Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Por ella soy Eva #140 2/5/13: Finally the Juanettes Supervise a Successful Maneuver
- Concerning our bounders, bastards, cads, creeps, heels, louses, rat finks, rotters, schmucks, scumbags, skunks, sleazes, slimeballs, stinkards, stinkers, swines, toads, miscreants, scoundrels:
- Onesimo is playing a dangerous game, he's trying to give Rebeca enough of what she wants so as to get into her pants, while giving Pluto enough of what HE wants to keep from getting murdered.
- He is hired by Pluto to find out who Helena is lolly-gagging around with in Acapulco. Onesimo sub-contracts with another lout, sending him to follow her and take pictures. He, Pluto, will then kill whoever-it-is with his bare hands.
- He is then ordered by Rebeca to get into the safe in Pluto's house. In order to buy Onesimo time for the break-in, Rebeca calls Pluto and says she has secrets to tell him about Helena.
- Pluto blows into Rebeca's house wearing the shiniest shirt ever. He wants to get the dirt and leave but she coos, "We are not of the proletariat, let's be genteel and enjoy a harmonious ambience." She texts Onesimo to say the coast is clear and then takes Pluto to bed.
- Once again Pluto fails to function properly. Gloating, Rebe mocks him for his inadequacy. He barks, "tell me what you know. Do you know who her lover is?" From her surprise he sees she hadn't known there was one. She counters: "Aw, forget about the single mother, come back to Snow White." He counters: "Shut up and tell me what you know." She gets the last word: "Oh no, whoops, I forgot what I was going to tell you. 'Virgencita, don't give me amnesia!' You're a fiasco, cachito."
- While Plutarco is failing to shag Rebeca, Onesimo opens Pluto's safe (he has the combination) and basks in the glowing, pulsating stack of millions of dollars. He has had the foresight to bring an empty suitcase with him to stuff the moola into.
- He is hired by Pluto to find out who Helena is lolly-gagging around with in Acapulco. Onesimo sub-contracts with another lout, sending him to follow her and take pictures. He, Pluto, will then kill whoever-it-is with his bare hands.
- Daniel, our young but prematurely self-realized scumbag skunk sleaze, continues to manipulate and pressure Jennifer. She is too stupid to notice what a tool he is.
- He keeps pulling that "I'm a man and have needs" b-s. [I heard this b-s in high school. Once I had to walk home three miles at night because I resisted the "blue balls" wheedling tactic and the guy threw me out of his car! Astonishingly, he grew up to be a nice man.]
- He sends Jennifer out of the room to put on more decorous clothes (when it was he that told her to dress more provocatively) and spends the time texting Claudia, who is duping him the way he is duping Jennifer.
- When she comes back Daniel says cheerfully: "We're too late for the movie. Let's enjoy ourselves here so you can demonstrate your love." Can't she hear the bad music indicating that this is a bad idea?
He continues to text Claudia, drooling, as Jennifer watches. "Who are you texting?" "One of my fans." Fans?
- Onesimo is playing a dangerous game, he's trying to give Rebeca enough of what she wants so as to get into her pants, while giving Pluto enough of what HE wants to keep from getting murdered.
- Sebastian suddenly appears in the bar where Lucia and Santi are getting ready to whoop it up (they are happily explaining to each other that it's great they can be just friends. Lucia says she's tired of being a sex object.)
- Sebastian is the guy who who had sex with Lucia once when he'd just gotten married, then walked out on her. She thought Santi was him and - well, remember, as a consequence she and Helena crashed Santi's first wedding and brought it to a grinding halt?
- Muscle-bound Sebastian purrs: "I've been thinking about you a lot, it's destiny to meet you here." Lucia: "How's your wife?" "I just got divorced." He kisses her.
- Sebastian is the guy who who had sex with Lucia once when he'd just gotten married, then walked out on her. She thought Santi was him and - well, remember, as a consequence she and Helena crashed Santi's first wedding and brought it to a grinding halt?
- Fernando picks another fight with his sweet wife Marcela. He scolds her for having been interested in Rodrigo way back. He's doing it to fend off her current ire that he's possibly going to take a job in the U.S. Fern yells: "You're just jealous and don't want to see your husband race ahead of you and have a glorious career!" She has something to say to him but he won't listen. He runs off to get drunk, calling her a bad wife as he leaves.
Juan tells Helena: "I used to see women as adornments, as being there to serve me. Now I see their faces, smiles, eyes, the souls behind the eyes, their struggles...
There are lots of kisses. Eventually it's night and there are all 1,001 of the Juanettes (those musicians in white) playing dance music for our lovebirds. Juan and Helena and all the Juanettes get magically teleported into a hotel room with a big bed... and... and ... the room is so yellow I am taking leave of my senses...
Juan starts trying to confess his final secret: "I'm still far from being admirable. You don't know it all. You need to know that I am..." Helena kisses him before he can confess, thereby putting off the gigantic disaster reveal for a bit longer.
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Por ella soy Eva #139 2/5/13: Better Late Than Never!
Hey gang, sorry I didn't make it last night. here you go!
We get a look at the aftermath of Adri's little choque yesterday. . . the doc tells Eva that it wasn't supers serious, but it happened because he wasn't following proper recommendations about his hypertension (Eva should feel a little guilty... she's been stressing him out big-time).
Doc recommends that someone spend the night to keep watch on Adri. Adri pulls out the puppy eyes to ask Eva to say. She reluctantly assents but says NO FUNNY BUSINESS.
Helena invites Juan to come with her to Acapulco. He is quick to agree, but then a shadow casts over his face as he realizes it could be hard to explain Eva's sudden disappearance (especially given her fiancee's tender state) if he goes with Helena.
Eugenia really does seem to have the interest of a film producer! Yay! Maybe that'll shut Claudia up.
Back to the real focus of this capitulo, Eva is starting to panic. I don't see why Adri's illness means Eva has to get in the *bed* with him... It seems like that could lead to increased vascular stress, not the other way around (if you know what I mean). Nonetheless, she finally has an idea to stall for time - she can't sleep without her nightgown!
Luci and Santi go to a chick flick. She catches him getting moist in the eyes, but doesn't tease him as much as she should.
As Eva builds a wall of pillows to protect her from Adri's advances, he tells her that he only had the attack because they haven't been intimate in so long. Right (I hear the sound of a million eyes rolling).
Eva sneaks away to see if Mimi can bail him out (he has to leave for Acapulco tomorrow). She makes a big show of turning Juan down (good - she needs to set some boundaries). Nonetheless, when Adri wakes up, there is Mimi, sitting on her bed. She says, um, Eva had a dying aunt or something. How convenient! Adri doesn't totally buy it, so Mimi lets him know that someday your fiancee will tell you why she does all these weird things. HAHA. I can't wait!
OH NO! The producer comes to visit Eugenia. Claudia looks on from the shadows. He clarifies that he wants to use her *house* to shoot a film in. That is soooo sad.
Back at the GI offices, Rebe tries to put some more pressure on Mousse Boy, but he turns the tables on her with his best trick and makes a show of seduction for the onlooking blue-skirts. I must say, I love watching the flustered look on her face.
We get a look at the aftermath of Adri's little choque yesterday. . . the doc tells Eva that it wasn't supers serious, but it happened because he wasn't following proper recommendations about his hypertension (Eva should feel a little guilty... she's been stressing him out big-time).
Doc recommends that someone spend the night to keep watch on Adri. Adri pulls out the puppy eyes to ask Eva to say. She reluctantly assents but says NO FUNNY BUSINESS.
Helena invites Juan to come with her to Acapulco. He is quick to agree, but then a shadow casts over his face as he realizes it could be hard to explain Eva's sudden disappearance (especially given her fiancee's tender state) if he goes with Helena.
Eugenia really does seem to have the interest of a film producer! Yay! Maybe that'll shut Claudia up.
Back to the real focus of this capitulo, Eva is starting to panic. I don't see why Adri's illness means Eva has to get in the *bed* with him... It seems like that could lead to increased vascular stress, not the other way around (if you know what I mean). Nonetheless, she finally has an idea to stall for time - she can't sleep without her nightgown!
Luci and Santi go to a chick flick. She catches him getting moist in the eyes, but doesn't tease him as much as she should.
As Eva builds a wall of pillows to protect her from Adri's advances, he tells her that he only had the attack because they haven't been intimate in so long. Right (I hear the sound of a million eyes rolling).
Eva sneaks away to see if Mimi can bail him out (he has to leave for Acapulco tomorrow). She makes a big show of turning Juan down (good - she needs to set some boundaries). Nonetheless, when Adri wakes up, there is Mimi, sitting on her bed. She says, um, Eva had a dying aunt or something. How convenient! Adri doesn't totally buy it, so Mimi lets him know that someday your fiancee will tell you why she does all these weird things. HAHA. I can't wait!
OH NO! The producer comes to visit Eugenia. Claudia looks on from the shadows. He clarifies that he wants to use her *house* to shoot a film in. That is soooo sad.
Back at the GI offices, Rebe tries to put some more pressure on Mousse Boy, but he turns the tables on her with his best trick and makes a show of seduction for the onlooking blue-skirts. I must say, I love watching the flustered look on her face.
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Amores Verdaderos #61 Mon 2/4/13 Singin’ in the Rain of Champagne
* Lo refrito: Adriana asks her godfather where Aníbal’s ex-mujer lives because she wants to find her. She must know something about her daughter!
* The aforementioned woman is having dinner with Hilda/Gilda/Whatever and they are talking about a certain doctor (Dr. Montaño) whom Aníbal is looking for. He probably knows something about Candelaria. Anyway, Paula whines a bit about Cristina who found her at the Balvaneras: she feels like a traitor because she can’t tell Chris that Darth Vader, I mean Aníbal is her father. H/G/W advises her not to accept that risky job but Paula desperately wants to be close to her son.
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Monday, February 04, 2013
Amor Bravío #119 (Uni 114) Mon 2/4/13
Capitulo
119: The Truth, the Whole Truth,
and Those Who Can't Handle the
Truth
Lo
del pasado
Flashback of Miriam's awakening during Abe's conversation with Camila. Daniel remembers the last time he saw Miriam in the hospital, then his wedding day (Camila), then Miriam's return. Augustina tells Pablo not to go to the cabaña. Daniel
explains to Augustina that he was at La Malquerida due to Don
Daniel's Monterde's will, not by his own choice. She – being the
snob and hypocrite she is – sarcastically asks also about his
having two wives and a baby girl. He explains about Julian's attempt
on his life that ended up endangering Miriam. Augustina refuses to
believe him [idiota], provoking him to ask the rhetorical
question of how could he forget the face [or what he could see of
it] of the man who broke into his apartment and tried to kill him
and his wife. However, that no longer matters. Augustina – in her
standard metiche way – then tells him that if he truly loved “mi
hija” he would take his wife and baby back to Chile and never see
her again. She seems hell-bent on taking any decision about this out
of Camila's hands.
