Series synopsis
Maria Magdalena, also known as María Magdalena is a drama television series that premiered on TVN on October 15, 2018. It ended on February 1, 2019. It was created by Lina Uribe, Dario Venegas, Jaqueline Vargas. It stars María Fernanda Yepes, Luis Roberto Guzmán, Andrés Parra and Manolo Cardona.
Maria Magdalena, a woman different than the others and capable of challenging a corrupt society completely dominated by men, is faced with evils and betrayals forcing her to escape her homeland and attempt to forget her past. On the verge of her death, she meets Jesus – a man who will teach her the true meaning of love, a love so pure she will regain her faith and will to live. She will transform from an excluded, outcast, and vilified woman to one of the most important disciples of the Nazarene ...
Premise
Maria Magdalena, a woman different than the others and capable of challenging a corrupt society completely dominated by men, is faced with evils and betrayals forcing her to escape her homeland and attempt to forget her past. On the verge of her death, she meets Jesus – a man who will teach her the true meaning of love, a love so pure she will regain her faith and will to live. She will transform from an excluded, outcast, and vilified woman to one of the most important disciples of the Nazarene prophet.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- María Fernanda Yepes as María Magdalena
- Luis Roberto Guzmán as Cayo Valerio
- Andrés Parra as Pedro
- Manolo Cardona as Jesús
- Diana Lein as Herodías
- César Mora as Herodes Antipas
- Gustavo Sánchez Parra as Cusas
- Juan Fernando Sánchez as Yair
Supporting cast
- Christian Tappan as Juan El Bautista
- Lucho Velasco as Poncio Pilato
- Susana Torres as Prócula
- Francisco «Packey» Vázquez
- Alejandro de Marino
- Jacqueline Arenal
- Claudio Cataño
- Andrés Suárez
- Danielle Arciniegas
- Juana Arboleda
- Juan Manuel Lenis
- Vicente Peña
Guest cast
- Rafer Valderrama as Rebelde Leví
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 60 | October 15, 2018 | February 1, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 María Magdalena struggles with tradition when her father proposes she wed a Jewish man. |
October 15, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 María vows to seek justice for her father. A compassionate man named Jesus looks to spread the word of God. |
October 16, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In the desert, Jesus encounters a shadowy figure who tests his faith. María devises a risky escape plan to leave Uri before meeting a Roman general. |
October 17, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVN |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 15, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 1, 2019 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |