---
title: "Wild at Heart"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-at-heart-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 58539
imdb_id: "tt2712782"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 162
runtime_minutes: 42
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 496
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Wild at Heart (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-at-heart-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "Wild at Heart" is a drama and soap production. The show revolves around the story of Maricruz, a poor and innocent woman who is mistreated by a family. She is subjected to humiliation, abandonment, and imprisonment, resulting in her loss of everything. The series explores her transformation into a wealthy and powerful woman, driven by her experiences and a desire for revenge.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young woman faces humiliation and abandonment after being mistreated by a powerful family."

### Why Watch
- classic telenovela storytelling
- star-studded cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains themes of mistreatment and imprisonment
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14 and contains dramatic themes of social conflict and personal hardship.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, emotional, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel | VIX | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (162 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 162
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (2%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 159 (98%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Carlos Romero, Inés Rodena
- **Networks / Studios**: Univision, Las Estrellas

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ana Brenda Contreras** as *Maricruz Olivares / María Alejandra Mendoza*
- **Daniel Arenas** as *Octavio Narváez*
- **Elizabeth Álvarez** as *Lucía Bravo de Narváez*
- **César Évora Díaz** as *Alejandro Mendoza Casavieja*
- **René Strickler** as *Miguel Narváez*
- **Sergio Goyri** as *Álvaro Cifuentes*
- **María Elena Velasco** as *María Nicolasa Cruz*
- **Rocío Banquells** as *Carola Canseco*
- **Ana Patricia Rojo** as *Raiza Canseco*
- **Manuel Landeta** as *Teobaldo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The story follows the innocent Maricruz as she deals with mistreatment, humiliation, and imprisonment by the Narvaez family.

### Q: Is this an original production?
No, it is a Mexican telenovela produced by Nathalie Lartilleux for Televisa that serves as a remake of the 1994 production Marimar.

### Q: Who are the main stars?
The protagonists are played by Ana Brenda Contreras and Daniel Arenas.

### Q: Who are the antagonists?
The antagonists are portrayed by Ingrid Martz, Elizabeth Alvarez, Carlos de la Mota, and Rene Strickler.

### Q: Is this related to the British series of the same name?
No, this 2013 production is a Mexican telenovela, distinct from the British drama series about a veterinary surgeon in South Africa.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wild at Heart — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/58539)
- [Wild at Heart (British TV series)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_at_Heart_(British_TV_series))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*