Labels: bravio
Sunday, February 03, 2013
AMOR BRAVIO EXTRA - Operation Shine the Light, Pt. 2 (2/3/13)
High Points/Low Points
A Nanette Special Contribution
NOTE: The latest HPLP's will appear at the bottom of the post.
We're now up to Episode #147 - March 15, 2013
Episode #81–84 - Week of December 10-14, 2012
Highpoints
Vivi and Rafa getting closer.
Pablo gets a job and it’s near Luz.
Rodolfo keeps his job after his scuffle with Iago (as if
there was any doubt).
Gussie ragging on Dio in his office and his reaction when she
leaves.
Al and Xi’s shopping montage. I like this show of affection
for her—even though they are the ultimate dysfunctional couple.
Nat being comforted by her mother.
Cam’s little smile re: the flowers Dan had Luzma leave in
the cabaña.
Os kissing Amanda.
Xi smacking Al right back.
Dio forced to make love to his wife.
The Scoobies foiling Bruno’s plot to place cameras.
Aaron and Rafa’s scene about Rafa loving Vivi. Well played,
Aaron. I loved it when he was grinning at Rafa when he was so furious.
All the mugging everyone was doing behind Cam’s back when
she came to doctor Dan.
Gussie telling Dio off (see below)
Pablo and Luzma’s scene when he reported for work.
CAM AND DAN BACK TOGETHER!!!!!
Al stealing the SIM card from dead Julian’s phone.
Tolontino and Padre’s little talk
Nat becoming a spy (clever girl).
LAZ!!!!!!!!!! is back as Hipolito (for those who didn’t
see the awesome Cuando Me Enamoro).
The brothers’ continued conversation about Vivi.
Nat blowing Iago off.
All the Cam/Dan/Scooby Gang at Vivi’s scenes.
Episode #81-84 - December 10-14, 2012
Lowpoints
Nat’s sadness.
Cayetano trying to manipulate Pablo to return to the ranch
(which you would think by now he’d realize he can’t manipulate Pablo).
Bruno’s freaky visit to Vivi’s bedroom.
Al hitting Xi.
Gussy falling for Dio’s line—again.
Dio and Gussy “role playing” El Lobo & Caperucita Roja
(Eww!).
Piedad’s face-to-face with Fidencio’s mother.
Iago calling Nat—creep.
Nat the spy (she’s in danger, Will Robinson, danger).
Xi plotting against Cam.
Labels: bravio
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #60 Fri 2/1/13 Kendho and Angel, Who Knew?; Let's Dance, Put On Your Red Shoes and Dance The Blues
Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman. Tonight we have a really fun epi, truly. Angel gets his acting chops on, Kendho has to participate, Nikki backslides a bit, Leo is a low down dirty, rotten, lying liar, the on again, off again date for Betty, Guzmi and Polita get their dance on, and Nikki and Dances show up too. Want to know more. Well, sit back, grab your Baileys and enjoy the recap, jus' sayin.
So we start this epi with Polita bein' so excited about going out with Guzmi, it's on her this time, and Lili warning Polita she could be hurt.
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Por ella soy Eva #138 2/1/13: Pluti Is On The Highway To Hell; What Is Wrong With Adriano?
So much happened last night and Pluti showed his true Shark Side, Fern is havin' a bad day, Daniel proves he is a predator and Adri? If you want to know more, please read on.
We start this epi with Pluti plotting the downfall of Rebe and Renato for this new fraud at G.I.
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Amor Bravío #118 (Uni 113) Fri 2/1/13 It’s More of the Ruh-Roh Redux Rhumba For Camila As Daniel Struggles Through The Double-Time Quicksand Shuffle And Dionicio Jives With Another Snappy, Surreptitious Jig For Joy
Cap
118
Lo
del Pasado:
Ok. Daniel and Camila,
both still reeling from the shock of seeing Miriam and child risen from the
dead, are seriously wishing he could clone a twin at this point. B-I-L Abraham
effing-Farca and Dan have been playing footsie with the truth, speaking in
oblique terms about why Dan and Abe's whereabouts was so hard for each other to
pin down, so Daniel can keep delicate Miriam ignorant of the truth about her
scum-bucket of a crooked cop brother. (Old
Abe, our Chilean crime crusader, definitely turned in his buen hombre bonafides
when he got Dan thrown into prison, managed somehow to throw away the key, and
then to top it off, tortured his unwitting and innocent B-I-L with the lie of
the century that Miriam and their little baking bun were both pushing up
daisies.) Camila has run to the kitchen
to keep from crumbling under the burden of the bad luck blues and the
stupefying reality that she’ll be giving Dan up just like Louis before. She and Gussie agreed that it’s Dan and Abe’s
place to deliver the harsh truth to Miriam about what’s occurred during the
past 9-12 months on both continents.
Camila will just have to cope in her cabana as Mama serves the tea sans
the sympathy. (How Dan successfully
fought the urge to wring his B-I-L’s scrawny neck after having knocked the
S.O.B.’s teeth out first, and demanded an explanation is still a mystery to
Viewerville.) Dan and Miriam are left to
re-discover themselves while Dio diverts to the study with Abe, and Caridad
changes Baby Aggie upstairs somewhere.
Lo Del Nuevo:
Mariano tries convincing Cayetano to
rethink this Isadora thing. ( I have two words for Mariano: incompetency
trial!) The fact he already found out
from his mama, says the arrogant old adder, will save him time with
explanations. “—Tell her to sign the
divorce papers already, and that she’s should thank her lucky stars [darse de
santos = boast to the saints] that I’ve given her the house in Mexico City and
a huge monthly stipend." Mar tells him
he’s opposed to his signing over the BV to Isadora to avoid having to divvy it
up with Mama Rocio. "--Yep that's the way it is, cuz there’s nothing
left between us and no reason to discuss anything any further! You make her realize that she’d better sign
those papers like yesterday because it’s only going to be worse for her if we
go to court and the whole seedy story is made public [relucir=glisten, sparkle,
to reveal]." “—It’s too bad things have
gone this far, Dad.” “—Yeah, pretty painful.”
Snort. "--I think putting
the ranch in Isadora’s name is a pretty low down [pésima = nasty, wretched] idea just to humiliate Mother.”
Iliana just happens to be eavesdropping all of this out in the hallway.
Labels: bravio
Friday, February 01, 2013
Telemundo y Mas - Week of February 4 - Discuss among yourselves
Hola! Those of us who watched and enjoyed Doña Bárbara on Telemundo several years ago will enjoy Génesis Rodriguez doing a telenovela scene with Conan.
I am off to Mexico for a couple of weeks. Over to you...
I am off to Mexico for a couple of weeks. Over to you...
Labels: cartagena, mariposa, patrona, prohibida, rostro, secretario, telemundo
Weekend Discussion: Destinos, An Introduction to Spanish
Since a number of us got started in Spanish by watching this excellent teaching tool (for me it was on PBS), I thought it would be fun to check our memories (with or without a little help from IMDb) to see where we have seen the actors since. I dug up some photos of varying quality for reference:
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Labels: telenovelas, weekend
Amores Verdaderos #59 Thu 1/31/13 Do you feel what i feel? ... and... Odiosa and KenDrat put all the moves to boycott Vicky's commercial but...
Sorry, this has to be long, a lot of Nikki jargon included.
Refritis:
Nikki’s piano teacher Maestra 'Vestidillo' (should be Estudillo) quits… Vicky questions Nikki, Nikki shrugs shoulders and asks Vicky not to hallucinate of being a super mom, she is ‘en al acido’ and nags at Vicky that she wanted to move to Europe but Vicky did not want her to.
Vicky summons Arriaga… slowly Frankie comes in to hear the last part of the argument… ‘when will you learn to respect Liliana??’
Vicky and Angel with Hugs leave, but not before Vicky orders Nikki to practice piano all day. She leaves very angry…
Frankie quietly sits at the piano and plays a classic piece (sorry, no idea of which one)… As soon as they hear it Vicky and Angel are back drooling for more… Lilli and Nikki both look on him with admiration.
Bravo!! It turns into a pretty funny scene with Angel’s ‘how it felt’ …
Vicky suggests Frankie teach Nikki to play the piano. But immediately Nikki spoils the fun by stating ‘a multi-use bodyguard, how cool is that?’ so Frankie says thanks but no thanks. SHE is not interested. Angel suggests Nikki might want to play ‘another instrument’… Vicky jumps in ‘you better not say anything’ (LOL!!)
Lo Nuevo:
At KenDrat’s, Dances arrives with a huge white teddy bear. KenDrat mocks his ‘detail’… he says I don’t buy stupid stuff… my boss sent this. Kendrat reads the card and gets pi__d…
K: What is wrong with stupid Briss?? I want a convertible!! A nice apartment!! (I want KenDrat to be transported to be wearing a dirty clown costume on Lets Make a Deal and be zonked with a old rusty car, or maybe a giant baby stroller to put her in it).
D: He is delighted with you, he says you are the ideal lover/mistress.
K: (turns from angry to depressed) I need to win more than his trust. Mostly now that the cellulite-queen of his wife wants to divorce him.
D: That is what you wanted, no?
K: Yeah! But the problem is Nil-Brain-Son does not want to leave MI. I have to put on a submissive attitude to later show my claws, and get him to marry me, then you and I will leave them all broke.
Dances wants to leave, she wants some playtime first… He is not in the mood… She is irritated at his attitude. HE says boss is waiting for me.
K: Your boss or the bland girl Beatriz? (that gets his attention) I know you better than anyone.
He leaves, now irritated himself. She has to keep the bear.
At office, Anibal is telling Antonio (his compadre) that for a moment he thought Antonio had betrayed him when Adri showed up, but when she told him that it was a medium/vidente who told her her daughter was alive, he realized Antonio had not spilled beans. Antonio assures him he will keep on being quiet. (nose growing?) Anibal also tells him he is set on finding Candelaria, which is the past he wants to revive.
Antonio asks him, once you find her, will you tell that love story to your daughters? Anibal stays quiet…
Paula is meeting with Investigator Pastrana. She talks to him as if she were his owner… as if she were DA and he were a suspect at the police station or trial. ‘You did well in assuring him you would find Candelaria Torres. But that is the last thing you will do. He must not know she had a daughter with him. You will give him a concrete report. (hands it to him, he reads and is shocked, she thinks ‘sorry Cristina, I had no choice’) HE asks ‘are you sure?’
Vicky and Angel arrive at the office. She asks Bea for coffee, even though Angel suggests she take tea to calm down, she insists on coffee.
Angel asks her about the cross pendant. She plays clueless, but she plays with it in her purse so it is ready. But she denies having thought of it. She asks him to wait for her outside. ‘No need to be in here, I am in no danger here.’ He is surprised and asks her if she is mad at him. She denies. As he walks out, Adriana calls Vicky. Vicky says have a busy day but want to come to the office? Adriana says no, just wanted to thank you for your support with my dad. Vicky promises she will help her find out the truth. Adriana will keep looking for the doctor who attended her delivery while she waits for permission to open the tomb. Now I have a reason to live.
