Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Qué Pobres, Lunes 7/7/14 (#130): The TAY* of the Hurricane
*It's pronounced "tie"
It's the pause in the middle of the storm that makes you think everything's back to normal and it's safe to go outside. Then the wind whips up again and you get zapped by a loose power line.
Here is the condensed version. Discuss:
- Even though Lupita claims to be disappointed in MA, Carmelita notices she hasn't taken off her ring yet. Lupita gives her blessing to Carmelita's relationship with Chuy.
- Gwendy figures out that Nepo is embarrassed to be seen with her in public, especially around the Menchacas, because he doesn't think she's as classy as Lupita. She fights with him for being a coward and goes home in tears.
- Chuy picks up Carmelita for their date, but they are so awkward and nervous that it's almost a relief when Gwendy shows up distraught before they can leave Carm's place. Chuy goes home alone, and Carmelita tries to comfort Gwendy.
- We catch a glimpse of Mini's father in a large portrait on the wall. I'm sure there's a joke there. Is this an actor we should recognize? A relative of one of the actors? The director?
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It's the pause in the middle of the storm that makes you think everything's back to normal and it's safe to go outside. Then the wind whips up again and you get zapped by a loose power line.
Here is the condensed version. Discuss:
- Even though Lupita claims to be disappointed in MA, Carmelita notices she hasn't taken off her ring yet. Lupita gives her blessing to Carmelita's relationship with Chuy.
- Gwendy figures out that Nepo is embarrassed to be seen with her in public, especially around the Menchacas, because he doesn't think she's as classy as Lupita. She fights with him for being a coward and goes home in tears.
- Chuy picks up Carmelita for their date, but they are so awkward and nervous that it's almost a relief when Gwendy shows up distraught before they can leave Carm's place. Chuy goes home alone, and Carmelita tries to comfort Gwendy.
- We catch a glimpse of Mini's father in a large portrait on the wall. I'm sure there's a joke there. Is this an actor we should recognize? A relative of one of the actors? The director?
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Labels: pobres
Monday, July 07, 2014
Lo Que la Vida Me Robó #169 Lunes 7/7/14: The Price Tag
Chapter
169: The Price Tag
Almonte
House: Amelia Beltran de Arechiga finally explained to Fabiola
Guillen what she wanted to know about Gracie Mendoza. And it wasn't
pretty.
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: THE FRONT PAGE -- El Señor de los Cielos 2, En Otra Piel, and TA DA! Reina de Corazones, week of July 7, 2014
Reina de Corazones starts tonight (Monday) at 8E/7C on Telemundo, and I have to say it looks like fun. Eugenio Siller and Paola Núñez are the protagonistas, and -- deliciously -- Juan Soler and Catherine Siachoque are the main villains. Enrique Iglesias sings the theme song, Bailando.
Here's a little bit about the story:
Reina (Paola Núñez) is a young dressmaker with a horror of a stepmother (Rosalinda Rodriguez, who owns this kind of role) and a jealous half sister. Nicolás (Eugenio Siller) is alone in the world. He earns a living parking cars, but he also knows his way around a poker table. The two meet at the wedding of former porn star, Estefanía (Catherine Siachoque), a millionaire casino owner and soon to be a widow. For Reina and Nicolás, it is love at first sight.
They decide to get married secretly in Las Vegas. But tragedy and malice (i.e. Victor and Estefanía) conspire to separate them.
Juan Soler in a World of Dazzle and Deception, Intrigue, Dizzying Wealth, High Fashion, Juan Soler amid Dirty Money and Dirty Diamonds, Dangerous Men and Fast Women, a World of Casinos and High Rollers, CIA Spies, Amnesia, Juan Soler, Mysterious Threats lurking in bushes, and lots and lots of Sexy, Pretty People -- what's not to like? (Oh and did I mention Juan Soler?)
Note: There is a more extensive, although spoilerish and weirdly incoherent sinopsis on the Telemundo website.
Cast Descriptions based on information gleaned from the Telemundo website:
Paola Núñez is Reina Ortíz (Reina de Corazones/Queen of Hearts), a bright and creative young woman and a dreamer at heart who longs to meet her Prince Charming. She's not hard on the eyes either (but you already guessed that, right?)
Eugenio Siller is Nicolás Núñez. When he meets Reina, it is love at first sight.
Juan Soler is Victor de Rosas (El Halcón Negro/The Black Falcon). He wears a mask of respectability. In fact, his wealth and power and prestige are built on dirty dealings. He has no moral limits. None!
Catherine Siachoque is Estefania Pérez Hidalgo (Reina de Diamantes/Queen of Diamonds), a seductress and a woman addicted to diamonds. She would do anything to win Nicolás's love.
Laura Flores is Agent Sara Smith (Reina de Picas/Queen of Spades), the head of the CIA. Behind her stern facade, she hides a sad past.
Carlos Ferro is Lázaro Leiva, a man who has had a hard life and will soon come to know true love.
Gabriel Coronel is Francisco "Frank" Marino, an agent in the CIA. He is the go-to guy for the toughest missions.
Geraldine Galván is Greta de Rosas, a young woman who lives like a princess until life teaches her a hard lesson.
Wanda D'Isidro is Susanna Santillán, a distinguished socialite and the ex-wife of Victor de Rosas.
Pablo Azar is Juan José "Juanjo" García, a Mexican immigrant who wants to better himself. He adores women.
Paulo Quevedo is Isidro Castillo, a hitman who works for Victor de Rosas.
