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“The usurper“It is one of the most successful Mexican telenovelas of the 90s and is still a crowd favorite. The fiction produced by Televisa was performed by Gabriela Spanic and Fernando Colunga, along with the antagonistic performances of Chantal Andere, Juan Pablo Gamboa, Mario Cimarro and Dominika Paleta.
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The telenovela was directed by Beatriz Sheridan and produced by Salvador Mejía for Televisa in 1998. “La usurpadora” It quickly became the favorite of the Mexican public and thanks to its success it had a great international appearance, it was seen in more than 110 countries and dubbed in more than 25 languages.
“La usurpadora” imprisoned the audience in front of the TV for more than 120 episodes follows closely the story of Paola Bracho, an ambitious woman who enjoyed the luxury her husband gave her to go with other men, and of Paulina Martínez, a humble girl whom she asked to show her to be together to go on a trip with her lover.
Although 22 years have passed since the first chapter was released, fans still wonder what happened to the protagonists soap who has won several awards and nominations.
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GABRIELA SPANIC:
Gabriela Spanic is 47 years old. The Venezuelan actress became world famous after playing Paulina Martínez and Paola Montaner de Bracho in “La usurpadora”. After this television success, Spanic continued to triumph in the acting world, taking part in several productions such as “La intrusa”, “La venganza”, “Prisionera”, “Tierra de pasiones”, “Soy tu dueña”, “Emperatriz”, “The other face of the soul “and his latest production” Siempre tuya Acapulco “(2014).
2020 was a year of new challenges for Gabriela as she traveled to Hungary, where she took part in the dance competition ‘Dancing with the Stars’. The performer shone on the dance floor and surprised everyone with a spectacular physique. On the other hand, the beautiful actress was also faced with the loss of her mother, Mrs. Norma Utrera, who died of cancer on October 18.
Gabriela Spanic recently revealed that she caught COVID-19 while on a business trip. She has not shown any serious symptoms and is fortunately recovering.
FERNANDO COLUNGA:
Fernando Colunga is currently 54 years old. The Mexican actor played Carlos Daniel Bracho in “La usurpadora”, which aroused sighs in the audience following the soap. Considered one of the most successful and popular actors on Mexican television, he has participated in many soap operas such as “María Mercedes”, “Marimar”, “María la del barrio”, “Esmeralda”, “Real love” , “Alborada”, “Because love rules”, “Passion and strength.” Fernando Colunga is still active in the acting world.
CHANTAL OTHER:
Chantal Andere is currently 48 years old. She played Estefanía Bracho de Montero in “La usurpadora”. The Mexican actress has a long history on Mexican television, having participated in soap operas and series such as’ El noveno mandamiento ‘,’ La intrusa ‘,’ Amor real ‘,’ Destilando amor ‘,’ La mujer del Vendaval ‘,’ El bienamado “And” It had to be you. “
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ARTURO PENICHE:
Arturo Peniche played the lawyer Edmundo Serrano, defending Paulina Martínez. He fell in love with his client, to whom he confessed his love. The Mexican actor is currently 58 years old and has a long career in the artistic medium, having participated in “Engaged Women”, “Angel Face”, “Alborada”, “In the Name of Love”, “The Tempest”, ” La malquerida “,” Tres Milagros “,” Prisoner No.1 “, just to name a few.
On a personal level, 2020 was a very difficult year for Arturo Peniche as he divorced his wife Gaby Ortiz with whom he was married for 38 years. He also had an accident and lost family members due to the corona virus.
JUAN PABLO GAMBOA:
Juan Pablo Gamboa is 54 years old. He played Willy Montero in the soap. After passing “La usurpadora”, the Colombian remained immersed in acting in soap series such as: “La ley del corazón” (2016), “La Esquina del Diablo” (2015), “La viuda negra” (2014), “Where is Elisa? ” (2012), etc, and in the series “El final del paraiso” (2018), “El Chapo” and “El comandante”, both from 2017.
DOMINICA PALETTE:
Dominika Paleta is 49 years old. The actress played Gema Durán Bracho, Carlos Daniel’s cousin, with whom she lived forever in love and tries to seduce him whenever she can. The artist of Polish descent has participated in several productions for television, her last performances were: “Hotel de los Secretos” (2016), “Before Muerta que Lichita” (2015-2016), “Por siempre mi amor” (2013-2014 ), “Triunfo del amor” (2010-2011), among others.
MARIO CIMARRO:
Mario Cimarro is currently 49 years old. The Cuban actor played Luciano Alcántara, one of Paola Bracho’s loved ones with whom he travels to Cancun, where he meets Paulina. He is known for his appearances in soap series such as “Wild Cat”, “Pasión de gavilanes”, “The body of desire”, “Come back early” (2016-2017) and “Los hederos del monte” (2011). He is currently dedicated to writing poems and traveling the world on his motorcycle.