Simplemente María (2015 TV series) explained

Genre:Telenovela
Creator:Gabriela Ortigoza
Opentheme:"Simplemente tú" performed by Cristian Castro[1]
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish
Num Episodes:126
List Episodes:List of Simplemente María episodes
Executive Producer:Ignacio Sada
Producer:J. Antonio Arvizu V.
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:42-45 minutes
Company:Televisa
Channel:Canal de las Estrellas

Simplemente María (English: Simply María)[2] is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ignacio Sada for Televisa. Based on an original story by the Argentine writer Celia Alcántara. It is a remake of the Mexican telenovela Simplemente María, produced in 1989. The series originally aired from November 9, 2015, to May 1, 2016.[3]

The series stars Claudia Álvarez as María, José Ron as Alejandro and Ferdinando Valencia as Cristóbal.

Plot

María, is a young, beautiful yet naïve woman. Maria fled her beloved hometown after being harassed by Isauro, a man that she does not want to be with. Upon arriving in Mexico City, Maria dazzles Alejandro Rivapalacio with her beauty; and the handsome medical student, heir and successor of the medical empire his family owns, sets out to conquer her at all cost.

María falls in love with Alejandro and becomes pregnant. Maria is excited and happy that she will have a baby and marry the man she loves. However, her hopes and dreams are dashed when she becomes aware that Alejandro is not willing to marry her. María resolves to move forward alone with her son, who will be her reason and motive to survive and conquer all obstacles in her way in order to become a high end fashion designer.

Twenty years go by and Cristóbal confesses his feelings to María but she no longer believes in love. Despite Maria's rejection Cristóbal decides to give María time to heal her wounds in the hopes he can convince her of his love. Alejandro returns to Maria's life and a love triangle ensues between them. Love rivals make every attempt to destroy Maria's chances at love and through all the adversity, tribulations and obstacles, Maria fights to reach her dreams of success and maybe even find true love.

Cast

Main

Secondary

Recurring

Guest stars

Production

Casting

The casting for the role of María began in June 2015 and participated actresses as Thelma Madrigal,[10] Adriana Louvier,[11] Claudia Álvarez, Danna García[12] and Ariadne Díaz, the latter rejected the role because she had other plans.[13] On July 9, 2015, producer Ignacio Sada confirmed that Claudia Álvarez will be the protagonist of the melodrama.[14] The telenovela production began at the end of August 2015 and is expected to be released in November 2015.

Among the actors who made tests to be the protagonist of the novela are Andrés Palacios and Gabriel Soto.[15] [16] On August 7, 2015, it was confirmed that José Ron will be the protagonist of the story, together with Ferdinando Valencia as the co-protagonist.[17]

Reception

The series was released with a total of 13.5 of rating in its first chapter,[18] Is the second telenovela of the Canal de las Estrellas less view for 2015.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominatedResult
201735th TVyNovelas Awards[19] [20] Best ActressClaudia Álvarez
Best Co-lead ActorFerdinando Valencia

International broadcasting

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Simplemente María: Telenovela destaca dignidad de la mujer. peru.com. 8 November 2015. es.
  2. Web site: Simply María at Televisa Internacional. televisainternacional.tv. 13 November 2015.
  3. Web site: Estreno de Simplemente María lunes 9 de noviembre. espectaculosatiempo.com. 16 September 2015. es.
  4. Web site: ¡Arleth Terán habla de su papel de villana en "Simplemente María"!. television.televisa.com. 6 November 2015. es.
  5. Web site: Rubio. Flor. Agradecido de incorporarme a "Simplemente María": Eleazar Gómez. radioformula.com.mx. 11 February 2016. es.
  6. Web site: ¡Faltab 7 días! Michelle Ramaglia. television.televisa.com. 6 November 2015. es.
  7. Web site: Miguel Martínez y Erik Díaz se integran al elenco de Simplemente María. Espectaculostiempo. August 2, 2015. es.
  8. Web site: Carmen Becerra y Mónica Sánchez Navarro se integran a Simplemente María. espectaculosatiempo.com. 6 November 2015. es.
  9. http://rpp.pe/famosos/chollywood/vanessa-terkes-sera-una-villana-en-simplemente-maria-noticia-913268 Vanessa Terkes será una villana en Simplemente María
  10. Web site: Realiza Thelma Madrigal casting para "Simplemente María" . Maxine Woodside. Grupo Fórmula. July 10, 2015. es.
  11. Web site: Disputarían Ariadne Díaz y Adriana Louvier protagónico "Simplemente María". . Maxine Woodside. Grupo Fórmula. July 10, 2015. es.
  12. Web site: Danna García, cerca de protagonizar "Simplemente María". . Flor Rubio. Grupo Fórmula. July 10, 2015. es.
  13. Web site: Ariadne Díaz deja casting por rivalidad con Ruffo. El Gráfico. July 10, 2015. es.
  14. Web site: Claudia Álvarez ganó el papel y ¡será protagonista de Simplemente María! . TVNotas. July 10, 2015. es.
  15. Web site: Andrés Palacios hizo casting para "Simplemente María". Maxine Woodside. Grupo Fómrula. August 7, 2015. es.
  16. Web site: Gabriel Soto no actuará en la telenovela 'Simplemente María'. Trome.pe. August 7, 2015. es.
  17. Web site: José Ron será el protagonista de "Simplemente María" . Flor Rubio. Radio Fórmula. August 7, 2015. es.
  18. Web site: Rubio. Flor. "Simplemente María" estrena con 13.5 puntos de audiencia. radioformula.com.mx. 11 November 2015. es.
  19. Web site: ¡Conoce a los nominados de los Premios TVyNovelas 2017 y vota por tu favorito!. television.televisa.com. Televisa. 6 April 2017. es.
  20. Web site: Lista completa de ganadores de Premios TV y Novelas 2017. laopinion.com. 27 March 2017 . 6 April 2017. es.