Esmeralda 1996
What is Esmeralda?
Esmeralda is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa that originally aired between 1996 and 1998. The series was directed by Beatriz Sheridan and marked the first production in the career of producer Salvador Mejia.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 137
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 31, 1996
- Last aired
- Nov 11, 1997
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- MX
- Networks
- Las Estrellas
- Genres
- Drama, Soap
- Updated
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Esmeralda is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa that originally aired between 1996 and 1998. The series was directed by Beatriz Sheridan and marked the first production in the career of producer Salvador Mejia. The program was filmed in Mexico City and at the Hacienda Yextho located in Hidalgo. As a narrative work, this series serves as a remake of a 1970 Venezuelan telenovela of the same title. The story has been adapted multiple times for television, including the 1984 Venezuelan version titled Topacio and a 2004 production in Brazil. Recognized as one of the most famous telenovelas of all time, the show is categorized within the drama and soap opera genres. While the title Esmeralda is also associated with a fictional character from the 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo, this specific television production remains a distinct entry in the history of Mexican broadcasting. The series is formally documented in various international archival databases for its contributions to the genre.
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“A blind woman navigates life and love in this globally recognized classic telenovela production.”
- historical significance
- iconic status
- dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy foundational entries in the telenovela genre.
The series contains traditional dramatic themes common to the telenovela genre.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 137 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 31, 1996
- E2 Episode 2 Core May 6, 1997
- E3 Episode 3 Core May 7, 1997
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 8, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 9, 1997
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 12, 1997
- E7 Episode 7 Core May 13, 1997
- E8 Episode 8 Core May 14, 1997
- E9 Episode 9 Core May 15, 1997
- E10 Episode 10 Core May 16, 1997
- E11 Episode 11 Core May 19, 1997
- E12 Episode 12 Core May 20, 1997
- E13 Episode 13 Core May 21, 1997
- E14 Episode 14 Core May 22, 1997
- E15 Episode 15 Core May 23, 1997
- E16 Episode 16 Core May 26, 1997
- E17 Episode 17 Core May 27, 1997
- E18 Episode 18 Core May 28, 1997
- E19 Episode 19 Core May 29, 1997
- E20 Episode 20 Core May 30, 1997
- E21 Episode 21 Core Jun 2, 1997
- E22 Episode 22 Core Jun 3, 1997
- E23 Episode 23 Core Jun 4, 1997
- E24 Episode 24 Core Jun 5, 1997
- E25 Episode 25 Core Jun 6, 1997
- E26 Episode 26 Core Jun 9, 1997
- E27 Episode 27 Core Jun 10, 1997
- E28 Episode 28 Core Jun 11, 1997
- E29 Episode 29 Core Jun 12, 1997
- E30 Episode 30 Core Jun 13, 1997
- E31 Episode 31 Core Jun 16, 1997
- E32 Episode 32 Core Jun 17, 1997
- E33 Episode 33 Core Jun 18, 1997
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jun 19, 1997
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jun 20, 1997
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jun 23, 1997
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jun 24, 1997
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jun 25, 1997
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jun 26, 1997
- E40 Episode 40 Core Jun 27, 1997
- E41 Episode 41 Core Jun 30, 1997
- E42 Episode 42 Core Jul 1, 1997
- E43 Episode 43 Core Jul 2, 1997
- E44 Episode 44 Core Jul 3, 1997
- E45 Episode 45 Core Jul 4, 1997
