Amor real

Amor real
DVD cover of Amor real
GenreTelenovela
Created byMaría Zarattini
Based onBodas de odio
by Caridad Bravo Adams
Written byVíctor Manuel Medina
Directed by
Starring
Music byJorge Avendaño
Opening theme"Amor Real" by Sin Bandera
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of episodes95
Production
Executive producerCarla Estrada
ProducerArturo Lorca
Cinematography
  • Jesús Acuña Lee
  • Alejandro Frutos
Editors
  • Juan Franco
  • Luis Horacio Valdés
Production companyTelevisa
Original release
NetworkCanal de las Estrellas
ReleaseJune 9 (2003-06-09) –
October 17, 2003 (2003-10-17)
Related

Amor real (English: Real Love)[nb 1] 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, on REN TV in Russia and on 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 have English subtitles.[3] Televisa has released an abridged DVD version of the telenovela in several countries.[4]

The cast and crew of the telenovela received many accolades, including the TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela of the Year at the 2004 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 y Beristáin (Adela Noriega) falls in love with Adolfo Solís (Mauricio Islas), an army soldier with no fortune, trusting that her father, Hilario (Ricardo Blume) – a fair and kind man – will let her marry him. But her mother, Augusta (Helena Rojo), is determined to force Matilde to marry a rich man to save the family from bankruptcy. Manuel Fuentes Guerra (Fernando Colunga) 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 (Julio Alemán), 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 (Ernesto Laguardia) send Adolfo to prison and convince Matilde 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 (Chantal Andere), 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, gets along with him giving 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 the situation and leaves the hacienda at the same day as Matilde announces to her husband that she's pregnant. The couple's happiness does not last long, however, since 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.[5]

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest stars

  • Carlos Ache as Graciano[6]
  • Lorena Álvarez as Bernarda[6]
  • Carlos Amador as Orlando Cordero[6]
  • Olivia Bucio as Singer
  • July Calderón as Micaela[6]
  • Dulcina Carballo as Jacinta[6]
  • René Casados as Juggler
  • Albert Chávez as Pancho[6]
  • Paulina de Labra as Ignacia[6]
  • Alicia del Lago as Higinia[6]
  • Mayahuel del Monte as Ceferina[6]
  • Mario del Río as Lorenzo Rojas[6]
  • José Antonio Ferral as Benítez[6]
  • Miguel Ángel Fuentes as El Negro[6]
  • David Galindo as Nazario[6]
  • Raquel Garza as Woman
  • Joseba Iñaki as Jacobo Negrete[6]
  • Gerardo Klein as Santiago López[6]
  • Fernando Manzano as Garza[6]
  • Sara Monar as Ana[6]
  • María Dolores Oliva as Lázara[6]
  • Frances Ondiviela as Marie de la Roquette
  • Benjamín Pineda as Canales[6]
  • Adal Ramones as Circus owner
  • María Sorté as Rosaura
  • Fátima Torre as María Fernanda[6]
  • Tanya Vázquez as Adelaida[6]
  • Alejandro Villeli as Ezequiel[6]
  • Jacqueline Voltaire as Nun

Production

"The work of our extremely dedicated cast and crew, along with the extraordinary collection of visual elements — lighting, camera work, custom-made wardrobe, attention to detail — allows the viewers to experience the characters' emotions and also transport themselves completely to another era."

Carla Estrada[2]
  • Amor real is an adaptation of the telenovela Bodas de odio, produced in 1983 and based on the novel of the same name by Caridad Bravo Adams.[7] This version, as well as the former one, was adapted by Italian screenwriter María Zarattini.[8]
  • The telenovela was filmed at the ex-hacienda of Tetlapayac and the surrounding area in the state of Hidalgo for a lapse of eight months. Because the story takes place in mid-19th century Mexico, sets of buildings and plazas had to be built.
  • The production required the participation of over 1,000 actors, extras, technicians, and artisans.[2]
  • Jorge Avendaño, Mexican pianist and composer, composed the original score (incidental music).
  • The opening theme, "Amor real", was written and performed by the Mexico-based duo Sin Bandera.

Reception

Mexico's television ratings

Timeslot # Ep. Premiere Finale Rank Season Rating average
Date Premiere
Rating 		Date Finale
Rating
Mondays—Fridays
9:00 pm 		95
June 9, 2003
 26.5[9][10]
October 17, 2003
 43.1[9][11] No. 1[9] 2003–04 29.4[12]

During its broadcast in Mexico, the telenovela registered very high ratings, especially in its last weeks on air, when it reached an average of 35 rating points.[12] It remained in first place throughout its five-month run in Mexico.[9] with a 60% market share, as reported by Ibope Mexico.[13] Due to the show's great popularity, the complete telenovela was re-broadcast for a second time after a public request, four months after its original broadcast ended.[14]

