The 100 Most Popular Televisa Telenovelas of the 90's

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1. Corazón salvaje (1993– )

30 min | Drama, Romance

A telenovela that dramatizes the romances and rivalries between two brothers and two sisters in Mexico in the early 1900s.

Stars: Edith González, Eduardo Palomo, Ariel López Padilla, Claudia Islas

Votes: 982

2. La usurpadora (1998)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Two identical twin sisters separated at birth reunite and the rich, devious and cruel one proposes to her sweet-hearted counterpart to assume her place.

Stars: Gabriela Spanic, Fernando Colunga, Libertad Lamarque, Chantal Andere

Votes: 2,578

3. El privilegio de amar (1998–1999)

45 min | Drama, Romance

Cristina, an orphan looking for a break in the modeling industry, sees her dreams come true when famous Mexican designer Luciana Duval hires her for her modeling agency.

Stars: Adela Noriega, René Strickler, Helena Rojo, Andrés García

Votes: 383

4. Marisol (1996)

45 min | Drama, Romance

A girl with a scar on her face sells flowers to support her sick mother.

Stars: Erika Buenfil, Eduardo Santamarina, Romina Castro, Sergio Basañez

Votes: 216

5. María Mercedes (1992–1993)

42 min | Drama, Romance

María Mercedes, a poor girl who sells lottery tickets, meets a rich man who hates his own family and sees in María Mercedes an opportunity to make their lives miserable.

Stars: Thalía, Arturo Peniche, Carmen Salinas, Laura Zapata

Votes: 634

6. Marimar (1994)

45 min | Drama, Romance

Story of love between Marimar and Sergio. Sergio is from a wealthy family, and Marimar lives with her poor grandparents in a hut in front of the ocean.

Stars: Thalía, Eduardo Capetillo, Chantal Andere, Alfonso Iturralde

Votes: 1,406

7. Humble Maria (1995–1996)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance

A brave, poor young girl is welcomed into a rich family and develops a romance with their misogynist youngest son, driving a woman already in love with him to go to great lengths to destroy their relationship.

Stars: Thalía, Fernando Colunga, Rebeca Manríquez, Irán Eory

Votes: 1,771

8. Alcanzar una estrella (1990)

Musical, Romance

Lorena is in platonic love with famous singer and actor Eduardo Casablanca, who is a famous actor and singer; knows a cocktail presentation of his latest album and his first soap opera star... See full summary »

Stars: Mariana Garza, Eduardo Capetillo, Enrique Lizalde, Ana Silvia Garza

Votes: 85

10. Cadenas de amargura (1991)

60 min | Drama

Evangelina Vizcaino (Bracho) is a resentful, traumatized and authoritarian woman that will do anything -including murder- to drag everyone with her "chains of bitterness" that she carries in a symbolic collar.

Stars: Aurora Molina, Daniela Castro, Diana Bracho, Tina Romero

Votes: 93

11. Muchachitas (1991–1992)

60 min | Adventure, Drama

Story of friendship between 4 girls and the difficulties they have to face.

Stars: Alejandro Camacho, Cecilia Tijerina, Tiaré Scanda, Emma Laura

Votes: 104

12. Vivo por Elena (1998)

Romance

A recent college graduated is hired as the nanny of a wealthy kid whose parents are divorcing.

Stars: Yamil Sesin, Victoria Ruffo, Saúl Lisazo, Ana Patricia Rojo

Votes: 71

13. Rosalinda (1999)

60 min | Drama, Romance

A woman gives birth to a baby girl while serving a long prison sentence. She gives her daughter to her sister. The girl grows up to be a flower seller.

Stars: Eugenio Bartilotti, Thalía, Fernando Carrillo, Angélica María

Votes: 1,551

14. Two Women, One Road (1993–1994)

Drama

Juan Daniel AKA Johnny, working as a truck driver, meets a young woman and falls in love with her, despite he's married with children.

Stars: Erik Estrada, Laura León, Bibi Gaytán, Enrique Rocha

Votes: 145

15. El premio mayor (1995–1996)

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Huicho Domínguez (Carlos Bonavides), an uneducated, womanizing family man with two children in working-class Mexico, wins the grand prize jackpot ("el premio mayor") in the national lottery... See full summary »

Stars: Claudio Báez, Carlos Bonavides, Sergio Goyri, Laura León

Votes: 83

16. Valeria y Maximiliano (1991–1992)

Drama, Romance

Romance, corruption, intrigue, sadness, envy, story full of energy. Most importantly courage.

Stars: Leticia Calderón, Juan Ferrara, Marco Muñoz, Arturo Peniche

Votes: 46

17. Imperio de cristal (1994–1995)

Drama

the story of the fictional Lombardo dynasty in Mexico.