At the house, Nikki is on phone with Jenni and passes on going out with her. Frankie is following her around. Catches her by piano. She now plays better than before. She asks him to play something for her. HE suggests she play. But she gets miffed and wants to walk out. He grabs her, she is about to play something but they just stare at each other, this time more content and civilized than ever before. She plays a little, then gives up quickly, saying piano is not for me. Frankie pulls her back, saying besides will, you need ‘feeling’. You have to ‘feel’ the music. … then he gets socratistic… ‘when you play you don’t need to look at the keys… and when you kiss you don’t need to look at the other lips. You have to let go with the music.’ Then they play a duet at two different chords with same melody. She is actually SMILING!!
Have to say not all men can wear a baby pink shirt and pink tie, but Frankie can pull it off… and he looks ‘REGIO!!’
HE walks away as if waking up from a dream… he repeats ‘you have to let yourself go with the music’… she repeats it and then walks to him, they slowly move closer… she asks ‘do you feel same as I? … that is all the incentive he needs, and he moves in for a kiss… HE says ‘you awake in me emotions I never felt before… Neta, captas?’ He wants to keep on playing piano, and has to insist before she yields. She plays much better and Tomasina almost drops the flower centerpiece she had in her arms at realizing it was Nikki playing. Tomasina thanks Frankie very much in getting the miracle no one else did. Tomasina leaves.
Fr: When you commit to something you eventually get it.
N: True. It is horrible to have to do things forced and not because you feel like it.
Fr: You can’t give up. I know you are going through a tough moment, mainly your parents situation.
N: It is a lot of things. Too many for me. Suddenly I feel it overwhelms me.
Fr: True. But life puts challenges in our path that we need to overcome. (walks to sit by her at piano) I just want you to know I am with you, and please, trust me always.
Nikki says ‘if I did not trust you, I would not have made an appointment at the clinic (weight control) you suggested.’ He is glad. He even offers to go with her. She likes that, but ‘don’t pressure me.’
‘I loved your telling me you want to be the man I would always trust. That is ‘hyper-heavy’ for me, Guzman. I always find it hard to trust men. I have had many bad experiences.’ He asks her what has happened. She says the boyfriends she has had have not been ‘good’. Have been ‘nefastos’. To top it off my dad betrayed my mom and today my aunt raised a mess with my ‘tatito’ granddad. I feel like all men in my life will let me down. (he gives her a support hug, swearing he will not let her down). If you let me down it will confirm all men are jerks.
Cris and Lilli meet in front of building. Lili has a violet plant as a thank you present for Paula. Cris will go with her to deliver it.
In her apartment, Paula is playing piano for Cris and Liliana. They are excited at her skill. ‘you play like the angels’… Paula says her mother was a piano teacher and she followed her footsteps.
Lilli tells them what happened with Nikki’s piano teacher. That Nikki treats employees like trash. This is enough fuel for Cris to nag about rich people… Lilliana tells them Frankie plays great. Paula almost flipped the piano when she stood up suddenly with pride oozing out of her nostrils. Liliana is drooling for Frankie and Paula keeps smiling pride. Suddenly Liliana realizes Frankie and Paula were playing the same song. Paula tries to do damage control saying it is a classic song.
Cris the fast mouth tells Paula that Lilli has a lot of admiration for Frankie, and that Frankie is very nice and handsome. Paula almost jumps back in the hole agreeing that Frankie is very handsome.
But quickly fixes it reminding them that she is Frankie and Bea’s mom’s friend. Liliana runs out to work. She is late now. Cris sends Angel a kiss.
Cris suggests to Paula to teach piano again. She just thought of something, it is a great idea… (Danger, Wil Robinson (a.k.a. Paula)!! Danger!!)
At the commercial shoot set (inside MI building), Vicky is getting irritated that the models are not in, Bea tells her that KenDrat is running late and the male model got his past paycheck and left. We see Odiosa and KenDrat on phone, Seems Odiosa is responsible that the male model is not showing up. KenDrat says it is a drag to have to show up knowing the commercial will not be done. When she hangs up, Odiosa’s son comes in to rat at her for boycotting MI. Why did you do something so vile? Odiosa says to gain time so that the vendor we sponsor will get ahead in the market. Why do you care? Her son says he admires Vicky for her talent and honesty. Odiosa gets irritated. The success of our company is thanks to my activities. I won’t allow anyone to question my strategies.. You stay in your area, drawing and coloring. HE insists it is not fair. What if Vicky finds out? Odiosa asks ‘will you tell her?’. He leaves in a huff, she says ‘if mothers could chose our children, I would certainly not have chosen this ‘lukewarm’ Estefano’.
Back at commercial set, Vicky is still trying to get a male model.
At reception Nil-Son arrives and asks if KenDrat arrived yet. Nil-Son asks about how she reacted to the bear. Dances lies through his teeth and grin, saying KenDrat was melting for him. ‘you won her over boss!’
(sorry, Gattorno looks so funny/childish with this chopped-up haircut)
At house, Polita finds Frankie in kitchen. Today is her day off, but since she already found love, she has no reason to leave the house. She is all over him, he has a face of disgust. In comes Liliana and watches some of it. He insists she knows how he feels for her. She says yeah but my heart has no ears (LOL!!) And if you don’t have a love interest now, let me be close to you. It can’t harm. Receiving love does not harm anyone. (she hugs him saying ‘I love you a lot and two mounds’ (te quiero un chorro y dos montones!’) In walks Nikki finding them hugging. ‘if you want to roll around, go do it out on the street!’.
At the greenhouse Liliana is crying her heart out… Frankie, can’t you tell I love you? I can’t stop thinking of you. You won’t even look at me. (She talks to the plants) he will always look at me like a little girl.
Back to kitchen. Polita tells Nikki don’t imagine things that are not. Frankie also tries to speak. But suddenly Nikki is the old Nikki, talking down to them like lowly house staff. Polita insists, to no avail. Frankie tries to ‘explain’. But Nikki says I don’t care if you are ‘friends with privileges’ but you respect MY house. ‘neta que que mega-oso me dan (truly, you both bore me to death). Frankie again tries to reason with her, saying it is not the moment for explanations if she is this angry. She agrees, not the moment, not now, not ever, ‘5th rate gorila’. You need brain surgery if you think I care ‘bout my employees personal life.
By the way, you Gorilita have the night free, go have a rooftop powow.
Polita gets excited, Guzman is about to smoke fire through his nostrils.
Back at commercial shoot, Vicky is still pacing a hole in the floor angry trying to resolve the male model situation. Angel offers to bring her a beverage, to no avail. In comes Nil-Son saying he heard the male model did not show up, offer his ‘help’ and next thing he says he has a dinner appointment with a cosmetic company owner. Vicky is a bit rough/dry with him and suggests he go on to his appointment, so he asks her not to be rough on him and says he would stay if she asked. Vicky says you picked the worst moment to talk about our ‘issues’, just GO. The producer comes to her saying they looked at all possibilities. She says what will I tell the client? If we don’t fulfill the contract, the penalty will be millions!!
At reception, KenDrat finally arrived. Nil-Son comes out of his office and says he needed to see her. She says come over to the dressing room with me. Then they don’t lose time. He is all over her. He asks what have you given me, I am crazy for you. She asks him to control himself.’ Thank you for the teddy bear. What a tender detail. I loved it’.
(oh yeah? I bet you would have liked a vacuum cleaner or toaster more), she shakes him off her. ‘I have to put brakes on what I feel for you’. A little tug of war ensues, she trying to leave, he pulling her back. Will sleep hugging the teddy tonight… thinking of you… she FINALLY leaves. He leaves soon after. She says ‘I will drive you so crazy you will WANT to divorce Vicky for me.’
Back at commercial set, the producer and director keep pressuring Vicky they have to start taping NOW… she hears Angel laughing (he has been trying on the male model jackets). Vicky turns around and looks at Angel with Hugs.
Back at house, Polita is stalking Nikki to try to explain. Nikki does not want to hear it. ‘Do I need to explain it with apples so you understand? I do not want to see ‘gorila’ or you at the house tonight. Polita then says she and Guerito can go out together tonight. She gets all excited. (Frankie is standing behind them, not happy about Polita’s idea)
Polita leaves them alone, Nikki asks ‘gusanito’ what is up with his not liking her giving them the night off. Frankie says don’t get your attitude. When I ask for time off for dealing with a personal issue, you refuse to grant it to me. Nikki claims this is different. Obviously about love. So enjoy your crazy night. It is not a suggestion, it is an order. I want you both to multiply together, by zero. (LOL!)
Polita asks Frankie if Nikki looks like she is not against them being together anymore. Frankie says Nikki is rather miffed believing they have ‘something’ going on together. And besides my being mad because it is not true, in my contract it states that relationships with other staff members is banned. Polita feels the glass of ice water but immediately gets over it and keeps on planning their outing tonight. She sings the same song she sang the other night. Frankie is not thrilled.
In her room, Nikki is making a mess on her dresser, ‘I knew it! I should never have trusted that 5th rate gorilla! Never! I thought he would not let me down but Guzman is same as all others! Why??! Why did I trust him? Because I am stupid… idiot…
In the kitchen, Polita tells Liliana that she and Frankie will go out tonight again. Frankie comes in saying ‘don’t count on it, maybe The Miss will change her mind and ask me to stay’. Polita says she can’t… Frankie says if that were the case I have to stay, I work for her.’ Liliana can’t help but smile. Frankie leaves. Polita is sure that she only has to keep trying. Liliana doubts the ‘nina fresa’ can notice her bodyguard. Be careful, you could be hurt bad. Polita thanks her for the advise, but she will keep on trying. She will jump for joy when he tells her he loves her. She will sing out her happiness… ‘mine, that macho is only for me’ (LOL!!)
At commercial set, Vicky asks Angel for a HUGE favor. I want YOU to be the model of my commercial. (He is frozen shocked)
Previews: Despite Odiosa’s and Kendrat’s best efforts… Vicky has another card up her sleeve… KenDrat is totally floored when Vicky says Angel with Hugs will be the male model in the commercial.
Refritis:
Nikki’s piano teacher Maestra 'Vestidillo' (should be Estudillo) quits… Vicky questions Nikki, Nikki shrugs shoulders and asks Vicky not to hallucinate of being a super mom, she is ‘en al acido’ and nags at Vicky that she wanted to move to Europe but Vicky did not want her to.
Vicky summons Arriaga… slowly Frankie comes in to hear the last part of the argument… ‘when will you learn to respect Liliana??’
Vicky and Angel with Hugs leave, but not before Vicky orders Nikki to practice piano all day. She leaves very angry…
Frankie quietly sits at the piano and plays a classic piece (sorry, no idea of which one)… As soon as they hear it Vicky and Angel are back drooling for more… Lilli and Nikki both look on him with admiration.
Bravo!! It turns into a pretty funny scene with Angel’s ‘how it felt’ …
Vicky suggests Frankie teach Nikki to play the piano. But immediately Nikki spoils the fun by stating ‘a multi-use bodyguard, how cool is that?’ so Frankie says thanks but no thanks. SHE is not interested. Angel suggests Nikki might want to play ‘another instrument’… Vicky jumps in ‘you better not say anything’ (LOL!!)
