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La vecina
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| La vecina | |
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| Also known as | The Neighbor |
| Genre | Telenovela |
| Created by | Mónica Agudelo Tenorio |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | "La vecina" performed by Los Ángeles Azules |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of episodes | 176 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lucero Suárez |
| Original release | |
| Network | Canal de las Estrellas |
| Release | May 25, 2015 – January 24, 2016 |
| Related | |
| La costeña y el cachaco (2003) | |
La vecina (English title: The Neighbor) is a Mexican comedy-telenovela produced by Lucero Suárez for Televisa.[1][2] It is the remake of the telenovela La costeña y el cachaco produced in 2003 by RCN TV.[3][4] In the United States, Univision broadcast La vecina from June 22, 2015 to March 3, 2016.
Production
[edit]Production of the telenovela began in 2014,[5] but it was not until February that its showing was confirmed.[6]
Plot
[edit]Sara ends a long courtship with Cheo and is fired from the hotel where she worked in Progreso. Faced with this situation, she decides to leave to San Gaspar, a small town, for a few days with her uncle Simón an aeronautical engineer who is devoted to agriculture; and with Bruno who falls for Laura the wife of Pedro the local leader of the plunderers of gasoline.
In CONATROL, company dedicated to the distribution of petroleum; the Director-General, Mr. Uribe decides to send the Eng. Antonio Andrade to the plant in San Gaspar, due to excessive theft of gasoline in the area. Antonio agrees to leave immediately, postponed his wedding with Isabel daughter of millionaire Guillermo Cisneros.
In San Gaspar, father Vicente, uncle of Sara, is the leader of "The winged" local football team whose rival is Fidel, the Commander in Chief of San Gaspar, leader of "The Gunners." Both scramble to take over "jaibolera" the maximum trophy of the local tournament.
Ricardo takes advantage of Antonio's absence in the Federal District to take his place, even to seducing Isabel who is engaged to Antonio, and also allying himself in secret with Pedro to pass confidential information about CONATROL.
The action binds Sara and Antonio first as neighbors and then when it comes to CONATROL to ask for work. Sara and Antonio come together during a weekend on an unexpected journey. A great attraction develops between the two despite their very different personalities.
Cast
[edit]Cast was confirmed on March 14, 2015.[7]
Main cast
[edit]- Esmeralda Pimentel as Sara Granados
- Juan Diego Covarrubias[8] as Antonio Andrade
Supporting cast
[edit]- Natalia Guerrero[9] as Isabel Cisneros
- Alejandro Ibarra[10] as Padre Vicente Granados
- Luis Gatica as Pedro Arango
- Carlos Bracho as Ing. Juan Carlos Uribe
- Arturo Carmona as Fidel Chávez
- Pierre Angelo as Simón Esparza
- María Alicia Delgado as Marina
- Eduardo Shacklett as Anselmo
- Javier Jattin[11] as Eliseo "Cheo" González
- Violeta Isfel as Titina[12]
- Sugey Abrego as Edwina Chávez[13]
- Edsa Ramírez as Natalia
- José Manuel Lechuga as Sebastián
- Adalberto Parra as Eduardo Andrade
- Ariane Pellicer as Ema de Andrade
- José Montini as Pepe
- Ricardo Fernández Rue as Roque
- Alfredo Gatica as Ricardo Segura
- Fernanda Vizuet as Laura de Arango
- Mauricio Abularach as Bruno
- Polo Monárrez as Nelson
- Bibelot Mansur as Magdalena de Chávez
- Maribel Lancioni as Ligia
- Benjamín Rivero as Rafael
- Luis Manuel Ávila as Ing. Gutiérrez
- Itza Sodi as Enrique "Kike"
- Mercedes Vaughan as Mercedes Esparza de Granados
- Rolando Brito as Carmelo Arango
- Lenny Zundel as Ing. Ignacio López
- Roberto Romano as Elías
- Solkin Ruz as Javier
- Kevin Holt as David
- Alex Otero as Vladimir Chávez
- Alexandro as Juancho Granados Esparza
- José Luis Badalt as Ramón
- Gersón Martínez as Quintín
- Mara Matosic as Reportera
- Benny Ibarra as Guillermo Cisneros[10]
- Ricardo Kleinbaum as Marcelo / Guillermo Alfonso
- Mariana Karr as Lucita
- Moisés Muñoz as himself
Soundtrack
[edit]| La vecina (Original telenovela Soundtrack) | |
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| Soundtrack album by La vecina | |
| Released | July 20, 2015[14] |
| Recorded | 2015 |
| Label | Fonarte Latino[14] |
| Producer | Jorge Domínguez |
The soundtrack is composed and performed by Jorge Domínguez.[15] It was released on July 20, 2015 by Fonarte Latino[14]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ella es[16]" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:45 |
| 2. | "Perdóname[17]" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:14 |
| 3. | "En menos de un segundo" | Jorge Domínguez | 3:06 |
