Como en el Cine is a Mexican telenovela produced by TV Azteca in 2001. Created by Veronica Suarez, it was directed, produced and executive produced by Don Antulio Jimenez Pons. Lorena Rojas and Mauricio Ochmann are the main characters.
Plot
Isabel lives a double life. She pretends to be a successful psychologist when in reality she is a dancer in a bar by night, a fact that she hides with the help of her friends. When she meets Javier, an attractive young man of good family, he falls in love only with Isabel, the successful professional, oblivious to her secret life. "Chabelita", the dancer, must therefore fight for the love of her life. Her situation puts Javier and Isabel into the precarious position of defending their love against the rigid rules imposed by society. Javier lives with his mother Nieves, who holds him responsible for his twin brother's death. But what Javier doesn't know is that his twin, Joaquin, is very much alive but has no memory of his childhood as part of the Borja family. Joaquin also falls for Isabel despite the fact of learning that his brother is also in love with her.from the website- alma-Latina
Cast
Actor Character Known asLorena Rojas Isabel 'Chabela' Montero Protagonist, dancer in Zu Zu's bar, Older sister of Rocio, Javier's love interestMauricio Ochmann Javier Borja / Joaquin 'Joaqo' Borja Protagonist, Isabel's love interest / Twin Brother of Javier, killed in a Hospital by SaúlOlivia Collins Susana 'Zu Zu' Ramírez Bar owner, biological mother of ArturoNinel Conde Helena Hernández 'Topacio (La Matadora)' Villain, Dancer in Zu Zu's bar, ends in a brothelJuan A. Baptista Carlos Cordero 'Charlie' Villain, cousin of Zu Zu, Trips while trying to hit La Matadora and diesÚrsula Prats Nieves Borja Villain, Mother of Javier & Joaquin, killed by SaúlSergio Mayer Daniel Lebrija Villain, obsessed with Isabel, responsible for deaths of Lencha and Enrique, ends in a Mental InstitutionBetty Monroe Angela 'Rubi' Dancer in Zu Zu's bar, friend of Isabel, daughter of Fidel, Billy's love interestAna La Salvia Zafiro Dancer in Zu Zu's bar, killed by La MatadoraDaniela Garmendia Esmeralda Dancer in Zu Zu's bar, Claudio's love interestAlberto Mayagoitia Billy Billetes Rubi's love interestÁngela Fuste Bárbara Escalante Villain but turns Good, Loved Javier, Marries LuisHugo Esquinca Luis 'El Nacotlan' Friend of Javier & Joaquin, Marries BarbaraAlberto Casanova Raúl Benavides Villain, responsible for death of Rocio, raped Barbara, later Regina, killed by LuisJosé Ramón Escorza Claudio 'Chipilo' Friend of Javier, Esmeralda's love interestJosé Luis Franco Saúl Ramos 'Ojitos' Villain, killed by NievesArturo Beristáin Francisco De La Riva Husband of GabyNubia Martí Gabriela "Gaby" de De la Riva Wife of FranciscoEva Prado Martha de Escalante Wife of Julio, mother of BárbaraRoberto Blandón Julio Escalante Villain. Husband of Martha, father of Bárbara, ends in jailAlejandra Lazcano Sofia Borja Younger Half sister of Javier & Joaquin, Arturo's love interestPablo Azar Arturo De La Riva Adopted son of Gaby and Francisco, biological son of Zu Zu and Vicente, Sofia's love interestLiz Gallardo Rocio Montero Villain. Younger sister of Isabel, has baby with Arturo, Killed by Raúl and Erika (Hit & Run)Géraldine Bazán Regina Linares / Amatista Friend of Sofia, Gloria and Renata, Dancer in Zu Zu's barMariana Torres Gloria Fernandez Friend of Sofia, Regina and Renata. Leonardo's love interest.Dafne Padilla Renata Friend of Sofia, Regina and Gloria. Leobardo's love interest.Alejandra Ley Dolores Castillo 'Lola' Enemy of Regina's group, Later becomes friends with themMiguel A. Lomelin Mauricio Friend of ArturoCarlos East Jr. Leonardo Twin brother of Leobardo. Gloria's love interestErnesto East Leobardo Twin brother of Leonardo. Renata's love interestDavid Zepeda Paco Dancer in Zu Zu's bar, Perla's love interestSimone Victoria Lulu Sister of Rosa, Zu Zu's Friend/HelperMario Sauret Dr. Marco Antonio Moreli Psychiatrist, Killed by ErikaHéctor Soberón Enrique Friend/Business partner of Javier, Killed by DanielTomas Goros Julian Villain, father of Erika and FedericoAline Hernández Erika Villain, killed her ex-husband. Ends in jailJuan Vidal Federico Villain, Marries Nieves, Ends in JailAndrea Noli Perla Dancer in Zu Zu's bar, Paco's love interestSurya MacGregor Telma Alicia Bonet Mother Maria Margot Wagner Sister Mercedes Ramiro Orci Gabino GroundskeeperMiguel Couturier Vicente Biological father of Arturo, killed by his assistantAarón Beas Martin Cousin of RubiFidel Garriga Fidel Father of Rubi, Joaquin's cellmate/FriendRegina Torné Romualda Villain, Aunt of BillyAmérica Gabriel Gabriela Andrea Escalona Malena Friend of LolitaAracelia Chavira Sister Faustina Beatriz Martínez Azucena Mother of GloriaBertha Kaim Valeria Friend of BárbaraGuillermo Ayala 'El chucky' Villain, Javier's Kidnapper, Ends in JailÁngel Arellano Manolo 'Manolete' Friend of CharlieSusana Salazar Hilda Cousin of ManoloAngy Almanza Alejandra Friend of LolitaCarmen Zavaleta Sister Patricia Jorge Galvan Evaristo José Luis Rojas José Joel Gerardo Julio Escalero Mariana Urrutia Friend of LolitaRosalba Brambila Xóchitl Illiana
Special guest stars BOOM Elefante Lou Bega Moneda Dura OV7 Sergio Dalma Uff
Theme songs Falsas esperanzas Singer: Christina Aguilera Album: Mi Reflejo Written by: Jorge Luis Piloto Love Colada Singer: OV7 Written by: Andy Marvel, Amy Powers, Marjorie Mayl
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