Lo Nuevo:
At KenDrat’s, Dances arrives with a huge white teddy bear. KenDrat mocks his ‘detail’… he says I don’t buy stupid stuff… my boss sent this. Kendrat reads the card and gets pi__d…
K: What is wrong with stupid Briss?? I want a convertible!! A nice apartment!! (I want KenDrat to be transported to be wearing a dirty clown costume on Lets Make a Deal and be zonked with a old rusty car, or maybe a giant baby stroller to put her in it).
D: He is delighted with you, he says you are the ideal lover/mistress.
K: (turns from angry to depressed) I need to win more than his trust. Mostly now that the cellulite-queen of his wife wants to divorce him.
D: That is what you wanted, no?
K: Yeah! But the problem is Nil-Brain-Son does not want to leave MI. I have to put on a submissive attitude to later show my claws, and get him to marry me, then you and I will leave them all broke.
Dances wants to leave, she wants some playtime first… He is not in the mood… She is irritated at his attitude. HE says boss is waiting for me.
K: Your boss or the bland girl Beatriz? (that gets his attention) I know you better than anyone.
He leaves, now irritated himself. She has to keep the bear.
At office, Anibal is telling Antonio (his compadre) that for a moment he thought Antonio had betrayed him when Adri showed up, but when she told him that it was a medium/vidente who told her her daughter was alive, he realized Antonio had not spilled beans. Antonio assures him he will keep on being quiet. (nose growing?) Anibal also tells him he is set on finding Candelaria, which is the past he wants to revive.
Antonio asks him, once you find her, will you tell that love story to your daughters? Anibal stays quiet…
Paula is meeting with Investigator Pastrana. She talks to him as if she were his owner… as if she were DA and he were a suspect at the police station or trial. ‘You did well in assuring him you would find Candelaria Torres. But that is the last thing you will do. He must not know she had a daughter with him. You will give him a concrete report. (hands it to him, he reads and is shocked, she thinks ‘sorry Cristina, I had no choice’) HE asks ‘are you sure?’
Vicky and Angel arrive at the office. She asks Bea for coffee, even though Angel suggests she take tea to calm down, she insists on coffee.
Angel asks her about the cross pendant. She plays clueless, but she plays with it in her purse so it is ready. But she denies having thought of it. She asks him to wait for her outside. ‘No need to be in here, I am in no danger here.’ He is surprised and asks her if she is mad at him. She denies. As he walks out, Adriana calls Vicky. Vicky says have a busy day but want to come to the office? Adriana says no, just wanted to thank you for your support with my dad. Vicky promises she will help her find out the truth. Adriana will keep looking for the doctor who attended her delivery while she waits for permission to open the tomb. Now I have a reason to live.
At the house, Nikki is on phone with Jenni and passes on going out with her. Frankie is following her around. Catches her by piano. She now plays better than before. She asks him to play something for her. HE suggests she play. But she gets miffed and wants to walk out. He grabs her, she is about to play something but they just stare at each other, this time more content and civilized than ever before. She plays a little, then gives up quickly, saying piano is not for me. Frankie pulls her back, saying besides will, you need ‘feeling’. You have to ‘feel’ the music. … then he gets socratistic… ‘when you play you don’t need to look at the keys… and when you kiss you don’t need to look at the other lips. You have to let go with the music.’ Then they play a duet at two different chords with same melody. She is actually SMILING!!
Have to say not all men can wear a baby pink shirt and pink tie, but Frankie can pull it off… and he looks ‘REGIO!!’
HE walks away as if waking up from a dream… he repeats ‘you have to let yourself go with the music’… she repeats it and then walks to him, they slowly move closer… she asks ‘do you feel same as I? … that is all the incentive he needs, and he moves in for a kiss… HE says ‘you awake in me emotions I never felt before… Neta, captas?’ He wants to keep on playing piano, and has to insist before she yields. She plays much better and Tomasina almost drops the flower centerpiece she had in her arms at realizing it was Nikki playing. Tomasina thanks Frankie very much in getting the miracle no one else did. Tomasina leaves.
Fr: When you commit to something you eventually get it.
N: True. It is horrible to have to do things forced and not because you feel like it.
Fr: You can’t give up. I know you are going through a tough moment, mainly your parents situation.
N: It is a lot of things. Too many for me. Suddenly I feel it overwhelms me.
Fr: True. But life puts challenges in our path that we need to overcome. (walks to sit by her at piano) I just want you to know I am with you, and please, trust me always.
Nikki says ‘if I did not trust you, I would not have made an appointment at the clinic (weight control) you suggested.’ He is glad. He even offers to go with her. She likes that, but ‘don’t pressure me.’
‘I loved your telling me you want to be the man I would always trust. That is ‘hyper-heavy’ for me, Guzman. I always find it hard to trust men. I have had many bad experiences.’ He asks her what has happened. She says the boyfriends she has had have not been ‘good’. Have been ‘nefastos’. To top it off my dad betrayed my mom and today my aunt raised a mess with my ‘tatito’ granddad. I feel like all men in my life will let me down. (he gives her a support hug, swearing he will not let her down). If you let me down it will confirm all men are jerks.
Cris and Lilli meet in front of building. Lili has a violet plant as a thank you present for Paula. Cris will go with her to deliver it.
In her apartment, Paula is playing piano for Cris and Liliana. They are excited at her skill. ‘you play like the angels’… Paula says her mother was a piano teacher and she followed her footsteps.
Lilli tells them what happened with Nikki’s piano teacher. That Nikki treats employees like trash. This is enough fuel for Cris to nag about rich people… Lilliana tells them Frankie plays great. Paula almost flipped the piano when she stood up suddenly with pride oozing out of her nostrils. Liliana is drooling for Frankie and Paula keeps smiling pride. Suddenly Liliana realizes Frankie and Paula were playing the same song. Paula tries to do damage control saying it is a classic song.
Cris the fast mouth tells Paula that Lilli has a lot of admiration for Frankie, and that Frankie is very nice and handsome. Paula almost jumps back in the hole agreeing that Frankie is very handsome.
But quickly fixes it reminding them that she is Frankie and Bea’s mom’s friend. Liliana runs out to work. She is late now. Cris sends Angel a kiss.
Cris suggests to Paula to teach piano again. She just thought of something, it is a great idea… (Danger, Wil Robinson (a.k.a. Paula)!! Danger!!)
At the commercial shoot set (inside MI building), Vicky is getting irritated that the models are not in, Bea tells her that KenDrat is running late and the male model got his past paycheck and left. We see Odiosa and KenDrat on phone, Seems Odiosa is responsible that the male model is not showing up. KenDrat says it is a drag to have to show up knowing the commercial will not be done. When she hangs up, Odiosa’s son comes in to rat at her for boycotting MI. Why did you do something so vile? Odiosa says to gain time so that the vendor we sponsor will get ahead in the market. Why do you care? Her son says he admires Vicky for her talent and honesty. Odiosa gets irritated. The success of our company is thanks to my activities. I won’t allow anyone to question my strategies.. You stay in your area, drawing and coloring. HE insists it is not fair. What if Vicky finds out? Odiosa asks ‘will you tell her?’. He leaves in a huff, she says ‘if mothers could chose our children, I would certainly not have chosen this ‘lukewarm’ Estefano’.
Back at commercial set, Vicky is still trying to get a male model.
At reception Nil-Son arrives and asks if KenDrat arrived yet. Nil-Son asks about how she reacted to the bear. Dances lies through his teeth and grin, saying KenDrat was melting for him. ‘you won her over boss!’
(sorry, Gattorno looks so funny/childish with this chopped-up haircut)
At house, Polita finds Frankie in kitchen. Today is her day off, but since she already found love, she has no reason to leave the house. She is all over him, he has a face of disgust. In comes Liliana and watches some of it. He insists she knows how he feels for her. She says yeah but my heart has no ears (LOL!!) And if you don’t have a love interest now, let me be close to you. It can’t harm. Receiving love does not harm anyone. (she hugs him saying ‘I love you a lot and two mounds’ (te quiero un chorro y dos montones!’) In walks Nikki finding them hugging. ‘if you want to roll around, go do it out on the street!’.
At the greenhouse Liliana is crying her heart out… Frankie, can’t you tell I love you? I can’t stop thinking of you. You won’t even look at me. (She talks to the plants) he will always look at me like a little girl.
Back to kitchen. Polita tells Nikki don’t imagine things that are not. Frankie also tries to speak. But suddenly Nikki is the old Nikki, talking down to them like lowly house staff. Polita insists, to no avail. Frankie tries to ‘explain’. But Nikki says I don’t care if you are ‘friends with privileges’ but you respect MY house. ‘neta que que mega-oso me dan (truly, you both bore me to death). Frankie again tries to reason with her, saying it is not the moment for explanations if she is this angry. She agrees, not the moment, not now, not ever, ‘5th rate gorila’. You need brain surgery if you think I care ‘bout my employees personal life.
By the way, you Gorilita have the night free, go have a rooftop powow.
Polita gets excited, Guzman is about to smoke fire through his nostrils.
Back at commercial shoot, Vicky is still pacing a hole in the floor angry trying to resolve the male model situation. Angel offers to bring her a beverage, to no avail. In comes Nil-Son saying he heard the male model did not show up, offer his ‘help’ and next thing he says he has a dinner appointment with a cosmetic company owner. Vicky is a bit rough/dry with him and suggests he go on to his appointment, so he asks her not to be rough on him and says he would stay if she asked. Vicky says you picked the worst moment to talk about our ‘issues’, just GO. The producer comes to her saying they looked at all possibilities. She says what will I tell the client? If we don’t fulfill the contract, the penalty will be millions!!
At reception, KenDrat finally arrived. Nil-Son comes out of his office and says he needed to see her. She says come over to the dressing room with me. Then they don’t lose time. He is all over her. He asks what have you given me, I am crazy for you. She asks him to control himself.’ Thank you for the teddy bear. What a tender detail. I loved it’.
(oh yeah? I bet you would have liked a vacuum cleaner or toaster more), she shakes him off her. ‘I have to put brakes on what I feel for you’. A little tug of war ensues, she trying to leave, he pulling her back. Will sleep hugging the teddy tonight… thinking of you… she FINALLY leaves. He leaves soon after. She says ‘I will drive you so crazy you will WANT to divorce Vicky for me.’
Back at commercial set, the producer and director keep pressuring Vicky they have to start taping NOW… she hears Angel laughing (he has been trying on the male model jackets). Vicky turns around and looks at Angel with Hugs.
