

Defying Destiny
2026-01-05 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
This is the story of María, a leader whose face will become the icon of the social class struggle to grant legal status to domestic workers who, for years, worked without labor rights in her country.
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- Creators
- Paula Moreno
- Production companies
- Caracol Televisión
- Countries
- Colombia
- Status
- Ended
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Karent HinestrozaMaría Roa
Paola MorenoTulia (Joven)
Indhira SerranoPerxides Borja
Bárbara PereaIrma
Paula CastañoMilena
Julio Sanchez CoccaroDon Alejandro
Jhon Álex ToroBernabe
Carolina CuervoDoña SoniaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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