International success

Aside from its success in Mexico and Latin America, Amor real was also successful internationally.[2] When the telenovela aired in prime time on Univision, it frequently managed to beat leading U.S. networks in rating numbers.[3][15] The series aired in the U.S. with no subtitles; however it ranks among Univision's highest rated telenovelas of all time.[16] The telenovela also had successful results when it aired on Spanish national television by TVE, where it was programmd in the afternoons during 2005.[17][18] In 2005, Amor real was released on DVD and it was the first telenovela to have English subtitles.[3] The DVD release had very successful sales in the U.S.[19][20] The international DVD release of the telenovela also included countries such as Canada, Puerto Rico, France, Italy, and Spain.[4]

Awards and nominations

Below is a listing of the most important awards and nominations received by the production:

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2003 Arlequin Awards[21] Best Production Carla Estrada Won
Best Actress Adela Noriega Won
Best Actor Mauricio Islas Won
Califa de Oro Awards[22] Best Telenovela Amor real Won
Outstanding Performance Adela Noriega Won
Ana Bertha Espín Won
Ana Martín Won
Beatriz Sheridan Won
Chantal Andere Won
Ernesto Laguardia Won
Fernando Colunga Won
Mariana Levy Won
Mario Iván Martínez Won
Mauricio Islas Won
Rafael Rojas Won
Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Award as a Screenwriter 		María Zarattini Won
Best Direction of the Cameras Alejandro Frutos Won
Best Direction Mónica Miguel Won
Outstanding Production Carla Estrada Won
Mexico's National Association of Broadcasters
(Micrófono de Oro Awards)[21] 		Outstanding Achievement
as Executive Producer 		Carla Estrada Won
Mexico's National Association of Journalists
(Sol de Oro Awards)[nb 2] 		Best Production Carla Estrada Won
Best Actress Adela Noriega Won
Best Actor Fernando Colunga Won
Best Antagonist Actress Chantal Andere Won
Best Antagonist Actor Mauricio Islas Won
Best Leading Actress Helena Rojo Won
Best Leading Actor Ricardo Blume Won
Best Co-lead Actress Mariana Levy Won
Best Co-lead Actor Ernesto Laguardia Won
Best Supporting Actress Ana Bertha Espín Won
Best Supporting Actor Mario Iván Martínez Won
Best Female Guest Star Maya Mishalska Won
Best Male Guest Star Rafael Rojas Won
Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Award as an Actress 		Matty Huitrón Won
Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Award as an Actor 		Mauricio Herrera Won
Best Direction Mónica Miguel Won
Best Adaptation María Zarattini Won
TV Adicto Golden Awards[21] Best Set Design and Props Amor real Won
Best Costumes Amor real Won
Best Return Ana Martín Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Mariana Levy Won
Best Female Villain Helena Rojo Won
Special Award for Excellence
to a Mature Female Actress 		Yolanda Mérida Won
Best Leading Actor Ricardo Blume Won
Best Female Lead Adela Noriega Won
Best Couple Adela Noriega
Fernando Colunga 		Won
Best Adaptation María Zarattini Won
Best Locations Amor real Won
Best Direction of the Cameras Amor real Won
Best Direction Amor real Won
Best Production Amor real Won
Best Telenovela by Televisa Amor real Won
Special Award for Great
Telenovela of the Year 		Amor real Won
2004 TVyNovelas Awards[25] Best Telenovela Carla Estrada Won
Best Actress Adela Noriega Won
Best Actor Fernando Colunga Won
Best Antagonist Actress Chantal Andere Nominated
Best Leading Actress Ana Martín Won
Best Leading Actor Carlos Cámara Won
Best Co-lead Actress Ana Bertha Espín Won
Best Co-lead Actor Ernesto Laguardia Won
Best Musical Theme "Amor real"
by Sin Bandera 		Nominated
Best Original Story or Adaptation María Zarattini Won
Special Award for Telenovela
with the Highest Rating in 2003 		Amor real Won
Bravo Awards[21] Best Telenovela Carla Estrada Won
Best Actress Adela Noriega Won
Best Actor Fernando Colunga Won
Best Generic Leading Actress Helena Rojo Won
Best Generic Leading Actor Ricardo Blume Won
Best Adaptation María Zarattini Won
Laurel de Oro Awards[26] Best Telenovela Carla Estrada Won
Best Actress Adela Noriega Won
Best Actor Fernando Colunga Won
Best Supporting Actress Helena Rojo Won
Best Supporting Actor Mario Iván Martínez Won
Lifetime Artistic
Achievement Award 		Ana Martín Won
Mauricio Herrera Won
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana[21] Special Award Amor real Won
Principios Award[21] Amor real Won
2005 Latin ACE Awards[21][27][28] Best Scenic Program Amor real Won
Best Actress Adela Noriega Nominated
Best Actor Fernando Colunga Won
Best Supporting Actor Ernesto Laguardia Won
Most Outstanding Character Actress Ana Martín Won
Best Direction Mónica Miguel Won
Plaza de las Estrellas[21] Luminaria de Oro Amor real Won
Carla Estrada Won
Las Garzas International Film Festival[21] Special Accolade Amor real Won
2010 Golden Awards Of The Decade[29] Best Actress in a Supporting Role Mariana Levy Won

Notes

  1. ^ Also dubbed as Royal Love in English.
  2. ^ Amor real won 25 Sol de Oro Awards that are bestowed by Mexico's National Association of Journalists; actually winning in all categories.[23][24]

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