Caray, Caray!

Mads- I like the idea of an original tn, that's based on a book. I do find it funny that once again Cristian Mayer is stuck in a love triangle between a mother and daughter as he was in Dona Barbara. In that one it was easy to figure out who he'd end up with since Barbara was evil. Might be a little trickier in this one as it seems all three characters are supposed to be good people. Kind of icky and definitely sticky.

Not sure if I'll be an everyday viewer, but I'll check it out from time to time. I'll definitely read the recaps.
 

Madelaine, thank you! I had been looking forward to this and now that I've read your synopsis, even more so! I wish this were going to be on earlier...

Estrella and Cantu? On the SAME show! Wow. Talk about a double dose of evil and "skeevy guys" indeed! :)

I have not seen Christian Meirer in anything but I like Ruffo, reason enough to watch.

Diana
 

I definitely want to give this one a try. I've been craving a rancho.
 

Good Morning Y'all:

This TN looks very interesting because it isn't a remake of a remake so to speak. The cast for this one is also very good. Judging from the previews alone, it holds your interest and you want to see more.

Another little factoid. The Silent Movie, " Passion Flower" is in the Library of Congress. It has been damaged, due to the age and deteriorating of silver nitrate film. I hope they manage to restore it.
 

Very interesting that it is based on the Benavente novel.

Jarifa
 

Mads: I don't like the fact that the stepfather lusts after the daughter when she comes back grown up. Just too much ick factor for me. I find the actor playing him kind of icky too. Like his looks won't overcome my ick factor from the whole scenario.

I think I'll only tune in if I get desperate for something other than Mi Corazon es Tuyo.
 

Vivi:

I hope you tune in. This one looks so interesting. As far as the love triangle it cuts both ways from what I read. It isn't one sided, hmmmm......

Diana:

I know right? The evil twins. I too like Ruffo. I saw her in La Madrastra and she was fab!

Sara:

Me too and what a novel idea, pun intended, lol. I searched for the novel this TN is based on and of course it is long out of print. I think the only way to maybe find it is at the library.

Jarifa:

Yes, it is very interesting and new. The last TN I saw that was based on a novel was La Reina del Sur. It just occurred to me the novel this is based on was published over 100 years ago.

Carvivlie:

I understand your objection to part of the storyline, but without giving any spoilers, it cuts both ways. It isn't one sided so to speak. I won't say anymore, so as not to spoil it. If you get a chance look in once in a while.
 

Mads- Have you seen Dona Barbara? He was very hot and heavy with both mom and daughter. I didn't like it there either, even though the mom, Barbara, was evil. There's just some major morality issue with a man wanting his step-daughter. Woody Allen, anyone? But that's why I think it will be interesting for these writers to try to tackle then when the audience is supposed to be rooting for all three characters.
 

Vivi:

No, I never saw Dona Barbara. I get why it's icky and sticky as you said. I too want to see how these writers handle this. It will be very interesting to see how they tackle this very sticky wicket. I wish the book was still in print. I would be anxious to see how the author handled this.
 

Thanks Mads!

I had no idea this novela was based on a book.

This novela looks interesting. I will take a look to see if I like it.

I like Ariadne, Africa, and Christian.
 

Maurico:

It is good to see you here. I too was surprised, when I researched this TN that it was based on novel that was published over a 100 years ago! I don't know if the book was a period piece or set in that modern day. I am going to check my library to see if they have it.
 

Bless you for taking this on. Unfortunately I have a profound allergy to Ruffo, but glad you and Diana like her. Clearly a lot of people do, since she keeps getting hired for big parts in novelas.

Hope this catches on and you have the appreciative audience you deserve. I'll definitely be checking in from time to time to see if you're giving us any earworms!
 

I'm with Sara, I love a rancho but
10:00 to 11:00 UUGH!!! I'm definitely going to give it a try
but after long days, I hope that I can hold on to 11:00 each night.

I like Ruffo, she's very good but her crying, OMG! I'm glad that she won't be giving us much this time. Actually I don't like Daniela Castro's low voice or her crying either but her acting is too good to pass up. I made it through LQLVMR with Daniela's low voice and all so I say---bring on Ruffo, I'm ready.

This story looks good with a good sub plot thrown in for us along with two bad guys to deal with. I have to give it a try even if it is on till 11PM. I'm in.

