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Alborada

  • TV Series
  • 2005–2006
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
486
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Fernando Colunga and Lucero in Alborada (2005)
TelenovelaDramaRomance

A woman marries a man without knowing the rumors about the man's sexuality.A woman marries a man without knowing the rumors about the man's sexuality.A woman marries a man without knowing the rumors about the man's sexuality.

  • Stars
    • Lucero
    • Fernando Colunga
    • Arturo Peniche
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    486
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Lucero
      • Fernando Colunga
      • Arturo Peniche
    • 8User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Lucero
    Lucero
    • María Hipólita Díaz de Guzmán
    • 2005–2006
    Fernando Colunga
    Fernando Colunga
    • Luis Manrique y Arellano
    • 2005–2006
    Arturo Peniche
    Arturo Peniche
    • Antonio de Guzmán
    • 2005–2006
    Daniela Romo
    Daniela Romo
    • Doña Juana Arellano Viuda de Manrique
    • 2005–2006
    Ernesto Laguardia
    Ernesto Laguardia
    • Cristóbal de Lara Montemayor y Robles
    • 2005–2006
    Luis Roberto Guzmán
    Luis Roberto Guzmán
    • Diego Arellano Conde de Guevara
    • 2005–2006
    Irán Castillo
    Irán Castillo
    • Catalina Escobar Díaz Montero…
    • 2005–2006
    Alejandro Tommasi
    Alejandro Tommasi
    • Felipe Alvarado Solares…
    • 2005–2006
    Manuel Ojeda
    Manuel Ojeda
    • Don Francisco Escobar…
    • 2005–2006
    Olivia Bucio
    Olivia Bucio
    • Asunción Díaz Montero de Escobar
    • 2005–2006
    Mariana Karr
    Mariana Karr
    • Isabel Manrique de Leiva…
    • 2005–2006
    Monica Miguel
    Monica Miguel
    • Modesta
    • 2005–2006
    Beatriz Moreno
    • Adalgisa Sánchez ¨Ada¨…
    • 2005–2006
    José Luis Reséndez
    José Luis Reséndez
    • Andrés Escobar y Fuenterilla…
    • 2005–2006
    Marcelo Córdoba
    • Marcos López…
    • 2005–2006
    Valentino Lanus
    Valentino Lanus
    • Martín Alvarado
    • 2005
    Vanessa Guzmán
    Vanessa Guzmán
    • Perla
    • 2005
    Mariana Garza
    • Esperanza de Corsa de Manrique
    • 2005
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    10vazquez-2

    Greatest Telenovela

    Alborada brings to you a story of love, commitment, responsibility, integrity and honesty, all of which suddenly have a new meaning and may actually go against the accepted social and religious standards of the time. Everything is, after all, relative. Being deeply Mexican in the subtleties of the cultural blends between the catholic, Jewish, Indian and black (Caribbean) cultures and beliefs, the novel develops in a particularly interesting historical moment when Spain has already accepted a new (and more modern) Constitution, while the Colonies are still under the old (now obsolete) laws, particularly those regarding the rights and responsibilities of women in society. This Telenovela has not a single episode of waste, it will keep you on the edge of your seat wishing, hoping, and dreaming about what could possibly happen next. But no matter what your dreams are, the next episodes will bring surprisingly even more complex situations that make the plot and the characters increasingly more interesting. You will question your own thoughts about what is right and what is wrong, In addition to an excellent plot, Alborada could not have been as successful without its excellent acting cast and carefully planned scenography, direction, photography and, last but not least, a great music score sang by Placido Domingo.
    10lmkalert

    Alborada

    This is an excellent period novel. The actors are well convincing in their roles and there is plenty of action. Includes realistic sword fights and scenes filmed on location instead of in a studio. If you enjoy reading historical romance; you will just love this. Fernando Colunga does an outstanding performance. Daniela Roma shines as the villain in this. Besides the main story, there are several minor subplots between supporting actors which are also very intriguing. Watching the four male lead actors reminded me a lot of "The Four Musketeers". The background musical score was quite appropriate and enhanced with singing by Placido Domingo. Expected to be released in the near future on DVD (with English subtitles )by Televisa. I enjoyed it tremendously and wish they would do a sequel. American soap operas don't even come close to this. Highly recommended!
    Liedna420296770

    Romantic story.

    This is a love story that began in unusual and dramatic circumstances between two married persons, she was a newly wed with hope and love for her confused and apparently homosexual husband,who has a dominant and greedy mother, who seeks a grandchild at any cost, and for other side, a foreigner who was traveling in that little town of Panama because of his business affairs. Someone tried to kill him. The mother in law of Hipolita gave her an herbal tea to cause her sleeping and don Luis was her prisoner in his attempt to escape and forced him to make love to Hipolita, because his son was unable to do his marital duties because of his "illness". Don Luis crushed on Hipolita and made love to her, she thought he was her husband, but surprise! he was not. Don Luis apologize to her and escape, Hipolita got pregnant but she did not tell his terrible mother in law about it and got away from her with her maid. She had a baby boy and decided to seek the biological father of his son and wanted to ask him to give his last name. Well, there are more of this love story surrounded by intrigues, obstacles and unrevealed secrets. Hipolita has determination, courage and kindness, but also a strong temper, so don Luis. They are made one for each other. For other side, there are another characters who participate in interesting plots that are connected with Hipolita and don Luis.Keep watching it because it becomes more intense and exciting.
    9glorifcus

    Among the best period soap operas ever produced

    Alborada is a great non conventional love story produced by Carla Estrada that centers around the accidental and dramatic love story between Hipolitha (lucero) and Luis (Fernando Colunga) Both actors are at the top of their craft, giving chemistry that sizzles with emotion, strength of character, and desire. The novela is rich in characters that provide a kaleidoscope of the human spirit themes: love, frustration, deception, social hierarchies, region, and strangely emphasized, mortality. Doña Juana Arellano (Daniela romo) exudes the elegance and the antagonist tyranny of the aristocracy giving a driving force to the story.
    saintclaire3

    Why "Alborada" was very important...

    Hi, Believe or not, Alborada was not only a soap-era but much more. It was a tool for teaching. Yes, all the social issues recreated by this story provided my students with the visual side of their assigned readings (Spanish Lit. / Colonial) The debates after each week's episodes were enlightening...as were the scenes where women were presented as citizens of 2nd. class...where false pride, hypocrisy, arrogance, abuse to common people and crime were recreated....Even the end, which attempted to show that everybody was equal, was engulfed in falsehood to protect the family's name. Now, my opinion about Luis R. Guzmán' work: His character "El Conde De Guevara" could be a very difficult one...for a much less talented actor. No for Mr. Guzmán. "Adalgisa"..well, she won everybody's heart and applause. "Isabel"...this character got deeper and deeper in our hearts with each "Caray, Caray". A side of Alborada that impressed me the most -and also some of my students- was the way the church was presented. No attempt was made to soften the cruelty of the Santo Oficio and of the Inquisition. A second side that impressed me as much as the first, was the way the aristocrats felt about themselves: Above the law...ready to order the murder of a person at the flip of a coin

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      Aracely Arámbula was considered to star.
    • Quotes

      Diego Arellano, Conde de Guevara: [drunk] You wish you could be me!

      Luis Manrique y Arellano: [watches him pee in the bushes] Uh-huh.

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Offical site (Mexico)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Cantec de iubire
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Televisa S.A. de C.V.
      • Televisa
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      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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