for Maricruz no.

But Gringo, I love your passionate defense of the character in all matters. It's very endearing.

Every woman needs a Gringo in her corner. (And a Carlos and a Paul, of course.)
 

OK. I just watched my recording.

Despite the bad wig and weird makeup, Teo fills out a tuxedo very nicely. The makeup/hair people really missed the mark when they made their decision. Bald and bearded would have been so much better.

Anyone else find it odd that Doris and her father and her brother always meet in her bedroom? Don't they have a living room in that house? And she has giant fish on her bedroom wall, while Tav/Ed's hotel has giant sea horses on their walls. Is this an Isla Dorada thing?

I don't get why everyone keeps harping on working for tips. Doing your service job well, with a pleasant attitude and a smile, isn't that hard. If Miguel keeps going around with that scowl on his face, as they showed he had when he opened the door for those women, then he really shouldn't even have the job, much less expect tips. That guayabera shirt he got as a uniform is pretty nice. (I notice the other staff wear them too.) Guayaberas are comfy/cool, timelessly stylish, and not cheap. Suck it up, Miguel.
 

Thumbs down on the bun all the way.
 

Vivi, although I agree on the outfit, you call it a guayabera? I was still hoping for a sailor suit. That would have had comedic relief.

And another no on the bun vote.
 

My dad used to wear guayaberas all.the.time. I wish I knew why he stopped.

I love them. To me, a man always looks sharp in one.
 

Sara C -- I believe Bailey Marie also mentioned Chacito, but I have just stumbled upon it. Is anyone doing a recap of the day time TN's? Today's episode with the brassy angel and the older fellow (I am not into it enough to know who is who yet) was hilarious. Does anyone else watch this?

Enjoy tonihgts CI.
 

Sara- My dad wears them too. He had a bunch from Jamaica that he wore out, but then found them really hard to find in the States. I ordered a few for him online a few years back. He loves them. They originated in Cuba and the Philippines and spread to the other islands and coastal Latin America from there. Now the main place they are made is Mexico. The Filipino version is very sheer, and the long sleeved version is used for special occasions like weddings.
 

OMG, your recap totally made me laugh! Love those "paraphrased" conversations!

Teo 2.0 reminds me of Manuel Landeta's sleazy Ruben in Teresa. The hair is terrible, and makes him so unattractive. I would have to agree that I prefer deformed Teo... I hope Teo the sequel doesn't get all corrupt now that he sees himself as "normal" especially considering his obsession with MA.
 

This was hilarious, Adriana, and a wonderful summation of the episode.
I was very disappointed to reach my motel tonight and find no Univision available! Another capitulo to catch online!
 

Hi everybody. Just coming in to say I hate the bun too. And I hated it on Jlo too (Maids in Manhattan?)I thoroughly was amazed at Teo's transformation. Now who would he get matched to? Why not Raiza. Poor thing"\! I think she's softening up a bit. I hate Doris.(....... .....)
 

Vida2 I agree that Raiza is not nearly as villanous as it seemed like she was going to be. I would like to see her form an allegiance with MC to seduce Miguel as part of her revenge against Lucia.

Not to beat a dead horse, but I still like the bun :)
 

Count me in as one of the bun admirers!
 

It's me again. Vivi, regarding those bedrooms and decors, why do I get a feeling that these film makers are taking shots in hotel rooms in Isla, they all seem the same, small but nice and windows are the same overlooking the beautiful sea.I think they look like condominium rooms in Cancun. Never been there but I was browsing around. And it's really cheap. Oh to be there this summer!!!!
Also those white shirts are called Barong tagalog (In the Phil) meaning Fil shirt.The Filipino versions are mostly made from pineapple hemp but are beige in color. They're the national costume -formal wear for men and most businessmen wear them instead of suits(they're cool to wear, literally). Women also wear them like a dress shirt, and with matching shoes and handbag to boot. Most of them are hand embroidered with fine colored or beige thread.
to change the topic, I still don't like the buns.
Carlos, I like that MC's "little to do list".
 

This is cool!