Thanks for the brief synopsis Madelaine.
the gringo


 

caI'm with Sara, I love a rancho but
10:00 to 11:00 UUGH!!! I'm definitely going to give it a try
but after long days, I hope that I can hold on to 11:00 each night.

I like Ruffo, she's very good but her crying, OMG! I'm glad that she won't be giving us much this time. Actually I don't like Daniela Castro's low voice or her crying either but her acting is too good to pass up. I made it through LQLVMR with Daniela's low voice and all so I say---bring on Ruffo, I'm ready.

This story looks good with a good sub plot thrown in for us along with two bad guys to deal with. I have to give it a try even if it is on till 11PM. I'm in.

Thanks for the brief synopsis Madelaine.
the gringo
 

Can't stand Ariadne and the ick factor is a turn off. There are several of my favorite actors, some not mentioned here that i really like so i may peek in every now and then. I do like the idea that it is not a rehash of something - what a change. I have also read somewhere that there are some twists and turns in it and that it is good. Then gain one person's good is another ones awful.
 

Sorry for the double post---the stupid robot.
the gringo
 

I hate the time slot too, gringo. I may be behind a lot.
 

I like everyone in this EXCEPT la llorana. Why, why does she have to be in it? At least I can use the mute button. I do not believe she can turn off the tears, ck the picture above. Love Guillermo, the best villain, love Alberto Estrella ever since FC's sidekick in Pasión & Esmeralda de noche vienes.

Never saw Christian Meirer but he looks promising.
 

Gringo, happy to see you again. And looking forward to Africa Z. One of my favorites.
 

JudyB:

Thank you. If you can't take Ruffo, read the recaps. When she cried in La Madrastra and there was no dialogue I FF>>> lol.

Gringo:

If you can take DC and her ugly crying and think you'll be able to take VR. And the subplot is also good.

Decie Girl:

I know but am so pleased for once we are not getting a rehash of a rehash. I hope you do come by every now and then, and who knows, this one may grab you, you never know, hmmmmmm..... I know there are a great many other actors, but in order not to spoil it I didn't put their pictures up. I can't wait until this one starts.

Sara:

I know about the late hour, but it does hold the interest. I surprised myself. The promos look excellent and the visuals are just gorgeous. It's okay if you get behind Sara. It's good to have you here.
 

Full cast w/o revealing anything

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3632744/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
 

Cannot wait! Sounds like good rawboned melownovela.
 

Variopinta:

Thanks for the link. Mute buttons are good, lol! The villians are impressive aren't they?

Emeraldrose:

I too like Africa Zavala. She is such a versatile actress.

Jardinera:

Good to see you here. Yes, it does look so interesting. No your normal run of the mill TN.
 

I'll give this one a try, though not in real time. I'll record it and watch it the next evening, so I'll always be a day behind.

I like all the actors. I love the idea that the source is literary. By the way, the original novel (en español) is readily available at Amazon.com in a paper or Kindle edition. (It costs $9.99.) I just ordered a sample of the ebook to see if I enjoy it. I love reading along with a novela and comparing the two in my head.

[We may find out very quickly that the telenovela and the novel have almost nothing in common. In the case of Doña Barbara, there was a lot of common ground, and the differences themselves were fascinating. We'll see, I guess.]
 

NovelaMaven:

Thank you so much for the info on the book. I too like to read along as I watch or recap the TN. I will be ordering the book too. Yes, please come back and tell us what you think.
 

I happened to see Doña Barbara at the bookstore & thought, it's a TN, how hard can it be? Well, I couldn't get past page one. Maybe I'll try again, my reading comprehension has improved some.
 

After years of not watching anything on Uni, I may try this one. I LOVE Christian Meier. He's been good in everything I've seen him in: Zorro, Doña Bárbara, and parts of La Tormenta.

I like Ruffo as well. I saw her in Abrázame Muy Fuerte, Victoria (Telemundo) and En Nombre del Amor, where she was killed off fairly early.

The villains also look promising. Have never seen the young protagonist in anything.

But, being based on a famous novel like Doña Bárbara, which is right up there with La Reina del Sur as one of my favorite novelas of all time, intrigues me.
 

Variopinta, the difficulty with reading Doña Bárbara is that there's so much vocabulary dealing with the llanos of Venezuela. I came to love the descriptions, but needed to look up a lot of words. We read it in my Spanish class and everyone just loved the novel. The basic plot is the same as was shown in the telenovela, but of course the characters are not so sexy and glamorous as they are in television!
 

