Thursday, August 27, 2015
Muchacha Italiana Viene a Casarse #2 Wed 8/26/15 Tania has a bad day
We start with Pedro who is a total kill joy! Tania wants to hang out and chill but Pedro tells her he came to Italy to work and he can't miss his meetings, she wants them to grab dinner together but he tells her he has to think about it, all in all he's not all that nice to her and the seed of dislike starts to grow in this recapper.
Pedro opts to walk to wherever his meeting is, he is so involved in his phone that he walks straight into Fiorella and her bike, they both get up and laugh off the accident, before they part Fio takes one of her flowers and puts it in the front pocket of his suit, then she leaves him and forgets her bread and flowers, dude, you're broke, you can't afford to leave bread behind! Oooh before I forget Fio and Pedro chat for a few seconds and she learns that he is from Mexico!
In Mexico City Benito's parents (Benito works for Mr.Dragone) are discussing Tania, through them we learn that she's an actress that's always in the news not because of her acting but because of all the scandals she's involved in, it seems like it's been ages since she's been hired as an actress and the only reason her rent is paid is because her boyfriend pays it...Benito's father insinuates that her boyfriend pays for her services...if you know what I mean. Alma ( I think) Benito's mom seems to be a fan of Tania's and sticks up for the young lady.
Back in Italia Fio comes home to Gianna, she tells her she was unable to find work, then the sisters get an e-mail from Dragone in which he asks if the messenger has arrived, the two girls have no idea what he's talking about but minutes later there's a knock on the door and a messenger is there with a small package for Fio, inside there's an engagement ring, Dragone wants to marry her, if she accepts he assures her Gianna will go to college and get the best doctors possible, Fio seriously considers the proposal but Gianna tells her it's a crazy idea to marry someone you've never, preach it sister!
The Vultures:
In Mexico City the Angele's family starts to gather for the reading of the will, two young women Roxanna, and Sonia (Osvaldo's wife) arrive at the ranch, Roxana complains that she hates her family, they are all a pain and she can't stand them. Sonia tells her not to speak that way of her family, after all they allow her to travel everywhere, we learn that dear Roxy is just returning from a trip to Vegas.
Federica over hears the conversation and tells Roxi that she feels the same way about her and that she's not even sure she's family-rumor has it she was abandoned and if not for Maximo...Roxi looks at Sonia and says that proves her point, the Angele's family is insufferable, Sonia tells her she has to put up with them because Eloisa requested they all be there for the reading of the will. Federica tells Sonia that she's not a blood member of the family and Sonia tells her that she's Osvaldo's wife and that Federica needs to respect her position within the family.
And now a character assessment as provided by Federica and her cards which say that Roxana is:
- Superficial
- Full of vices
- unworthy of being trusted
- ordinary
- pretentious
- a traitor
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I am so with you on Roxi and her Maid Mama! (Pilar from CME?! I think she's SO GORGEOUS!) and also Pedro being kind of a jerk. He's obviously tired of the stress of being Tania's boyfriend and too scared she'll relapse to break up with her (which is why u should not sleep with her, especially if it's just to distract her from arguing! qth?!)
I have a question: is this TN adapted from a play? I know it's got a strong Cinderella base, but some of the lines and phsyical movements and inflections really feel like they were written for the stage. Anyone else getting that vibe?
Yes, I totally missed that scene and made everything shorter by just saying that Gia is sick and in the hospital- I had to do a recap for last nights LI so I was running short on time, that's also why this recap is up so late, please keep watching and come visit us often, or else!
Sounds like an Agatha Christie novel. Everyone is gathering for the reading of the will and they all seem to hate each other....
Hopefully I can actually watch the episode on Hulu. But this recap is so complete I may just skip it.
"dude, you're broke, you can't afford to leave bread behind!" was one of many great lines.
I really admire that you remembered everyone's name with this being just the second episode. I'm going to reread your recap again to see if I can put the names to the faces.
Now Tania may have her faults, but there was absolutely no excuse for the way Pedro treated her. Which was like dirt. It was bad enough he called her a tourist instead of properly introducing her but he let the man literally lick his chops and didn't seem in the least bothered by it. Reminds me of a "back alley" romance which shows my age.
Looking forward to Fio meeting Dragone. The actor is a charmer but somehow, I'm not expecting love at first sight on her part.
Diana
And am in total agreement, Pedro was acting abysmally last night with Tania. She's a screechy pest, whiney snd emotionally cling-y. But still! Just. Wrong. Really disgusted at the way he acted in the bar when the sleazy Italiano was trying to hit on her. Double Ugh. This is our galan? He's needs an intensive course in "caballeroismo"
Also agree that our endearingly flakey Fiorella was way negligent in leaving her bread and flowers behind. When she doesn't have a penny to her name anyway.
But, needs must. This is OUR COUPLE. So guess we'd better get on board.
Thanks for sacrificing sleep and who knows what else to give us two frisky recaps, Eli. Much appreciated.
