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When Marichuy was born, her mother—believing she was on the verge of death—handed her over to a priest, who took her to an orphanage. At the age of fourteen, Marichuy ran away from the institution and began wandering from place to place, scraping together a living however she could. Years later, she was attacked by a drunkard; the incident left her harboring resentment toward men and plagued by harrowing nightmares.
When Marichuy was born, her mother—believing she was on the verge of death—handed her over to a priest, who took her to an orphanage. At the age of fourteen, Marichuy ran away from the institution and began wandering from place to place, scraping together a living however she could. Years…
Top Billed Cast
Maite Perroni
María de Jesús "Marichuy" Velarde Santos
William Levy
Juan Miguel San Román Bustos
Helena Rojo
Cecilia Santos de Velarde
Ana Patricia Rojo
Estefanía Rojas / Estefanía Velarde Santos
Laura Zapata
Onelia Montenegro Vda. de Mayer
Nailea Norvind
Viviana Mayer Montenegro de San Román
Michelle Vieth
Ana Julia Villaseñor
Ricardo Blume
Patricio Velarde del Bosque
R
Rocío Banquells
Isabella Rojas
A
Arturo Carmona
Amador Robles
René Strickler
Omar Contreras "Leopardo"
M
Miguel Córcega
Padre Anselmo Vidal #1
H
Héctor Gómez
Padre Anselmo Vidal #2
Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'
Candelaria Martínez
Episodes
Episode 1 · A Big Secret
Marichuy is a cheerful, hard-working young woman who lives in a poor neighborhood of the city and harbors a terrible secret. Juan Miguel lives in an unhappy marriage, driven only by the love of his young daughter.
Episode 2 · Sad Memories
Juan Miguel is impressed by Marichuy's beauty. Viviana feels bored with her marriage to Juan Miguel. Marichuy suffers when she remembers her life of deprivation, while Cecilia regrets abandoning her daughter.
Episode 3 · Seeking Freedom
Marichuy convinces Juan Miguel of her innocence so she can be released. Viviana asks Juan Miguel for a divorce.
Episode 4 · Terrible Accident
The plane Juan Miguel and Viviana are traveling in crashes into the sea.
Episode 5 · Feigned Death
While Viviana survives the accident, Onelia makes Mayita believe Juan Miguel killed her mother.
Episode 6 · Lies
Isabela tricks Cecilia into believing that Estefanía is the daughter she abandoned. Marichuy confesses to Father Anselmo that a man abused her. Juan Miguel expresses to Patricio his interest in helping Marichuy.
Episode 7 · False Daughter
Cecilia confesses the truth to Patricio about the daughter she abandoned, and they agree to take Estefanía in. Viviana calls Juan Miguel's house looking for Onelia. Marichuy steals milk from the neighborhood to help the children at the orphanage.
Episode 8 · A New Life
Marichuy asks Juan Miguel to help her so she doesn't go to jail.
Episode 9 · Looking for Love
Marichuy feels lost in Juan Miguel's house and wants to leave.
Episode 10 · New Feelings
Cecilia suggests that Estefanía organize a reception to introduce her to society.
Episode 11 · New Home
Cecilia welcomes Marichuy into her home, causing distrust in Estefanía and Isabela.
Episode 12 · Emotions
Marichuy denies to Estefanía that she's in love with Juan Miguel. Viviana enjoys her life away from Juan Miguel.
Episode 13 · Noncompliance
Marichuy has a problem with Patricio because of Amador. Marichuy and Rocío have fun in Chapultepec. Isabela learns more about Marichuy's past and suspects she may be Cecilia's daughter.
Episode 14 · Fight
Marichuy and Estefanía argue over a photograph of Juan Miguel. While Juan Miguel can't stop thinking about Marichuy, she suffers Isabela's humiliation. Adrián questions Marichuy about her feelings toward him and Juan Miguel.
Episode 15 · Defense
Amador tries to assault Marichuy, but she fights back and hits him on the head. Marichuy's nightmares return, attracting Cecilia and Estefanía's attention.
Episode 16 · The Hidden Truth
Isabela discovers that Marichuy is Cecilia's real daughter. Marichuy falls for Amador's trick and is forced to get closer to him.
Episode 17 · New Lies
Isabella assures Patricio that Marichuy is not the good woman she claims to be.
Episode 18 · Lies Exposed
Juan Miguel discovers that Viviana is stealing from him. Isabella carries out her plans to find out if Marichuy is a bad woman.
Episode 19 · Ruined Party
Estefanía confronts Juan Miguel to find out if he is in love with Marichuy.
Episode 20 · False Commitment
Marichuy becomes jealous when she sees Estefanía kiss Juan Miguel. Viviana discovers that her lover is a thief.
Episode 21 · Accusations of Love
Marichuy suffers when she learns that Juan Miguel has decided to marry Estefanía.
Episode 22 · Nightmares
Marichuy assures Cecilia that a man wants to abuse her.
Episode 23 · The Wedding's Cancelled
Juan Miguel devises a plan to discover the origin of Marichuy's nightmares.
Episode 24 · False Accusations
Marichuy is upset to learn that Patricio accuses her of being a thief.
Episode 25 · Sad Farewell
Marichuy discovers that Estefanía is the one responsible for Patricio's jewelry disappearing.
Episode 26 · Displays of Love
Juan Miguel kisses Marichuy to show her the immense love he feels for her.
Episode 27 · Confessions
Juan Miguel carries out his plans to find out the reason for Marichuy's nightmares.
Episode 28 · Forbidden Love
Juan Miguel confesses to Marichuy the immense love he feels for her.
Episode 29 · Tragic Accident
Juan Miguel confesses to Patricio the great love he feels for Marichuy.
Episode 30 · Serious Offenses
Juan Miguel carries out his plans to marry Marichuy.
Episode 31 · Great Day
Juan Miguel and Marichuy's wedding day has arrived.
Episode 32 · The Man from the Nightmares
Marichuy finds out Juan Miguel is the man from her nightmares.
Episode 33 · Destruction
While Juan Miguel and Marichuy celebrate their wedding night, she has another nightmare and realizes that the man haunting her dreams is Juan Miguel.
Episode 34 · Ugliness
Marichuy leaves Acapulco when she discovers that Juan Miguel is the man of her nightmares.
Episode 35 · Mercies
Motivated by Eduardo, Juan Miguel goes to see Marichuy once more in the hope that she will forgive him.
Episode 36 · Divorce
Candelaria informs Marichuy that Juan Miguel is willing to continue the divorce process whenever she wants.
Episode 37 · No Excuses
Mr. Carrillo informs Juan Miguel that Adrián is advising Marichuy on her divorce.
Episode 38 · Unexpected Return
Marichuy and Juan Miguel have an unexpected encounter at the hospital when they both go to visit Rocío before she undergoes surgery.
Episode 39 · Love Struggle
Adrián gives Marichuy a summons to appear as a witness in court for Juan Miguel's custody trial, while Juan Miguel accuses Oneida of her lawsuit and of wanting to take the child away from him.
Episode 40 · Recovery
The judge rules in favor of Juan Miguel and closes the case, while Attorney del Villar is very upset.
