Can You Identify All of These Iconic Telenovelas From One Image?

By: J.P. Naomi
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Can You Identify All of These Iconic Telenovelas From One Image?
Image: Antena 3 Televisión, RTI Televisión, Telemundo Studios

About This Quiz

¡Ay telenovelas! ¡Que dramáticos!

Are you ready to ramp up the drama? If you're a fan of telenovelas, we're about to put your fandom to the test. With just one image, we'll see if you can recognize some of the most iconic telenovelas in the history of Spanish television. So cue the suspenseful music, get ready for the tears, the drama is coming full speed ahead!

From Mexico and Argentina to the Philippines and Turkey, telenovelas are broadcasted all over the world. Though most popular among Hispanic viewers, many of the original Latin American telenovelas have made their way across the globe either with subtitles or as remakes. Take Yo Soy Betty, La Fea for example. Originally released in Colombia, the show's immense popularity led to the creation of 12 remakes in other countries including Ugly Betty in the United States and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin in India. The remake of telenovelas is a fairly common practice within the industry. After all, most soap operas are known to fall into the same general categories. Whether a teen drama, historical romance, mystery or in the realm of "narcotraffic," one thing's for sure: telenovelas are bound to bring the drama and capture your attention every day for six months! Are you ready to soap it all up?

Try your luck now with this ultimate telenovela quiz!

1 La Usurpadora
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Based on the Venezuelan novela "La Intrusa," what is the name of this popular Mexican telenovela?
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
"La Usurpadora"
"Distilling Love"
"Clase 406"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Beginning in 1998, audiences everywhere fell in love with "La Usurpadora," and we mean everywhere. In fact, this telenovela has aired in 125 countries around the world. It has been dubbed in 25 different languages and is considered one of the most popular telenovelas in history.

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2 Yo Soy Betty La Fea
RCN Television
First released in Colombia in January 1999, which of these is considered the number one telenovela of all time?
"Clase 406"
"Niña... Amada Mía"
"Yo Soy Betty, La Fea"
"Heridas De Amor"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea" has been remade in 25 different countries around the world? "Ugly Betty," a popular series in the United States, is just one example. Starring Ana María Orozco, the original show ran in Colombia from January 4, 1999 - May 8, 2000.

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3 Rebelde
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
This telenovela features six teenagers at a private school who love music. Can you name it?
"Heridas De Amor"
"Alborada"
"Timeless Love"
"Rebelde"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Based on the Argentine telenovela "Rebelde Way," Rebelde was released in Mexico in 2004 and continued for three seasons. An unknown fun fact is that the show's band members were in a real band together. From 2004 - 2009, they were known as RBD and sold more than 60 million records worldwide.

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4 Sin Senos no hay Paraiso
RTI Televisión, Telemundo Studios
Based on a true story by investigative journalist Gustavo Bolivar, do you recognize this telenovela?
"Timeless Love"
"Sin Senos no hay Paraiso"
"Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe"
"Gata Salvaje"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Sin Senos no hay Paraiso" premiered in the United States on the Telemundo network in 2008. Creator Gustavo Bolívar gained so much notoriety from this, and other investigative novels-turned-telenovelas, that he was recently elected senator in Colombia and is serving a four-year term.

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5 Maria la del Barrio
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
This Mexican telenovela features Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda and Fernando Colunga; can you name it?
"Gata Salvaje"
"Burden of Guilt"
"Yo Amo a Juan Querendón"
"Maria la del Barrio"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 1996, "Maria la del Barrio" won many TVyNovelas Awards, including Best Young Lead Actress, Best Young Lead Actor and Telenovela with the Highest Rating. In Mexico, its popularity led to worldwide broadcasts in more than 180 countries.

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6 Dos Mujeres Un Camino
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Written and produced by Emilio Larrosa, this telenovela aired from 1993 -1994, can you name it?
"Yo Amo a Juan Querendón"
"Dos Mujeres, Un Camino"
"La Madrastra"
"Velo De Novia"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Dos Mujeres, Un Camino" aired in 47 countries around the world and featured Erik Estrada, Laura León and Bibi Gaytán in each of its 229 episodes. Prior to his work as Johnny, the Mexican truck driver, Estrada starred as Frank on the TV series "CHiPs" from 1977 - 1983.

