Pueblo chico, infierno grande
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Pueblo chico, infierno grande ("Little town, Big Hell") is a Mexican telenovela, which was produced and broadcast by Televisa
in 1997. Pueblo chico, infierno grande is a historical telenovela set in the Pre-Mexican Revolution
period. It also aired on Univision
in the United States. Televisa has released an abridged DVD version of the novela in several countries.
, Mexico
, early 1900.
The young girl Leonarda Ruán (Aracely Arámbula
), is the youngest daughter of the venerable Don Prisciliano Ruan (Enrique Rocha). The day of the feast of the town's patron saint, Saint Louis of France, Leonarda discovers his feelings for Hermilo Jaimes (Kuno Becker
), a poor boy who works in a grocery store. But that afternoon, the old Don Rosendo Equigua (Jorge Russek
)the Nahuatzen richest man, puts his eyes on the girl. Don Prsciliano disapproves the love of Leonarda and Hermilo and Rosendo yields to the girl's hand. That same afternoon, a girl named Magdalena Beltran (Evangelina Sosa), falls for a young nicknamed "El Batan" (Jose Maria Yazpik). Her mother, Inmaculada (Socorro Bonilla), is surprised to feel a sexual lust for "El Batan".
Leonard is forced to marry Rosendo. Hermilo part of town, but swears he will one day be a very strong and return for she. Meanwhile, Magdalena discovers her mother in bed with "El Batan". She wanders the streets and falling into perdition in the whorehouse from "La Tapanca" (Lilia Aragón). A few months after her marriage with Leonarda, Rosendo dies. At 16 years, Leonarda is a widow and Nahuatzen richest woman, but she vows to wait for Hermilo....
They spend 20 years, and Leonarda (Verónica Castro
), returns from a long trip through Europe. On her return, she knows hanging around their properties to a handsome boy of 20 years named Genaro (Juan Soler
). Genaro and Leonarda feel a strong attraction for each other, and Leonarda da work on her farm. In all the town, women feel a fascination for Genaro striking resemblance with St. Louis. Some of these girls are Indalecia (Mónika Sánchez), an evil Indian Leonarda's servant and Braulia Felicitas (Karyme Lozano
), a rich girl from the region. But Genaro only has eyes for Leonarda, and both end up confessing his love. The whole town is shocked by their relationship. Genaro is 20 years younger than Leonarda and could be her son.
Meanwhile, Magdalena (Alma Delfina
) now calls herself "La Beltraneja" and leads the whorehouse of "La Tapanca". One night when Genaro and Leonarda fights, he visits the home of La Beltraneja, and drunk, asks marriage, sparking an obsession in the woman.
The evil Sheriff of Nahuatzen, Consejo Serratos (Salvador Sánchez
), loves Leonarda and despises Genaro. The situation is further complicated when returned Hermilo Jaimes (Guillermo Capetillo
) now become a rich gentleman. However Leonarda reluctantly confesses Hermilo her new feelings. He decides to wait.
Leonarda refuses to marry with Genaro because she is sterile and can never bear children. The Puritan Leonarda's sisters, Cleotilde (Anna Silvetti
), Eloísa (Olivia Bucio) and Jovita (Silvia Manríquez
), are the main judges. Characters like the Father Arceo (Luis Gimeno), the healer Martina "La Perra" (Patricia Reyes Spíndola
) the Nanny Maclovia (Angelina Peláez), Don Arcadio (José Carlos Ruiz
) and Miss Gildarda (Beatriz Cecilia) are your only allies.
The bomb exploded when La Beltraneja finds the love of Genaro and Leonarda, and jealousy and crazy looking apart. Braulia and Indalecia adds to the loving quintet. Leonarda will have to endure the calumnies of the people and fight for her love for Genaro.
