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Simplemente María

Simplemente María

created by Gabriela Ortigosa

2015 1 seasons 126 eps≈ 95h totalEndedLas EstrellasDrama

Simplemente María is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ignacio Sada Madero for Televisa and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from November 9, 2015, to July 31, 2016. It is a remake of the 1989 telenovela of the same name, based on the original story by Celia Alcántara. Adapted by Gabriela Ortigoza and Alberto Gómez, and directed by Mónica Miguel and Claudio Reyes Rubio, it stars Claudia Álvarez, José Ron, Ferdinando Valencia, Arleth Terán, Ana Martín, René Strickler, Norma Herrera, and Carmen Becerra. The story follows María Flores, a humble young woman who moves to Mexico City seeking a better future. After being abandoned while pregnant, she raises her son alone and works as a seamstress to support them. Through determination and talent, María becomes a successful fashion designer while overcoming poverty, prejudice, betrayal, and heartbreak. Her journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and the pursuit of love, dignity, and a better life.

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Synopsis

Simplemente María is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ignacio Sada Madero for Televisa and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from November 9, 2015, to July 31, 2016. It is a remake of the 1989 telenovela of the same name, based on the original story by Celia Alcántara. Adapted by Gabriela Ortigoza and Alberto Gómez, and directed by Mónica Miguel and Claudio Reyes Rubio, it stars Claudia Álvarez, José Ron, Ferdinando Valencia, Arleth Terán, Ana Martín, René Strickler, Norma Herrera, and Carmen Becerra. The story follows María Flores, a humble young woman who moves to Mexico City seeking a better future. After being abandoned while pregnant, she raises her son alone and works as a seamstress to support them. Through determination and talent, María becomes a successful fashion designer while overcoming poverty, prejudice, betrayal, and heartbreak. Her journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and the pursuit of love, dignity, and a better life.

The vibe

telenovela

Cast

Claudia ÁlvarezClaudia ÁlvarezMaría Flores RíosJosé RonJosé RonAlejandro Rivapalacio LandaFerdinando ValenciaCristóbal Cervantes NúñezArleth TeránVanessa Rivapalacio Landa de ArentiAna MartínAna MartínFelicitas Núñez Vda. de Cervantes "Doña Feli"Eleazar GómezEleazar GómezJuan Pablo Flores Ríos / Juan Pablo Rivapalacio FloresAlejandra Robles GilAlejandra Robles GilLucía Arenti RivapalacioMichelle RamagliaCrispina Jaramillo de Calleja "Pina"Francisco RubioFrancisco RubioMarco Arenti SerranoCarmen BecerraKarina Pineda HurtadoClaudia TroyoEstela Lozano

Creator

Gabriela Ortigosa

Network

Las Estrellas

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

126

Episode length

45 min

Total runtime

≈ 95h

First aired

2015

Country

Mexico

Where to watch · US

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Genres

Drama

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