Back at house, Polita is stalking Nikki to try to explain. Nikki does not want to hear it. ‘Do I need to explain it with apples so you understand? I do not want to see ‘gorila’ or you at the house tonight. Polita then says she and Guerito can go out together tonight. She gets all excited. (Frankie is standing behind them, not happy about Polita’s idea)
Polita leaves them alone, Nikki asks ‘gusanito’ what is up with his not liking her giving them the night off. Frankie says don’t get your attitude. When I ask for time off for dealing with a personal issue, you refuse to grant it to me. Nikki claims this is different. Obviously about love. So enjoy your crazy night. It is not a suggestion, it is an order. I want you both to multiply together, by zero. (LOL!)
Polita asks Frankie if Nikki looks like she is not against them being together anymore. Frankie says Nikki is rather miffed believing they have ‘something’ going on together. And besides my being mad because it is not true, in my contract it states that relationships with other staff members is banned. Polita feels the glass of ice water but immediately gets over it and keeps on planning their outing tonight. She sings the same song she sang the other night. Frankie is not thrilled.
In her room, Nikki is making a mess on her dresser, ‘I knew it! I should never have trusted that 5th rate gorilla! Never! I thought he would not let me down but Guzman is same as all others! Why??! Why did I trust him? Because I am stupid… idiot…
In the kitchen, Polita tells Liliana that she and Frankie will go out tonight again. Frankie comes in saying ‘don’t count on it, maybe The Miss will change her mind and ask me to stay’. Polita says she can’t… Frankie says if that were the case I have to stay, I work for her.’ Liliana can’t help but smile. Frankie leaves. Polita is sure that she only has to keep trying. Liliana doubts the ‘nina fresa’ can notice her bodyguard. Be careful, you could be hurt bad. Polita thanks her for the advise, but she will keep on trying. She will jump for joy when he tells her he loves her. She will sing out her happiness… ‘mine, that macho is only for me’ (LOL!!)
At commercial set, Vicky asks Angel for a HUGE favor. I want YOU to be the model of my commercial. (He is frozen shocked)
Previews: Despite Odiosa’s and Kendrat’s best efforts… Vicky has another card up her sleeve… KenDrat is totally floored when Vicky says Angel with Hugs will be the male model in the commercial.
Labels: Amores
Amor Bravío #117 (Uni 112) Thu 1/31/13 Amor Revivido
Teresa, in bizarre
fringed boots, walks through some fields with Aaron, giving him an update. She's having Juarez put together the info
about the case against Dionisio and she'll take that back to Chile with her and
see what she can do from there. She
really doesn't want to leave, though, since she's just found an old lovah and
she's going to do whatever she can to get him back. Aaron, sagely, tells her love has to be a
2-way-street or there's no point. Well,
Teresa thinks she and "he" just got off track is all.
Isadora lets
Cayetano put a ring on it. He says he's too old to wait, so he's jumping her
now, before the Viagra isn't enough.
Isadora tells him she fell in love with him at first sight, she
luuuurves older guys cause they know how they like it, and she only held back
before because he was married, cause she's not a homewrecker. Cayetano gives her points for honesty. She
agrees to marry him as soon as he's officially divorced, but she'd rather get
married on the sly so his sons don't talk him out of it. Cayetano is willing to do it, not that he's
ever going to let anyone get between them.
Yuck, yuck, yuck! I was so hoping
that was some bizarre dream sequence or Isadora's fantasy.
Daniel and Camila
continue their honeymoon, checking out a romantic waterfall and making out like
teenagers. Isn't anybody going in the
water? What's up with that?
Labels: bravio
Por ella soy Eva #137 1/31/13: Shot Through the Heart and You're to Blame; You Give Love a Bad Name.
Mad Dad's friend is commenting that Silvia is beautiful and a great woman. Mad Dad warns him not to talk like that again if he wants to still come around.
Pluto calls Onesimo and asks him to get another copy of the fake thesis.
Eva tells Helena Helena Helena
Helena and Juan are meeting in their spot. Juan can tell something other than the recent news is on her mind. She tells him "no esperes verme como
Onesimo is at lunch with Rebeca and tells her he will break into Pluto's house again to look for evidence. He wants an advance on his 'payment,' and he swoops in for a brief kiss. Rebeca is disgusted and calls him a maldito gato.
Labels: por-ella
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Amor Bravío #116 (Uni 111) Wed 1/30/13 “Honeymoon Happiness, Pablo Loses his Anchor, and Yago and His Inner Child”
Past news in town:
Office of La Buenaventura: Pablo, Mariano and Cayetano visit and Pablo tells Mariano that former flame Teresa sends him her regards from the wedding. Mariano explains to Pablo that Padre Anselmo, her brother, had already told him that Teresa was back in town. Pablo takes leave in order to get back to work. Mariano is happy that Cayetano did not reveal the breaking news of Pablo’s origins to Pablo. Cayetano admits he still loves Pablo and hopes Pablo will not reject him even if he is not his real father. Meanwhile, Rotten Yago and his inner child are eavesdropping (according to TN law). They both burst in and inner child Yago complains that it just isn’t fair that Pablo gets allll the attention.
Luzma’s Room at LaMQ: Pablo has a surprise for Luzma – Refugio! She has come to care for her while she is in bed. Pablo takes leave after Piedad comes to tell him Rodolfo is looking for him because Pablo forgot to give him something (money maybe) for the business at the ranch.
Random Patio at LaMQ: Viewerville is subjected, yet again, to Rotten Yago telling Pablo the real reason for Mom and Pop’s divorce. Yup, it was not because of Isavibora, but because of the new revelations that Rocio had an affair with Don Dan Monterde back about nine months before Pablo was born. Yago goes in for the emotional slug and tells Pablo that he is not an Albarran, but a Monterde. No puede ser! Pablo is shocked and says this cannot be true because Mariano never said anything and he just saw him. Yago advises Pablo to accept the news because everybody in town knows about it already. In fact, Yago asks Pablo why Camila has been extra nice and treating him like family. Pablo tries to make sense of this shocking news while Yago, with his sh$%eating grin further challenges Pablo to go ask Mariano if he doesn’t believe him.
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Labels: bravio
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Por ella soy Eva #136 1/30/13: Just One More Teeny Lie and Gossip Spreads Faster Than a Rash
Juan is doing the “Helena forgives me” happy dance. Mimi reminds him of the one little detail- Eva?? What is going to happen to her?? Juan wants to tell Helena that he is Eva.
Helena is (looking like a kid in the candy store,) in bed, she is in love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm, Eva has to disappear; maybe an extraterrestrial can take Eva. Mimi warns Juan that he can’t just have Eva disappear from the face of the Earth. If Helena finds out now that he is Eva, she will think that Eva was his accomplice in the fraud. Mimi has an idea….
The next morning-Adriano doesn’t want to end the trip arguing. Eva playfully slaps him. Adriano wants them to jump in the pool and Eva lets him know that she doesn’t show her body in public. Eva in a bathing suit, the men would be lusting after her and Adriano would be jealous. He remembers her body. (Or what he thought was he body) She practically breaks his wrist trying to cool his desires.
Fernando and Marsela are still arguing. She lets him know that their marriage is for better or worse, good or bad but too may bad things have been happening. Marsela is incapable of accepting a job outside of the country and leaving her family, as is Fernando. What a fool.
Mimi, in a scandalous (well fitting) bikini entices Adriano. He can’t stop staring and drooling. Renato reminds Adriano that he wants to talk to him.
Lucia is spraying what looks like Fermodyl- (a conditioner) and it appears that Santi is lusting after her, ahh that beach air. The blue dresses say that they make a cute couple. Lucia gives a PSA about the conditioner to the blue dresses. She shares the product with them.
Eva can’t take her/his eyes off of Helena, so Renato and Adriano have an opportunity to talk alone.
The talk- Renato apologizes for not sharing the Juan Carlos story with Adriano and Adriano. Adriano doesn’t like to be deceived or made fun of and he will give Renato another chance. How long were you going to keep the fact that Juan Carlos was your half brother a secret? Well, until, our father gave me his name.
Someone welcomes Pluti, now what is he up to??
Helena and Eva share what happened to Helena with Juan like the true girlfriends that they are. Eva tries to set Helena up and asks would she forgive him Juan Carlos) if he deceived her again. Even if it was a tiny little lie for a powerful reason. Helena doesn’t feel that he is capable of deceiving her again. If it should happen, she will never forgive him. (It’s time to call ET) She would rather be dead.
Pluti is meeting with Mr. Fairbanks and they seem to be plotting something.
Helena wants to know what Eva has to tell her and Eva plays the Que game and switches the story to Renato being gay. Helena feels that if Renato comes out of the closet it may cost him his job. So Eva plays on, well sometimes the truth can make things worse? If you say something that might many people, it would be better to be quiet.
Adriano admires Renato’s gutsy attitude and doesn’t want to be deceived by him anymore, and Renato promises that he won’t deceive him either. They talk about Modesto and how he doesn’t know that Renato works at GI. He asked Adriano not to tell anyone who he really is at the firm and only Eva knows. Sooner or later everyone will find out.
The blue dresses are sunbathing and gossiping about Rebeca when she walks up on them and starts to scold them when Renato tells them not to be “buttinskis” and that they should keep mystery in life and proceeds to rub and kiss on Rebeca. Good for the ole witch. She has on more clothes at the pool than at the masquerade party. The blue dresses run off to spread the gossip.
Renato reminds Rebeca that she can’t prove that he is gay, but he can prove that she robbed the cd. For no good. Buuuuyaaa!
Helena returns home to Lalo and Silvia. Helena brings Lalo a little wooden toy. Silvia notices that Helena is beaming.
Eva was at the point of telling Helena the truth but he didn’t. He has to find the right time to tell her, because he wants to be with her. Her lips, her looks, etc.
Fernando and Marsela return to home to an impromptu Welcome Home party, replete with homemade signs. The kids want to know, how was their second honeymoon??
Helena and Juan reminisce about the romantic night before. They both have desires of seeing each other again but it’s too risky. Helena thinks that Eva should be with them too!! Uh oh!! Juan wants to see Helena alone to hug and kiss her alone be discreet.
The next day at Grupo Imperio- Renato congratulated Marsela for her presentation. Marsela was happy to hear the tourism expert’s paper. He felt bad that she was originally cancelled but every once in awhile someone tries to throw a wrench in things.
Cindy passes the rumor that Renato and Rebeca spent the night together in Acapulco.
Lucia wants to know why Helena is glowing and then (face drop alert) Pluti comes in to get Helena for a meeting in the boardroom about some Playa Mayagua stuff.
Daniel ignores Jennifer in the schoolyard. Daniel plays a head game with Jennifer particularly because he couldn’t get a whiff the night before. She wouldn’t let him in. the house, For someone who loves me so much, you are so afraid.
Marsela has an idea to have a separate department focused to handle tourism conventions for all travel generated by the travel agencies and hotel chains that belong to Grupo Imperio. Eva tells Marsela not to pay that rattlesnake any attention. She will be her fairy godmother. Marsela also spreads the Rebeca Renato rumor. Que, que, what??
Daniel tries to force Jennifer mentally into sleeping with him. He reminds her of all that he has done for her family and if she loved him, you know the drill. His dad says that women only want your money. He tells her that she looks bad and that she should to the bathroom and fix herself up. What a jerk!!! He needs to disappear.