A love story of Leonarda and Genaro and his associates already mentioned, adds the stories of other villagers: The sisters Porfiria and Rutila Cumbios (Rosa Maria Bianchi and Ana Bertha Espin), Miss Gildard Zavala and her mother Mrs. Hipolita (Alicia Montoya
), the Leonarda's sisters, and Leonarda's nephews, Priscilla (Ana de la Reguera
) and Baldo (German Guiterrez), who are in love despite being first cousins,
A Little town, is now a Big hell...
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
in 1997. Pueblo chico, infierno grande is a historical telenovela set in the Pre-Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution...
period. It also aired on Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
in the United States. Televisa has released an abridged DVD version of the novela in several countries.
Plot summary
The story takes place in Nahuatzen, a small town in the Sierra Purépecha in MichoacánMichoacán
Michoacán officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, early 1900.
The young girl Leonarda Ruán (Aracely Arámbula
Aracely Arámbula
Aracely Arámbula Jacques is a Mexican actress, model and singer.- Biography :Arámbula was born March 6, 1975 in the city of Chihuahua in northern Mexico. She was noticed for the first time in 1993 when she was chosen for the "Rostro del Heraldo de México". Arámbula also writes songs and plays guitar...
), is the youngest daughter of the venerable Don Prisciliano Ruan (Enrique Rocha). The day of the feast of the town's patron saint, Saint Louis of France, Leonarda discovers his feelings for Hermilo Jaimes (Kuno Becker
Kuno Becker
Eduardo Kuno Becker Paz is a Mexican actor who has worked in telenovelas, Mexican cinema and U.S. cinema, but is best known for his portrayal of Ruben Berrizabal in Soñadoras and Santiago Muñez in the football movie Goal! and following sequels.-Early years:Becker was born in Mexico City to Manuel...
), a poor boy who works in a grocery store. But that afternoon, the old Don Rosendo Equigua (Jorge Russek
Jorge Russek
Jorge Russek was a Mexican actor. He died of a heart attack on July 30, 1998.-External links:...
)the Nahuatzen richest man, puts his eyes on the girl. Don Prsciliano disapproves the love of Leonarda and Hermilo and Rosendo yields to the girl's hand. That same afternoon, a girl named Magdalena Beltran (Evangelina Sosa), falls for a young nicknamed "El Batan" (Jose Maria Yazpik). Her mother, Inmaculada (Socorro Bonilla), is surprised to feel a sexual lust for "El Batan".
Leonard is forced to marry Rosendo. Hermilo part of town, but swears he will one day be a very strong and return for she. Meanwhile, Magdalena discovers her mother in bed with "El Batan". She wanders the streets and falling into perdition in the whorehouse from "La Tapanca" (Lilia Aragón). A few months after her marriage with Leonarda, Rosendo dies. At 16 years, Leonarda is a widow and Nahuatzen richest woman, but she vows to wait for Hermilo....
They spend 20 years, and Leonarda (Verónica Castro
Verónica Castro
Verónica Castro is a Mexican actress, singer and television host. She is the mother of singer Cristian Castro and filmmaker Michelle Sáinz Castro and the sister of actress Beatriz Castro,and telenovela producer José Alberto Castro....
), returns from a long trip through Europe. On her return, she knows hanging around their properties to a handsome boy of 20 years named Genaro (Juan Soler
Juan Soler
Juan Soler Valls Quiroga is an Argentine actor and former rugby player and model. He is married to Argentine actress Magdalena "Maki" Moguilevsky with whom he has two daughters.-Personal life:...
). Genaro and Leonarda feel a strong attraction for each other, and Leonarda da work on her farm. In all the town, women feel a fascination for Genaro striking resemblance with St. Louis. Some of these girls are Indalecia (Mónika Sánchez), an evil Indian Leonarda's servant and Braulia Felicitas (Karyme Lozano
Karyme Lozano
Karyme Lucía Lozano is a Mexican-born telenovela actress and singer. She is best known as a star of telenovelas such as 2007–present Amar Sin Límites, 1998-2000 Televisa series Tres mujeres, El manantial, Niña amada mía and the Venevisión telenovela Soñar no Cuesta Nada, entirely shot in Miami,...