Stars: Rebecca Jones, Ari Telch, Alejandro Camacho, María Rubio

Votes: 51

19. The Mischievous Dreamer (1991)

Romance

Story of a young poor working girl who falls in love for the manager of the huge department store she works in Mexico.

Stars: Mariana Levy, Eduardo Palomo, Rafael Inclán, Irán Eory

Votes: 76

20. El abuelo y yo (1992)

Adventure, Family, Drama

Three stories at once: first the friendship between Daniel and Alejandra; - second the relationship between Daniel and Don Joaquin; third the relationship between Alejandra and her parents.

Stars: Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Ludwika Paleta, Marcelo Buquet, Gael García Bernal

Votes: 118

23. La dueña (1995)

Drama, Romance

Regina Villarreal is stood up on her wedding day. She moves to the country and meets José María, and falls in love once again.

Stars: Angélica Rivera, Cynthia Klitbo, Norma Herrera, Miguel Pizarro

Votes: 154

24. Acapulco, cuerpo y alma (1995–1996)

Drama, Romance

A girl trying to find the right man in mexico.

Stars: Elsa Aguirre, Karla Álvarez, Cecilia Gabriela, Patricia Navidad

Votes: 66

27. Te sigo amando (1996–1997)

45 min | Drama, Romance

The character Ignacio Aguirre was very abusive toward his TV wife Julissa.

Stars: Claudia Ramírez, Sergio Goyri, Olivia Collins, Katy Jurado

Votes: 114

29. Morelia (1995–1996)

60 min | Drama, Romance

LOVE story between Morelia and José Enrique, set in Miami, Florida.

Stars: Alpha Acosta, Arturo Peniche, Cecilia Bolocco, Lupita Ferrer

Votes: 39

30. Si Dios me quita la vida (1995)

Musical, Romance

Story of Maria Sanchez Amaro, a singer, and her daughter.

Stars: Daniela Romo, Enrique Lizalde, César Évora, Omar Fierro

Votes: 17

31. Lazos de amor (1995–1996)

Drama, Romance

Triplets separated by a childhood accident are reunited by fate.

Stars: Lucero, Marga López, Luis Bayardo, Maty Huitrón

Votes: 291

32. Pobre niña rica (1995–1996)

Drama, Romance

Teresa makes Consuelo's life a misery. Then Consuelo marries a doctor named Julio, yet they're still not happy.

Stars: Victoria Ruffo, Ariel López Padilla, Paulina Rubio, Laura Zapata

Votes: 37

33. Azul (1996)

Adventure, Family, Romance

Alejandra is a young woman who works in the dolphinarium of an amusement park in Mexico City, partnering with Juanjo and Fina to take care of the dolphins and Keiko, a tender orca who lives... See full summary »

Stars: Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Kate del Castillo, Keiko, Armando Araiza

Votes: 19

34. Esmeralda (1997)

45 min | Drama, Romance

Love story between Esmeralda, a poor blind woman, and Jose Armando, a doctor from a rich family.

Stars: Leticia Calderón, Fernando Colunga, Laura Zapata, Enrique Lizalde

Votes: 1,165

35. Alguna vez tendremos alas (1997– )

Drama, Romance

A poor girl who sings in a Catholic church choir falls for a man twice her age.

Stars: Kate del Castillo, Humberto Zurita, Cynthia Klitbo, Alberto Estrella

Votes: 81

36. Mi pequeña traviesa (1997–1998)

60 min | Romance

Julia needs a job after her father is hit by a car. She must dress as a boy to get the job she wants.

Stars: Michelle Vieth, Enrique Rocha, Héctor Soberón, Martha Roth

Votes: 96

38. Cañaveral de pasiones (1996)

60 min | Drama, Romance

An overbearing mother blinded by high social class preparing her son to take over the family's sugar cane plantation. A Love triangle between three childhood friends. Who will win her heart and at what cost?

Stars: Daniela Castro, Angélica Aragón, Juan Soler, Francisco Gattorno

Votes: 137

39. La antorcha encendida (1996)

Drama, History, Romance

Follows the events of the Independence of Mexico between the years of 1810 - 1821. Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende & others plan an insurrection against Spain in order to free the country.

Stars: Juan Ferrara, Julieta Rosen, Ofelia Guilmáin, Isabel Benet

Votes: 54

40. Bendita mentira (1996)

Drama, Romance

Esperanza is the Nanny of some children from a well-off family whose fortune is abut to wane.

Stars: Angélica María, Mariana Levy, Sergio Catalán, Ana Patricia Rojo

Votes: 17

41. La mentira (1998)

45 min | Drama, Romance

Based on a Mexican Movie, Demetrio is looking after the woman who drove his brother Ricardo to suicide.