Eugenia checks on Claudia- (I love how she calls her criatura) to ask her if she is okay because she spent the weekend locked in her room, watching movies. Eugenia asked her if she wanted to go and look at schools and Claudia asked her, why does she care? She caught herself and Claudia actually apologized to Eugenia. (Times are a changing!)
Pluti and Mendoza talk about an “investigation” of the FITSA Corp. They found irregularities with the construction company.
Eva reams Renato about the rumors that she has heard about he and Rebeca. Eva believes in him, why would he fall for that snake? She is always teasing him about being gay.
Renato tells Eva that he kissed her because she always teases him. He also shared that he discovered in Rebeca ‘s office a cd with everyone’s emails. He had the cd.
Helena doesn’t understand how there can be conformity irregularities with the construction company. FITSA was legal. Helena is worried about the affect that this will have on Playa Mayagua.
The types of contract that they signed don’t allow for FITSA’s contract to be cancelled and use another company. Didn’t Helena know this beforehand? Yes, she had the backing of GI. Oh well, Pluti will save the day and take the responsibility, he will fix the problem.
Eva lets Renato know that he is Rebeca’s accomplice and that he is trying to hack the email accounts. He swears that he hasn’t touched the cd. Eva, his “aunt” will help him, because she likes he and his flipped hair. He also saw that Felix, the tech guy gave her the cd.
Helena thanks Pluti for stepping in but Playa Mayagua is her responsibility. She thanks him for updating her. He just wants to prove that he can work with her. (Let me get my shovel, boots and a facemask for the manure) Pluti just wants to be her friend and kisses her Eva, while Eva watches. Helena seems uncomfortable.
Eugenia takes Claudia to see the best school in the city and Daniel eyes them before they see him and flees. Eugenia and Claudia have a nice little exchange.
Pluti wants all of the press from the convention and the expenses from the convention. The blue dress is giggling. She tells Pluti about the Rebeca and Renato rumor.
Rebeca is talking to someone on the phone (maybe her friend from the press) and Pluti comes into her office to get clarification about the rumor. Rebeca thinks that he is jealous. Pluti says that he is just curious. Pluti thought that Rebeca goes after the big fish, so Rebeca lets Pluti know that Renato is gay. As usual Pluti has the Duh uh- expression!!!
Eugenia chats with the Principal while Claudia waits for her. Daniel wants to know why is she there and threatens her that she should not attend that school. She better not implement him in the casting joke.
Pluti doesn’t believe her. Rebeca repeats that Renato is gay and starts her she wolf howl. He doesn’t think that the rumor is strange since she was unfaithful to his married butt with Juan Carlos.
Eva was not too happy regarding the Pluti kiss on the hand and Helena says – she will befriend Pluti so that she can keep her enemies closer.
Pluti knows that Renato is blackmailing Rebeca. What does he know? Rebeca denies that he knows anything. She still wants to marry Pluti, if it’s the last thing that she does. Once married she will take everything including his name from him. (Such love)
Helena is only doing this to get proof for Juan. She is going to see him and Eva can’t listen.
Eva interrupts an important “vending machine discussion” with the blue dresses and asks for Felix. No one has seen him. He has disappeared.
Mad Dad’s friend suggests that Mad Dad look for love with another woman. Mad Dad says no and that Silvia won’t find another man. Mad Dad’s friend is sweet on Silvia and Mad Dad tells his friend, Bulmaro to be careful.
Pluti asks Oneismo to get a copy of Antonia’s thesis.
Eva tells Helena that Felix is missing and his phone is disconnected. Felix helped Rebeca to get the cd. The cd has the passwords. Eva can get the cd.
Coming attractions: An episode of intrigue and obsession
Is Helena going to let Pluti have it? Is she tired of his deceptions???
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Amores Verdaderos #58 Wed 1/30/13 WHAT DID YOU DO WITH LUCÍA?
For the Short Memory Crowd:
At Meta Imagen, Beatriz declines Cristina's invitation to move back in. Beatriz thinks she's better off with her father for now. Gilda/Hilda/Whatever watches balefully. At the mansion, the family breakfasts and Nikki needles Liliana. And then -- behold the Avenging Angel Adriana!
New stuff:
Desperate and furious, Adriana storms the Balvanera stronghold and faces down her father in the dining room as family and servants watch open-mouthed:
Desperate and furious, Adriana storms the Balvanera stronghold and faces down her father in the dining room as family and servants watch open-mouthed:
¿Qué hiciste con mi
hija Lucía?
(What did you do with my daughter Lucía?)
The plant Lili is holding -- Estrellita, the little star --
falls from her hands. The pot shatters on the floor. Everyone seems stunned.
That old reprobate Aníbal tries to deflect his daughter's
question: "Everyone knows what
happened to that child," he says. "Liar!"
cries Adriana. She runs at him, grabbing
him by the lapels and pushing and striking out at him.
Lili and Arriaga crouch down and try to sweep up the dirt and shards of pottery.
Labels: Amores
Amores Verdaderos #57 Tue 1/29/13 Bombshells Revealed, Unfettered Happiness Waiting to be Destroyed
Amores Verdaderos Cap 57, 01/29/13—Bombshells Revealed, Unfettered Happiness Waiting to be Destroyed
Am feeling lazy (again). But at least I will do some screencaps. Discuss amongst yourselves as I try to prod myself to get this thing up! UPDATE: RECAP IS FINALLY DONE!
First let's start with some teaser screencaps (not displayed in chronological order)
NOW ONTO THE RECAP!
EVENTS MAY NOT BE LISTED IN COMPLETE ORDER AND MAY BE CONDENSED FOR MY SANITY.
Refried: Big Angel has stupidly suggested that maybe Vicki can get back together with the Furry Fornicator. Vicki reminds Big Angel that the Furry Fornicator is a Sleazy Cheater. Big Angel and Chris's marriage problem was based on a stupid misunderstanding, not on any real betrayal.
Nikki has poured out her soul and finally explained the motivation for her bulimia: Overhearing someskinny bitches models at a photo shoot saying that she (Nikki) only got a modeling job 'cause her mom owned the company, 'cause actually she's "too fat." Nikki vowed that from then on she would be an even skinnier bitch even thinner. She learned about eating and purging from a friend, and she describes it as feeling "free." Yuk.
Read more »Am feeling lazy (again). But at least I will do some screencaps. Discuss amongst yourselves as I try to prod myself to get this thing up! UPDATE: RECAP IS FINALLY DONE!
First let's start with some teaser screencaps (not displayed in chronological order)
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| Lilli is muy contenta to see her parents all reunited and smoochy with each other. |
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| Guzmancito confesses his love for that bruja Nikki, but resists kissing her at first. |
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| Candaleria unloads one doozie of a confession while at church. |
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| Salsa-Dude confesses to Big Angel that he's enthralled with a wonderful lady and he's thinking in the family way. Big Angel is thrilled for him. Salsa-Dude offers his hand in friendship. |
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| A kind of bizarre/cute/whatever scene where Guzmancito spoon feeds Nikki. |
NOW ONTO THE RECAP!
EVENTS MAY NOT BE LISTED IN COMPLETE ORDER AND MAY BE CONDENSED FOR MY SANITY.
Refried: Big Angel has stupidly suggested that maybe Vicki can get back together with the Furry Fornicator. Vicki reminds Big Angel that the Furry Fornicator is a Sleazy Cheater. Big Angel and Chris's marriage problem was based on a stupid misunderstanding, not on any real betrayal.
Nikki has poured out her soul and finally explained the motivation for her bulimia: Overhearing some
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Amor Bravío #115 (Uni 110) Tue 1/29/13 Champagne, Chocolate, and Chiapas, Oh my! Oh yeah……Yago’s still a jerk.
La Boda
Daniel and Dante are speaking about Abram as Camila
continues to mess w/her reboso; Daniel can’t believe Abram disappeared into
thin air. Dante agrees and also finds it
odd that Daniel’s files and case history from the police is also missing. Dionicio is listening from another table and
is impactado by their statement that Abram has vanished when he just received a
a call from him a few days ago! El
Diablo hurriedly gets up from the table to go do some mischief I’m sure.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Por ella soy Eva #135 2/29/13: Acapulco Hoedown!
Hey.. It's ME! AGAIN! Filling in for my mom today... enjoy!
ACAPULCO! People are putting on their costumes! Pluti looks great as a grumpy batman
Mousse boy looks like a Village Person in a cop outfit.
Eva looks GREAT in a Marie Antoinette getup that really shows off her huge shoulders.
Adri and his four musketeers (maybe they're conquistadors) greet Eva, but she shoots him down yet again. He falls all over himself trying to impress her. Man, Eva is so mean - "cut it out, you clown!"
Helena to Juan - do you know how much danger your in? Him: the only danger is to not have you. They have a brief interchange, she bolts and he follows her. He tries really hard to patch things up, saying that he just has to fight to clear his name. He goes out on a limb asks if she really, really loves him. But it's not a risk (thanks to his spying). She admits that she does, but tells him he hurt her so much by becoming a man who didn't even exist. I can't apologize enough, he says, but I won't do that anymore (I'll just be a WOMAN who doesn't exist). Then, all of a sudden, they kiss and it's so good, apparently, that they are immediately transported naked in a pool with the chick band (they get a lot of business out of Juan) playing. Then they come back and discuss familiar themes. They kiss again in the wind. It looks like she really does believe in him now. She cuddles him closer and he looks very anxious. Man, this deck of cards is going to fall HARD! They have a goodbye kiss and then Juan, I presume, has to run off and spend the next half hour getting the Marie Antoinette back on. But first, he has to deal with PLUTI, who has just showed up to challenge him. Fortunately, Juan manages to get his mask on before Pluto gets a look at him.
Meanwhile, Mimi shows up in that same Antoinette outfit to stand in for Eva. Somehow Adriano doesn't notice the difference. Oh wait, she's not pretending, she is just running interference to stop Adri from rampaging around looking for Eva. "It's not fair that she makes me suffer like this." For once I agree.
I love watching Adri trot along like a horse (gangnam style?). Fernie does a good job of it, too, in his donkey suit. But then he makes an actual ass of himself when it was revealed that he came along to find a new job, not see Marcela's presentation. She does a good job of standing up to him for the "burro que eres." He actually looks impactado for once.
Jennifer's icky boyfriend knocks at the door and tries to force the matter. Barf. "I wait for you to show my love.... but what have you done to show your love to me?"
Now Mousse boy gives himself the it's-ok-to-be-gay pep talk, but there is some remarkably menacing music on. Is he about to come out to Adriano? But it doesn't work... Instead he gets Rebe, who does her thing (do we even need to describe it at this point?). She swishes off and he shoots her in the back with his plastic cop-gun. Really? Is this really the best time for this?
Grumpy grumpy batman thinks he'll give an umpteenthultimate shot at pushing his case with Helena. Quite understandably, she tells him "didn't I explain this to you perfectly clearly yesterday after your "presentation?" He cravenly asks to be friends as an eavesdropping Rebe sneers at him and mocks.
