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Yo soy Betty, la fea

1999–2001 · Comedy, Drama, Telenovela · 1 season · ★ 8.4

EndedRCN+16

Synopsis of Yo soy Betty, la fea

Beatriz Pinzón Solano, known as Betty, is a young and brilliant economist who lives with her parents in Bogotá. Not particularly attractive, she can't find a job that matches her training, so she accepts a secretarial position at Ecomoda, a clothing manufacturer. There she works for Armando Mendoza, the newly appointed president, a playboy engaged to Marcela Valencia, a shareholder in the company. The board of directors has given him the position with one condition: if he doesn't meet some very ambitious goals within a year, he must hand the presidency over to Daniel Valencia, his rival. Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello lead the cast of this Colombian telenovela created by Fernando Gaitán and aired on RCN.

1season
335episodes
39 minper episode
8.4audience scoreTMDB · 3,610 votes
8.4IMDb rating5,177 votes

Seasons of Yo soy Betty, la fea

Cast by Yo soy Betty, la fea

Ana María OrozcoAna María OrozcoBeatriz Pinzon335 episodes
Jorge Enrique AbelloJorge Enrique AbelloDon Armando335 episodes
Natalia RamírezNatalia RamírezMarcela Valencia335 episodes
Luis MesaLuis MesaDaniel Valencia335 episodes
Scarlet OrtizScarlet OrtizAlejandra Zingg335 episodes
Ricardo VélezRicardo VélezMario Calderón335 episodes
Mario DuarteMario DuarteNicólas Mora335 episodes
Julián ArangoJulián ArangoHugo Lombardi335 episodes
Kepa AmuchasteguiKepa AmuchasteguiRoberto Mendoza335 episodes
Talú QuinteroTalú QuinteroMargarita Sáenz de Mendoza335 episodes
Jorge HerreraJorge HerreraDon Hermes335 episodes
Adriana FrancoAdriana FrancoJulia Solano Galindo de Pinzón335 episodes
Pilar UribePilar UribeMaría Beatriz Valencia335 episodes
Julio Cesar HerreraJulio Cesar HerreraFreddy Stewart Contreras335 episodes
Dora CadavidDora CadavidInés 'Inesita' Peña de Gómez335 episodes
Estefanía GómezEstefanía GómezAura María Fuentes335 episodes
Paula PeñaPaula PeñaSofía de Rodríguez335 episodes
Luces VelásquezLuces VelásquezBertha Muñoz de González335 episodes
María Eugenia ArboledaMaría Eugenia ArboledaMariana Valdés335 episodes
Diego CadavidDiego CadavidRomán335 episodes
Lorna CepedaLorna CepedaPatricia Fernández335 episodes
David RamírezDavid RamírezWilson Sastoque Mejía335 episodes
Alberto León JaramilloAlberto León JaramilloSaúl Gutiérrez335 episodes
Martha Isabel BolañosMartha Isabel BolañosJenny García (La Pupuchurra o La Impulsadora)335 episodes
Celmira LuzardoCelmira LuzardoCatalina Ángel335 episodes
Marcela PosadaMarcela PosadaSandra Patiño335 episodes
Cecilia BoloccoCecilia BoloccoCecilia Bolocco2 episodes
Angeline MoncayoKarina Larson2 episodes
Alberto ValdiriAlberto ValdiriGordito González2 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Fernando Gaitán
Writing
Fernando Gaitán
Production companies
RCN
Network or Platform
RCN
Country
Colombia
Original Language
Spanish
Premiere
October 25, 1999
Last Episode
February 6, 2001 (1x335)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
8 awards in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB

Awards for Yo soy Betty, la fea

  • 🏆 TP de Oro Awards 2001 List
  • 🏆 Guinness World Records (2010)

Source: Wikidata

Trivia about Yo soy Betty, la fea

It is the first telenovela to be adapted around the world. Its global appeal is attributed to the fact that it revolves around an unattractive character, rather than a typically attractive one.
It aired in more than 180 countries and was dubbed into 25 languages. It also has at least 28 adaptations around the world, making it the telenovela with the most adaptations.
It broke every ratings record during its run and for several years afterward. It was estimated to bring in between 2 800 and 3 000 million pesos monthly.
It changed TV viewing habits in Colombia. The nightly TV shutdown was pushed back from 9:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m., with three and a half million viewers each night.
In 2010, Guinness World Records listed it as the "most successful telenovela in television history." It thus holds a prominent place in the record books.
Its success led to a first sequel titled Ecomoda, which premiered on Univision on December 2, 2001. Some scenes from the first episode were filmed in Buenos Aires.
In 2017, the original cast reprised the story on stage, as an episode of the novel that never aired. Ana María Orozco played Betty again.
During filming, the crew recorded an average of 18 hours a day, including Saturdays and holidays, according to Ana María Orozco in an interview. This stage lasted one year and ten months.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Yo soy Betty, la fea have?

Yo soy Betty, la fea has 1 season and 335 episodes in total.

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Has Yo soy Betty, la fea ended?

Yes. Yo soy Betty, la fea has ended, and its final episode aired on February 6, 2001.

Who is in Yo soy Betty, la fea?

The main cast includes Ana María Orozco (Beatriz Pinzon), Jorge Enrique Abello (Don Armando), Natalia Ramírez (Marcela Valencia) and Luis Mesa (Daniel Valencia).

Who created Yo soy Betty, la fea?

Yo soy Betty, la fea is a creation of Fernando Gaitán.

How long does it take to watch all of Yo soy Betty, la fea?

With episodes of about 39 minutes, watching all 335 episodes takes approximately 218 hours.

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