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La Mentira 1998

★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 26 votes Soap 1 seasons · 100 eps Ended
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What is La Mentira?

La Mentira is a television soap opera released in 1998. The series follows the story of a young woman named Virginia, who is characterized as wicked and ambitious.

Type
TV series
Year
1998
Status
Ended
Episodes
100
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Jul 13, 1998
Last aired
Oct 20, 1998
Original language
ES
Origin
MX
Networks
Las Estrellas
Genres
Soap
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 26 votes
Format
1 season · 100 episodes
Episode runtime
~50 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Las Estrellas
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La Mentira is a television soap opera released in 1998. The series follows the story of a young woman named Virginia, who is characterized as wicked and ambitious. Her actions include stealing her own fiancé, Ricardo, and eventually spurning him to live with another man named Joao. Virginia is also described as being capable of aborting her own child. Following these events, Ricardo becomes blinded by his love for Virginia and ultimately takes his own life. This tragedy leaves his brother, Demetrio, in a state of deep despair. Upon learning of his brother's fate, Demetrio returns from abroad with the specific intention of seeking revenge. The narrative centers on the consequences of Virginia's choices and the subsequent path of vengeance pursued by Demetrio. The production is documented in the archives of The Movie Database.

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“A tale of betrayal and revenge unfolds when love turns to tragedy.”

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  • Strong central conflict drives emotional engagement
  • Classic telenovela storytelling with high stakes
  • Clear moral contrast between characters
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  • Darker themes may not suit all viewers
  • Plot hinges on extreme actions

You enjoy classic telenovelas with intense family drama and revenge plots.

Contains mature themes including suicide, infidelity, and revenge.

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What is the main plot of La Mentira?

The story centers on Virgínia's betrayals and the tragic consequences that lead to Ricardo's suicide and his brother Demétrio's quest for revenge.

Who are the main characters?

Key characters include Virgínia, Ricardo, João, and Demétrio, each playing pivotal roles in the central conflict.

When did La Mentira air?

The series aired from July 13, 1998 to November 27, 1998.

Is this based on a previous work?

Yes, it is based on a 1965 telenovela of the same name by Caridad Bravo Adams.

Where was it produced?

It was produced by Televisa in Mexico.

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