Thanks, Mads, for the intro. You make it tantalizing. Not into Ruffo AT ALL, after TdA. But, if she holds the crying, I may check it out. I'll probably do what NM is going to do and record it to watch the next day--although I'm already recording FOUR and have TWO more that have finished but I haven't finished them yet.

Which reminds me--men "doing" a mother and daughter. Well, these can't be accused of that, but they would have if they could have:

FELS - Feonando tried to get into daughter Sofia's bed by marrying her; then decided he could still get her by divorcing her, marrying mom and then doing her in.

MEPS - Damian (the ever evil Sergio Sendel), rolling in the bed, car, wherever with Step-mom but married (but never bedded) step-daughter Fernanda.

Mariana de la Noche - Cesar Evora's character is the perverted father who had sex with his wife and then spent the rest of the tn trying to sleep with his daughter. But the incest part all gets sorted out in the end.

I'm sure there are others.
 

Anita- Note that all those characters are villains. I think CM's character here is supposed to be a good guy. Yikes!
 

Vivi--De acuerdo. Then I can only hope for an innocent mistake in parentage. I don't like the idea of a good guy doing them both (or trying to).
 

Novelera:

It is good to see you here and I'm glad you are giving this one a look. It's so different from what we usually get, that's why I was drawn in.

Variopinta:

I read Spanish slowly too. I know a lot of the words now, but there are still a lot I have to look up. I'm willing to give it a try though. I kinda cheated with La Reina del Sur, I found the book in English : )

Anita:

I'm glad you are here Amiga! Long time no hear. I am so very glad to see you. Yes, please give this one a try. Even if your late, I'd like to hear your opinion.

Vivi:

I am really curious how they handle this triangle bidnez. I'm sure it will generate tons of comments and I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks.
 

CM's character is a good guy here as the two women are. There is a bit more to it, than that though, so in order not to spoil I won't tell you. You'll have to watch ; )
 

Victoria Ruffo - UGH! Ariadne Diaz - UGH! Christian Meier - MEH!

Mother/Step Father/Daughter - DOUBLE UGH!!

No thank you.
 

I've loved Meier in everything I've seen him in + he's a total hottie!
Luz Maria is a classic!
 

Just browsing,

Was not planning on watching La Malquerida, but I like the idea of the companion book -- altho the two may be quite different.

Wanted to remind people that if you buy the kindle version in Spanish, you can download, a Spanish/English dictionary, and when you come to an unfamiliar word, all you have to do is highlight that word, and the English meaning will come up at the bottom. Voila! This is the main reason I use my kindle - only to read books in Spanish with the dictionary feature. Literature offers so many unfamiliar words that you most likely would not hear in the TN. The definition will appear as long as it is in the dictionary you purchased.
I haven't used my kindle for quite awhile. I may buy the book and see how it goes. It is very easy to return books on Amazon if you are not satisfied. I'll check to see what dictionary I bought.
I need to charge my kindle.
 

Floridia,

It so good to see you here. Thanks for the tip about the Kindle. I never knew that. I will have to check it out.
 

I either don't mind or havent seen any of these actors, so I'll check this one out. I have a weakness for ranchos and I adore Nora Salinas.

Cassandra G.
 

Mads, thanks for this summary. This novela looks interesting. I saw Christian in Zorro and Dona. Barbara, and even though he is not one of my telenovios, I like him. He seems to get better looking with age. I don't even mind Sniffles , and the actors playing the bad guys are excellent meanies. However, I have to get up early in the morning now that school is starting, so 10 pm is my bedtime. I will read the recaps.
 

Hi to All,

Went to Amazon and purchased
La Malquerida. It is not a novel; it is a 3-act play. I am charging my Kindle. I'll report back later to give the name of the dictionary I had purchased. It's over two years ago. I was in a book group through the library where we read a book in Spanish each month.
Having a Kindle was really convenient for that. I dropped out for a while, but will be rejoining soon to get back reading Spanish. I also met some Hispanic friends there with whom I can have lunch or dinner and converse...very nice.
I was the only non Hispanic.
They were all kind to me.

Thanks, NovelaMaven for the literary connection.
 

Sorry to be late to this discussion, but I will check this one out.

BTW, Cesar Evora has been cast at least two other times as a stepfather with creepy intentions. In Amor Bravio and in Abrazame Muy Fuerte (the latter with Victoria Ruffo as his wife). I wonder if he's getting tired of that.
 

