Amor real explained

Genre:Telenovela
Creator:María Zarattini
Music:Jorge Avendaño
Opentheme:"Amor Real" by Sin Bandera
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish
Num Episodes:95
Executive Producer:Carla Estrada
Producer:Arturo Lorca
Company:Televisa
Network:Canal de las Estrellas

Amor real (English: Real Love) is a Mexican telenovela produced by Carla Estrada for Televisa, broadcast by Canal de las Estrellas (now known simply as Las Estrellas). It originally aired from June 9 to October 17, 2003. Amor real is a historical drama set in the Mexican post-independence period of the mid-19th century.[1] [2] The telenovela aired on Univision in the United States, REN TV in Russia and La 1 in Spain, among others. It was successfully distributed to many countries worldwide.[2] In 2005, Amor real was released on DVD and it became the first telenovela to be released with English subtitles.[3] Televisa has released an abridged DVD version of the telenovela in several countries.

The cast and crew of the telenovela received many accolades, including the TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela of the Year at the 22nd TVyNovelas Awards ceremony.

Overview

In the mid-19th century, in a time of Victorian morality, challenging the rules of the aristocracy to which she belongs, Matilde Peñalver Beristáin, falls in love with Adolfo Solís, an army soldier with no fortune; trusting that her father, Hilario – a fair and kind man – will let her marry him. But her mother, Augusta, is determined to force Matilde to marry a rich man to save the family from bankruptcy. Manuel Fuentes Guerra is the perfect candidate. He is an honourable and handsome young man who has just inherited a vast fortune. Augusta ignores the fact that Manuel is the illegitimate son of Joaquín Fuentes Guerra, a powerful landlord who raped a native girl, and who only recognised Manuel as his heir on his deathbed.

Using all kinds of intrigues, Augusta and her son Humberto send Adolfo to prison and convince Matilde to believe that he is married and has children. Overwhelmed and in despair, Matilde surrenders to her mother's pressure and agrees to marry Manuel, especially after she learns that he has paid the family's debts. Adolfo escapes from jail and immediately goes to look for his beloved Matilde, who has just married Manuel. Desperate, Adolfo manages to secretly speak with Matilde to clarify the misunderstandings. Swearing they will love each other forever, they decide to run away, but Manuel discovers them. Deeply hurt, Manuel is not willing to give her up. He forces her to leave with him, despite her love for Adolfo. After arriving at Manuel's hacienda, Matilde has to put up with Antonia, the former administrator's daughter, who is in love with Manuel.

Meanwhile, Adolfo, after an intense and frantic search finds Matilde and, intending to bring her back, poses as Manuel's new administrator. Manuel, unaware of Adolfo's real identity, sympathises with him and gives him a special, friendly treatment. In spite of the situation, Adolfo has to admit that Manuel is a noble, fair man. At that point, Manuel and Matilde discover that they have been victims of Augusta and Humberto's deceit. As time goes by, the subtle attention and Manuel's avid desire end up conquering Matilde's heart. Suddenly one day, she realises that the love she felt for Adolfo has disappeared and that she's fallen in love with Manuel. Matilde tells Adolfo the truth and urges him to leave.

Heartbroken, Adolfo accepts his reality and leaves the ranch the same day, that Matilde announces to her husband that she's pregnant. The couple's happiness does not last long. Manuel discovers who his new administrator was and, in an instant, everything falls apart. Matilde's pleas and explanations cannot convince Manuel, he feels betrayed once again and cannot forgive her. Driven by anger, Manuel doubts his paternity and throws Matilde out of the hacienda. Soon after that, he starts a compromising relationship with Antonia that will later make his reconciliation with Matilde more difficult. Manuel and Matilde's relationship will suffer and prosper during times of civil unrest, political and societal intrigue, and subterfuge. Only time will tell whether or not they find 'Real Love' with each other or with someone new.[4]

Cast

Production

Reception

Mexico's television ratings

Timeslot
  1. Ep.
PremiereFinaleRankSeasonRating average
Datespan style="width:11%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;"Premiere
Rating
Datespan style="width:11%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;"Finale
Rating
MondaysFridays
9:00 pm
9526.5[7] [8] 43.1[9] No. 12003–0429.4[10]

While on the air in Mexico, the telenovela registered very high ratings, especially in the final weeks of its airing when the telenovela showed an average of 35 points.[10] During the whole five-month run in Mexico, it remained on the No. 1 spot,[7] with a 60% market share, as reported by Ibope Mexico.[11] Due to the enormous popularity of Amor Real, the entire telenovela was reruned for the second time after a public demand, only four months after the original airing finalized.[12]

