Marimar (Mexican TV series)
| Marimar | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Genre | Telenovela |
| Created by | Inés Rodena |
| Based on | "La indomable" by Inés Rodena |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Beatriz Sheridan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Paco Navarrete |
| Opening theme | "Marimar" by Thalía |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of episodes | 149 (74 one hour)[1] |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Maricarmen Marcos |
| Running time | 21-22 minutes |
| Production company | Televisa |
| Original release | |
| Network | Canal de las Estrellas |
| Release | January 31 – August 26, 1994 |
| Related | |
Marimar (stylized as MariMar or Mari Mar) is a 1994 Mexican television drama series broadcast by Canal de Las Estrellas. The series is based on the 1977 Mexican drama series La venganza, which is in turn based on the radionovela La indomable. Directed by Beatriz Sheridan, it stars Thalía and Eduardo Capetillo.[2] It aired from January 31 to August 26, 1994, replacing Valentina and was replaced by Imperio de cristal.
Plot
[edit] | This episode's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. (June 2025) |
Marimar, a poor yet innocent girl, lives with her grandparents in a beach hut in San Martin de la Costa, where she crosses paths with Sergio, the son of a wealthy ranch owner. After stealing food from the Santibañez's garden, she is caught by Nicandro, the Hacienda foreman, who nearly assaults her—but Sergio intervenes, leading to their blossoming romance and marriage. However, their union faces opposition, particularly from Angélica, Sergio's stepmother, who looks down on Marimar for her simplicity and lack of formal education.
Angélica schemes to ruin Marimar, humiliating her at a party with a ridiculous dress while Antonieta falsely accuses her of an affair with Chuy, a Ranch worker.
After Sergio leaves for a business trip, Angélica tricks Marimar into fetching a necklace with her teeth, then frames her for theft, leading to her arrest. She later orchestrates the burning of Marimar's grandparents’ hut and forges a letter in Sergio's handwriting, claiming he never loved her.
Scarred by betrayal, Marimar seeks revenge, adopting the identity of “Bella” with Padre Porres' help after her release from prison and relocating to Mexico City to rebuild her life.
Marimar's life takes a turn when she works for Gustavo Aldama, who has been searching for his daughter, María del Mar, and with his sister Esperanza's help, she refines her skills and appearance. Her journey becomes even more profound when she discovers she is pregnant with Sergio's child and later gives birth to their daughter, Crucita.
Marimar reinvents herself as Bella Aldama, a sophisticated socialite, and unexpectedly reunites with Sergio at the opera, fueling her desire for revenge against him and the Santibañez family. After revealing her true identity to Gustavo during a confrontation with Bernardo Duarte, Gustavo suffers a fatal heart attack, leaving Marimar to inherit part of Club Valle Encantado. She manages the club alongside her cousins until Bernardo sells his share to Rodolfo San Genis, a wealthy admirer, further complicating Marimar's tangled relationships. As she catches the interest of Governor Fernando Montenegro, his daughter Natalia falls for Sergio, turning Marimar into her rival.
Renato kills Nicandro after catching him attempting to assault Angélica, then flees to Valle Encantado, where Marimar manipulates Brenda into seducing him, leading to his downfall in alcohol, gambling, and debt. Seeking revenge, Marimar forces Angélica to retrieve promissory notes from the mud with her teeth before selling her share of Valle Encantado and returning to San Martin de la Costa. Meanwhile, Antonieta leaves her wealthy lifestyle for Chuy, and Sergio marries his childhood friend, Inocencia del Castillo, only for Marimar to crash their wedding. Angélica, tormented by Nicandro's twin brother investigating his death, faces the consequences of her past actions.