Labels: cielos, piel, reina-corazones, telemundo
Friday, July 04, 2014
Lo que la vida me robó, ep. 168, Friday, 7/4/14: What's in a name?
Many of you, I imagine, have stepped away from the Patio to celebrate this most precious of American holidays -- I like to think of you at your parties and picnics and parades, grilling your tofu hotdogs, gasping in delight at the local fireworks display. (That fewer than usual will be reading this recap is a thought I find oddly liberating. Hm?) A safe and happy 4th of July to everyone at every table on and off the Patio!
The monsters of entitlement have taken over Aguazul. They are heartless and soulless and their only thought is to protect themselves and what they believe they have coming to them.
Graciela is entitled to the late Benjamín Almonte's money -- or so she tells herself.
Labels: robo
Que Pobres tan Ricos #129 Happy 4th of July!! ... MA dances for joy in anticipation of his freedom... A-hole and Mini prepare the final act in their deception of Lupe
MA and Saul: MA worried about what Lupe heard/saw. Saul says don’t worry about anything right now than the trial result. Guess who is coming to declare in your favor? The Pope!... nope, Bambi’s girl. So focus… and stay up-spirits.
Frida trying to convince Lupe that Mini was just lying her 10 min abs off. Lupe says put yourself in my spot. I can forgive much except for lies.. She said much true, and things she should not know about. So The thorn is here in my chest. Maybe one day I will be able to forgive. I don’t get it, even less each day. Frida asks if she will continue going to the trial. Doubt it. With Emiliano suspended, I can’t leave him here all day. (excuses… excuses…)
Tizoc at studio coming up with a new song out of his underpit… The studio guys don’t like how he is singing it, ‘sing it as we told you’… They change the tempo to a bit new disco, and they like it more, Tizoc not so much.
Next day at trial, Lupe did not come, MA noticed. Saul calls Bambi’s girl to declare.
At fonda, AS continues to drink… Carm takes the glass right off her hands and dumps the wine into the food… Chuy enjoying the show. Lupe is trying to get Emiliano to eat… but he barely responds… this kid needs a shakin’ so bad… as soon as she leaves the room, he calls his daddy… (sigh!) I am so glad there is only a few weeks left of this, I am getting tired of A-hole’s smiles and smirks of satisfaction as he manipulates his own son and uses him to get his way… GRRRR!!!...
Trial continues, MA a bit down since Lupe won’t show up. Night, next day… Gwendy still working on Nepo, wants to make amends. Kisses galore… Trofeo watches from out the window… more kisses.
Frida at school… the guys ‘open the way for her’… she does not appreciate it at all. Walks on.
Judge asks Saul if there is any other document to present for the defense. No, that’s it. Another day Lupe didn’t show up. MA depressed (I bet he could care less now if the veredict is guilty, he is down for the count already).
Back at fonda, Leo predicts that MA will be declared innocent.. Frida not so optimistic. Lupe is quiet. Perla is making fun of MA. Tizoc rants at her. Chuy asks AS if she will say anything. She says DaVinci has not eaten. She is worried about him. (more so than for MA) She does tell him she understands he’s stressed.
Saul with MA… next day they will say the veredict. MA asks what if they declare me guilty? Does Lupe and my family know tomorrow is the veredict? He would rather them not know, maybe it is better for them to find out after the veredict.
At the fonda, Lupe is praying for the saints to give a hand to her and MA. To St Jude, she asks him to get them out of this big mess. To the virgin, she asks to clarify what is going on, to be able to believe in MA. If not, then open my eyes wide, so I can understand and deal with the truth.
Next day, veredict is ready.
At fonda, Chuy notices Lupe is very worried. And he can guess its about MA’s trial. They think the veredict is next week. Lupe asks what if he is declared guilty? The RPs come downstairs. Tizoc has an announcement. He has a gig with very hyp people… in a showcake (Frida explains he will have a 3 song intervention in some variety show). Tizoc really believes he will be famous and it will be fast like foam.
Veredict: innocent on murder of Adolfo and attempt on A-hole. Also innocent on any relation to Bambi. Complete veredict is innocent… MA can’t help but smile. Vilma is in disbelief. MA is dancing for joy. Saul gets into it too.
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Frida trying to convince Lupe that Mini was just lying her 10 min abs off. Lupe says put yourself in my spot. I can forgive much except for lies.. She said much true, and things she should not know about. So The thorn is here in my chest. Maybe one day I will be able to forgive. I don’t get it, even less each day. Frida asks if she will continue going to the trial. Doubt it. With Emiliano suspended, I can’t leave him here all day. (excuses… excuses…)
Tizoc at studio coming up with a new song out of his underpit… The studio guys don’t like how he is singing it, ‘sing it as we told you’… They change the tempo to a bit new disco, and they like it more, Tizoc not so much.
Next day at trial, Lupe did not come, MA noticed. Saul calls Bambi’s girl to declare.
At fonda, AS continues to drink… Carm takes the glass right off her hands and dumps the wine into the food… Chuy enjoying the show. Lupe is trying to get Emiliano to eat… but he barely responds… this kid needs a shakin’ so bad… as soon as she leaves the room, he calls his daddy… (sigh!) I am so glad there is only a few weeks left of this, I am getting tired of A-hole’s smiles and smirks of satisfaction as he manipulates his own son and uses him to get his way… GRRRR!!!...
Trial continues, MA a bit down since Lupe won’t show up. Night, next day… Gwendy still working on Nepo, wants to make amends. Kisses galore… Trofeo watches from out the window… more kisses.
Frida at school… the guys ‘open the way for her’… she does not appreciate it at all. Walks on.