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7 Muchachitas
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Mónica, Elena, Leticia and Isabel are the four girls featured in which of these telenovelas?
"Velo De Novia"
"Muchachitas"
"In the Name of Love"
"The Prettiest Ugly Girl"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Created and directed by famous producer Emilio Larrosa, "Muchachitas" aired 200 episodes in Mexico from 1991 - 1992. This popular and award-winning telenovela follows the story of four girls each in their pursuit of acting and singing careers.

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8 Quinceanera
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Maricruz and Beatriz are excited to turn 15 in which Mexican telenovela?
"The Prettiest Ugly Girl"
"Mañana es Para Siempre"
"La Usurpadora"
"Quinceañera"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Want to know how successful "Quinceañera" was? It won every TVyNovelas award it was nominated for, that's how successful! As the 1988 Best Telenovela of the Year, "Quinceañera" is widely considered one of the best telenovelas of all time.

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9 Cuna de Lobos
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Which of these telenovelas won the 1987 TVyNovelas Awards for Best Telenovela of the Year, Best Actress and Best Actor?
"Cuna de Lobos"
"La Usurpadora"
"Duel of Passions"
"A Woman of Steel"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

María Rubio portrayed her best villain role as Catalina Creel in this 1986 telenovela — so much so that she won the 1987 Best Antagonist Actress award. The show was a major hit not only in Mexico but also in Brazil, Germany, Australia and the United States.

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10 Los Ricos Tambien Lloran
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
What is the name of this telenovela, which opened with the song "Aprendí a Llorar"?
"A Woman of Steel"
"Yo Amo a Juan Querendón"
"Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe"
"Los Ricos Tambien Lloran"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Written by Valeria Phillips and Carlos Romero, "Los Ricos Tambien Lloran" was released on October 16, 1979. Audiences were quick to fall in love with lead actress Verónica Castro in Mexico but also in the Soviet Union, where it aired years later in 1991.

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11 Rubi
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
In 2004, Ximena Suárez and Virginia Quintana created a remake of which 1968 telenovela?
"Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe"
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
"Rubí"
"Alborada"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Though she began her career as a fashion model, actress Bárbara Mori Ochoa got her big break with the role of Rubí. Her full name, however, was Rubí Pérez Ochoa de Ferrer. This telenovela was named Univision's top telenovela of all time.

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12 Teresa
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Starring Angelique Boyer, what is the name of this telenovela, a remake of a 1959 series?
"Teresa"
"Alborada"
"Real Love"
"La Madrastra"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Actress Angelique Boyer was born in Jura, France. Having moved to Mexico at the age of two, Boyer is now a dual French and Mexican citizen. Teresa was her first major telenovela role and she has since starred in several others including "Abismo de Pasión" and "Lo Que La Vida Me Robó."

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13 La Fea Mas Bella
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
The second Mexican version of "Betty La Fea," do you recognize this telenovela?
"La Madrastra"
"Friends and Rivals"
"La Fea Más Bella"
"Gata Salvaje"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Translated to "The Prettiest Ugly Girl," "La Fea Más Bella" premiered on January 23, 2006 and ran 300 episodes until February 25, 2007. Angélica Vale, who stars as "Lety," acts alongside her real-life mother Angélica María who portrays Lety's mother.

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14 Atrevete a Sonar
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
What is the name of this 2009 telenovela?
"Atrévete a Soñar"
"Gata Salvaje"
"Yo Soy Betty, La Fea"
"Sin Senos no hay Paraiso"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Directed by Rodrigo G. H. Zaunbos, "Atrévete a Soñar" is an adaptation of an Argentinian telenovela called "Patito Feo," or the "Ugly Duckling." It aired from 2009 - 2010, and its theme song "Mundo de Caramelo" won the Best Musical Theme award in 2009.