Angélica suffers a fatal car accident on her way to Valle Encantado, and, consumed by hatred, demands that Marimar's house be burned before she dies. Meanwhile, Inocencia, troubled by Sergio's lingering attachment to Marimar, collapses during pregnancy and is hospitalized, where she safely delivers her child but is diagnosed with a brain tumor. During her hospital stay, she strikes a deal with Marimar: if she survives surgery, Marimar must stay away from Sergio; if not, Marimar must marry him. Despite this, Marimar vows to forget Sergio, regardless of Inocencia's fate.
Marimar starts a relationship with engineer Adrián Rosales, while Inocencia, grateful for her recovery, apologizes to Marimar and vows not to interfere with her and Sergio, as long as he supports their child. Meanwhile, Renato regrets his past actions and seeks forgiveness for both himself and Angélica.
Padre Porres helps Sergio understand Marimar's pursuit of revenge, allowing them to confront their unresolved feelings over a betrayal that never occurred. With newfound clarity, they reconcile and remarry in a small church in San Martin de la Costa, bringing their journey to a heartfelt conclusion.
Cast
[edit]- Thalía as María del Mar Aldama Pérez / Bella Aldama
- Eduardo Capetillo as Sergio Santibáñez
- Miguel Palmer as Gustavo Aldama
- Guillermo García Cantú as Bernardo Duarte
- Alfonso Iturralde as Renato Santibañez
- René Muñoz as Father Porres
- Marta Zamora as Perfecta
- Chantal Andere as Angélica López de Santibáñez
- Ada Carrasco as Mamá Cruz
- Tito Guízar as Papá Pancho
- Carlos Becerril as Pulgoso (voice)
- Pituka de Foronda as Aunt Esperanza
- Luis Gatica as Chuy
- Kenia Gascón as Antonieta López
- Daniel Gauvry as Arturo
- Toño Infante as Nicandro Mejía
- Julia Marichal as Negra Corazón
- Frances Ondiviela as Brenda
- Marisol Santacruz as Mónica
- Ana Luisa Peluffo as Selva
- Martha Ofelia Galindo as Josefina
- Rafael del Villar as Esteban
- Nicky Mondellini as Gema
- Fernando M. Gutierrez as Chico
- Rosángela Balbó as Eugenia
- Ricardo Blume as Fernando Montenegro
- Juan Carlos Serrán as Ulises
- Amairani as Natalia Montenegro
- Marcelo Buquet as Rodolfo San Genís
- Serrana as Alina
- Indra Zuno as Inocencia del Castillo y Corcuera
- Hortensia Clavijo as La Cucaracha
- Patricia Navidad as Isabel
- Fernando Colunga as Engr. Adrián Rosales
- Agustín Manzo as Himself
- Manuel Negrete as Himself
- Julio Canessa as Himself
Film
[edit]Marimar: The Movie, a feature-length recap of the telenovela, was theatrically released by Solar Entertainment in the Philippines on October 2, 1996.[3] The show achieved remarkable success in the Philippines upon its 1996 airing on RPN Filipino Dubbed.[4] The series captivated audiences, reaching peak ratings of 61.7%. Its popularity led RPN to re-broadcast the series, further solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon. This success paved the way for other Mexican telenovelas to air in the Philippines, influencing local television programming. It also led to the airing of Thalía's other telenovelas, such as Maria Mercedes, María la del Barrio and Rosalinda. Additionally, it shifted the landscape of Filipino teleseryes towards faster-paced storylines. Furthermore, internationally acclaimed filmmaker Emille Joson's father, Carlito Javier Joson, was the accountant for Solar Company (RPN-9) during the run of Thalía's shows, and Manila Visit.[5]
There's also a parody account of Chantal Andere's villain character called Senyora Santibañez.[6]