Judge asks Saul if there is any other document to present for the defense. No, that’s it. Another day Lupe didn’t show up. MA depressed (I bet he could care less now if the veredict is guilty, he is down for the count already).
Back at fonda, Leo predicts that MA will be declared innocent.. Frida not so optimistic. Lupe is quiet. Perla is making fun of MA. Tizoc rants at her. Chuy asks AS if she will say anything. She says DaVinci has not eaten. She is worried about him. (more so than for MA) She does tell him she understands he’s stressed.
Saul with MA… next day they will say the veredict. MA asks what if they declare me guilty? Does Lupe and my family know tomorrow is the veredict? He would rather them not know, maybe it is better for them to find out after the veredict.
At the fonda, Lupe is praying for the saints to give a hand to her and MA. To St Jude, she asks him to get them out of this big mess. To the virgin, she asks to clarify what is going on, to be able to believe in MA. If not, then open my eyes wide, so I can understand and deal with the truth.
Next day, veredict is ready.
At fonda, Chuy notices Lupe is very worried. And he can guess its about MA’s trial. They think the veredict is next week. Lupe asks what if he is declared guilty? The RPs come downstairs. Tizoc has an announcement. He has a gig with very hyp people… in a showcake (Frida explains he will have a 3 song intervention in some variety show). Tizoc really believes he will be famous and it will be fast like foam.
Veredict: innocent on murder of Adolfo and attempt on A-hole. Also innocent on any relation to Bambi. Complete veredict is innocent… MA can’t help but smile. Vilma is in disbelief. MA is dancing for joy. Saul gets into it too.
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Labels: pobres
De Que Te Quiero, Te Quiero #118 & 119, Friday 7/4/14
I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend!
Ugh. This was one of those all-over-the-place and uninspiring episodes. I'm just going to give it the Joe Friday treatment (organized in a stream of consciousness/memory order....not episode order.)
Tad continues to refuse to ask Natalia to be the bone marrow donor. He doesn't want her to think he's just using her. Noble, but stupid.
Brigitte the Brat is still dealing with bouts of nausea. She finally checks her handy-dandy cycle calendar and realizes she must be pregnant. Why the gals always say "no puede ser" is beyond me. Are you having sex? Are you taking precautions? If not then sí puede ser. For the record, it's Rodrigo's. Against Brat's wishes, Alberto talks to Alonso about the nausea and is told it can be anything from an infection to pregnancy. Alberto makes it clear that pregnancy is out. He always took precautions.
Karina is a day late. She wonders if she's pregnant. Brat comes to see her to ask for advice. The fact that Brat is pregnant and Karina wants to get pregnant makes me very nervous.
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Que Pobres Tan Ricos #128: 7/3/14: And The Oscar Goes To Mini!
Hola Amiguis! It has now been five days since we have seen Dona Mati, I am keeping count until she reappears, and hopefully that is soon. Tonight was very farcical with the Mini testimony and I have an earworm for just that: The Show Must Go On! I am going to condense, things may not be in order and I am trying to make it short. Enjoy your 4th of July and the long weekend Amiguis!
We start with Mini reading that letter that MA wrote to Lupe and what is Mini gonna do? Isela has a deal for Ahole, he puts the properties, one is the house, in Mini's name. Ahole tells Mini, do what I tell you and you got it!
Lupe and Don C talk. She hasn't heard from MA in ages. Don C tells her to have faith. No one knows how long this trial will take.
Emi calls Ahole and tells him about the sh*tty stunt he pulled to keep Lupe at home. Ahole is very proud of his boy.
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We start with Mini reading that letter that MA wrote to Lupe and what is Mini gonna do? Isela has a deal for Ahole, he puts the properties, one is the house, in Mini's name. Ahole tells Mini, do what I tell you and you got it!
Lupe and Don C talk. She hasn't heard from MA in ages. Don C tells her to have faith. No one knows how long this trial will take.
Emi calls Ahole and tells him about the sh*tty stunt he pulled to keep Lupe at home. Ahole is very proud of his boy.
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Labels: pobres
Lo Que La Vida Me Robo, Capitulo 167, 3 July, 2014 - 'The Sting'
The Sting
The Set Up
As cons go, you have got to admit this one was a classic.
The plan, the timing, the execution—they were all first rate. The Perpetrator,
Doña Graciela Mendoza, has years of experience of fleecing the wallets, pockets
and banking accounts of her enemies, acquaintances and, sadly, yes, her
children.
But this confidence scheme was breathtaking in its audacity.
It was awesome, truly awesome in its ruthlessness. Why? Because, my friends, the
‘Marks’ were her two daughters and her son-in-law, all of whom she cheated when
they were deeply vulnerable.
Niccolo Machiavelli, rise from your dusty grave and take
notes! Even you could learn from this mistress of deception.
The Perp
As the scene opens, Graciela Mendoza, her face a very mask
of tragedy, holds her long-lost daughter Fabiola, weeping, in her arms. Her
face looks rough, covered with tears and snot.
The First Mark - Fabiola
Graciela has just told Fabiola of her true identity. She is
Graciela’s long lost daughter, believed to be dead lo, these 38 or so years.
Fabiola, is a pitiful and ruined drunk; raised with plenty of money and no one
to love in convent schools from the age of three, she is the proverbial poor
little rich girl. She shudders and weeps and keens over her unbelievable good
luck—she has found a mother after all of these years.