), a rich girl from the region. But Genaro only has eyes for Leonarda, and both end up confessing his love. The whole town is shocked by their relationship. Genaro is 20 years younger than Leonarda and could be her son.
Meanwhile, Magdalena (Alma Delfina
Alma Delfina
-Acting career:Sister of the director Gonzalo Martinez Ortega, writer Mario Iván Martínez and the actresses Socorro Bonilla and Evangelina Martínez. Aunt of the also actors Roberto Sosa, Evangelina Sosa and Mario Iván Martínez....
) now calls herself "La Beltraneja" and leads the whorehouse of "La Tapanca". One night when Genaro and Leonarda fights, he visits the home of La Beltraneja, and drunk, asks marriage, sparking an obsession in the woman.
The evil Sheriff of Nahuatzen, Consejo Serratos (Salvador Sánchez
Salvador Sánchez
Salvador Sánchez Narváez was a Mexican boxer born in the town of Santiago Tianguistenco, Estado de México. Many of his contemporaries as well as boxing writers believe that, had it not been for his premature death, Sanchez could have gone on to become the greatest Featherweight boxer of all time...
), loves Leonarda and despises Genaro. The situation is further complicated when returned Hermilo Jaimes (Guillermo Capetillo
Guillermo Capetillo
Guillermo Capetillo is a Mexican actor, singer and matador and bullfighter. He is a member of the Capetillo family. His father and his brother, actor Manuel Capetillo, Jr. are also matadors, his half-brother Eduardo Capetillo is a singer and actor...
) now become a rich gentleman. However Leonarda reluctantly confesses Hermilo her new feelings. He decides to wait.
Leonarda refuses to marry with Genaro because she is sterile and can never bear children. The Puritan Leonarda's sisters, Cleotilde (Anna Silvetti
Anna Silvetti
Analía Silvetti Riera is a Spanish-Mexican actress. Daughter of the notable musician Bebu Silvetti. Famous by notable roles in Mexican Telenovelas of the 1980s and 1990s and in Latin Telenovelas of Miami in the 2000s.- Telenovelas :...
), Eloísa (Olivia Bucio) and Jovita (Silvia Manríquez
Silvia Manríquez
Silvia Manríquez is a Mexican actress. She is known for her roles in telenovelas.- Personal life :Manríquez was born in Mexico. Her childhood wish was to became an actress. Her mother was the only family member that approved of her career aspirations. Silvia is divorced and she has two children...
), are the main judges. Characters like the Father Arceo (Luis Gimeno), the healer Martina "La Perra" (Patricia Reyes Spíndola
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
Patricia Verónica Núñez Reyes Spíndola is a Mexican actress, director and producer in films, TV series and theatre plays.She studied to become an actress in several ateliers in Mexico and London. She made her début in the movies in 1972, with El señor de Osanto, and two years later she started...
) the Nanny Maclovia (Angelina Peláez), Don Arcadio (José Carlos Ruiz
Jose Carlos Ruiz
José Carlos Ruiz is a Mexican film actor, born in the City of Jerez Zacatecas, Mexico who stars in Mexican movies and Mexican Telenovelas such as Soñadoras, Mariana de la noche, Sortilegio and Soy Tu Dueña....
) and Miss Gildarda (Beatriz Cecilia) are your only allies.
The bomb exploded when La Beltraneja finds the love of Genaro and Leonarda, and jealousy and crazy looking apart. Braulia and Indalecia adds to the loving quintet. Leonarda will have to endure the calumnies of the people and fight for her love for Genaro.
A love story of Leonarda and Genaro and his associates already mentioned, adds the stories of other villagers: The sisters Porfiria and Rutila Cumbios (Rosa Maria Bianchi and Ana Bertha Espin), Miss Gildard Zavala and her mother Mrs. Hipolita (Alicia Montoya
Alicia Montoya
Alicia Montoya was a Mexican actress. Daughter of the legendary stage actress Maria Tereza Montoya.-Selected filmography:* Talpa * El duende y yo * Mujeres de Fuego...