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15 Barrera de Amor
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
"Como Duele" was the opening theme song to this popular telenovela in 2005, can you name it?
"Sin Senos no hay Paraiso"
"Quinceañera"
"Teresa"
"Barrera de Amor"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yadhira Carrillo and Sergio Reynoso starred alongside each other in "Barrera de Amor." Spoiler alert: the main characters, Maité and Luis, get engaged, but you have to watch all 155 episodes to see the convoluted drama that unfolds.

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16 Lola Erase Una Vez
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
A modern twist on classic fairytales, can you name this show?
"Lola: Érase Una Vez"
"Teresa"
"La Usurpadora"
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Inspired by telenovela "Floricienta," "Lola: Érase Una Vez" is a Cinderella story starring Eiza González and her "Prince Charming" Aarón Díaz. In 2008, González not only won the Best Female Revelation of the Year TVyNovelas Award, but she also won the Female Revulotion Premios Bravo Award.

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17 Triunfo del Amor
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
A remake of the telenovela "El Privilegio de Amar," can you name this Mexican soap opera seen here?
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
"Triunfo del Amor"
"In the Name of Love"
"Friends and Rivals"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Triunfo del Amor" premiered on October 25, 2010 on the Canal de las Estrellas network. Written by Liliana Abud and Ricardo Fiallega, this drama follows the story of an aspiring model and a rich fashion designer through 176 episodes.

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18 Piel de Otono
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Starring Laura Flores and René Strickler, what is the name of this 2005 telenovela?
"Friends and Rivals"
"Cuna de Lobos"
"Piel de Otoño"
"Maria la del Barrio"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Piel de Otoño" translates to Autumn's Skin. A remake of the 1986 Mexican telenovela "Cicatrices del Alma," "Piel de Otoño" follows the story of an unhappy and abused married woman in Mexico who escapes to Spain and falls in love with a more deserving man.

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19 Manana es Para Siempre
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
You'll be touched forever by this 2008 telenovela, can you name it?
"Mañana es Para Siempre"
"Maria la del Barrio"
"Duel of Passions"
"A Woman of Steel"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Based on the Colombian series "Pura Sangre," "Mañana es Para Siempre" was created by Kary Fajer and released on October 20, 2008. Did you know that it won Best Telenovela at the 2009 Premios People en Espanol Awards?

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20 Llena de Amor
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Starring Ariadne Díaz as Marianela Ruiz y de Teresa, what is the name of this telenovela?
"A Woman of Steel"
"Clase 406"
"Llena de Amor"
"Real Love"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marianela Ruiz y de Teresa was Ariadne Díaz's first starring role in the television industry. Following the success of "Llena de Amor," Díaz went on to star in "La Mujer Del Vendaval" in 2013, and "La Malquerida" in 2014.

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21 Duelo de Pasiones
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Is that Alina or Flor del Campo? Watch this telenovela to find out...
"Duelo de Pasiones"
"Real Love"
"Eva Luna"
"Velo De Novia"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Duelo de Pasiones" was produced by Juan Osorio and released in 2006. Based on the radionovela "Flor del Campo," actress Ludwika Paleta stars in the dual role of Alina and Flor. Will she ever make it out of the cave and fall in love with Emilio?

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22 La Reina del Sur
Antena 3 Televisión, RTI Televisión, Telemundo Studios
Starring Kate del Castillo, which telenovela should you watch to see the Queen of the South?
"Velo De Novia"
"Eva Luna"
"La Reina del Sur"
"Niña... Amada Mía"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Created by Robert Stopello, "La Reina del Sur" was based on the same-titled novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Many of Pérez-Reverte's books are set in Spain and such is the case with "La Reina del Sur." The show was the 2011 People in Spanish Awards Best Telenovela winner.

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23 La Patrona
Argos Comunicación, Telemundo Studios
In which telenovela will you find a beautiful and strong woman working in a gold mine?
"La Patrona"
"Niña... Amada Mía"
"Burden of Guilt"
"Dos Mujeres, Un Camino"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A remake of the 1984 Venezuelan telenovela "La Dueña," actress Aracely Arámbula stars as Gabriela Suárez in "La Patrona." Over the course of the show's 127 episodes, Suárez fights her way through the abusive taunting of a male-dominated workforce. How will it end?

