Simplemente María (2015 TV series)

Simplemente María
Genre Telenovela
Created by Gabriela Ortigoza
Based on Simplemente María
by Celia Alcántara
Written by
  • Nora Aleman
  • Alejandro Orive
  • Ricardo Tejeda
  • Pilar Pedroza
Directed by
  • Eduardo Said
  • Sandra Schiffner
Starring
Theme music composer
  • Eduardo Murguía
  • Mauricio Arriaga
Opening theme "Simplemente tú" performed by Cristian Castro[1]
Country of origin Mexico
Original language(s) Spanish
No. of episodes 126 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Ignacio Sada
Producer(s) J. Antonio Arvizu V.
Editor(s)
  • Víctor Hugo Flores Ordaz
  • Israel Flores Ordaz
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 42-45 minutes
Production company(s) Televisa
Release
Original network Canal de las Estrellas
Picture format
Original release November 9, 2015 (2015-11-09) – May 1, 2016 (2016-05-01)
Chronology
Preceded by Amor de barrio
Related shows Simplemente María (1989/90)

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

Recurring

Guest stars

Production

Casting

The casting for the role of María began in June 2015 and participated actresses as Thelma Madrigal,[9] Adriana Louvier,[10] Claudia Álvarez,[11] 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.[11] The telenovela production began at the end of August 2015 and is expected to be released in November 2015.[11]

Among the actors who made tests to be the protagonist of the novela are Andrés Palacios and Gabriel Soto.[14][15] 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.[16]

Reception

The series was released with a total of 13.5 of rating in its first chapter,[17] Is the second telenovela of the Canal de las Estrellas less view for 2015.[17]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Result
2017 35th TVyNovelas Awards[18][19] Best Actress Claudia Álvarez Nominated[18][19]
Best Co-lead Actor Ferdinando Valencia Nominated[18][19]

References

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