The Color of Passion

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The Color of Passion
Also known asPasión de amor
GenreTelenovela
Created by
  • José Cuauhtémoc Blanco
  • María del Carmen Peña
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Hoy es un buen día" performed by Río Roma
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of episodes122
Production
Executive producerRoberto Gómez Fernández
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time42-45 minutes
Production companyTelevisa
Original release
NetworkCanal de las Estrellas
ReleaseMarch 17 (2014-03-17) –
August 31, 2014 (2014-08-31)

The Color of Passion[1] (Original title in Spanish: El color de la pasión) is a Mexican telenovela produced by Roberto Gómez Fernández for Televisa. The screenplay was written by Cuauhtémoc Blanco and María del Carmen Peña, who were also the co-writers of stories like Cadenas de amargura, El manantial and Mi pecado.[2][3]

The plot follows the lives of the prestigious Murillo family, consisting of Adriana (Ariadne Díaz), Magdalena (Ana Isabel Torre) and Rebeca (Michelle Renaud), who are orphans.

The series stars Erick Elías, Esmeralda Pimentel, Claudia Ramírez, René Strickler and Eugenia Cauduro.[4][5]

Plot[edit]

Scene of Adriana (Ariadne Díaz) and Alonso (Horacio Pancheri).

The story takes place in Puebla and follows the lives of the prestigious Murillo family, consisting of Adriana (Ariadne Díaz), Magdalena (Ana Isabel Torre) and Rebeca (Michelle Renaud), who are orphans.

Adriana is married to Alonso Gaxiola (Horacio Pancheri), owner of a Talavera factory, and her two sisters live with them. Their marriage seems perfect, but they don't realize that Rebeca is a capricious and twisted woman who knows how to pass in front of everyone like a true angel; only Magdalena suspects her sister's intentions.

Rebeca has always been secretly in love with Alonso and that is why she envies Adriana, but that feeling turns into hatred when Adriana becomes pregnant. Meanwhile, Magdalena faces tragedy when her fiancé vanishes on their wedding day, leading her to seek solace in a convent. Shortly after Magdalena goes to the capital, Alonso travels abroad to close a deal and export his products. During this time, Adriana suffers an accident, leaving only her baby alive. Alonso finds comfort in his daughter, Lucía, as Rebeca takes advantage of the situation.

Scene of an argument between Marcelo (Erick Elías), Lucía (Esmeralda Pimentel) and Rebeca (Claudia Ramírez).

24 years later, Alonso (René Strickler) and Rebeca (Claudia Ramírez) are now married. She has become a mother to Lucía (Esmeralda Pimentel) and is the best wife in the world. The couple has a second daughter, Nora (Ximena Romo), who is 22 years old; she is frivolous, capricious and manipulative, just like her mother.

Rebeca is full of frustrations, stemming from her realization that she will never have Alonso's complete love. Seeking consolation in extramarital affairs only adds to her loneliness. After humiliating her lover in turn, he commits suicide and she underestimates the determination of his family, especially his brother, Marcelo (Erick Elías), to uncover the truth.

Marcelo quickly discovers the secret behind his brother's death within the Gaxiola Murillo family in Puebla. Seeking revenge, he skillfully interacts with them and falls in love with Lucía, who initially rejects and then accepts him. The intrigues, problems and misunderstandings persist. Tragedies are commonplace in this family where hidden secrets resurface. Lucía seems lifeless, devoid of happiness. Only she can create her own joy.[6]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The telenovela began its production in Puebla on February 4, 2014.[7] For the beginning, only the following actors were present: Erick Elías, Esmeralda Pimentel, Claudia Ramírez, René Strickler, Eugenia Cauduro, Ariadne Díaz and Lalo España.[7]

Development[edit]

For the development of the telenovela, producers decided to set the series in the Mexican province to show the entire world the beautiful landscapes and localities of the country,[8] since Puebla is considered a small Mexican Hollywood.[8]

Reception[edit]

Ratings[edit]

The telenovela premiered on March 17, 2014, replacing De que te quiero, te quiero.[9] During its premiere, The Color of Passion recorded 15.5 rating points.[10] On August 31, 2014, its finale reached 22.8 rating points.[11] In the United States, it premiered on September 6, 2016 with 1.9 million viewers.[12][13]