| 4. | "Tus ojitos" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:49 |
| 5. | "Enfiestados" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:32 |
| 6. | "Este amor es para siempre" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:59 |
| 7. | "Decídete" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:37 |
| 8. | "Peligro de amor" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:05 |
| 9. | "Amor eléctrico" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:55 |
| 10. | "Te traigo serenata" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:09 |
| 11. | "Esta forma de amarte" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:42 |
| 12. | "Enamorado de ti" | Jorge Domínguez | 3:04 |
| 13. | "La Vecina (Variación Orquestada)" | Jorge Domínguez | 3:19 |
| 14. | "Perdóname (Variación Orquestada)" | Jorge Domínguez | 1:21 |
| 15. | "Cumbia azul" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:30 |
| 16. | "Tropicumbia San Gaspar" | Jorge Domínguez | 0:56 |
| 17. | "Difícil situación" | Jorge Domínguez | 2:09 |
| 18. | "Acapulco Cumbia" | Jorge Domínguez | 1:31 |
Mexico broadcast
[edit]| Timeslot (ET/PT) | No. of episodes |
Premiered | Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Premiere Ratings |
Date | Finale Ratings | ||
| Monday to Friday 6:10PM | 176 | May 25, 2015[18] | 16.8[19] | January 24, 2016[20] | N/a |
References
[edit]- ^ Lupita Reyes. "La nueva telenovela de Lucero Suárez es un gran reto". es-us.celebridades.yahoo.com (in Spanish). Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ^ Terra Network. "Esmeralda Pimentel protagonizará la telenovela 'La Vecina'". Entretenimiento Terra (in Spanish). Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ^ Oliva Ramírez. "Alegre pizarrazo de "La Vecina"". Mixed Voces (in Spanish). Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Marie Palma F. "Elenco de La vecina, telenovela con Esmeralda Pimentel y Juan Diego Covarrubias" (in Spanish). starMedia. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ^ Maxine Woodside. "Esmeralda Pimentel se alista para estreno de "La Vecina"". Grupo Fórmula (in Spanish). Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "La Vecina: Se inició grabaciones con clásico "claquetazo"". Perú.com (in Spanish). 5 March 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "Elenco de la telenovela La Vecina". MásTelenovelas (in Spanish). 14 March 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ "Esmeralda Pimentel y Juan Diego Covarrubias protagonizarán 'La vecina'". TVnotas (in Spanish). Archived from the original on January 3, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ^ "Natalia Guerrero será villana en La Vecina" (in Spanish). Espectaculosatiempo. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ^ a b "La Vecina: Benny Ibarra debutará en telenovela". Perú.com (in Spanish). 27 March 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ "Javier Jattin hará villanías en La Vecina" (in Spanish). Espectaculosatiempo. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "Primer avance promocional de La Vecina con Esmeralda Pimentel". Espectaculosatiempo.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ^ Notimex. "Sugey Ábrego no tendrá cambio de look en Hasta El Fin Del Mundo". Univisión (in Spanish). Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ a b c "La Vecina by Jorge Domínguez". iTunes. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Soundtrack telenovela La vecina". cancionestelenovelas.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 7 October 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Ella es, canción de salida de la telenovela La vecina". notinovelas.com (in Spanish). 2 June 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Canción "Perdóname", nuevo tema de la telenovela La vecina". notinovelas.com (in Spanish). 5 June 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Estreno de La Vecina el 25 de mayo con Esmeralda Pimentel y Juan Diego Covarrubias" (in Spanish). Espectaculosatiempo. Archived from the original on October 4, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ Maxine Woodside. "Arranca "La Vecina" con buenos niveles de rating". Grupo Fórmula (in Spanish). Archived from the original on May 27, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- ^ ""La Vecina" tendrá un final romántico con toque de humor". 20minutos.com.mx (in Spanish). 22 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
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[edit]La vecina
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Overview
Premise