The Manila Concerts Due to Marimar's massive success and public demand, Thalia flew to the Philippines for a concert at the Areneta Coliseum on August 18, 1996, she then return in 1997 for two-day concert.[7] The Latina superstar delighted fans by singing a few lines in Filipino, including the Tagalog versions of Maria la del Barrio[8] as well as the beloved song Nandito Ako.[9] She also playfully engaged with the audience, saying “Chika lang!” and sang its song in between performances, which made fans adore her even more. The event was widely praised for its production and Thalia's deep connections with her Filipino fans, making it one of the most unforgettable Latin concerts in the country.[10]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 1995 | 13th TVyNovelas Awards | Best Actress | Thalía | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Eduardo Capetillo | Nominated | ||
| Best Antagonist Actress | Chantal Andere | Nominated | ||
| Best Antagonist Actor | Toño Infante | Nominated | ||
| Best Leading Actor | Tito Guízar | Nominated | ||
| Best Co-lead Actress | Frances Ondiviela | Nominated | ||
| Best Co-lead Actor | Miguel Palmer | Nominated | ||
| Highest-rated Telenovela in the USA | Valentín Pimstein | Won | ||
| Latin ACE Awards | Best Scenic Program | Marimar | Won | |
| Female Figure of the Year | Thalía | Won | ||
| Male Figure of the Year | Eduardo Capetillo | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Tito Guízar | Won | ||
| Best Direction | Beatriz Sheridan | Won |
International airing
[edit]- Philippines: Marimar aired on RPN from March 11, 1996, to 1996. The show moved to GMA Network from 2002 to 2003, and was replaced by María la del Barrio and TV5 from July 20, 2020, to February 5, 2021, and was replaced by Maria Mercedes. It aired its rerun on GMA Network from June 23 to October 31, 2008, and was replaced by the rerun of Rosalinda. The show moved to SolarFlix from April 17 to November 10, 2023, and it moved to TV5 from January 10 to May 28, 2022, replacing María la del Barrio and was replaced by the rerun of María la del Barrio and from January 20 to May 3, 2025, replacing Quizmosa and was replaced by Rosalinda.
Remake
[edit]The first ever remake, as granted by Televisa, was the 2007 Philippine version of the same title Marimar starring Marian Rivera under GMA Network. It was a huge hit around Asia at the time. In Mexico, Nathalie Lartrilleaux remade Marimar in 2013 under the title Corazón indomable and Ana Brenda Contreras and Daniel Arenas starred as the protagonists.[11][12] In 2015, Philippines' GMA Network remade the Mexican telenovela for a second time, with Tom Rodriguez and Miss World 2013 winner Megan Young playing the title role.[13]
See also
[edit]- Senyora Santibañez, an Internet meme
References
[edit]- ^ Gallego de Lerma Rojo. "Capitulos de Marimar - Telenovela Televisa (1994)". BuscaTV (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Fotos: Thalía vuelve a convertirse en 'Marimar'". Publimetro (in Spanish). 14 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Grand Opening Wednesday Oct. 2". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 30, 1996. p. 35B. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
A 3-Hour Saga You Can't Afford To Miss!!!
- ^ "RATINGS THROWBACK: Record-breaking Thalia telenovelas on Philippine TV". PEP Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "PHILIPPINES: MANILA: MEXICAN ACTRESS THALIA RETURNS FOR A 2 DAY CONCERT". AP Archive News Philippines.
- ^ "Senyora Face Reveal". Tiktok via KMJS.
- ^ "The Thalia Effect: Philippine adaptations of Thalia telenovelas". PhilStar.
- ^ "Thalia - Mariang Taga Barrio (Maria La Del Barrio) [Tagalog Version] (Song Visualizer)". Youtube. 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Thalía - Nandito Ako (Live At the Araneta Coliseum 1997)". Youtube. 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Thalia - Concert Araneta Coliseum Philippines 1996". Youtube. 20 February 2021.
- ^ oats.com.mx/2012/10/17/C-40642-confirmado-daniel-arenas-y-ana-brenda-protagonizaran-corazon-indomable.php Confirmado: Daniel Arenas y Ana Brenda protagonizarán 'Corazón Indomable'
- ^ "Corazón indomable ya tiene protagonistas". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- ^ "Megan Young and Tom Rodriguez topbill second Marimar adaptation". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2015.