Pedro el escamoso
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| Pedro el escamoso | |
|---|---|
 Logo | |
| Genre | Telenovela, comedy, drama |
| Written by | Luis Felipe Salamanca Dago García |
| Directed by | Juan Carlos Villamizar |
| Narrated by | Miguel Varoni |
| Music by | El pirulino (Broadcast in Venezuela) (composed by Calixto Ochoa, played by The Golden Boys |
| Opening theme | "La Hormiguita" by Juan Luis Guerra |
| Ending theme | "La Hormiguita" by Juan Luis Guerra |
| Country of origin | Colombia |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of episodes | 327 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Juan Andrés Flores |
| Producers | Luis Felipe Salamanca Dago García |
| Production locations | Colombia Curaçao |
| Production company | Caracol Televisión |
| Original release | |
| Network | Caracol Televisión |
| Release | 19 April 2001 – 23 February 2003 |
Pedro el Escamoso is a popular telenovela filmed in Colombia and produced by the Colombian network, Caracol TV (Cadena Radial Colombiana – "Colombian Radio Network").
This novela is about a tacky, overly confident but charming macho man who comes from a small town in Colombia. Fleeing a problem with "skirts," Pedro moves to the capital (Bogotá) to find his fortune and encounters a series of events and people that change his life dramatically. Pedro is the epitome of a man who can get all the women he wants, but can't get the one he loves. "Escamoso," a Colombian colloquialism for someone who thinks he's "all that," is the perfect descriptor for Pedro, a smooth-talking, expression-spewing show-off ladykiller with a huge ego and a huge heart to match.
Plot[edit]
The story of Pedro Coral Tavera (Miguel Varoni) is animated, colorful, funny, heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. He is not the typical gallant protagonist; he is not rich, he is not handsome, he does not dress well, he thinks he is a good dancer. Upon arrival in the big city, Pedro 'stumbles' on and immediately falls in love with Paula Dávila (Sandra Reyes), and in less than 48 hours he ends up being her driver and confidant. Not only that, he also becomes the main livelihood of the Pacheco family, made up exclusively of 3 very lively and strong-willed women who have just lost their beloved husband/father. And so, Pedrito Coral finds himself in the perfect setting to perform and display his scales. He creates his own universe, full of big lies, but with good intentions. And, in the end, this recalcitrant seducer ends up being the key person in the life of every human being who crosses his path, spreading joy, kindness and friendship with his 'smile from ear to ear' and his particular way of dressing, speaking and moving.
Cast[edit]
Principal[edit]
In order of appearance in the intro
| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Miguel Varoni | Pedro Coral Tavera |
| Javier Gómez | César Luis Freydell |
| Sandra Reyes | Paula Davila |
| Aura Helena Prada | Mónica Ferreira |
| Jairo Camargo | Alirio Alberto Perafán Rocha de Francisco |
| Álvaro Bayona | Pastor Fernando Gaitán García |
| Alina Lozano | Nidia Estela Pataquiva Vda. de Pacheco |
| Martha Osorio | Ana Dávila Serna |
| Marcela Mar | Mayerli del Carmen Pacheco Pataquiva |
| Andrea Guzmán | Yadira del Pilar Pacheco Pataquiva |
| Juan Carlos Arango | Enrique Bueno Lindo |
| Fernando Solórzano | René Martín Lara |
| Inés Oviedo | Lydia Sánchez #1 |
| Bibiana Navas | Lydia Sánchez #2 |
Secondary[edit]
In alphabetical order
| Artist | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Adriana Osorio | Marina Medina | César and Mónica's Maid |
| Carlos Kajú | Pedrito Coral Jr. | Pedro's Son |
