Series synopsis
The Rich Also Cry, also known as Los ricos también lloran is a drama soap television series that premiered on Las Estrellas on April 9, 1979. It ended on March 21, 1980. It was created by Inés Rodena. It stars Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra, Rocío Banquells and Augusto Benedico.
Popular telenovela produced in Mexico in 1979, starring Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra and Rocío Banquells. Castro also sang the theme Aprendí a Llorar, a song written by Lolita de la Colina. The telenovela was produced by Chilean Valentín Pimstein and Carlos Romero, it was directed by Rafael Banquells. The story was written by Inés Rodena and adapted by Valeria Philips.
Premise
Popular telenovela produced in Mexico in 1979, starring Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra and Rocío Banquells. Castro also sang the theme Aprendí a Llorar, a song written by Lolita de la Colina. The telenovela was produced by Chilean Valentín Pimstein and Carlos Romero, it was directed by Rafael Banquells. The story was written by Inés Rodena and adapted by Valeria Philips.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Verónica Castro as Mariana Villarreal
- Rogelio Guerra as Luis Alberto Salvatierra
- Rocío Banquells as Esther Izaguirre de Salvatierra
- Augusto Benedico as Don Alberto Salvatierra
- Alicia Rodriguez as Doña Elena Salvatierra
- Rafael Banquells as Padre Adrián
- Marilú Elízaga as Doña Elena De Salvatierra
- Yolanda Merida as Ramona
Supporting cast
- Flor Procuna as Irma Ramos Vda. de Villarreal
- Miguel Palmer as Diego Ávila
- Fernando Luján as Diego Ávila
- Leonardo Daniel as Leonardo Mendizábal
- José Elías Moreno as Pascual "Pato" Hernández Acevedo
- Antonio Bravo as Luis de la Parra
- Columba Domínguez as María
- Edith González as María Isabel Salvatierra Villarreal
- Maricruz Nájera as María
- Christian Bach as Joanna Smith
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 248 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 248 | April 9, 1979 | March 21, 1980 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1 Mariana's father is very ill, while Irma can't wait for him to die so she can be rid of him. An old friend comes to visit Leonardo, but Irma tries to stop it; despite her opposition, Mariana takes him to see her father. |
April 9, 1979 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2 Irma is very nervous about Mr. Parra's arrival; she fears Leonardo will find out he has been defrauded. Diego attempts to assault Mariana, but Irma arrives and stops him. Leonardo asks Mariana to seek out Luis de la Parra for help. |
April 10, 1979 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3 After Leonardo's death, Irma kicks Mariana off the ranch; Diego tries to stop her, but Irma refuses to back down. Don Alberto visits Father Adrián to seek advice regarding his son Luis Alberto, who is squandering money. |
April 11, 1979 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Las Estrellas |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 9, 1979 |
| Last aired | March 21, 1980 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 18:30:00 |