Stars: Kate del Castillo, Guy Ecker, Karla Álvarez, Sergio Basañez

Votes: 354

42. María José (1995)

Romance

Maria Jose raised in poverty by her foster dad and the only thing she knows about her biological father is that he's a rich man.

Stars: Claudia Ramírez, Arturo Peniche, María Victoria, Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Votes: 13

43. Volver a empezar (1994–1995)

Adventure, Musical

"Reny" is a pop star; she is rich and has scores of fans and a loving family. What's the problem? Unfortunately, her husband Santiago and her sister Sandra are both a bit insane. Santiago ... See full summary »

Stars: Yuri, Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Fernando Ciangherotti, Claudia Silva

Votes: 48

46. Confidente de secundaria (1996)

Adventure, Musical

Tells the lives of some Mexican high school students, linked through a famous radio show.

Stars: Alexis Ayala, Irán Castillo, Flavio César, Julio Alemán

Votes: 16

47. Agujetas de color de rosa (1994–1996)

60 min | Drama

After her rich husband's death, Elisa is disinherited by her mother-in-law, and she and her children must start over from scratch. But this is only the beginning of many adventures for this family.

Stars: Flavio César, Gabriela Hassel, Angélica Aragón, Sandra Cortez

Votes: 88

49. Los parientes pobres (1993)

Drama, Romance

En el lecho de muerte, Ramiro Santos le hace prometer a su hija Margarita que sacará a la familia de la pobreza y restaurará la fortuna perdida. Él convence a los suyos de que su primo Evaristo es el culpable de todas sus desgracias.

Stars: Nuria Bages, Joaquín Cordero, Humberto Elizondo, Angelina Peláez

Votes: 48

50. Luz Clarita (1996–1997)

Comedy, Drama, Family

A poor orphan is looking for her mother while she's adopted by a wealthy family.

Stars: César Évora, Verónica Merchant, Daniela Luján, Ximena Sariñana

Votes: 196

51. Gotita de amor (1998)

60 min | Drama, Family

A six-year-old escapes from an orphanage in search of her father.

Stars: Gerardo Murguía, Laura Flores, Pilar Montenegro, Jaime Garza

Votes: 102

52. Preciosa (1998– )

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A humble crippled girl who dreams of becoming a circus star falls in love with the doctor who is engaged to her half-sister. The Angel Clown, the circus clowns, and other circus folks look ... See full summary »

Stars: Nailea Norvind, Irán Castillo, Mauricio Islas, Francisco Gattorno

Votes: 63

53. Soñadoras (1998–1999)

44 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

Two stories at the same time: the first one is the love between Fernanda (a doctor) and Jose Luis (a teacher). The second one is the story of friendship of 5 schoolgirls in a private school for rich kids.

Stars: Aracely Arámbula, Alejandra Ávalos, Arturo Peniche, Ariel López Padilla

Votes: 349

54. Camila (1998–1999)

45 min | Romance

Miguel is married with two woman at the same time, something that is illegal in Mexico.

Stars: Bibi Gaytán, Eduardo Capetillo, Enrique Lizalde, Adamari López

Votes: 69

55. El diario de Daniela (1998–2000)

Comedy, Family, Musical

The adventures of a group of neighboring children that form a band altogether, as told by the lead singer, a sweet-hearted, dreamy young girl, in her diary.

Stars: Gerardo Murguía, Yolanda Ventura, Daniela Luján, Gaspar Henaine

Votes: 182

58. Mujeres engañadas (1999–2000)

60 min | Drama, Romance

Yolanda and Javier have been happily married for 17 years and have 2 daughters. But Yolanda doesn't know that Javier is having an affair. Sadly, Yolanda is far from the only woman with that problem.

Stars: Laura León, Andrés García, Arturo Peniche, Michelle Vieth

Votes: 70

63. Tu y yo (1996–1997)

Drama, Romance

A country musician man and a high-class architect woman fall in love.

Stars: Maribel Guardia, Joan Sebastian, Maribel Fernández, César Bono

Votes: 42

64. María Isabel (1997–1998)

25 min | Drama, Romance

Native American girl Maria Isabel makes friends with Graciela, a rich white girl, despite Graciela's father's opposition; their friendship lasts into their adulthood.

