Si nos dejan (English: If They Let Us) is a Mexican telenovela produced by W Studios for Televisa. The series is an adaptation of the 1993 Colombian telenovela Señora Isabel, which most recent popular version was Victoria. The series first aired in the United States on Univision from 1 June 2021 to 11 October 2021. In Mexico, the series aired on Las Estrellas from 1 November 2021 to 20 February 2022.
The series stars Mayrín Villanueva, Alexis Ayala, and Marcus Ornellas.
Plot Alicia Montiel (Mayrín Villanueva) is married to Sergio Carranza (Alexis Ayala), a prominent journalist in Mexico. They have three children and are perceived as an ideal family in their social circle. Alicia's marriage deteriorates when she discovers that Sergio has been having an affair for three years with Julieta Lugo, his co-host. Alicia pursues a divorce and begins a relationship with Martín Guerra (Marcus Ornellas), a younger journalist who is Sergio's professional rival.
Cast Main Mayrín Villanueva as Alicia Montiel de Carranza Marcus Ornellas as Martín Guerra Alexis Ayala as Sergio Carranza Scarlet Gruber as Julieta Lugo Isabel Burr as Yuridia "Yuri" Carranza Álex Perea as José Rafael Fuente "Cholo" Lorena Graniewicz as Karina Gómez Carlos Said as Gonzalo Carranza Isidora Vives as Miranda Carranza Mónica Sánchez Navarro as Yaya Víctor Civeira as Ángel “Diablo” Rentería Jorge Gallegos as Moisés Zapata Henry Zakka as Fabián Gabriela Carrillo as Carlota Vegas Ara Saldívar as Celia "Chela" Ortega Solkin Ruz as Lucas Bejarano Amairani as Maruja Paco Luna as Diego “Culebra” Ramiro Tomasini as Gutiérrez Natassia Villasana as Marcela Cruz Sofia Rivera Torres as Mabel Rangel Elissa Marie Soto Bazán as Sofía Guerra Roberto Mateos as Facundo Guerra Mónica Dionne as Rebecca Mauricio Pimentel as Alberto Mujica Gabriela Spanic as Fedora Montelongo Susana Dosamantes as Eva de Montiel
Recurring and guest stars José María Galeano as Samuel Pakey Vázquez as El Toro Gerardo Murguía as Julio Tamayo Paola Toyos as Prudencia Juan Pablo Gil as Francisco Karla Gaytán as Luna Cruz Claudia Zepeda as Lorena Nicole Curiel as Nicole Ana Celeste Montalvo as Ariana Mijares Marcelo Buquet as Quijada Ignacio Ortiz Jr. as Suso Arancha del Toro as Ladire Manuel Riguezza as Simón Guerra Vegas Manuel Castillo as Quique Cruz Sonya Smith
Production The telenovela was presented during the Univision upfront for the 2020–2021 television season. Mayrín Villanueva, Marcus Ornellas, and Eduardo Yañez were announced in the main roles on 2 February 2021. However, on 12 February 2021, it was announced that due to health issues Eduardo Yañez would no longer star in the series and that Alexis Ayala would be his replacement. Filming of the series began on 16 February 2021, with the rest of the cast being announced.
The series was adapted by Venezuelan writer Leonardo Padrón. Principal photography took place at Televisa's San Ángel forums and on location in Mexico City.
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Reception U.S. ratings
Mexico ratings
Critical response Critics noted the telenovela's focus on the protagonist's divorce and subsequent independence as a departure from traditional melodramatic formulas. However, some reviewers pointed out that the series occasionally reverted to conventional pacing and tropes in its later episodes.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated Result Ref 2022 Produ Awards Best Short Telenovela Si nos dejan Best Supporting Actor - Superseries or Telenovela Roberto Mateos
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