| Diego Ramos[1] | Sandro Billycich | Freydell's New Boss |
| Enrique Carriazo | Lorenzo De la Espriella | Pedrito Coral Jr.'s Teacher |
| Fernando Arévalo | Gustavo "El Pote" Angarita García | Pastor Gaitán's Half-brother |
| Paola Charry[2] | Laura Vélez | Monica's cousin and Pedro's crush |
| Sofia Silva[3] | Cristina García Méndez | Amiguita de Pedrito Coral Jr |
| Wilson Rangel | Julio Gutiérrez | Best friend of Perafán and best man of his and Nidia's wedding |
Special acts[edit]
| Artist | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Palacios | Doctor | Attended Mrs. Pastora Garcia |
| Alexandra Restrepo | Marlen Chavéz | Daughter of Aldemar and in love with Pedro |
| Amparo Conde | Delfina Pataquiva | Cousin of Nidia Pacheco |
| Andrés Huertas Motta | Andrés Huertas | Priest friend of César Luis |
| Cristian Gómez | Alberto Gómez | Former Commercial Vice President of Industrias Freydell and accessory to the embezzlement at Industrias Freydell. |
| Héctor Rivas | Aldemar Chavez | Marlen's father, Sigifredo and Heriberto |
| Manolo Cardona | El Paisa | Pedro's friend and countryman |
| Manuel Pachón | Doctor Pablo | Monica's Doctor |
| Maurizio Konde | Commander Garcia | Chief of Police Parks |
| Luis Fernando Múnera | Juan Pacheco | Pacheco and Paula's father |
| Julio César Luna | Hugo Horacio Billycich | Sandro's father |
| Manolo Orjuela | Carlos "Carlangas" | Friend of Pedro in San Pablo |
| Yesenia Valencia | Pedrito's teacher | Teacher in San Pablo |
| Carlos Hurtado | Professor Guillermo Castro | Inocencia's husband and Yadira's lover |
| Luis Eduardo Motoa | Gustavo Martínez | Monica's husband in Miami |
| Orlando Valenzuela | Sigifredo Chavéz | Brother of Heriberto and Marlen |
| Liliana Escobar | Inocencia Sabogal | Night School Teacher |
| Andrés Felipe Martínez | Alberto | Debt collector |
| Juan Carlos Pérez Almanza | Angarita's Employee (Caravina) | Gustavo Angarita's employee in Corabas |
| Morella Zuleta | Shirley Lorena Pelaez (Miss Finlandia) | Participant of the reign of the mangosteen |
| Astrid Junguito | Pepita De la Espriella | Wife of Lorenzo de la Espriella |
| Herbert King | Heriberto Chavéz | Brother of Sigifredo and Marlen |
| Nadia Rowinsky | Susana Recoba | Mangosteen Trader |
| John Ceballos | Albeiro | Laura's ex-boyfriend |
| Johanna Trujillo[4] | Paulina | Heriberto's ex-wife and Pedro's fictitious girlfriend |
| Teresa Gutiérrez | Pastora García De Gaitán | Pastor and Gustavo's mother |
| Rodolfo Silva | Freydell Attorney | |
| Karlos Granada | Don Braulio |
Special guests[edit]
Celebrities or characters who acted like themselves
| Artist | Occupation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Anny Cadena | Independent Artist | Crossover with Expedición Robinson 2001 |
| Catalina Jaimes | Graphic design student | |
| Hernán Orjuela Buenaventura | Presenter | Crossover with Sábados Felices |
| Galy Galiano | Singer | He serenaded Dr. Paula |
| Lorena Zuleta | Volleyball player | Crossover with Expedición Robinson 2001 |
| Los Visconti | Argentine duo | |
| Luisa Bejarano | Law student | Crossover with Expedición Robinson 2001 |
| Marlon Restrepo | Rap singer | |
| Mauricio Arango | Architecture professor | |
| Mónica Londoño | Social communication student | |
| Pedro Luis Falla | Mathematical | |
| Rafael Barrera | Businessman | |
| Ramón Trujillo | Model | |
| Rolando Patarroyo | Brazier |
Awards and nominations[edit]
TVyNovelas Awards[edit]
| Year | Category | Nominated | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Best Telenovela | Pedro el Escamoso | Winner |
| Best Favorite Leading Actor | Miguel Varoni | Winner | |
| Best Favorite Leading Actress | Sandra Reyes | Nominated | |