), the Leonarda's sisters, and Leonarda's nephews, Priscilla (Ana de la Reguera
Ana de la Reguera
Anabell Gardoqui "Ana" de la Reguera is a Mexican actress who has starred in telenovelas, films and the HBO television series Eastbound & Down.-Early life:...
) and Baldo (German Guiterrez), who are in love despite being first cousins,
A Little town, is now a Big hell...
Cast
- Verónica CastroVerónica CastroVerónica Castro is a Mexican actress, singer and television host. She is the mother of singer Cristian Castro and filmmaker Michelle Sáinz Castro and the sister of actress Beatriz Castro,and telenovela producer José Alberto Castro....
as Leonarda Ruán Vda. de Equigua - Juan SolerJuan SolerJuan Soler Valls Quiroga is an Argentine actor and former rugby player and model. He is married to Argentine actress Magdalena "Maki" Moguilevsky with whom he has two daughters.-Personal life:...
as Genaro Onchi - Guillermo CapetilloGuillermo CapetilloGuillermo Capetillo is a Mexican actor, singer and matador and bullfighter. He is a member of the Capetillo family. His father and his brother, actor Manuel Capetillo, Jr. are also matadors, his half-brother Eduardo Capetillo is a singer and actor...
as Hermilo Jaimes - Alma DelfinaAlma Delfina-Acting career:Sister of the director Gonzalo Martinez Ortega, writer Mario Iván Martínez and the actresses Socorro Bonilla and Evangelina Martínez. Aunt of the also actors Roberto Sosa, Evangelina Sosa and Mario Iván Martínez....
as Magdalena Beltrán "La Beltraneja" - Salvador SánchezSalvador SánchezSalvador Sánchez Narváez was a Mexican boxer born in the town of Santiago Tianguistenco, Estado de México. Many of his contemporaries as well as boxing writers believe that, had it not been for his premature death, Sanchez could have gone on to become the greatest Featherweight boxer of all time...
as Consejo Serratos - Mónika Sánchez as Indalecia
- Karyme LozanoKaryme LozanoKaryme Lucía Lozano is a Mexican-born telenovela actress and singer. She is best known as a star of telenovelas such as 2007–present Amar Sin Límites, 1998-2000 Televisa series Tres mujeres, El manantial, Niña amada mía and the Venevisión telenovela Soñar no Cuesta Nada, entirely shot in Miami,...
as Braulia Felicitas - Jorge Martínez de HoyosJorge Martínez de HoyosJorge Martínez de Hoyos was a Mexican actor. He died from lung cancer on May 6, 1997.-Selected filmography:* The Hidden One * Beyond All Limits * The Magnificent Seven...
as Don Chuchi Ríos - Alicia MontoyaAlicia MontoyaAlicia Montoya was a Mexican actress. Daughter of the legendary stage actress Maria Tereza Montoya.-Selected filmography:* Talpa * El duende y yo * Mujeres de Fuego...
as Doña Hipólita de Zavala - Jose Carlos RuízJose Carlos RuizJosé Carlos Ruiz is a Mexican film actor, born in the City of Jerez Zacatecas, Mexico who stars in Mexican movies and Mexican Telenovelas such as Soñadoras, Mariana de la noche, Sortilegio and Soy Tu Dueña....
as Arcadio - Angelina Peláez as Maclovia
- Lilia Aragón as La Tapanca
- Anna SilvettiAnna SilvettiAnalía Silvetti Riera is a Spanish-Mexican actress. Daughter of the notable musician Bebu Silvetti. Famous by notable roles in Mexican Telenovelas of the 1980s and 1990s and in Latin Telenovelas of Miami in the 2000s.- Telenovelas :...