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24 En Nombre Del Amor
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Stop in the name of love! Do you recognize this 2008 telenovela?
"Dos Mujeres, Un Camino"
"Rubí"
"En Nombre Del Amor"
"Los Ricos Tambien Lloran"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"En Nombre Del Amor" is a remake of the 1991 telenovela "Cadenas de Amargura" The story follows young Paloma, portrayed by Allisson Lozz, and her two opposing aunts who hold the secret of her parents' tragic death.

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25 Amigas y Rivales
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
What is the name of this popular Mexican telenovela from the early 2000s?
"Los Ricos Tambien Lloran"
"Amigas y Rivales"
"La Usurpadora"
"The Prettiest Ugly Girl"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Created by Emilio Larrosa and written by Alejandro Pohlenz, "Amigas y Rivales" ran 185 episodes from February 26 - November 9, 2001. It was nominated for and won many awards in 2002, including Best Leading Actor, Eric del Castillo, and Best Young Lead Actress, Ludwika Paleta.

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26 Gata Salvaje
Fono Video Productions, Univisión Network, Venevisión
Only wild cats can handle the romance in this Venezuelan telenovela, can you name it?
"Gata Salvaje"
"The Prettiest Ugly Girl"
"Distilling Love"
"Barrera de Amor"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Gata Salvaje" aired 252 episodes on Venevisión from 2002 - 2003. This was not the first time that the lead actors Marlene Favela and Mario Cimarro, portraying Rosaura and Luis Mario, starred together. They previously starred alongside each other in "Los Herederos Del Monte".

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27 Amor Real
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Based on the novel "Bodas de Odio" by Caridad Bravo Adams, what is the name of this telenovela?
"Barrera de Amor"
"Dare to Dream"
"Amor Real"
"Maria la del Barrio"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Amor Real" was the first telenovela to be released with English subtitles. Produced and broadcast by Televisa in Mexico, the show also aired in the United States, Russia and Spain. The show's popularity earned cast and crew the award for Best Telenovela in 2004.

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28 Clase 406
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
This Mexican telenovela aired 349 episodes over the course of four seasons, think you can name it?
"Dare to Dream"
"Clase 406"
"Sin Senos no hay Paraiso"
"Lola: Érase Una Vez"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Whereas many telenovelas air their entire series over the course of one season and four months, "Clase 406" was much longer in comparison. Directed by Luis Pardo and Juan Carlos Muñoz, "Clase 406" was filmed in Mexico City and covered relevant teenage topics such as love, drugs, heartbreak and more.

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29 Apuesta Por Un Amor
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Produced by Angelli Nesma Medina and released in 2004, what is the name of this telenovela?
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
"Lola: Érase Una Vez"
"In the Name of Love"
"Niña... Amada Mía"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Apuesta por un Amor," translated to "Gambling on Love," aired on Canal de las Estrellas from October 25, 2004 to April 22, 2005. Its opening theme song "Que seas feliz," was performed by Mexican singer, and ex-husband of Mariah Carey, Luis Miguel.

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30 Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Which of these telenovelas was the 2010 Best Telenovela of the Year award winner?
"Niña... Amada Mía"
"A Woman of Steel"
"Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe"
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Not only did "Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe" win Best Telenovela of the Year in 2010, but Itati Cantoral won Best Actress and Pedro Fernández took home the Best Actor award for their performances in this popular telenovela.

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31 marimar
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Starring Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda as Maria del Mar Pérez de Santibáñez, what is the name of this 1994 telenovela?
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
"Marimar"
"Mañana es Para Siempre"
"Burden of Guilt"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known simply as Thalía, the lead actress of "Marimar" is also called the Queen of Latin Pop. As a successful pop star, she has sold more than 25 million records worldwide. A singer-songwriter by day, Thalia wrote and recorded the opening theme "Marimar" for the show.

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32 Yo amo a Juan Querendon
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Eduardo Santamarina is simply "irresistable" in which of these telenovelas?
"Burden of Guilt"
"A Woman of Steel"
"Yo Amo a Juan Querendón"
"Quinceañera"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

As a remake of the Colombian telenovela "Pedro El Escamoso," "Yo amo a Juan Querendón" was produced by Mapat L. de Zatarain in 2007. As fate would have it, leading actor Eduardo Santamarina eventually married his "Yo amo a Juan Querendón" co-star Mayrín Villanueva.