- E46 Episode 46 Core Jul 7, 1997
- E47 Episode 47 Core Jul 8, 1997
- E48 Episode 48 Core Jul 9, 1997
- E49 Episode 49 Core Jul 10, 1997
- E50 Episode 50 Core Jul 11, 1997
- E51 Episode 51 Core Jul 14, 1997
- E52 Episode 52 Core Jul 15, 1997
- E53 Episode 53 Core Jul 16, 1997
- E54 Episode 54 Core Jul 17, 1997
- E55 Episode 55 Core Jul 18, 1997
- E56 Episode 56 Core Jul 21, 1997
- E57 Episode 57 Core Jul 22, 1997
- E58 Episode 58 Core Jul 23, 1997
- E59 Episode 59 Core Jul 24, 1997
- E60 Episode 60 Core Jul 25, 1997
- E61 Episode 61 Core Jul 28, 1997
- E62 Episode 62 Core Jul 29, 1997
- E63 Episode 63 Core Jul 30, 1997
- E64 Episode 64 Core Jul 31, 1997
- E65 Episode 65 Core Aug 1, 1997
- E66 Episode 66 Core Aug 4, 1997
- E67 Episode 67 Core Aug 5, 1997
- E68 Episode 68 Core Aug 6, 1997
- E69 Episode 69 Core Aug 7, 1997
- E70 Episode 70 Core Aug 8, 1997
- E71 Episode 71 Core Aug 11, 1997
- E72 Episode 72 Core Aug 12, 1997
- E73 Episode 73 Core Aug 13, 1997
- E74 Episode 74 Core Aug 14, 1997
- E75 Episode 75 Core Aug 15, 1997
- E76 Episode 76 Core Aug 18, 1997
- E77 Episode 77 Core Aug 19, 1997
- E78 Episode 78 Core Aug 20, 1997
- E79 Episode 79 Core Aug 21, 1997
- E80 Episode 80 Core Aug 22, 1997
- E81 Episode 81 Core Aug 25, 1997
- E82 Episode 82 Core Aug 26, 1997
- E83 Episode 83 Core Aug 27, 1997
- E84 Episode 84 Core Aug 28, 1997
- E85 Episode 85 Core Aug 29, 1997
- E86 Episode 86 Core Sep 1, 1997
- E87 Episode 87 Core Sep 2, 1997
- E88 Episode 88 Core Sep 3, 1997
- E89 Episode 89 Core Sep 4, 1997
- E90 Episode 90 Core Sep 5, 1997
- E91 Episode 91 Core Sep 8, 1997
- E92 Episode 92 Core Sep 9, 1997
- E93 Episode 93 Core Sep 10, 1997
- E94 Episode 94 Core Sep 11, 1997
- E95 Episode 95 Core Sep 12, 1997
- E96 Episode 96 Core Sep 15, 1997
- E97 Episode 97 Core Sep 16, 1997
- E98 Episode 98 Core Sep 17, 1997
- E99 Episode 99 Core Sep 18, 1997
- E100 Episode 100 Core Sep 19, 1997
- E101 Episode 101 Core Sep 22, 1997
- E102 Episode 102 Core Sep 23, 1997
- E103 Episode 103 Core Sep 24, 1997
- E104 Episode 104 Core Sep 25, 1997
- E105 Episode 105 Core Sep 26, 1997
- E106 Episode 106 Core Sep 29, 1997
- E107 Episode 107 Core Sep 30, 1997
- E108 Episode 108 Core Oct 1, 1997
- E109 Episode 109 Core Oct 2, 1997
- E110 Episode 110 Core Oct 3, 1997
- E111 Episode 111 Core Oct 6, 1997
- E112 Episode 112 Core Oct 7, 1997
- E113 Episode 113 Core Oct 8, 1997
- E114 Episode 114 Core Oct 9, 1997
- E115 Episode 115 Core Oct 10, 1997
- E116 Episode 116 Core Oct 13, 1997
- E117 Episode 117 Core Oct 14, 1997
- E118 Episode 118 Core Oct 15, 1997
- E119 Episode 119 Core Oct 16, 1997
- E120 Episode 120 Core Oct 17, 1997
- E121 Episode 121 Core Oct 20, 1997
- E122 Episode 122 Core Oct 21, 1997
- E123 Episode 123 Core Oct 22, 1997
- E124 Episode 124 Core Oct 23, 1997
- E125 Episode 125 Core Oct 24, 1997
- E126 Episode 126 Core Oct 27, 1997
- E127 Episode 127 Core Oct 28, 1997
- E128 Episode 128 Core Oct 29, 1997
- E129 Episode 129 Core Oct 30, 1997
- E130 Episode 130 Core Oct 31, 1997
- E131 Episode 131 Core Nov 3, 1997
- E132 Episode 132 Core Nov 4, 1997
- E133 Episode 133 Core Nov 5, 1997
- E134 Episode 134 Core Nov 6, 1997
- E135 Episode 135 Core Nov 7, 1997
- E136 Episode 136 Mytharc Nov 10, 1997
- E137 Episode 137 Mytharc Nov 11, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of Esmeralda?
It is a 1997 Televisa production based on a 1970 Venezuelan telenovela.
Has the story been adapted elsewhere?
Yes, the story was remade in Brazil in 2004 and inspired a 1984 Venezuelan version titled Topacio.
Is this considered a popular series?
It is cited as one of the most famous telenovelas of all time.
Who produced the 1997 version?
The 1997 version was released by Televisa.
Are there multiple versions of this story?
Yes, the narrative has been adapted into several versions across different countries.
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