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“The usurper“It is one of the most successful Mexican soap operas of the 90s that still remains among the audience’s favorites. The fiction produced by Televisa was starring Gabriela Spanic and Fernando Colunga, along with the antagonistic performances of Chantal Andere, Joan Pau Gamboa, Mario Cimarro and Dominika Paleta.
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The soap opera was directed by Beatriz Sheridan and produced by Salvador Mejía by Televisa in 1998. “The usurper” it quickly became the favorite of the Mexican public and thanks to its success it had a great international projection, it has been seen in more than 110 countries and dubbed into more than 25 languages.
“The Usurper” kept the audience captive in front of the TV for over 120 episodes following closely the story of Paola Bracho, an ambitious woman who enjoyed the luxuries her husband gave her to go with other men, and Paulina Martínez, a humble girl who is asked to supplant her to travel with his mistress in turn.
Although 22 years have passed since the first chapter premiered, fans are still wondering what happened to the protagonists of this soap opera which won several awards and nominations.
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GABRIELA SPANIC:
Gabriela Spanic is 47 years old. The Venezuelan actress rose to world fame after playing Paulina Martínez and Paola Montaner de Bracho in “La usurpadora”. After this television success, Spanic continued to succeed in the world of acting and has participated in various productions such as “The Intruder”, “Revenge”, “Prisoner”, “Land of Passions”, “I am your owner “,” Empress “,” the other side of the soul “and her latest production” Always your Acapulco “(2014).
2020 was a year of new challenges for Gabriela as she traveled to Hungary, where she was part of the “Dancing with the Stars” dance competition. The artist shone on the dance floor and surprised everyone with a spectacular physique. On the other hand, the beautiful actress also faced the loss of her mother, Mrs. Norma Utrera, who died of cancer on October 18 due to cancer.
Recently, Gabriela Spanic revealed that she became infected with COVID-19 because she has been making some business trips. 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”, who aroused sighs in the audience that followed the soap opera. He is considered one of the most successful and popular actors of Mexican television, has participated in a large number of soap operas such as “María Mercedes”, “Marimar”, “Maria la de barri”, “Esmeralda”, “Amor real”, “Dawn”, “Because love rules”, “Passion and power”. Fernando Colunga is still active in the world of acting.
OTHER JACKETS:
Chantal Andere is currently 48 years old. It interpreted to Estefania Bracho de Montero in “The usurper”. The Mexican actress has a long career in Mexican television, has participated in soap operas and series such as “The Ninth Commandment”, “The Intruder”, “Real Love”, “Distilling Love”, “The Woman of the ‘Gale’, ‘The Beloved’ and ‘You Had to Be You’.
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ARTURO PENICHE:
Arturo Peniche gave life to the lawyer Edmundo Serrano, defense of Paulina Martinez. 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 world, has participated in “Deceived Women”, “Angel Face”, “Dawn”, “In the Name of Love”, “The Storm”, “La malquerida”, “Tres Miracles”, “Pres No.1”, to name a few.
On a personal level, 2020 was a very hard year for Arturo Peniche as he separated from his wife Gaby Ortiz with whom he was 38 years married. In addition, he suffered an accident and lost relatives due to the coronavirus.
JOAN PAU GAMBOA:
Joan Pau Gamboa is 54 years old. He played Willy Montero in the soap opera. After his passage through “La usurpadora”, the Colombian continued to be immersed in acting in soap operas such as: “La ley de cor” (2016), “La cantonada de el diable” (2015), “La vídua black “(2014),” Where’s Elisa? ” (2012), etc., and in the series “The End of Paradise” (2018), “El Chapo” and “The Commander”, both of 2017.
SUNDAY PALETTE:
Dominika Paleta is 49 years old. The actress played Gemma Duran Bracho, Carlos Daniel’s cousin, with whom she lived eternally in love and tries to seduce her whenever she can. The artist of Polish origin has participated in several productions for television, his latest participations were: “Hotel of secrets” (2016), “Before dead than Lichita” (2015-2016), “Forever my love “(2013-2014),” Triumph of love “(2010-2011), among others.
MARIO CIMARRO:
Mario Cimarro is currently 49 years old. The Cuban actor played Luciano Alcántara, one of Paola Bracho’s lovers with whom he travels to Cancun, where he meets Paulina. He is known for his performance in soap operas such as “Wild Cat”, “Passion of Sparrowhawks”, “The Body of Desire”, “Back in Time” (2016-2017) and “The Heirs of the Mountain” (2011). He is currently writing poems and traveling the world on his motorbike.