An incensed Adri blusters at Eva for leaving him alone so long. Eva launches into an "I'm an independent woman. I'm a woman and a Mexican. A PROUD MEXICAN" tirade, and her outfit-twin mimi takes up the chorus. They tell Adri to get back on his horse and get out of there. (really I can't describe how silly this moment is). Wow, this party is a lot of fun!
Oooh, poor Mousse-boy - he comes out to the head of a LGBT network, who is a little taken aback at the presumption (I'm not gay, my outfit isn't as machismo-filled as yours, you don't have to assume I'm gay). He's crushed, and instead of revealing he's gay to Adri, he mentions that he's Juan Carlos' brother. Adria doesn't take it so well and draws steel (much to Eva's dismay). Then he turns to her and says "do;a evita, we must go and eat some chicken." Huh?
Ooh, Marcela gets Fernie back to the hotel room and REALLY LAYS INTO HIM for not seeing her as a human being. This is really gratifying, especially to watch him slump off in his donkey suit after she kicks him out.
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #56 Mon 1/28/13 The Call of Blood… or Something Like That
* Victoria tells Adriana about Furry Casanova’s cheating. Adri freaks out as her memories from her childhood surface: oh please, this can’t be happening to Victoria, the strongest pillar of the Balvanera family, she wasn’t born to repeat the sad story of their mother.
* Nikki, who’s world turned upside down last week, pulls a total Adela Noriega in this episode, she cries and/or she’s depressed in every single scene of hers. So when Blondie tries to ask her if she wants to go out in the afternoon, she explodes and sends the surprised guy to hell. He’s a lustful animal, a cheater, a liar just like her father, she hates him, she hates him, she hates him! Guzmán’s totally shocked by her raw pain and emotions, and he says he really cares about her and there’s nothing between him and Polita, but she isn’t interested in his side of the story.
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Amor Bravío #114 (Uni 109) Mon 1/28/13 Special Edition
Capitulo
114: XABE, Aculco Morning News presents
Live Coverage of Local Society Wedding
Live Coverage of Local Society Wedding
TV Studio:
Juan
(at anchor desk, in a suit and tie): Buenas dias, amigos. This is
Juan Manuel Montes live from XABE Studios in Aculco. Last night we
reported that Don Vicente Fernández was seen at La Malquerida, the
most prominent ganaderia in our area, with his mariachi orchestra.
It has been confirmed that he provided a pre-wedding serenade for the
bridal couple, Daniel Diaz Acosta and Camila Monterde, the owners of
the ranch. Señor Diaz Acosta, formerly of Santiago de Chile, was
dressed in a champagne-colored traje de charro and holding a large
bouquet of red roses as he awaited his busy fiancée in the
courtyard. It will not surprise any of our viewers that she was
delighted with this grand surprise as Don Vicente informed her he had
invited himself with the approval of the proud groom. The occasion
was also commemorated with fireworks. This is a surprise many brides
only dream of. (looks at the monitor briefly, where we see grazing
bulls [¡Salud!]) We now bring you to Soledad
Santibañez, who will be reporting live from the wedding.
Labels: bravio
Por ella soy Eva #134 1/27/13: Least.. Professional... Conference... EVER
Mousse-boy, impractically dressed in white linen shorts, boat shoes, and a scarf (seriously, I'm reminded of that kids' ghost story with the girl who never takes off her scarf, and when she eventually does her head falls off), is really upset about all these accusations about him being Gay. Eva gives him a cute little pep-talk. It's ok, just be who you are.
More stuff with the kids. Blah. Jennifer's boyfriend gives Claudia a call and has some mean things to say about Eugenia.
Eva accuses Rebeca of being homophobic.
Helena kicks things off with a boring introduction. She lets them know that the presentation was changed at the last minute. Pluto looks nervous. Helena gets some really exciting music for what looks like a very dull presentation. Adri tries to inch up on Eva, with his arm around her shoulders, but is continually rebuffed.
Pluto makes his production and everyone looks grumpy and bored. Eva falls asleep on Adri's shoulder and snores heartily.
Then Pluti says he says he has a surprise! He has hijacked the powerpoint with photos of him and Helena, to the tune of a band that sneaks in to play sappy music. Ladies in weird striped dresses lay flowers at her feet. He tells the the crowd that all that he wants is to spend his whole life with her. He tries to sing along with the Mariachis (to much wincing). Helena looks like she just smelled some rotten tuna. Him: "I took the whole crowd to witness me begging you on bent knee for a second chance." Now she looks like she just stepped in dog poo (a mixture of surprise, revulsion, and oh-god-why-me). She lets him know (duh) that he has put her in a very uncomfortable position. Him: Just give me one word! Her: No. Then he starts shouting. Wow, so professional. Eva grabs him as he charges after Helena, but he gets away. Eva senses the awkwardness, and begs someone to say SOMETHING. Adri has her back and sputters out some silly nonsense and looks like he's really straining, word by word. He has everyone stand up, hold hands, and lets loose on them with some pretty mortifying singing. I don't recognize the song, but my mom says it's the Ode to Joy in Spanish. Eva squeals along with him. Everyone looks perplexed at first, but then (starting with Santi) they realize that this is the best distraction they're going to get from the lunacy that preceded it, shrug, and go along with it.
When he gets Helena alone, Eva takes the opportunity to rag on Pluto a little more.
Some random old guy puts the moooves on Eva. Adri rushes up in a huff, ready to knock the guy's lights out, only to discover it's his brother! They chuckle a bit, but when the brother leaves, Adri makes it clear that he still considers him a threat.
Fernie wasn't actually paying any attention to Marcela's presentation, and she catches him.
Pluti has a bit of an apoplectic fit and turns all red about how everyone was laughing at him. They had good reason to laugh. Adriano: chill, dude (when has anyone ever calmed down after being told to chill?).
Eva brings up a tray of food for Helena, trying to get in a few more shots at Plutarco. Helena vents a bit. Eva brings up Juan, and Helena lets on that she might still have some room for him in her heart. Eva cheers up noticeably and pries for more info about that charming "ex difunto."
Rebeca to Tluti: I came to tell you three words - ja. ja. ja. Who could pass up such an opportunity to rub it in his face? Pluti is in a really dangerous place and starts to choke her.
Helena - I really love Juan, but he knows I hate lies, and he just lies all the time. Eva is overcome. She actually admits that she wishes, in her heart, that Juan could be at the party. Eva plotzes and suggests that dreams can come true. Eva accidentally mentions that she'd like to take a bath with Helena.
Now Pluto bribes the room-service-cart guy to let him into Helena's room (where she's happily soaking in a bubble bath). He finds out that Helena's got a copy of Antonia's presentation. She knows I plagiarized! I guess I will really never get another shot. Ya think?
Back in his room, Pluti angrily discusses this development with himself over a glass of booze.
Adri opens the second day of the conference by requesting NONE OF THIS NONSENSE OF GIRLS AND BOYS and proceeds to put a hand on Eva's knee. She takes it right off tells him to set an example. We get a brief and uneventful (but silly) montage of the days happenings.
Mad Dad gets a surprise visit from Lalo and Sylvia - she's giving him an undeserved opportunity to play with his grandkid. He's surprisingly chill, saying he'll take the kid to the park so she can collect her stuff from his house in peace and quiet.
Back to the conference - an Acapulco booster-guy goes on about how great Acapulco is (product placement?) as all look on adoringly (except for the Playa Majagua guy). Adri closes out the conference and looks hilariously proud of the applause he gets.
A barfingly cute scene of Mad Dad assuring Lalo that he is still loved even if gramps doesn't live with grandma.
Sylvia sadly looks through old photos of her and Eduardo. Tears. What a lame way to go out. The costume ball tomorrow looks like it'll be a lot of fun.
Stay tuned!
More stuff with the kids. Blah. Jennifer's boyfriend gives Claudia a call and has some mean things to say about Eugenia.
Eva accuses Rebeca of being homophobic.
Helena kicks things off with a boring introduction. She lets them know that the presentation was changed at the last minute. Pluto looks nervous. Helena gets some really exciting music for what looks like a very dull presentation. Adri tries to inch up on Eva, with his arm around her shoulders, but is continually rebuffed.
Pluto makes his production and everyone looks grumpy and bored. Eva falls asleep on Adri's shoulder and snores heartily.
Then Pluti says he says he has a surprise! He has hijacked the powerpoint with photos of him and Helena, to the tune of a band that sneaks in to play sappy music. Ladies in weird striped dresses lay flowers at her feet. He tells the the crowd that all that he wants is to spend his whole life with her. He tries to sing along with the Mariachis (to much wincing). Helena looks like she just smelled some rotten tuna. Him: "I took the whole crowd to witness me begging you on bent knee for a second chance." Now she looks like she just stepped in dog poo (a mixture of surprise, revulsion, and oh-god-why-me). She lets him know (duh) that he has put her in a very uncomfortable position. Him: Just give me one word! Her: No. Then he starts shouting. Wow, so professional. Eva grabs him as he charges after Helena, but he gets away. Eva senses the awkwardness, and begs someone to say SOMETHING. Adri has her back and sputters out some silly nonsense and looks like he's really straining, word by word. He has everyone stand up, hold hands, and lets loose on them with some pretty mortifying singing. I don't recognize the song, but my mom says it's the Ode to Joy in Spanish. Eva squeals along with him. Everyone looks perplexed at first, but then (starting with Santi) they realize that this is the best distraction they're going to get from the lunacy that preceded it, shrug, and go along with it.
When he gets Helena alone, Eva takes the opportunity to rag on Pluto a little more.
Some random old guy puts the moooves on Eva. Adri rushes up in a huff, ready to knock the guy's lights out, only to discover it's his brother! They chuckle a bit, but when the brother leaves, Adri makes it clear that he still considers him a threat.
Fernie wasn't actually paying any attention to Marcela's presentation, and she catches him.
Pluti has a bit of an apoplectic fit and turns all red about how everyone was laughing at him. They had good reason to laugh. Adriano: chill, dude (when has anyone ever calmed down after being told to chill?).
Eva brings up a tray of food for Helena, trying to get in a few more shots at Plutarco. Helena vents a bit. Eva brings up Juan, and Helena lets on that she might still have some room for him in her heart. Eva cheers up noticeably and pries for more info about that charming "ex difunto."
Rebeca to Tluti: I came to tell you three words - ja. ja. ja. Who could pass up such an opportunity to rub it in his face? Pluti is in a really dangerous place and starts to choke her.
Helena - I really love Juan, but he knows I hate lies, and he just lies all the time. Eva is overcome. She actually admits that she wishes, in her heart, that Juan could be at the party. Eva plotzes and suggests that dreams can come true. Eva accidentally mentions that she'd like to take a bath with Helena.
Now Pluto bribes the room-service-cart guy to let him into Helena's room (where she's happily soaking in a bubble bath). He finds out that Helena's got a copy of Antonia's presentation. She knows I plagiarized! I guess I will really never get another shot. Ya think?