International success

Besides the success in Mexico and Latin America, Amor Real was internationally successful, too.[2] When the telenovela aired during prime time on Univision, it frequently managed to beat leading U.S. networks in the ratings.[3] [13] The series aired on Univision in the U.S. with no subtitles, however. It ranks among Univision's highest rated telenovelas of all time.[14] The telenovela also had successful results when it aired in Spain, on the Spanish national television, TVE, where it was shown in the afternoon, in 2005.[15] [16] In 2005, Amor Real was released on DVD and it became the first telenovela to be released with English subtitles.[3] The DVD release had very successful sales in the U.S.[17] [18] The international DVD release of the telenovela, also included countries such as Canada, Puerto Rico, France, Italy and Spain.[19]

Awards and nominations

Here are some of the nominations and wins for Amor Real:

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
2003Califa de Oro Awards[20] Outstanding ProductionCarla Estrada
Outstanding PerformanceAdela Noriega
Ana Bertha Espín
Ana Martín
Beatriz Sheridan
Chantal Andere
Ernesto Laguardia
Fernando Colunga
Mariana Levy
Mario Iván Martínez
Mauricio Islas
Rafael Rojas
Outstanding Screenwriting CareerMaría Zarattini
Best Direction of the CamerasAlejandro Frutos
Best DirectorMónica Miguel
Arlequin AwardBest Production Carla Estrada
Mexico's National Association
of Broadcasters
Micrófono de Oro Awards
Sol de Oro Awards (Mexico's National Association of Journalists)Best Production
Best ActressAdela Noriega
Best ActorFernando Colunga
Best Antagonist ActressMaya Mishalska
Best Antagonist ActorMauricio Islas
Best Leading ActressHelena Rojo
Best Leading ActorMauricio Herrera
Best Co-lead ActressChantal Andere
Best Co-lead ActorErnesto Laguardia
Best Supporting ActressAna Bertha Espín
Best Supporting ActorMario Iván Martínez
Best Male Special PerformanceRafael Rojas
Artistic Lifetime Achievement – Award to an ActressMaty Huitrón
Artistic Lifetime Achievement – Award to an ActorRicardo Blume
Best DirectionMónica Miguel
Best AdaptationMaría Zarattini
200422nd TVyNovelas Awards[21] Best TelenovelaCarla Estrada
Best ActressAdela Noriega
Best ActorFernando Colunga
Best Antagonist ActressChantal Andere
Best Leading ActressAna Martín
Best Leading ActorCarlos Cámara
Best Supporting ActressAna Bertha Espín
Best Supporting ActorErnesto Laguardia
Best Musical ThemeSin Bandera
(composers: Leonel García and Noel Schajris)
Best Original Story or AdaptationMaría Zarattini
Best DirectionMónica Miguel
Eric Morales
Special Award for Telenovela with the Highest Rating in 2003Amor real
Laurel de Oro Awards[22] [23] Best TelenovelaCarla Estrada
Best ActressAdela Noriega
Best ActorFernando Colunga
Best Supporting ActressAna Martín
Best Supporting ActorMario Iván Martínez
Artistic Lifetime Achievement AwardHelena Rojo
Mauricio Herrera
Universidad Autónoma MetropolitanaSpecial AwardAmor real
100 Mexicanos DijeronVIP Award
Principios AwardSpecial Award
2005ACE Awards[24] Best Scenic ProgramCarla Estrada
Best ActressAdela Noriega
Best ActorFernando Colunga
Best DirectionMónica Miguel
Plaza de las EstrellasLuminaria de Oro Amor real
Carla Estrada

