Season 1 • Episode 117
LatestLa malquerida is a Mexican telenovela produced by José Alberto Castro for Televisa. It is an adaptation of the play "La malquerida", written by Spanish playwright Jacinto Benavente. Victoria Ruffo and Christian Meier will star as the adult protagonist, Ariadne Díaz and Mane de la Parra will star as the young protagonists, while Brandon Peniche will star as the main antagonist.
Acting
Victoria Ruffo delivers telenovela royalty energy in every scene.
Writing
Jacinto Benavente's classic play twisted into delicious modern pulp.
Production
Televisa at peak melodrama budget—costumes, mansions, and close-ups.
Creator
Jacinto Benavente
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jacinto Benavente's 1913 play was Nobel Prize-winning drama; this adaptation proves Mexicans will make anything 100x more dramatic.
Victoria Ruffo and Christian Meier's on-screen tension reportedly caused real-life set drama—method acting or genuine chaos?
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