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33 Mi Pecado
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Did you bite into the apple? What is the name of this telenovela seen here?
"Mi Pecado"
"Barrera de Amor"
"Cuna de Lobos"
"Rubí"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While many telenovelas are remakes of previous telenovelas, the story of "Mi Pecado" is an original story by José Cuauhtémoc Blanco and María del Carmen Peña. In fact, the two writers took home the award for Best Original Story or Adaptation at the 2011 YVyNovelas.

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34 Cuando Me Enamoro
Televisa, Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Two daughters, two mothers, one father ... think you can name this telenovela?
"Cuna de Lobos"
"Dare to Dream"
"La Usurpadora"
"Timeless Love"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known as "Cuando Me Enamoro" in Spanish, "Timeless Love" is based on the 1998 telenovela "La Mentira." Starring Silvia Navarro and Juan Soler, the show aired on Univision from 2010 - 2011, and its self-titled opening theme song was performed by Enrique Iglesias and Juan Luis Guerra.

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35 Eva Luna
Univision Studios, Venevision International, Venevision International
Starring Blanca Soto, which of these telenovelas is a love story set in Los Angeles, California?
"Eva Luna"
"Mañana es Para Siempre"
"La Usurpadora"
"Teresa"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Eva Luna," winner of the 2011 Best Telenovela of the Year award, premiered on Univision in 2010. Did you know that Blanca Soto is not just an actress? She is also a model and the 1997 winner of Mexico's universal beauty pageant, "Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico?"

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36 Alborada
Televisa, Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Set in Panama and Mexico during colonial times, what is the name of this telenovela?
"Alborada"
"Rebelde"
"Triumph of Love"
"Teresa"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Created and written by María Zarattini, "Alborada" aired a mere 90 episodes but left an incredible impact on its viewers. Their love for Luis and Hipólita earned the show multiple accolades, including the 2006 Best Telenovela of the Year award.

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37 Las Tontas No Van al Cielo
Televisa
Its English title is "Dumb Girls Don't Go to Heaven," can you name this telenovela?
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
"Las Tontas No Van al Cielo"
"Duel of Passions"
"Rebelde"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The catchy theme song to "Las Tontas No Van al Cielo," "Esto Es Lo Que Soy," was performed by Mexican pop stars Jesse & Joy Aired from February 11 to August 22, 2008, Manuel "Flaco" Ibáñez, won the 2009 TVyNovelas Best Actor award for his role in this telenovela.

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38 Velo De Novia
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Translating to "The Bride's Veil," what is the name of the Mexican telenovela seen here?
"Mañana es Para Siempre"
"Duel of Passions"
"Gata Salvaje"
"Velo De Novia"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Starring Susana González and Eduardo Santamarina, "Velo De Novia" was a heart-wrenching drama produced by Juan Osorio and aired between 2003 - 2004. Did you know that Susana González won the Best Television Actress award at the 2004 Premios ACE?

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39 Heridas De Amor
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
It was Jacqueline Bracamontes and Guy Ecker against Diana Bracho and Sergio Sendel in which of these telenovelas?
"Alborada"
"La Madrastra"
"Gata Salvaje"
"Heridas De Amor"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Heridas De Amor," or "Wounds of Love" in English, aired 125 episodes in 2006. The show was a remake created by Nora Alemán, a writer for the 1991 series "Valeria y Maximiliano." "Heridas De Amor" was just as successful as the original.

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40 Nina Amada Mia
Televisa S.A. de C.V.
Starring Sergio Goyri and Karyme Lozano, what is the name of this telenovela?
"Niña... Amada Mía"
"Burden of Guilt"
"Gata Salvaje"
"Apuesta Por Un Amor"
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Niña... Amada Mía" was the Mexican adaptation of the Venezuelan series "Las Amazonas." Though it aired for just six months in 2003, its 109 episodes resonated with critics. "Niña... Amada Mía" was nominated for and won several 21st TVyNovelas Awards that year.

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