Notes

  1. Web site: "Amor real", la nueva serie romántica de La 1 para la sobremesa estival. es. invertia.com. 2012-07-18. 2013-02-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045321/http://www.invertia.com/noticias/articulo-final.asp?idNoticia=2732933&strGoo=amor-real-nueva-serie-romantica-sobremesa-estival&. 2016-03-04. dead.
  2. Web site: Univision Debuts 'Amor Real' – an Unforgettable Love Story of Epic Proportions; Sweeping Tale Set in Turbulent 19th Century Mexico. Business Wire. October 19, 2004. 2013-02-02.
  3. Web site: Singer. Paola. 'Telenovelas' Become A Vibrant New Niche In the DVD Market. The Wall Street Journal. August 22, 2005. June 16, 2013.
  4. Web site: La 1 recupera el misterio, la venganza y la pasión con 'Amor Real'. es. RTVE. 2012-07-16. 2012-07-22.
  5. Web site: Sanchez. Claudia. Telenovelas basadas en la literatura. Aol Latino. 2010-09-15. June 26, 2013. es. 2012-04-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20120414212358/http://celebra.aollatino.com/2010/09/15/telenovelas-literatura-herencia-hispana. dead.
  6. Web site: Salgado . Ivett . Antepone María Zarattini la originalidad en sus historias . https://archive.today/20130629091912/http://www.milenio.com/cdb/doc/impreso/8925418 . dead . 2013-06-29 . . 2011-03-12 . June 26, 2013 . es .
  7. Web site: Amor Real alcanza súper rating . https://web.archive.org/web/20141221150545/http://www.terra.com.mx/entretenimiento/articulo/123137/Amor+Real+alcanza+super+rating.htm . dead . December 21, 2014 . . June 12, 2013 . es .
  8. Web site: Amor Real tuvo mayor rating a nivel nacional; Mirada de mujer, en el DF. La Crónica de Hoy. 2003-06-11. June 12, 2013. es. 2016-10-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20161002103743/http://www.cronica.com.mx/notas/2003/69310.html. dead.
  9. Web site: Telenovelas en 2011, la Crisis de los Ratings. homozapping.com.mx. 2011-12-28. June 12, 2013. es.
  10. Web site: Audience history of primetime telenovelas in Mexico (1997–2007). IBOPE. June 12, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20110927130737/http://i.esmas.com/documento/0/000/002/020/HistorialTln21Hrs.pdf. September 27, 2011. dead.
  11. Web site: Morales. Magaly. Brazil's First Televised Lesbian Kiss Brings Record Ratings For Globo. Sun Sentinel. October 29, 2003. June 18, 2013. February 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226055322/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-10-29/lifestyle/0310280414_1_brazilian-tv-first-lesbian-kiss-telenovela. dead.
  12. Web site: Datos biográficos. esmas.com. June 12, 2013. es. January 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120129080855/http://www2.esmas.com/entretenimiento/biografias/009293/adela-noriega. dead.
  13. Web site: Cabot. Heather. Romance! Revenge! Telenovelas Draw U.S. Viewers. ABC News. January 15, 2006. June 15, 2013.
  14. Web site: Univision tlnovelas Network Premieres Epic Love Story "Amor Real" – One of the Most Successful Telenovelas of All Time . Univision.com . June 28, 2013 . July 6, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140221184616/http://corporate.univision.com/2013/press/univision-tlnovelas-network-premieres-epic-love-story-%E2%80%9Camor-real%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-one-of-the-most-successful-telenovelas-of-all-time/ . February 21, 2014 .
  15. Web site: Último capítulo de "Amor real" en la tarde de La Primera . vertele.com. es. July 18, 2005. June 18, 2013.
  16. Web site: El day time de TVE1 gana con Televisa . tvmasmagazine.com . es . June 18, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110618015705/http://www.tvmasmagazine.com/news/tve1.php . June 18, 2011 .
  17. Flores . Angelique . Novelas Are Caliente . Home Media Retailing . 27 . 48 . November 2005 . 14 .
  18. Web site: La telenovela Amor Real rompe récords de venta en Estados Unidos en su versión DVD. azteca21.com. February 6, 2006. June 16, 2013. es.
  19. Web site: Tijerino . Carlos . El DVD de 'Amor Real' rompe récord . Esmas . February 3, 2006 . June 16, 2013 . es . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222152053/http://www.esmas.com/espectaculos/farandula/509066.html . February 22, 2014 .
  20. Web site: Arrasa 'Amor Real' con premios . https://web.archive.org/web/20031119063746/http://www.terra.com.mx/entretenimiento/articulo/123075/ . dead . 2003-11-19 . es . . 2007-04-09 . 2011-10-29 .
  21. Web site: "Amor Real" arrasó con 9 trofeos . es . . 2011-10-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140228065810/http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6304/pag2a.jpg . 2014-02-28 .
  22. Web site: Estrellas del espectáculo recibieron Laurel de Oro. es. La Crónica de Hoy. 2005-08-27. 2011-10-29. 2012-05-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20120523161512/http://www.cronica.com.mx/nota.php?id_nota=199107. dead.
  23. Web site: Carla Estrada y 'Amor Real' reciben 'Laurel de Oro' . https://archive.today/20120728003253/http://premiolaureldeoro.com/?p=112 . dead . 2012-07-28 . es . premiolaureldeoro.com . 2011-10-29 .
  24. Web site: Awards and acknowledgments. carlaestrada.com. 2012-12-29.

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