Graciela tells her everything a motherless child would want
to hear—
Graciela loves Fabiola
She needs her
She is all alone because her other children have rejected
her
She wants to be close to her daughter to make up for all of
Fabiola’s years of suffering
Fabiola is her dear, dear daughter; she needs nothing else.
“Mama, Mama,” sobs Fabiola as Graciela holds her in her
strong arms. And Graciela promises the woman, her daughter, that she need never
again be alone.
Later, Amalia, Fabiola’s Godmother, comes by to tell Fabs
not to trust her mother. She is a VERY bad person and Amalia is worried that
Fabiola could get hurt. She begs Fabs to get out of Aguazul before it is too
late. She reminds Fabs of pleasant times they shared earlier in life, when they
visited her in Miami—they were almost like a family. But Fabiola rejects the
great good sense of her Godmother. She tells Amalia that Graciela only wants to
be near her, to know her, to be friends. She accuses Amalia of being a liar and
tells her that she will never forgive her. Never.
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De Que Te Quiero, Te Quiero #116 & 117, 7/3/2014
De Que la Fiesta Fué
un Desastre, Fué un Desastre
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Happy 4th of July!!! Since
most of us will be spending Friday at BBQ parties, and not on this site, I am
not going to put a whole lot of time into this recap. Here are the high
level highlights:
-- Even though Nat is fed up with Carmen’s jealousy over
Irene, she’s going ahead with planning for her surprise birthday party the next
day, with Paolo and Lupita’s help. Luz is enlisted to keep Carmen occupied all day
at the mall, while the kids decorate and lay out the food at home.
-- Irene has been listening to the audience, and points out
to Tad that Nat also represents hope for a donor match for him. Tad refuses to
even think about it. He doesn’t want Nat to think that’s why they are trying to
get close to her. All he wants is his daughter’s affection.
-- Lupita and El have made peace and are plotting again.
Lupita tells El about the party and the "keep Carmen occupied at the mall" plan.
He lies to Kimberly, who is in house-cleaning mode, about running off to a
mission. She thinks what she needs to do is up the sexiness factor and she
talks to a friend on the phone who advises her to hire a maid, so that she can
dedicate herself 100% to making herself sexy and desirable for El. She squeezes
herself into a short, red clingy number, ready to greet El at the door, but it’s
just Morales, with the Irene-Nat DNA results. Morales very much appreciates Kim’s
efforts to look sexy, and says so out loud! She laments that El doesn’t
appreciate her, but where can she find a man who does? Morales speaks up, “Right
here!” Suddenly, they are lip-locked. They pull apart and swear not to tell El,
since he would kill Morales. Morales makes a flustered and quick exit, and
hands Kim the envelope to give to El. She opens the envelope, sees the positive
DNA result, and assumes El has a love child.
Labels: te-quiero
Thursday, July 03, 2014
Lo Que La Vida Me Robó, # 166, 7-2-2014--Ding Dong The Wicked No Balls Governor Is (Might Be?) Dead!
Hi Everyone,
It's going to be a quickie tonight. I was away at a conference in DC and just got back and also my computer has been down for the count since last Thursday. Luckily, our tech department gave me a loaner today so I could do the recap, but I had to try to take notes while watching in real time since I wasn't able to watch in advance. Please feel free to add anything I missed.
Before I begin, I recently read an article about this and wanted to pay tribute to our Gracie's phenomenal crying abilities tonight:
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| Montserrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrat! (Really crying about Fabs) |
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De Que Te Quiero, Te Quiero #114/115- Wed 7/2
De que mi hija es solo mía, es solo miiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Diego tries to pretend he wants to go home with Irene to talk to Tad about something else, but she seems suspicious and tells him the story of her baby to see if he also thinks there are too many coincidences….
Carmen reacts predictably to Eleazar wondering if she ever wondered what happened to Natalia's mother. He says maybe she didn't abandon her--maybe the baby was kidnapped and left in the church.
Grumps tells Rodrigo he wanted to get rid of "the girl" so his grandsons wouldn't have to share their inheritance with someone who didn't share the Cacares blood. Tiburcio screwed everything up when he said the baby was still alive. He tells Rodrigo all they can do now is to keep quiet.
Irene is frantic and the guys are acting like she needs to calm down. Tad tells her that the PI was corrupt, so they can't confirm that Natalia is their daughter, even though the DNA test was negative. Tad counsels patience and Irene is pissed that they took it upon themselves to shield her from their suspicions. She says she had every right to go through the same roller coaster of hope and disappointment they've been on. She's convinced that Natalia is their daughter and she doesn't need a DNA test to tell her that…she's got la llamada de la sangre!
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Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Que pobres tan ricos 127: Where do they get hair gel in prison? (and other minor details)
Ana Sofia makes a big show of gushing over the breakfast she cooked. Pretty soon everyone at the restaurant is clamoring for some of that, Lupita rolls her eyes.
Mini's mom tends to the bruise on her daughter's face. Mini pouts. If I can't have Mike, no one can! Her mom tells her to just focus on getting as many bucks as possible out of Ahole so they can afford their expensive lifestyle. Kissyfaces ensue.
Guendy is getting super close to the Banana King, his shirt is open and she's rubbing his chest. She wants more of his time. He protests about a guy he has to meet, but, predictably, she wins. They smooch. He tries vainly to fret about his son, but she shuts that down easily. She entices him to a private dinner at her place later. Oooh lah lah?
Ana Sofia washes dishes. Interesting! Anyway, the mom (forget her name) is rightfully annoyed. I like how she calls AS "Doña Fufurra." The very same Fufurra says this food is far too complicated for simple folk like her to learn to appreciate and cook - it's not garnacha fried in lard.