I cannot wait for this novela,it brings me La Madrastra vibes:) Uncle Juvie is back ! I wonder if the guy Cantu plays is a crazy person too,he plays these kind of roles all the time.He once played a protangoist in La Intrusa but he was skewy and disrespecful there too.I also wonder if he is secretly a crossdresser in this one too:)
 

Like Vivi, I will check in from time to time and try to read the recaps... but 11pm is too late for me. i plan to probably tune to it and then go to sleep watching it...
Love Nora Salinas, Christian M( loved him in Luz Maria, agree that was a classic, some of La Tormenta and in Zorro). I love Brandon Peniche, but i am afraid his role here will be way too small to stay up just to get a glimpse of him... i have my Refugio condensed DVD.
Alberto Estrella is a great villain... i just don't like the time slot. 11pm weekdays is too late.
 

Vicky Ruffo and Guillermo Garcia Cantu... they have great chem on screen but i saw enough of them in La Madrastra to want more.
 

Hello again,

I charged my Kindle to determine the name of my dictionary. It is Barrons Spanish English dictionary.
I'll begin reading La Malquerida in a few days. Don't know if I'll be a regular viewer of the Tn, but I am glad of the opportunity to read the 3 act play of the same name. I want to get in more reading time.

Al the Best.
 

Floridia:

Thanks so much for the info. I know the writers will probably change some of the story. The play is only so long. They've got to add some I'm sure. The basis I hope they keep the same. Please come back and let us know how you liked the play and how you feel about this TN.
 

If anyone is reading the play on a Kindle, don't panic at the length or at all the stuff in the beginning. The actual play begins 71% of the way through the book. On my Kindle, this means at Location 1919 of 2737.

I'm not sure it's the same for everyone -- it might depend on your settings. Just know that the play itself begins in the final third of the book.
 

Yes...there's a whole lot of boring analysis before-hand. I tried a sample and fell asleep. Let me know if the actual play is a little more gripping.
 

Floridia,

Thanks so much for clarifying that La Malquerida is a play, not a novel.

I'm sorry if I confused anyone by referring to this work incorrectly.
 

Floridia:

I forgot to thank you about this being from a three act play. I changed the intro to reflect that. And you were right about having to change it up some. Three act plays are only so long. I'm still excited though, cause it's fresh new material.

Cassandra G:

I am glad you are going to be checking this one out. The whole cast is fab. I think you'll enjoy it.

TomBoy:

He is a hottie. I've only ever seen him in Zorro, but my oh my that was enough for me!

Urban:

I am glad you will be checking this one out. It has a vibe of LQNPA, in a way. It will be interesting to see how this is written.

Marta:

I will be glad you are checking in from time to time.
 

NovelaMaven,

Thanks for the info about where the play actually starts.

My dictionary stopped working. I was on the phone too long with a Kindle specialist and then got disconnected.

It will be awhile before I can get back to it. At some point much later, I'll check in with all of you.

I know that I do not like either of the actors playing the villains.

In any event, have fun.

All the Best
 

I may have to get the paperback copy. I'm finding the layout of the Kindle edition distracting.
 

Mads et al. I'll be unable to watch all next week and will catch up when I return.

Mads, you said it has an LQNPA vibe. It's the same producer, Jose Alberto Castro. He also did Teresa, so we should be expecting some fine acting and directing.
 

Hi, Mads and NovelaMaven,

I purchased La Maquerida for my Kindle and decided to return it; couldn't handle the fact that the play didn't show up until 71% of the way through it.

Off topic, I decided to rejoin my Spanish book club and I just bought another Kindle book which looks excellent as per the following summary: (Perhaps I'll check in on occasion on LM.)


Book Description - Radio Cuidad Perdida. Publication Date: April 25, 2012

Hace diez años que la guerra civil ha terminado en un país sin nombre. Mucha gente ha desaparecido y la ciudad se ha transformado dramáticamente. Norma conduce el programa de más éxito de la radio. Lee los nombres de los desparecidos y, al hacerlo, reúne a familias e intenta recomponer lo que la violencia ha destruido. Pero ella también es una víctima de la guerra, su marido no ha regresado a casa. Aparece entonces Víctor, un niño de la selva portando una lista de nombres, en la que Norma encontrará indicios sobre el destino de su esposo.