Stars: Adela Noriega, Fernando Carrillo, José Carlos Ruiz, Monica Miguel

Votes: 198

65. Pueblo chico, infierno grande (1997)

Drama

Wealthy, 35 year-old longtime widow Leonarda Ruán & new guy in town, 20 year-old Genaro Onchi, with nothing to his name, unexpectedly fall deeply in love with each other. Their love is ... See full summary »

Stars: Eugenio Bartilotti, Hernan Del Riego, Alec Von Bargen, Verónica Castro

Votes: 59

67. El vuelo del águila (1994–1995)

Biography, Drama, History

Biografía novelada de Porfirio Diaz

Stars: Manuel Ojeda, Jacqueline Andere, Humberto Zurita, Patricia Reyes Spíndola

Votes: 98

69. Madres egoístas (1991)

Drama, Romance

This was the story of Raquel Rivas Cantú, a young orphaned heir to a fortune who was raised by her love of Mariana keys, which for years have hated secret because of a past and a life which... See full summary »

Stars: Julieta Rosen, Chantal Andere, María del Sol, Enrique Novi

Votes: 20

70. Baila conmigo (1992)

Drama, Romance

1960s. The beautiful and popular Pilar falls for the ambitious Bruno, who only seeks adventure and fame. Andrea, Pilar's closest friend is also interested in him and decides to pursue a romance with him despite not being as attractive.

Stars: Eduardo Capetillo, Bibi Gaytán, Rafael Rojas, Paulina Rubio

Votes: 66

72. Mágica juventud (1992–1993)

Action, Adventure, Family

A portray of the Mexican youth at the early 90s.

Stars: Héctor Soberón, Kate del Castillo, Ramón Abascal, Sergio Sendel

Votes: 11

73. Clarisa (1993)

TV-14 | 86 min

Just as she is recovering from a breakdown, Anna's world is rocked anew when her younger sister gets engaged. She teams up with the alcoholic best man to break up the engagement, convinced ... See full summary »

Stars: Gabriela Roel, Manuel Landeta, Laura Flores, Ariel López Padilla

Votes: 7

75. Capricho (1993)

Drama

Eugenia (Bracho) is a bitter businesswoman who has two daughters. She loves one, Raquel (Pereira) and despises the younger one (Ruffo). The "whim" that the titles refers to is Eugenia's ... See full summary »

Stars: Victoria Ruffo, Diana Bracho, Humberto Zurita, Patricia Pereyra

Votes: 9

80. Sentimientos ajenos (1996–1997)

Drama, Romance

Leonor does the unthinkable to stop the marriage between her sister and Renato.

Stars: Carlos Ponce, Mario Cimarro, Chantal Andere, Yolanda Andrade

Votes: 35

81. Mi querida Isabel (1996–1997)

Drama, Romance

Isabel and her brother believe their mother has been dead for 20 years when she's actually in prison.

Stars: Karla Álvarez, Ernesto Laguardia, Jacqueline Andere, José Elías Moreno

Votes: 17

84. Desencuentro (1997–1998)

Drama, Romance

Love triangle between Victoria, firefighter Luis and rich businessman Andrés.

Stars: Ernesto Laguardia, Daniela Castro, Juan Ferrara, Alma Muriel

Votes: 26

85. El alma no tiene color (1997)

Drama, Romance

A white couple has a black baby girl - the husband's family accuse his wife of being unfaithful.

Stars: Claudia Islas, Laura Flores, Lorena Rojas, Arturo Peniche

Votes: 28

87. El niño que vino del mar (1999)

60 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

Felipin seems to be the sole survivor of a sinking. He arrives a coast town in a boat to the surprise of their inhabitants.

Stars: Imanol, Natalia Esperón, Luz Elena González, Patricia Reyes Spíndola

Votes: 43

94. Canción de amor (1996)

Drama, Musical

Lorenzo marries Ana knowing she has leukemia.

Stars: Eduardo Capetillo, Lorena Rojas, Joaquín Cordero, Nuria Bages

Votes: 13

96. Ángeles sin paraíso (1992– )

Drama, Family

Claudia and Andres are two youngsters who live in a grand mansion. Their evil aunt Aurora Sombria, a bitter and cruel woman, derives pleasure from abusing them and keeping them separated ... See full summary »

Stars: Evita Muñoz 'Chachita', Fernando Balzaretti, Patricia Bernal, Felipe Colombo

Votes: 14

99. Sin ti (1997–1998)

Romance

Love triangle between two teachers and a student in an all-girls boarding school.

Stars: Gabriela Rivero, René Strickler, Roberto Vander, Saby Kamalich

Votes: 22

100. Serafín (1999)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Drama, Family

Serafin is a happy and good-natured little angel, although he does have one slight flaw: he is very mischievous. One day, he manages to get into deep trouble and is sent to Earth to learn ... See full summary »

Stars: Jacqueline Andere, Maribel Guardia, Eduardo Santamarina, Guillermo García Cantú

Votes: 42



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