In Jail, Mike's cellmate meets him on the stairs, calls him "mi Mike," which is cute, and gives him advice about looking calm and confident in front of the judge. Later in his cell Mike apologizes to a Jesus card for his sins.
Ahole drops in at the restaurant. Lupita tries to shut him down and keep him away from Emiliano, but he's actually brought what's-her-name her first modeling check. She goes and gets the kid. Emiliano is completely won. Ugh. It gets worse. The kid has agreed to intercept and steal all the letters Mike sends and block all phone calls and stop Lupita from seeing him ever.
AHA! Guendy's plan is clear! The sexy dinner is actually a meeting with the banana prince! Banana King: I just don't understand how you could like boys. Guendy, attempting to defuse, says "Easy! I love boys!" "What's wrong with girls?" "Meh, there's nothing wrong with girls but manly papuchos really move my turbines. BK's objections seem awfully simpleminded, which is weird given how long he's been brooding over them. He leaves unaccepting. Guendy to the Banana Prince: he'll get there bit by bit, like training a donkey with bits of apple!
Saul tels the R-Ps about mike's court date. Leo gets all excited about courtroom drama until Saul tells him it's not gonna be like the movies and there will be no fistfights. For her part, A.S. is terrified of more press and scandal.
Saul then goes to Lupita to tell her that she'll get to see if not talk to Mike at court. Emiliano, really starting to take after his dad with the evil grimaces, overhears and makes a plan. He will pretend to have the shits to keep his mom home, that little shit!
As the kid is acting sick and running to the bathroom constantly (where he sits on the toilet and reads his comic book and practices his dad's evil smirk), Ana Sofia sees a perfect opportunity to be superior and tells Lupe that maybe her kid is sick from all the low-class food that is served around the house. Geez.
In the courtroom, I totally missed what they were getting at with regards to the "family jewels," (can someone fill me in please?), but it was fun to watch Vilma squirm about saying "balls." However, Mike surprises them all by saying that he couldn't have shot the guy - he was at Minerva's place!
In a boardroom, Ahole is going on about the evils of his cousin and how ashamed granddad would be when he finds that the old dudes have called Agent Chávez in to address their doubts... It seems there was someone else involved in the fraud and her name is Vilma! She has been doing some "strange economic activities."
Ana Sofia will now teach the mom (dang, what's her name?) to cook a simple and "sublime" french vegetable dish. She's a jerk and drinks the cooking wine.
Ahole acts wounded and shocked about Vilma's "betrayal." Agent Chavez is wondering how she possibly could have done all this stuff without help. Ahole squirms and ominously looks at the letter.
Tizoc plays a demo track for some sort of agent who is unimpressed but changes his tune when the kid name-drops Ahole. The agent guy says there might be a market for him but only with a change of image, something more hipster and less provincial then "Tizoc Menchaca."
Nepo, at Mike's jail hearing thing, explains where he got the gun and vouches for Mike as a great guy who wouldn't do anything bad.
The cooking lesson proceeds and it's so annoying I can't even.
AHA! The bullet that killed Girón apparently came from a different gun!
Leo and his sister come home from the jail thing and are astonished to see their mom cooking! "OH. My. COOKING. GOD." Ugh, it sounds like AS wants to get payed for the derisive "lesson."
Ahole, knowing that Mini might be about to corroborate Mike's alibi, brings her the stolen love letter from Mike to Lupita that he had his son steal. She reads it but doesn't look as pissed as Ahole was hoping. Will it change her mind about testifying? From the avances, it looks like it doesn't, as we get to see her gushing in front of the judge about her night of sublime passion with Mike.
Mini's mom tends to the bruise on her daughter's face. Mini pouts. If I can't have Mike, no one can! Her mom tells her to just focus on getting as many bucks as possible out of Ahole so they can afford their expensive lifestyle. Kissyfaces ensue.
Guendy is getting super close to the Banana King, his shirt is open and she's rubbing his chest. She wants more of his time. He protests about a guy he has to meet, but, predictably, she wins. They smooch. He tries vainly to fret about his son, but she shuts that down easily. She entices him to a private dinner at her place later. Oooh lah lah?
Ana Sofia washes dishes. Interesting! Anyway, the mom (forget her name) is rightfully annoyed. I like how she calls AS "Doña Fufurra." The very same Fufurra says this food is far too complicated for simple folk like her to learn to appreciate and cook - it's not garnacha fried in lard.
In Jail, Mike's cellmate meets him on the stairs, calls him "mi Mike," which is cute, and gives him advice about looking calm and confident in front of the judge. Later in his cell Mike apologizes to a Jesus card for his sins.
Ahole drops in at the restaurant. Lupita tries to shut him down and keep him away from Emiliano, but he's actually brought what's-her-name her first modeling check. She goes and gets the kid. Emiliano is completely won. Ugh. It gets worse. The kid has agreed to intercept and steal all the letters Mike sends and block all phone calls and stop Lupita from seeing him ever.
AHA! Guendy's plan is clear! The sexy dinner is actually a meeting with the banana prince! Banana King: I just don't understand how you could like boys. Guendy, attempting to defuse, says "Easy! I love boys!" "What's wrong with girls?" "Meh, there's nothing wrong with girls but manly papuchos really move my turbines. BK's objections seem awfully simpleminded, which is weird given how long he's been brooding over them. He leaves unaccepting. Guendy to the Banana Prince: he'll get there bit by bit, like training a donkey with bits of apple!