This novela looks really good to me... I like the fairy tale vibe, and the lighter ambiance, so welcome after Sombra. I only see a couple of familiar faces, so far... Sonia was the protagonista's best friend in La Impostora, and Gael was great as Tato in Que Pobres tan Ricos. I like all the little mysteries they've already set up for us.
I agree that Pedro definitely looks like a hero with feet of clay, in the way he is treating Tania. No like!
Looking forward to the reading of the will... some drama there, I imagine. And I can't imagine how Fio will handle meeting Vittorio. Whatever, I think she'll be nice about it.
Karen
You had me at "the seed of dislike starts to grow in this recapper." Ay, Pedro! His behavior left a lot to be desired. While, on the one hand, he seems to care enough about Tania to want her to get sober, his utter denial of her at the restaurant left me cold. Someone's going to have to give him a stern talking-to and I may be too steamed at him to do it.
Now that I have seen the way Benito interacts with his parents, I'm going to say he's probably a good guy. At the very least, he's nice to his mama. That's got to count for something.
Woo hoo, the cards are in play! OK, especially where the vultures are concerned, I'm so grateful that you gave me the character names. That's going to be helpful.
I totally agree, Roxi's mama is that maid who dotes on her despite the fact that she's such a brat.
"Sergio also arrives at the ranch, he is so drunk he can't even remember the name of the young lady that was in the car with him nor can he walk in a straight line." If he hadn't been driving the car, that would have been funny.
"Finally, she is home alone and keeps thinking about Gia not getting her medications, she's determined not to let her sister die, just then she gets the e-mail Dragone sent and she replies that yes, she will marry him!" Noooooo! Don't do it! *sigh* ok, she has to do it for the sake of the plot, and with Gianna in the hospital and no other source of income, it seems like a good idea. But if Gianna's condition is that delicate and she needs to stay calm and stuff, then this is a terrible idea! She's going to frrrrrreak!
We are happy you have joined us.
No chance you are "the" Karen that's been posting for years but away the last year or so? If so, you've been highly missed and it will be wonderful to have you back.
Happy to have you here in either case.
Diana
The story line reminds me of Picture Bride, one of my favorite movies. I look forward to seeing what everyone else has to say about the cast. Only recognize one actor, but don't have his character name down yet.
I am missing Eman, Dom and Mel, but am sure I will be at home with the new folks soon .
Sara, I suddenly don't blame grandma for not wanting all of the family in one place. Somebody better be frisking them for weapons at the door and serving all meals on paper plates with plastic cutlery!
Eli, I can't believe you remembered all the names from one day to the next! Plus got a recap done in the presence of your distracting boyfriend ;)
Diana, I'm getting steamed at Pedro all over again! He couldn't have just said "Oh, we just met" and introduced her?
JudyB, "This is OUR COUPLE. So guess we'd better get on board." That's going to take some work. Or some wine. I'll have to try that and see how it goes. In the interests of science, of course.
Awwwww, Prismaticity, thank you! It is a lighter ambience, as you say, and they're getting right into the intrigue of the family drama and the marriage proposal so it's not one-note. It's good to see you again!
emeraldrose, those three younger ones are probably going to give me a lot of trouble. If Fernanda is reading the cards, that's probably the best cue I have, but the other two don't seem to have any distinguishing characteristics.
I still can't get over Pedro's treatment of Tania, ok, she might be annoying but at least be a grown up and dump her!
Isn't Benito the Nikki's boytoy who sore the red pants and high heeled sneakers in AV ?
I think the galan is cute.
The old dude wanting to marry the very young girl...not good.
The weaving drunk guy. Ew
OMG, thanks Susanlynn, so that's who he is! I could not figure it out!
Love Livia Brito, Jose Ron, not so much.
So far, so MANY things wrong. Why would Pedro take Tania with him if he is going to be working all the time? Then deny that she is his girlfriend??? And why would Pedro even want a lush for a girlfriend?
Marriage by e-mail???? I know, Russian brides etc.
I'll never get the vultures straight.
Scenery is fantastic!!!
Fingers crossed for a decent novela. Otherwise, it's back to Chris Mathews.
I know tonight's ep is already airing on the East Coast, just wanted to check in and say "Thanks!"
J in Oregon
Ciao!
ITA with you all. I was so shocked by the way Pedro denied Tania. If he can't introduce the washed up lush actress to his grandma, then he shouldn't be dating her. I think he brought her to Italy just to make sure she stays away from the booze.
Really intrigued by 1) what happened to Federicka's father and 2) how the heck Roxana ended up where she did (love child, I guess?)
It's funny to me that Sonia is more malevolently ambitious about taking Pedro's position than Osvaldo, who just seems to resent his authority and position as faveorite grandbaby.
Grazie!
She don't trust any of them.
Fiorella has her hands full, and now she has
To deal with those numnuts.
If the rent guy was a Class A jerk than Pedro is Class S. Seriously he is treating Tania like gutter trash. , is a fun-hater and is a workaholic. Like the Joker would ask " Why so serious?"
I also have to thank the recappers for easing navigation by putting links of previous/next recaps. I am thinking of implementing that in Yo No Creo as well.
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