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El Maleficio is a Mexican telenovela produced by José Alberto Castro for TelevisaUnivision and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from November 13, 2023, to March 3, 2024. It is a remake of the classic 1983 telenovela of the same name created by Fernanda Villeli. Adapted by Leonardo Bechini, the telenovela was directed by Carlos Cock Marín and stars Fernando Colunga, Marlene Favela, Julián Gil, Sofía Castro, Chantal Andere, Jacqueline Andere, Rafael Inclán, and Julio Vallado. The story follows Enrique de Martino, a wealthy and powerful businessman who secretly practices dark magic to achieve success and control those around him. After marrying the widowed Beatriz Almazán, he draws her family into a dangerous world of supernatural forces, occult rituals, and hidden conspiracies. As terrifying events unfold, Beatriz and her loved ones must confront evil, uncover long-buried secrets, and fight to break the curse that threatens to destroy their lives.
María Teresa, a successful and attractive businesswoman, faces a dilemma when she discovers that her father, Esteban, has been falsely accused of fraud. Determined to clear his name, María Teresa takes charge of "La Esperanza," a coveted property in the village of Puerto Bravo. There, she encounters Santos, the estate's caretaker, who initially perceives her as rude and entitled. Despite their initial differences, María Teresa and Santos join forces to confront Marco, a greedy neighbor attempting to seize control of “La Esperanza,” and Rutilio, the town’s corrupt mayor. As they battle to safeguard the estate, María Teresa and Santos gradually develop deep feelings for one another, falling in love. Amidst their challenges, their love and the hope embodied by "La Esperanza" become their guiding light in a tempest fueled by passion.
After 25 years of marriage, Eloísa learns her husband is having an affair with a younger man and separates. Her newfound solitude leads her to self-discovery and the pursuit of new love.
An Australian lone wolf's quiet existence is shattered when he learns that the woman he once loved and thought was dead is alive and held captive by ruthless gangsters. Now, to take on this dangerous criminal organization, he must seek out allies and storm into a world of violence to rescue the love of his life in this gritty, modern day violent fairytale.