Saul tels the R-Ps about mike's court date. Leo gets all excited about courtroom drama until Saul tells him it's not gonna be like the movies and there will be no fistfights. For her part, A.S. is terrified of more press and scandal.
Saul then goes to Lupita to tell her that she'll get to see if not talk to Mike at court. Emiliano, really starting to take after his dad with the evil grimaces, overhears and makes a plan. He will pretend to have the shits to keep his mom home, that little shit!
As the kid is acting sick and running to the bathroom constantly (where he sits on the toilet and reads his comic book and practices his dad's evil smirk), Ana Sofia sees a perfect opportunity to be superior and tells Lupe that maybe her kid is sick from all the low-class food that is served around the house. Geez.
In the courtroom, I totally missed what they were getting at with regards to the "family jewels," (can someone fill me in please?), but it was fun to watch Vilma squirm about saying "balls." However, Mike surprises them all by saying that he couldn't have shot the guy - he was at Minerva's place!
In a boardroom, Ahole is going on about the evils of his cousin and how ashamed granddad would be when he finds that the old dudes have called Agent Chávez in to address their doubts... It seems there was someone else involved in the fraud and her name is Vilma! She has been doing some "strange economic activities."
Ana Sofia will now teach the mom (dang, what's her name?) to cook a simple and "sublime" french vegetable dish. She's a jerk and drinks the cooking wine.
Ahole acts wounded and shocked about Vilma's "betrayal." Agent Chavez is wondering how she possibly could have done all this stuff without help. Ahole squirms and ominously looks at the letter.
Tizoc plays a demo track for some sort of agent who is unimpressed but changes his tune when the kid name-drops Ahole. The agent guy says there might be a market for him but only with a change of image, something more hipster and less provincial then "Tizoc Menchaca."
Nepo, at Mike's jail hearing thing, explains where he got the gun and vouches for Mike as a great guy who wouldn't do anything bad.
The cooking lesson proceeds and it's so annoying I can't even.
AHA! The bullet that killed Girón apparently came from a different gun!
Leo and his sister come home from the jail thing and are astonished to see their mom cooking! "OH. My. COOKING. GOD." Ugh, it sounds like AS wants to get payed for the derisive "lesson."
Ahole, knowing that Mini might be about to corroborate Mike's alibi, brings her the stolen love letter from Mike to Lupita that he had his son steal. She reads it but doesn't look as pissed as Ahole was hoping. Will it change her mind about testifying? From the avances, it looks like it doesn't, as we get to see her gushing in front of the judge about her night of sublime passion with Mike.
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Lo Que La Vida Me Robo, capitulo 165. 07/01/14.
Skipping the old and into the new....
No Balls Pedro pays a friendly visit to our resident loca, Maria. He tells the guards to leave, but she loudly pleads for them to stay. Pedro menacingly tells Maria that nothing will happen to her. He just wants to have a chin-wag. The guard informs Pedro that he has orders not to leave Maria alone but Pedro pulls rank and says he's the governor. Are you going to disobey me? The guard finally agrees but will keep watch. He turns to Maria and informs her that her days are numbered. Maria, who has more balls then Pedro, throws it back to his face that HIS days are numbered. When you are thrown in prison, I promise to visit you so I can laugh in your face. You can't hurt me. As you can see, JL made sure that I am carefully watched. Pedro says he's not afraid of her threats. He will find a way to do away with her. So make sure you be careful what comes out of your mouth. Because this time, I will not contract your death out. I will do it myself.
Esme is lovingly holding little Angel. She tells Zulema that she wants to be the best mother in the world. The nurse comes in to get the baby. Esme fills Zulema on Monica's visit. She said nothing happened between her and Refugio. At the last minute, he realized his mistake and put a kabosh on it. Zulema still thinks he is not trustworthy if he will be hanging around Monica all day long at work. Esme breaks the news that Monica is dead. Zulema feels bad that she was speaking ill of the dead. Esme says Refugio came to her last night and was heartbroken. He feels responsible. Zulema wonders if perhaps he really did have feelings for her. Esme says they worked for years together, he has to feel something. Zulema asks if she is going to forgive Refugio. No, replies Esme. The problem wasn't Monica but Refugio himself. He's looking for something that I can't give him.
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Skipping the old and into the new....
No Balls Pedro pays a friendly visit to our resident loca, Maria. He tells the guards to leave, but she loudly pleads for them to stay. Pedro menacingly tells Maria that nothing will happen to her. He just wants to have a chin-wag. The guard informs Pedro that he has orders not to leave Maria alone but Pedro pulls rank and says he's the governor. Are you going to disobey me? The guard finally agrees but will keep watch. He turns to Maria and informs her that her days are numbered. Maria, who has more balls then Pedro, throws it back to his face that HIS days are numbered. When you are thrown in prison, I promise to visit you so I can laugh in your face. You can't hurt me. As you can see, JL made sure that I am carefully watched. Pedro says he's not afraid of her threats. He will find a way to do away with her. So make sure you be careful what comes out of your mouth. Because this time, I will not contract your death out. I will do it myself.
Esme is lovingly holding little Angel. She tells Zulema that she wants to be the best mother in the world. The nurse comes in to get the baby. Esme fills Zulema on Monica's visit. She said nothing happened between her and Refugio. At the last minute, he realized his mistake and put a kabosh on it. Zulema still thinks he is not trustworthy if he will be hanging around Monica all day long at work. Esme breaks the news that Monica is dead. Zulema feels bad that she was speaking ill of the dead. Esme says Refugio came to her last night and was heartbroken. He feels responsible. Zulema wonders if perhaps he really did have feelings for her. Esme says they worked for years together, he has to feel something. Zulema asks if she is going to forgive Refugio. No, replies Esme. The problem wasn't Monica but Refugio himself. He's looking for something that I can't give him.