| Best Favorite Supporting Actress | Alina Lozano | Winner | |
| Andrea Guzman | Nominated | ||
| Best Favorite Supporting Actor | Álvaro Bayona | Winner | |
| Jairo Camargo | Nominated | ||
| Best Favorite Antagonistic Actor | Javier Gómez | Winner | |
| Best Libretist | Dago García | Winner | |
| Best Director | Juan Carlos Villamizar | Winner |
India Catalina Awards[edit]
| Year | Category | Nominated | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Best Telenovela | Pedro el Escamoso | Winner |
| Best Leading Actor | Miguel Varoni | Winner | |
| Best Leading Actress | Sandra Reyes | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Alina Lozano | Winner | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Álvaro Bayona | Nominated | |
| Best Script | Dago García | Winner | |
| Best Director | Juan Carlos Villamizar | Nominated |
Caracol awards[edit]
- Best Telenovela
- Best Leading Actor: Miguel Varoni
- Best Leading Actress: Sandra Reyes
- Best Supporting Actress: Alina Lozano
- Best Supporting Actor: Jairo Camargo
Other awards[edit]
- INTE Awards Best Actor Miguel Varoni
- Association of Latin Entertainment Critics ACE: Personality of the Year Miguel Varoni
- Two Gold in Venezuela: Best Foreign Actor Miguel Varoni
- Gold Star in Venezuela: Miguel Varoni
- Great eagle in Venezuela: Best Foreign Actor Miguel Varoni
- Mara Gold in Venezuela: Best Foreign Actor Miguel Varoni
- Orchid in USA: Best Actor Miguel Varoni
- Orchid in USA: Best Co-Star Actress Alina Lozano
- Orchid in USA: Best Co-Star Actor Jairo Camargo
Versions[edit]
- The Mexican network Televisa made a version titled " 'I love Juan Querendón' ", starring Eduardo Santamarina in 2007.
- The Portuguese network TVI made in 2003 a version of the telenovela called " 'Coração Malandro' ", starring Pepê Rapazote.
- The channel France 3 made a French version, called " 'Le Sens de Jean-Louis' ".
Spin off[edit]
After the telenovela was finished in 2003, Telemundo produced a spin-off called Como Pedro por su Casa ,[5] the series is divided into three sagas, of 20 chapters each. Starring Miguel Varoni. In the first, the Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera will be Pedro Coral's new love, while the Colombian figures Alina Lozano (Mrs. Nidia), Álvaro Bayona (Pastor Gaitán), Fernando Solórzano (René), Jairo Camargo will also be part of the cast. (Alirio Perafán) and Juan Carlos Arango (Enrique Bueno). In the second series, Pedro will travel to the United States and will be accompanied by another Mexican actress, not yet confirmed. Dago García and Luis Felipe Salamanca, librettists of the series, have already written the first 20 episodes. "Como Pedro por su casa" is recorded in the new studios that Canal Caracol has just opened in Bogotá, under the direction of Juan Carlos Villamizar, produced by Orlando Jiménez and directing assistance from Adriana Ferreira.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "¿Qué fue de la vida de Sandro Billycich el villano de Pedro, el escamoso? Lo que hace para conservar la fama". www.ellaeonline.com.co (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Pulzo. "[Foto] Expresentadora de RCN actuó en 'Pedro, el escamoso'; es una actriz desde los 12 años". pulzo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ Pulzo. "[Foto] Expresentadora de RCN actuó en 'Pedro, el escamoso'; es una actriz desde los 12 años". pulzo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ Tiempo (12 December 2001). "AY SAGRADO ROSTRO!". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Caracol produces for Telemundo Como Pedro por su casa". PRODU.COM (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 October 2020.