La vecina centers on Sara Granados, an optimistic and resilient young woman from the coastal city of Progreso, who faces a series of setbacks when she is fired from her job at a hotel and ends her long-term relationship with her boyfriend, Cheo.[5] Seeking a fresh start, Sara relocates to the rural town of San Gaspar to live with her aunt and uncle, where she hopes to rebuild her life amid the town's close-knit community.[5] In San Gaspar, Sara crosses paths with Antonio Andrade, a professional engineer from Mexico City dispatched by the government agency CONATROL to investigate gasoline thefts at the local refinery.[5] Antonio, portrayed as methodical and somewhat aloof due to his urban upbringing, feels out of place in the laid-back rural setting, highlighting initial tensions between his city sophistication and the town's provincial ways.[5] As Sara and Antonio become neighbors and eventually coworkers, their differing backgrounds spark romantic tension, complicated by Antonio's existing engagement to Isabel and local schemes involving refinery rivalries.[5] The premise explores themes of urban-rural cultural clashes through Sara's adaptation to small-town life and Antonio's discomfort in the countryside, weaving romance with elements of corporate intrigue and community conflicts.[5] The story adopts a comedic tone, emphasizing humorous misunderstandings arising from lifestyle differences and interpersonal dynamics within the refinery and neighborhood.[2] This setup is adapted from the 2003 Colombian telenovela La costeña y el cachaco.[5]Format and episode structure
La vecina is classified as a comedy-telenovela incorporating romantic and dramatic elements.[1][2] The series consists of 177 episodes, each running approximately 45 minutes, and was broadcast on weekdays.[3][6][7] It follows the daily serialization format common to Mexican telenovelas, featuring cliffhangers at the end of episodes and evolving subplots focused on romance and mystery.[7][8] The telenovela premiered in the prime time slot at 6:15 PM and concluded after eight months of airing.[7] It ran from May 25, 2015, to January 24, 2016.[1]Production
Development
La vecina originated as a remake of the 2003 Colombian telenovela La costeña y el cachaco, produced by RCN Televisión, with producer Lucero Suárez leading the adaptation for Televisa as a blend of the original concept and new elements.[9][10] Development of the project began in late 2014, with production officially confirmed and principal recording starting in February 2015.[11][12] The screenplay was crafted by Lucero Suárez and Edwin Valencia, supported by librettists Carmen Sepúlveda and Luis Reynoso, building on the foundational story from the Colombian version by Mónica Agudelo Tenorio and Mauricio Miranda Rodríguez.[9] To suit a contemporary Mexican audience, the adaptation incorporated modern themes, such as corporate fuel theft within the energy sector, updating the narrative while preserving its core romantic and comedic structure.[9] Lucero Suárez envisioned La vecina as a light-hearted comedy-melodrama designed to entertain families, delivering an uplifting story that encourages viewers to gather and enjoy its humorous, positive tone.[13][14]Casting and filming
The casting process for La vecina began with the announcement of its lead actors in November 2014, when Esmeralda Pimentel was confirmed to portray Sara Granados alongside Juan Diego Covarrubias as Antonio Andrade.[15] Additional supporting cast members, including Mauricio Abularach, Natalia Guerrero, and others, were integrated into the production lineup as filming preparations advanced in early 2015.[16] The telenovela was executive produced by Lucero Suárez for Televisa, with direction handled by Claudia Elisa Aguilar and Juan Pablo Blanco, who oversaw the blend of comedic and dramatic elements throughout the 177-episode run.[16] Suárez's team emphasized efficient scheduling to accommodate the show's lighthearted tone while ensuring narrative coherence.[10] Filming commenced on February 16, 2015, at Foro 1 of the Televisa San Ángel studios in Mexico City, serving as the primary production hub for interior and studio-based scenes.[17] Principal photography spanned several months leading up to the May 25, 2015 premiere, incorporating on-location shoots in Cuernavaca, Morelos, and Ajusco to capture the rural authenticity of the fictional town of San Gaspar and surrounding environments.[18] These exterior sequences added visual depth to the story's depiction of small-town life and industrial settings.[18]Cast
Main cast
