

Simplemente Maria
1989-10-16 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.6
The story begins in a small town in rural Mexico, home to Maria López—a humble, dreamy young woman of indigenous descent—who decides to leave her village for Mexico City in search of work and a better life. Upon arriving in the capital, she begins working as a domestic helper in mansions across wealthy neighborhoods, using her earnings to pay for sewing classes. At one of these homes, she meets Juan Carlos del Villar, a playboy who seduces and wins her over.
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- Creators
- Valentín Pimstein
- Production companies
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- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Victoria RuffoMaría López
Adriana ParraRita Fernández de López
Gabriela GoldsmithLorena del Villar
Silvia DerbezMatilde Carreño
Jaime GarzaVíctor Carreño
Toño MauriJosé Ignacio López
Roberto BallesterosArturo D'Angelle
Rafael InclánDon Chema
David OstroskyRodrigo de Peñalvert, Conde de Arenzo
Angélica RiveraIsabella de Peñalvert de LópezTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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