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Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Que pobres tan ricos #126, Tuesday July 1: Don Chuy has a secret, Emiliano continues his descent, Ana Sofia cooks breakfast.
As I expected, this was an awful episode.
Nepo is in an awful mood at the lawyers' office. He agrees Mike is innocent of the particular crimes he's being charged with, but he HAS wrecked Nepo's life. Saul wants Nepo to make a deposition concerning the pistol and also Mike's good character. That's just too much, Nepo grumbles and leaves saying he'll get back to him.
Vilma is pleased the case against Mike goes forward tomorrow. Alejo decides if Mike is freed he will blame everything on our poor defunct Adolfo Giron. This makes Wilma sad though she doesn't disagree.
Tomas keeps waving some papers, 'proofs,' perhaps from Don Bambi, also a picture of some reporter. Please fill me in if it's important.
Lupita has money for Nepo and for Don Solomon but is furious to find out Alejo has paid back the debt to Don Solomon.
Top Cop comes to see Alejo, demanding to see Mati. Alejo says his grandmother is not in his house, she's in the best possible place for her (other than the grave of course) and reminds the cop "I am her custodian." "I insist on seeing her!" Alejo gives an address and Wilma calls the nurse to make sure everything looks ok. Grr.
At jail Tomas and Saul assure Mike things will be ok, they ave the laptop. Mike writes a letter to Lupita and gives it to Tomas for delivery.
Lupita storms in to see Alejo (Wilma is jealous) and yells about his meddling in her affairs. He counters by laying it on about how Mike is a criminal and also is shagging Minerva. He brings Wilma in to confirm the story. Lupe doesn't believe it but her resolve is weakening, she knows Mike would do ... almost... anything to get proofs of his innocence... Minerva is listening at the door, very pleased.
AS comes down to make breakfast for her kids, "is that a crime?" she asks Carmelita, who is annoyed. AS says the poor never think about anything but money.
Chuy sneaks out mysteriously again for the second time. This time Carmelita follows him and sees him greeted at the door (somewhere) by a pretty woman. Furious, Carmelita finally rushes over, bangs on the door, and when they open it, she's there with her fists up! Chuy and the woman laugh. Turns out this is the house where Tomas lives. They invite her in and show her something (which we don't get to see) in the next room. Abashed, Carmelita agrees to keep this secret and apologizes for her behavior. Chuy liked seeing her so jealous and suggests they go on a date. They leave arm in arm.
Lupita leaves Alejo's office (after he has once again suggested that she marry HIM, not Mike). There is Minerva, pouring on the innuendo: "Want to know about our spectacular nights of passion in my house?" She says she'll be having a conjugal visit in prison soon. Lupe's exasperation mounts until she head butts Minerva, who then storms into Alejo's office and demands an instantaneous divorce.
Perla amazed to see AS cook. It smells tasty! I was a good wife and mother so I know how to cook etc etc." Perla says she won't have to cook because she is a top international model! Ana Sofia says "your 15 minutes of fame will end, then what? So help me chop already."
Saul tells Mike to rest up for the trial. Lupe comes home upset and Carmelita tells her to hang on. Tizoc gets some good news.
Tomas comes to give Lupita her letter from Mike but gives it to Emiliano instead. He hides it and runs away, then calls his dad: "Should I give it to her?" "No. I'll buy you something special for giving the letter to me."
Tomorrow: Wilma is accused of fraud.
Nepo is in an awful mood at the lawyers' office. He agrees Mike is innocent of the particular crimes he's being charged with, but he HAS wrecked Nepo's life. Saul wants Nepo to make a deposition concerning the pistol and also Mike's good character. That's just too much, Nepo grumbles and leaves saying he'll get back to him.
Vilma is pleased the case against Mike goes forward tomorrow. Alejo decides if Mike is freed he will blame everything on our poor defunct Adolfo Giron. This makes Wilma sad though she doesn't disagree.
Tomas keeps waving some papers, 'proofs,' perhaps from Don Bambi, also a picture of some reporter. Please fill me in if it's important.
Lupita has money for Nepo and for Don Solomon but is furious to find out Alejo has paid back the debt to Don Solomon.
Top Cop comes to see Alejo, demanding to see Mati. Alejo says his grandmother is not in his house, she's in the best possible place for her (other than the grave of course) and reminds the cop "I am her custodian." "I insist on seeing her!" Alejo gives an address and Wilma calls the nurse to make sure everything looks ok. Grr.
At jail Tomas and Saul assure Mike things will be ok, they ave the laptop. Mike writes a letter to Lupita and gives it to Tomas for delivery.
Lupita storms in to see Alejo (Wilma is jealous) and yells about his meddling in her affairs. He counters by laying it on about how Mike is a criminal and also is shagging Minerva. He brings Wilma in to confirm the story. Lupe doesn't believe it but her resolve is weakening, she knows Mike would do ... almost... anything to get proofs of his innocence... Minerva is listening at the door, very pleased.
AS comes down to make breakfast for her kids, "is that a crime?" she asks Carmelita, who is annoyed. AS says the poor never think about anything but money.
Chuy sneaks out mysteriously again for the second time. This time Carmelita follows him and sees him greeted at the door (somewhere) by a pretty woman. Furious, Carmelita finally rushes over, bangs on the door, and when they open it, she's there with her fists up! Chuy and the woman laugh. Turns out this is the house where Tomas lives. They invite her in and show her something (which we don't get to see) in the next room. Abashed, Carmelita agrees to keep this secret and apologizes for her behavior. Chuy liked seeing her so jealous and suggests they go on a date. They leave arm in arm.
