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
Season 1 · 137 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Dec 31, 1996
- E2 Episode 2 May 6, 1997
- E3 Episode 3 May 7, 1997
- E4 Episode 4 May 8, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 May 9, 1997
- E6 Episode 6 May 12, 1997
- E7 Episode 7 May 13, 1997
- E8 Episode 8 May 14, 1997
- E9 Episode 9 May 15, 1997
- E10 Episode 10 May 16, 1997
- E11 Episode 11 May 19, 1997
- E12 Episode 12 May 20, 1997
- E13 Episode 13 May 21, 1997
- E14 Episode 14 May 22, 1997
- E15 Episode 15 May 23, 1997
- E16 Episode 16 May 26, 1997
- E17 Episode 17 May 27, 1997
- E18 Episode 18 May 28, 1997
- E19 Episode 19 May 29, 1997
- E20 Episode 20 May 30, 1997
- E21 Episode 21 Jun 2, 1997
- E22 Episode 22 Jun 3, 1997
- E23 Episode 23 Jun 4, 1997
- E24 Episode 24 Jun 5, 1997
- E25 Episode 25 Jun 6, 1997
- E26 Episode 26 Jun 9, 1997
- E27 Episode 27 Jun 10, 1997
- E28 Episode 28 Jun 11, 1997
- E29 Episode 29 Jun 12, 1997
- E30 Episode 30 Jun 13, 1997
- E31 Episode 31 Jun 16, 1997
- E32 Episode 32 Jun 17, 1997
- E33 Episode 33 Jun 18, 1997
- E34 Episode 34 Jun 19, 1997
- E35 Episode 35 Jun 20, 1997
- E36 Episode 36 Jun 23, 1997
- E37 Episode 37 Jun 24, 1997
- E38 Episode 38 Jun 25, 1997
- E39 Episode 39 Jun 26, 1997
- E40 Episode 40 Jun 27, 1997
- E41 Episode 41 Jun 30, 1997
- E42 Episode 42 Jul 1, 1997
- E43 Episode 43 Jul 2, 1997
- E44 Episode 44 Jul 3, 1997
- E45 Episode 45 Jul 4, 1997
- E46 Episode 46 Jul 7, 1997
- E47 Episode 47 Jul 8, 1997
- E48 Episode 48 Jul 9, 1997
- E49 Episode 49 Jul 10, 1997
- E50 Episode 50 Jul 11, 1997
- E51 Episode 51 Jul 14, 1997
- E52 Episode 52 Jul 15, 1997
- E53 Episode 53 Jul 16, 1997
- E54 Episode 54 Jul 17, 1997
- E55 Episode 55 Jul 18, 1997
- E56 Episode 56 Jul 21, 1997
- E57 Episode 57 Jul 22, 1997
- E58 Episode 58 Jul 23, 1997
- E59 Episode 59 Jul 24, 1997
- E60 Episode 60 Jul 25, 1997
- E61 Episode 61 Jul 28, 1997
- E62 Episode 62 Jul 29, 1997
- E63 Episode 63 Jul 30, 1997
- E64 Episode 64 Jul 31, 1997
- E65 Episode 65 Aug 1, 1997
- E66 Episode 66 Aug 4, 1997
- E67 Episode 67 Aug 5, 1997
- E68 Episode 68 Aug 6, 1997
- E69 Episode 69 Aug 7, 1997
- E70 Episode 70 Aug 8, 1997
- E71 Episode 71 Aug 11, 1997
- E72 Episode 72 Aug 12, 1997
- E73 Episode 73 Aug 13, 1997
- E74 Episode 74 Aug 14, 1997
- E75 Episode 75 Aug 15, 1997
- E76 Episode 76 Aug 18, 1997
- E77 Episode 77 Aug 19, 1997
- E78 Episode 78 Aug 20, 1997
- E79 Episode 79 Aug 21, 1997
- E80 Episode 80 Aug 22, 1997
- E81 Episode 81 Aug 25, 1997
- E82 Episode 82 Aug 26, 1997
- E83 Episode 83 Aug 27, 1997
- E84 Episode 84 Aug 28, 1997
- E85 Episode 85 Aug 29, 1997
- E86 Episode 86 Sep 1, 1997
- E87 Episode 87 Sep 2, 1997
- E88 Episode 88 Sep 3, 1997
- E89 Episode 89 Sep 4, 1997
- E90 Episode 90 Sep 5, 1997
- E91 Episode 91 Sep 8, 1997
- E92 Episode 92 Sep 9, 1997
- E93 Episode 93 Sep 10, 1997
- E94 Episode 94 Sep 11, 1997
- E95 Episode 95 Sep 12, 1997
- E96 Episode 96 Sep 15, 1997
- E97 Episode 97 Sep 16, 1997
- E98 Episode 98 Sep 17, 1997
- E99 Episode 99 Sep 18, 1997
- E100 Episode 100 Sep 19, 1997
- E101 Episode 101 Sep 22, 1997
- E102 Episode 102 Sep 23, 1997
- E103 Episode 103 Sep 24, 1997
- E104 Episode 104 Sep 25, 1997
- E105 Episode 105 Sep 26, 1997
- E106 Episode 106 Sep 29, 1997
- E107 Episode 107 Sep 30, 1997
- E108 Episode 108 Oct 1, 1997
- E109 Episode 109 Oct 2, 1997
- E110 Episode 110 Oct 3, 1997
- E111 Episode 111 Oct 6, 1997
- E112 Episode 112 Oct 7, 1997
- E113 Episode 113 Oct 8, 1997
- E114 Episode 114 Oct 9, 1997
- E115 Episode 115 Oct 10, 1997
- E116 Episode 116 Oct 13, 1997
- E117 Episode 117 Oct 14, 1997
- E118 Episode 118 Oct 15, 1997
- E119 Episode 119 Oct 16, 1997
- E120 Episode 120 Oct 17, 1997
- E121 Episode 121 Oct 20, 1997
- E122 Episode 122 Oct 21, 1997
- E123 Episode 123 Oct 22, 1997
- E124 Episode 124 Oct 23, 1997
- E125 Episode 125 Oct 24, 1997
- E126 Episode 126 Oct 27, 1997
- E127 Episode 127 Oct 28, 1997
- E128 Episode 128 Oct 29, 1997
- E129 Episode 129 Oct 30, 1997
- E130 Episode 130 Oct 31, 1997
- E131 Episode 131 Nov 3, 1997
- E132 Episode 132 Nov 4, 1997
- E133 Episode 133 Nov 5, 1997
- E134 Episode 134 Nov 6, 1997
- E135 Episode 135 Nov 7, 1997
- E136 Episode 136 Nov 10, 1997
- E137 Episode 137 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.