Back in his room, Pluti angrily discusses this development with himself over a glass of booze.
Adri opens the second day of the conference by requesting NONE OF THIS NONSENSE OF GIRLS AND BOYS and proceeds to put a hand on Eva's knee. She takes it right off tells him to set an example. We get a brief and uneventful (but silly) montage of the days happenings.
Mad Dad gets a surprise visit from Lalo and Sylvia - she's giving him an undeserved opportunity to play with his grandkid. He's surprisingly chill, saying he'll take the kid to the park so she can collect her stuff from his house in peace and quiet.
Back to the conference - an Acapulco booster-guy goes on about how great Acapulco is (product placement?) as all look on adoringly (except for the Playa Majagua guy). Adri closes out the conference and looks hilariously proud of the applause he gets.
A barfingly cute scene of Mad Dad assuring Lalo that he is still loved even if gramps doesn't live with grandma.
Sylvia sadly looks through old photos of her and Eduardo. Tears. What a lame way to go out. The costume ball tomorrow looks like it'll be a lot of fun.
Stay tuned!
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Amorcito Corazón Discussion #202-206 Jan. 28
Well amigas/os it has been an excellent adventure (to steal a bit from the title of Bill and Ted’s movie) and hopefully we will get most of our wishes fulfilled by the grand finale. We all have to thank Sara for her enthusiasm and asking our blog mom to recap an afternoon TN. And I want to thank you all for helping me learn more Spanish as I tried my hand at recapping. So here we go...
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Por ella soy Eva #133 1/25/13: Sparks Fly; Chips Fall.
Actually, the sparks and chips are only just beginning to fly and fall. But we're off to a good start!
Fernando works the crowd at the anniversary celebration, handing out his resume and telling people he's looking for work. Santi spots him, and Fernando tries to tell him that this folder full of resumes that he's holding was left behind by some other people. ("North Americans" is a mildly sarcastic term for USAdians; Mexico is part of North America.) Fernando complains about his new job, but Santiago is impressed that they gave him time off to attend this conference. Fern seems nervous about running into Marcela, but Santi says she'll be doing her presentation soon.
But no she won't, because Rebeca has bumped Marcela's presentation to make room for a big-name expert on convention tourism. "I couldn't bump anyone else, but since no one knows who you are..." Helena tries to be supportive, but Rebeca is dismissive. "Just sit and listen to the expert, and maybe you'll learn something," she tells Marcela. "Maybe you can do your presentation next year."
(Alone, in a rare show of Lucero's comic abilities, Helena mimics Rebeca.)
Santi and Fernando encounter a job recruiter named Rodrigo Valenzuela. (He has dimples!) Fernando immediately begins sucking up to him. "Just save us both some time and give me your resume," Rodrigo says. He asks Fern if he'd be willing to travel overseas without his family. Fern says yes, he'd be willing to do that for his family.
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Fernando works the crowd at the anniversary celebration, handing out his resume and telling people he's looking for work. Santi spots him, and Fernando tries to tell him that this folder full of resumes that he's holding was left behind by some other people. ("North Americans" is a mildly sarcastic term for USAdians; Mexico is part of North America.) Fernando complains about his new job, but Santiago is impressed that they gave him time off to attend this conference. Fern seems nervous about running into Marcela, but Santi says she'll be doing her presentation soon.
But no she won't, because Rebeca has bumped Marcela's presentation to make room for a big-name expert on convention tourism. "I couldn't bump anyone else, but since no one knows who you are..." Helena tries to be supportive, but Rebeca is dismissive. "Just sit and listen to the expert, and maybe you'll learn something," she tells Marcela. "Maybe you can do your presentation next year."
(Alone, in a rare show of Lucero's comic abilities, Helena mimics Rebeca.)
Santi and Fernando encounter a job recruiter named Rodrigo Valenzuela. (He has dimples!) Fernando immediately begins sucking up to him. "Just save us both some time and give me your resume," Rodrigo says. He asks Fern if he'd be willing to travel overseas without his family. Fern says yes, he'd be willing to do that for his family.
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Amores Verdaderos #55 Fri 1/25/13 Amores The Musical!!!
Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman. I love musicals and thought the other night, what if Amores were a musical? What type of music would it have? Operatic, R&B, Pop, Rap, Beatbox, Golden Oldies? Well you are in for a treat amigos y amigas. I have crafted a sort of musical Amores this evening. Hey, if they can make the Passion Pit a comedy play, that would be Abismo de Pasion, Amores can be a muscial, jus' sayin'. Read on amigos y amigas to see what I mean.
Bonjour, Bonjour, It's Jean Marie Bonjour, Bonjour from Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Jean Marie and his vaca product and Tomi telling him never to mention the name Longoria in this house!
Hang Down Your Head, Big Angel, Hang Down Your Head and Cry: From the Kingston Trio
The Angel has that cross ripped right off his neck by the Furry Fornicator (Thanks NovelMaven), Tomi and Jean Marie Bonjour are witnesses.
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Amor Bravío #113 (Uni 108) Fri 1/25/13 Family Feudin', Battlin' Brujas, Hammy Gams, and Mariachi Magic
#113
Lo del Pasado:
Natalia has gotten a pep talk from Admirer Numero
Uno de Ravishingly Hunky Rodolfo. He’s
told her he’s seen the true nature of Dionisio Ferrer and it ain’t nice; her
daddy’s doesn’t compare to her mama’s. He’d choose Sra. Amanda over dubious Dio any
day of the week and twice on Sundays.
At the same time, our fossilized and fleece-worthy
de Cayetano has thought to put El Rancho de La Buenaventura in Isadora’s name
since his divorce attorney has advised the near senile sucker that he’ll need a
trustworthy front-man as a figurehead in whose name he can place ownership of
his properties for the next 6-8 months till his divorce is final in order to
avoid being forced to divvy half of it up with rousted Rocío. Who else more trusssstworthy than Issssadora,
Viuda [negra araña] de Lazcano, our resident eight-legged black-widow herself, who
has gracioussssssly agreed to do it. (Viewerville sneers and snickers to itself
that this deluded antediluvian is too smart by half and is about to get spider-bit
in the shorts but big-time!)
Lo del Nuevo:
In
the hotel lobby, Refugio feels certain about Cayetonto’s reconsidering disowning
Pablo as his (legally recognized) son, despite Rocio’s objections. Refu counsels
Rocio that she’ll have to get down on her knees and beg forgiveness from Pablo for
the shamefully degrading and humiliating situation she’s put him in before all
of this is over. Of course, Rocio includes herself in the “wronged”
category and blames it on Refu’s big mouth. Rocio doubts she’ll ever forgive her nana for
betraying her to the rest of the family the way she did. For once, Refugio
doesn’t have an answer bocazo or no.
Labels: bravio
Friday, January 25, 2013
Telemundo y más, week of January 28, 2013
A few words of explanation to new readers:
- · Jean and I post this page once a week.
- · The recaps -- usually far more succinct than those on the Univisión portion of CarayCaray -- are posted in the COMMENTS section below.
- · Since we put up this page late on Friday, the recaps run from Friday through Thursday.
- · Since we are talking about several different shows, we ask commenters to put the name of the show (and the day the episode was aired, if appropriate) at the top of each comment. That way, readers can find what they are looking for.
And
now here's a wrap-up of what is happening in our corner of CarayCaray:
Telemundo
Rosa Diamante finished its run on Monday, January 21. Pasión Prohibida is now in the
8pm/7c slot. People around here are
"cautiously optimistic" but so far no one is recapping.
La Patrona is
chugging along as the centerpiece in the Telemundo
lineup at 9pm/8c. Bill C has been
writing in great detail about this one.
Pablo Escobar: el patrón del mal ended on Thursday, January 24
and was followed by a one-hour special, El final de Pablo Escobar --
including extra footage and cast interviews with María Celeste -- on Friday,
January 25.
With Pablo dead and
buried, El Rostro de la venganza
will expand to fill the full hour slot at 10pm/9c, (also known as the Bleep the Profanity But Let the Tawdry Sex
and Violence Roll hour) beginning Monday, January 28. NovelaMan has begun recapping this one.
El secretario, the goofy little Colombian comedy, continues in its half-hour daytime slot. (10:30am/9:30c). Jody is writing about it once a week.
El secretario, the goofy little Colombian comedy, continues in its half-hour daytime slot. (10:30am/9:30c). Jody is writing about it once a week.
We're starting to see more promos for El señor de los cielos. When is it coming? Muy
pronto.
Labels: cartagena, pablo, patrona, prohibida, rostro, secretario, telemundo
Weekend Discussion: Censorship, the Plague
What's the Point?
We complain about it all the time among
ourselves. We should be complaining to the networks about this.
Seven or eight years ago I heard this
subject covered on Anderson Cooper's program in which comments were
made about the body heat being generated before Mexican and other
Hispanic TV cameras on our favorite types of shows. The news team
was wondering why the English-language networks were being raked over
the coals and submitted to the rack to censor programs of this
salacious material while the Univisions and Telemundos were being
left alone. No answer was forthcoming and I don't recall them taking
the subject very seriously, but I took the attention seriously enough
to call a VP at Univision to let her know about it. I found the
transcript of the broadcast online and sent the link to her with a
cover note. After she read the page she let me know that nothing is
going to interfere with the content of the programs. No te
preocupes.
However, what she couldn't predict at
that moment has happened: Gringos are getting interested in these
programs to the degree that overall ratings are being affected. The
U.S. Broadcast of the finale of Alborada was the
highest-rated television program in the country. That's a
combination of a number of factors:
- Friday night tends to be a sleeper time slot for English-language television
- Fewer Spanish-language networks means less fragmentation among the perceived potential viewers
- Gringos are getting more interested in telenovelas because of the exciting stories and hot actors. For Univision and Telemundo, those viewers are more salsa on the taco.
So... it's possible that the moral
watchdogs in the U.S. have decided to attack these programs or the
networks themselves are trying to head this off at the pass.
In recent times we have seen examples of silly edits in love scenes that make no sense to those of
us who have seen the entire scenes in their previous broadcasts. In
the original broadcast of Telemundo's Pasión
de Gavilanes we
saw a long shot of the naked Oscar lying on top of Ximena through the
eyes of her sister from the top of the waterfall; in the rerun a year
later this shot was replaced with a duplicate of an earlier kissing
scene. In Televisa's Fuego
en la Sangre the
skinny-dipping scene between Franco and Rosario was edited to remove
shots of (oh, the horror!) side views of her boobage and a
skinny-dipping scene two episodes later that showed the bare bums of
the Reyes brothers was digitally censored to blur out the details
without removing any actual footage.
PdG's
original broadcast time was 7PM EST; FELS was at 9PM EST. How
ridiculous was this censorship?
We've seen more recent examples that
make just as little sense as these. Amor Bravío
has not been immune and will continue to be hit with this.
Sound
off, amigos.
Labels: Alborada, bravio, Fuego, telemundo, telenovelas, weekend
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