Bendita Mentira

A slow, heartfelt melodrama of secrets and class divides, built on emotional confrontations and long-buried family truths.

Created by

Inés Rodena

Genres

Soap, Drama

Starring

Angélica María, Mariana Levy, Sergio Catalan

Overview

Bendita Mentira is a Mexican telenovela produced by Jorge Lozano Soriano for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from August 5 to December 6, 1996. It is based on the radio serial La madrastra, created by Inés Rodena, and was adapted for television by Celia Alonso and Andrea Ordóñez. The story follows Esperanza, a humble housekeeper who works for the wealthy de la Mora family. Unknown to everyone, Diego—the young man who despises her—is actually her biological son, having been raised to believe the de la Mora family are his true parents. As long-hidden secrets begin to surface, Esperanza must confront prejudice, betrayal, and painful truths while fighting to reunite her family and find happiness.

How it feels

Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, identity, class, betrayal

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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