---
title: "A Coraz\u00f3n Abierto"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-corazon-abierto-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 32702
imdb_id: "tt1748374"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 273
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 103
content_rating: "NR"
---

# A Corazón Abierto (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-corazon-abierto-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Corazón Abierto is a Colombian telenovela that premiered on RCN Televisión on April 26, 2010, and concluded its run on August 11, 2011. Created by Fernando Gaitán, the series is an adaptation of the American medical drama Grey's Anatomy, which was originally created by Shonda Rhimes. The production was a collaboration between Vista Producciones and Disney Media Distribution. The narrative follows María Alejandra Rivas Cavalier, a young aspiring surgeon who bears a prestigious family name. She joins the highly regarded internship program at Santa María University Hospital, which becomes her new home. Throughout her time at the hospital, she develops friendships and enters into a relationship with a renowned surgeon named Andrés Guerra. As she navigates intriguing medical cases, she faces various personal and professional challenges. The series explores how friendship, love, and sacrifice intertwine as the characters work to define their own paths while performing their duties within the demanding environment of the university hospital setting.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An aspiring surgeon navigates professional and personal trials at a prestigious university hospital."

### Why Watch
- focuses on high-stakes medical cases
- explores complex personal relationships

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense interpersonal drama
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense emotional situations and professional challenges within a hospital setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: medical, dramatic, romantic, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (169 Episodes)
### Season 2 (104 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 273
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 269 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Shonda Rhimes, Fernando Gaitán
- **Networks / Studios**: RCN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Verónica Orozco** as *Dra. María Alejandra Rivas Cavallier*
- **Rafael Novoa** as *Dr. Andrés Guerra*
- **Jorge Enrique Abello** as *Dr. Mauricio Hernández*
- **Jorge Cao** as *Dr. Ricardo Cepeda*
- **Rolando Tarajano** as *Dr. Javier Burgos*
- **Juan Pablo Espinosa** as *Dr. Augusto Maza*
- **Aída Morales** as *Dra. Miranda Carvajal*
- **Natalia Durán** as *Dra. Cristina Solano*
- **Juan Manuel Mendoza** as *Dr. Jorge Viana*
- **Sandra Hernández** as *Dra. Isabel Henao*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The story follows María Alejandra Rivas Cavalier as she joins an internship program at Santa María University Hospital.

### Q: What genre is this series?
It is a Colombian telenovela focused on medical and personal drama.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series premiered on April 26, 2010, and concluded on August 11, 2011.

### Q: Who produced the series?
It was produced by Vista Producciones in association with Disney Media Distribution.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The events of the series occur at Santa María University Hospital.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Corazón Abierto — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/32702)
- [A Corazón Abierto (TV Series 2010-2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/32702-a-corazon-abierto/cast)
- [A corazón abierto (Colombian TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_coraz%C3%B3n_abierto_(Colombian_TV_series))
- [A corazón abierto (telenovela colombiana) - Wikipedia, la …](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_coraz%C3%B3n_abierto_(telenovela_colombiana))
- [A Corazón Abierto (2010-2011) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/a-corazon-abierto/vHDuEAUdBZ50PirWTIQfY2/credits/)
- [Full credits of "A corazón abierto (TV Series)" - FilmAffinity](https://www.filmaffinity.com/en/fullcredits.php?movie_id=518424)

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