as Cleotilde Ruán Vda. de Morales - Rosa María Bianchi as Porfiria Cumbios
- Ana Bertha Espín as Rutila Cumbios
- Patricia Reyes SpíndolaPatricia Reyes SpíndolaPatricia Verónica Núñez Reyes Spíndola is a Mexican actress, director and producer in films, TV series and theatre plays.She studied to become an actress in several ateliers in Mexico and London. She made her début in the movies in 1972, with El señor de Osanto, and two years later she started...
as Martina "La Perra" - Luis Gimeno as Padre Arceo
- Ana de la RegueraAna de la RegueraAnabell Gardoqui "Ana" de la Reguera is a Mexican actress who has starred in telenovelas, films and the HBO television series Eastbound & Down.-Early life:...
as Priscilla Amezcua Ruán - German Gutierrez as Baldomero Irepán Jr.
- Olivia Bucio as Eloísa Ruán de Amezcua
- Silvia ManríquezSilvia ManríquezSilvia Manríquez is a Mexican actress. She is known for her roles in telenovelas.- Personal life :Manríquez was born in Mexico. Her childhood wish was to became an actress. Her mother was the only family member that approved of her career aspirations. Silvia is divorced and she has two children...
as Jovita Ruán de Irepán - Oscar Traven as Gumaro Amezcua
- Juan Ignacio Aranda as Baldomero Irepán
- Alejandro Tomassi as Malfavón
- Luis XavierLuís XavierLuís Xavier Júnior , former Portuguese footballer who played for Vitória Setúbal and Benfica, as forward.- International career :...
as Antonio - Beatriz Cecilia as Miss Gildarda Zavala
- Montserrat Ontiveros as Melitona
- Adalberto Parra as Guadalupe Tiburcio
- Teo Tapia as Doctor Tamez
- Lourdes Munguía as Altagracia "La Cheraneca"
- Lourdes Deschamps as Cayetana
- Orlando MiguelOrlando MiguelOrlando Miguel Rojas González is a Cuban-Mexican actor. He made his small-screen debut as the character Osvaldo Larrea in Lazos de Amor, alongside Lucero.-Filmography:* Tu Voz Estereo...
as Palemón Morales (father and son) - Julio BrachoJulio BrachoJulio Bracho Gavilán was a Mexican film director and screenwriter.Bracho was born as ninth of eleven children of Julio Bracho y Zuloaga and his wife Luz Pérez Gavilán...
as Práxedes - Evangelina Martínez as Saturnina
- Joana Brito as Vititos
- Marisol del OlmoMarisol del OlmoMarisol del Olmo is a Mexican telenovela actress.- Career:She made her debut in television in Sentimientos ajenos in 1996, sharing credits with Yolanda Andrade and Carlos Ponce...
as Leocadia - Eduardo Rivero as Gildardo
- Renato BartilottiRenato BartilottiMario Renato Bartilotti Rodríguez is a Mexican actor.After enrolling in Televisa's Centro de Educación Artística , Renato Bartilotti began his career as an actor in the telenovela Mi Pequeña Traviesa, produced by Pedro Damián, in which he played a character nicknamed "El Sopas".His first stellar...
as Gamaliel - Gerardo Albarrán as El Batán
- Adriana LavatAdriana LavatAdriana Lavat is a Mexican actress and television host.Lavat is the daughter of Mexican actor Jorge Lavat. Her mother, Chuti Rodriguez, is also an actress.She plays small roles in Mexican telenovelas...
as Dora Luz - Tere López-Tarín as Josefina
- Baltazar Oviedo as Librado
- Zaide Silvia GutiérrezZaide Silvia GutiérrezZaide Silvia Gutiérrez is a Mexican-born actress whose breakout role was the 1983 film El Norte.Gutiérrez attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors, in Dramatic Literature and Theater, was a scholar in four languages including...