Season Timeslot (ET/PT) Episodes First aired Last aired
Date Viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)
1 Mon–Fri 6:20pm 121 [14][15] March 17, 2014 (2014-03-17) 15.5[10] August 31, 2014 (2014-08-31) 22.8[11]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Association Category Nominee Result
2014 TV Adicto Golden Awards[16] Best Actor in a Supporting Role Luis Gatica Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Helena Rojo Won
Best Male Villain Moisés Arizmendi Won
Best Female Villain Claudia Ramírez Won
Female Revelation Ximena Romo Won
2015 33rd TVyNovelas Awards[17] Best Telenovela Roberto Gómez Fernández Nominated
Best Actress Esmeralda Pimentel Nominated
Best Actor Erick Elías Nominated
Best Antagonist Actress Claudia Ramírez Nominated
Best Leading Actress Helena Rojo Nominated
Patricia Reyes Spíndola Nominated
Best Co-lead Actress Eugenia Cauduro Nominated
Best Co-lead Actor Pablo Valentín Nominated
Best Young Lead Actress Michelle Renaud Nominated
Best Musical Theme "Hoy es un buen día"
by Río Roma
Nominated
Best Original Story or Adaptation José Cuauhtémoc Blanco
María del Carmen Peña
Nominated
Best Direction Francisco Franco
Juan Pablo Blanco
Nominated
Best Cast Roberto Gómez Fernández Nominated
33rd TVyNovelas Awards
(Audience's Favorites)[18]
The Most Beautiful Woman Esmeralda Pimentel Nominated
Michelle Renaud Nominated
The Most Handsome Man Erick Elías Nominated
Favorite Female Villain Claudia Ramírez Nominated
Favorite Slap Claudia Ramírez
Ximena Romo
Nominated
Eugenia Cauduro
Claudia Ramírez
Nominated
Favorite Smile Erick Elías Nominated
Esmeralda Pimentel Nominated
Michelle Renaud Nominated
Favorite Kiss Esmeralda Pimentel
Erick Elías
Nominated
Favorite Couple Nominated
Favorite Finale Roberto Gómez Fernández Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Color of Passion". televisainternacional. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  2. ^ Maxine Woodside. "Gómez Fernández inicia "Pasión de amor", se suspende "Madre sustituta"" (in Spanish). Grupo Fórmula. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  3. ^ "Telenovela "El Color de la Pasión" inicia grabaciones en Puebla" (in Spanish). Diario El Milenio. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  4. ^ Maxine Woodside. "Sería Claudia Ramírez villana en "Pasión de Amor"" (in Spanish). Grupo Radio Fórmula. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  5. ^ Notimex. "Moisés Arizmendi debutará como villano en "El color de la pasión"" (in Spanish). Grupo Radio Fórmula. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  6. ^ "El Color De La Pasión". televisainternacional.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Telenovela "El color de la pasión" inicia grabaciones en Puebla". milenio.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  8. ^ a b Zuribi, Ray. "Graban en Puebla la telenovela El Color de la Pasión". e-consulta.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  9. ^ Fernanda G. Mencos. "Detalles de la nueva telenovela de Televisa, El color de la pasión" (in Spanish). starMedia. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Flor Rubio. "Registra 15.5 puntos de rating "El color de la pasión"" (in Spanish). Grupo Fórmula. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Flor Rubio. "Final de "El color de la pasión" registró alto rating" (in Spanish). Grupo Fórmula. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  12. ^ "Ratings Prime Time EE UU 09/06 - Nielsen Overnight Affiliates / Average Viewers". twitter.com. PRODUnews. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  13. ^ ""El Color de la Pasión" es única, así se vivió el estreno por Univision". univision.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  14. ^ Erika Hinojosa. "¡Este domingo, gran final de El color de la pasión!" (in Spanish). Televisa. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  15. ^ Erika Hinojosa. "Capítulo 120, 29 de agosto, ¡Mario se entera que Amador mató a Ligia!" (in Spanish). Televisa. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  16. ^ "TV Adicto Golden Awards 2014" (in Spanish). Milenio. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  17. ^ Novelalounge. "Premios TVyNovelas 2015: Lista Completa De Nominados" (in Spanish). Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  18. ^ "Lista de Nominados Favoritos del Público - Premios TVyNovelas 2015" (in Spanish). Más telenovelas. Retrieved March 1, 2015.

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