“The recent history of Latin America shares a striking resemblance to Betty’s journey. “ Ugly Betty is a rich catalog of our society’s archetypes: the classists, the sexists, the self-sacrificing, the cunning, the marginalized, the corrupt – we can find them all here,” said a 2019 editorial in El Tiempo. The title character became a powerful advocate for the meek and mild, igniting social discussions on prejudices and barriers that impede economic and social advancement. Netflix previously held the streaming rights, but now Betty has moved over to Amazon Prime. According to Amazon Prime, it has been streamed in 180 countries and continues to rank among the 10-most-watched shows in Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. Its reruns consistently dominated ratings, captivated new generations and inspired over 20 international adaptations like Yo soy Bea in Spain, La fea más bella in Mexico and Ugly Betty in the United States. “Betty’s looks are the key to the success of this soap opera that airs right after the daily dose of violence on the news,” said a 2001 review in EL PAÍS.įernando Gaitán’s telenovela has continued to captivate audiences unlike any other. Still, audiences wholeheartedly embraced and adored her, not only in Colombia but in over 100 countries around the world. But there was one big difference: Betty was an awkward and plain woman with a grating voice that everyone ridiculed. It followed the classic telenovela storyline: a humble secretary falls in love with her rich, womanizing boss. Ugly Betty was an instant hit when it first aired on Colombian television from 1999-2001. Próximamente por #PrimeVideoLAT /hp53to50Da- Prime Video LATAM July 6, 2023
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