as Olinca
Special guests
- Aracely ArámbulaAracely ArámbulaAracely Arámbula Jacques is a Mexican actress, model and singer.- Biography :Arámbula was born March 6, 1975 in the city of Chihuahua in northern Mexico. She was noticed for the first time in 1993 when she was chosen for the "Rostro del Heraldo de México". Arámbula also writes songs and plays guitar...
as Leonarda Ruán (young) - Kuno BeckerKuno BeckerEduardo Kuno Becker Paz is a Mexican actor who has worked in telenovelas, Mexican cinema and U.S. cinema, but is best known for his portrayal of Ruben Berrizabal in Soñadoras and Santiago Muñez in the football movie Goal! and following sequels.-Early years:Becker was born in Mexico City to Manuel...
as Hermilo Jaimes (young) - Evangelina Sosa as Magdalena Beltrán (young)
- Jose María Yazpik as El Batán (young)
- Enrique Rocha as Prisciliano Ruán
- Jorge RussekJorge RussekJorge Russek was a Mexican actor. He died of a heart attack on July 30, 1998.-External links:...
as Don Rosendo Equigua - Arcelia Ramírez as Ignacia
- Susana ZabaletaSusana ZabaletaSusana Zabaleta Ramos is a Mexican singer and actress.-Early life:Born in Monclova, Coahuila, she moved to Mexico City in 1985. In 1986 she performed in the Sala Ollín Yoliztli and interpreted opera performances, such as La Traviata, Dido and Aeneas and Eneas...
as Medarda Zavala - Aarón Hernán as Felipe Tovar
- Martha Aura as Mercedes
- Socorro Bonilla as Inmaculada
- Mario Iván Martínez as Stefano Onchi
- Manola Diéz as Cleotilde Ruán (young)
- Adriana FonsecaAdriana FonsecaAdriana Fonseca Castellanos is a Mexican actress.- Biography :Adriana started her acting career performing in a local television show. At the age of 16 she was accepted in C.E.A. in Mexico...
as Jovita Ruán (young) - Victor GonzalezVíctor GonzálezVíctor González may refer to:*Victor Gonzalez , American television director*Víctor González , Cuban sprinter*Víctor González Reynoso, Mexican actor...
as Gumaro Amezcua (young) - Cristina Alatorre as Eloísa Ruán (young)
- Rodrigo Oviedo as Baldomero Irepán (young)
- Alec Von Bargen as Malfavón (young)
Facts
- Inspired in the true story of Leonarda Ruán, aunt of the writer Javier Ruán.
- The role of "La Beltraneja" was originally for Lucía MéndezLucía MéndezLucía Leticia Méndez Pérez is a Mexican telenovela and film actress, top model and singer that has sold over 10 million records world wide.- Early success :...
, but she moves to TV AztecaTV AztecaAzteca, is the second largest Mexican television entertainment. It was established in 1983 as the state-owned Instituto Mexicano de la Televisión , a holding of the national TV networks channel 13 and 7 and was privatized under its current name in 1993 and now is part of Grupo Salinas...
. - The telenovela was filmed in HidalgoHidalgoHidalgo officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Hidalgo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 84 municipalities and its capital city is Pachuca de Soto....
and VeracruzVeracruzVeracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave , is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is...
. - This was the last lead role of Verónica Castro in a TelenovelaTelenovelaA telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
2004 TVyNovelas Awards
| Category | Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Best Young Actor | Juan Soler Juan Soler Juan Soler Valls Quiroga is an Argentine actor and former rugby player and model. He is married to Argentine actress Magdalena "Maki" Moguilevsky with whom he has two daughters.-Personal life:... |
Winner |
| Best Supporting Actress | Alma Delfina Alma Delfina -Acting career:Sister of the director Gonzalo Martinez Ortega, writer Mario Iván Martínez and the actresses Socorro Bonilla and Evangelina Martínez. Aunt of the also actors Roberto Sosa, Evangelina Sosa and Mario Iván Martínez.... |
Nominated |
External links
- Pueblo chico, infierno grande at Alma Latina