The main cast of La vecina centers on the lead performers who drive the romantic and mystery elements of the story. Esmeralda Pimentel stars as Sara Granados, the optimistic protagonist—a young woman from the city who loses her job at a hotel in Progreso and relocates to the rural town of San Gaspar to live with her grandmother, adapting to a simpler life while navigating new relationships.[5][2] Juan Diego Covarrubias portrays Antonio Andrade, Sara's serious and straight-laced love interest, a city engineer dispatched to San Gaspar by his company to investigate gasoline thefts, whose contrasting personality gradually softens through their interactions.[5][2] Javier Jattin plays Eliseo "Cheo" González, Sara's persistent ex-boyfriend and rival suitor from her past in Progreso, whose jealousy complicates her budding romance with Antonio.[2][6] Natalia Guerrero embodies Isabel Cisneros, the antagonistic fiancée of Antonio from a wealthy corporate family, whose ambitions and possessiveness heighten the central conflicts.[2][5] These characters form the core dynamics, with Sara's fresh outlook clashing and ultimately complementing Antonio's dutiful nature, while Eliseo and Isabel introduce romantic rivalry and intrigue tied to the theft investigation.[5]Supporting cast
The supporting cast of La vecina features a diverse ensemble of secondary characters that enrich the small-town setting of San Gaspar, emphasizing family dynamics, community interactions, and comedic subplots through gossip, interference, and local traditions.[19] Alejandro Ibarra plays Padre Vicente Granados, the affable local priest whose humorous sermons and meddling in residents' personal affairs add comic relief to the series' lighter moments, often highlighting the town's close-knit but nosy atmosphere.[20] Pierre Angelo portrays Simón Esparza, Sara's uncle and a prominent town engineer turned farmer, who serves as a supportive family figure while contributing to subplots involving agricultural community efforts and familial advice amid romantic entanglements.[21] Ariane Pellicer depicts Emma Andrade, Antonio's mother, whose protective yet overbearing nature sparks family conflicts and interference in her son's relationships, underscoring themes of class differences and parental expectations in the narrative.[22] Luis Gatica embodies Pedro Arango, a respected town resident involved in local politics and refinery issues, whose role builds community tension through gossip and alliances that affect the protagonists' lives.[23][24] In the recurring ensemble, Benjamín Rivero appears as Rafael Padilla, Sara's gay friend and operations manager at the refinery, bringing diversity to the cast and injecting humor into subplots about friendship, workplace drama, and personal acceptance within the conservative town.[25] María Alicia Delgado performs as Marina Ruiz, the ambitious refinery executive and antagonist, whose corporate schemes and rivalries drive conflict in community and professional subplots, often clashing with local interests and family loyalties.Soundtrack
Theme song
The opening theme song for the telenovela La vecina is titled "La Vecina", performed by the Mexican cumbia band Los Ángeles Azules.[9] The track features an upbeat cumbia style, characterized by its lively rhythm and playful lyrics that capture the series' comedic and romantic elements.[26] Composed specifically for the production by Jorge Octavio Domínguez and Octavio Lara, the song was released as a promotional single in May 2015, coinciding with the telenovela's premiere on May 25.[27] It integrates into the opening credits sequence, establishing a vibrant and affectionate mood that underscores the show's humorous neighborhood dynamics and central love story.[9] "La Vecina" received a nomination for Best Musical Theme at the 34th TVyNovelas Awards in 2016, highlighting its role in promoting the series.[27]Album details
The official soundtrack album for the telenovela La vecina, titled La Vecina (Music From The Original TV Series), was released on July 20, 2015, by the label Fonarte Latino. Composed primarily by Jorge Domínguez, it contains 18 tracks spanning approximately 43 minutes and features original instrumental compositions.[28] The album serves as background music to underscore the series' romantic and comedic elements, with instrumental cues tailored for key scenes such as character introductions, tense confrontations, and lighthearted interactions. It was issued to support the promotion of the telenovela during its airing on Televisa. While the opening theme "La vecina" by Los Ángeles Azules is a prominent vocal track associated with the production, the album focuses on Domínguez's score.[28]| Track No. | Title | Artist/Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ella Es | Jorge Domínguez | 2:45 |
| 2 | Perdóname | Jorge Domínguez | 2:14 |
| 3 | En Menos de Un Segundo | Jorge Domínguez | 3:06 |
| 4 | Tus Ojitos | Jorge Domínguez | 2:49 |
| 5 | Enfiestados | Jorge Domínguez | 2:32 |