Lupita leaves Alejo's office (after he has once again suggested that she marry HIM, not Mike). There is Minerva, pouring on the innuendo: "Want to know about our spectacular nights of passion in my house?" She says she'll be having a conjugal visit in prison soon. Lupe's exasperation mounts until she head butts Minerva, who then storms into Alejo's office and demands an instantaneous divorce.
Perla amazed to see AS cook. It smells tasty! I was a good wife and mother so I know how to cook etc etc." Perla says she won't have to cook because she is a top international model! Ana Sofia says "your 15 minutes of fame will end, then what? So help me chop already."
Saul tells Mike to rest up for the trial. Lupe comes home upset and Carmelita tells her to hang on. Tizoc gets some good news.
Tomas comes to give Lupita her letter from Mike but gives it to Emiliano instead. He hides it and runs away, then calls his dad: "Should I give it to her?" "No. I'll buy you something special for giving the letter to me."
Tomorrow: Wilma is accused of fraud.
Labels: pobres
De Que Te Quiero, Te Quiero #112/113- Tuesday 7/1
I will be out of town July 11 (Friday) and July 29th (Tuesday.) I am hoping someone can do the recaps so Kat doesn't have to. Thanks!
Tonight's recap will be in alphabetical rather than episode order (and mostly from memory so please fill in my gaps!)
A is for....
Abdallah
Carmen's kiss has perhaps awakened some feelings from the past. He brings her a bouquet of flowers and a pretty bracelet. She turns down the gift and his advances. He also picks a fight with Eleazar and tells him he is going to fight for Carmen. Abdallah thinks he'll win because Carmen is a woman with principles and she's not going to be with El while he has a baby on the way.
Alberto
He continues to be suspicious of Brigitte. He calls Carmen's house looking for her and is told by Paolo that Brat is not there and hasn't seen her. This is news to Alberto. Brat told him she was going to be with her mother.
Alonso
He did it with Karina. It was the happiest three minutes of her life (Not recapper snark; she actually said that.)
Andres
He gives Nat a call. He hasn't given up it seems.
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De Que Te Quiero, Te Quiero #110/111- Mon 6/30
De que están juntos otra vez (por ahora), están juntos otra vez (por ahora)
Jaiba is dazzled by Big Abdul's storefront. Abdul the Lesser is less dazzled by what Jaiba might be doing there. She's such a dimwit, she thinks a large Buddha statue is pure gold. Big Abdul explains it's only gold-plated and he keeps the reeeeally expensive stuff under lock and key.
The bowling alley has sold and Luchón tells Mara that he's found another job for her.
Big Abdul takes a business call on his cell phone about some expensive jewelry and a wedding in Dubai. Jaiba thought bubbles that she needs to hook this big fish quick, especially if she wants him to take her to Dubai…not that she knows where Dubai is.
Natalia picks on Diego for being so squeamish about being peed on. "It worked, didn't it? And the doctor said it was the right thing to do." I'm not sure the doctor thinks smoochies are conducive to Diego's recovery, though.
Luz greets Eleazar happily and tells him she's teaching Kimberly how to cook. When Kim goes off to the bedroom, Luz tells El she can tell that Kimberly doesn't want her there, but too bad!
Natalia takes a call from Vicente, who insists she must be with Diego and won't take "no" for an answer. Since he says it's about Caprico, she says she'll put him on speaker. Vicente tells them about the broken machinery and Diego says they'll be back as soon as they can. Natalia goes to find the doctor and get Diego discharged.
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Qué Pobres, Lunes 6/30/14 (#125): Pretentious? Moi?
Prince Emiliano is full of attitude about his mother's engagement to MA, but he does sort of have a point. First they were cousins, and now they're getting married? He's in jail, so what is going on? Emi waves the newspaper photo right in Lupe's face (so maybe he has a point, but he's still a brat). Lupe says, "MA is a good man and you know it. I thought you wanted a father like him." Emi says that was before he met his real dad.
And of course he's really in a mess at school because when his pals didn't believe he had a father, he let them think it was MA; now he has a real father and they don't believe that AND they think his father is a criminal. (And, in fact, he is... it's just not the same father. I'm getting a headache just thinking about how confusing this would be for a kid.)
Frida overhears the conversation and privately tells Lupe she can relate to what the boy is going through at school. She counsels Lupe to be patient with him. Later, Frida visits Emiliano to talk about the way he was bullied. They bond over the helpless feeling of being teased by classmates about foolish things.
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And of course he's really in a mess at school because when his pals didn't believe he had a father, he let them think it was MA; now he has a real father and they don't believe that AND they think his father is a criminal. (And, in fact, he is... it's just not the same father. I'm getting a headache just thinking about how confusing this would be for a kid.)
Frida overhears the conversation and privately tells Lupe she can relate to what the boy is going through at school. She counsels Lupe to be patient with him. Later, Frida visits Emiliano to talk about the way he was bullied. They bond over the helpless feeling of being teased by classmates about foolish things.
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Lo Que la Vida Me Robó Lunes 6/30/14 #164
Chapter
164: Unlikely Allies
Judge's
Office: Maria Zamudio sat before the judge, pleading with him to
listen to her, saying she was a victim. In all her years of turning
tricks she had learned how to play to men's weaknesses and she was
using those skills for all they were worth.
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