La doble vida de Estela Carrillo
La doble vida de Estela Carrillo

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La doble vida de Estela Carrillo

2017
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Spanish

After witnessing a murder, single mother Estela Carrillo must hide the fact that she is an undocumented immigrant escaping a dark past. While hiding her secret, romantic interests and her dream of becoming a singer complicate her plans.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Carlos Cock, Rodrigo Urrutia, Luis Eduardo ReyesGenres: Telenovela, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Estela Carrillo lives a double life, using a fake identity to escape a dark past tied to organized crime. She seeks refuge and a new beginning for her son, but her past inevitably catches up with her. The telenovela follows her struggle to protect her family while confronting the dangerous figures from her former life, leading to a constant battle for survival and a fight to maintain her fabricated peace.

Critical Reception

La doble vida de Estela Carrillo was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its suspenseful plot and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. It was praised for its mature handling of themes like crime, identity, and motherhood within the telenovela format, offering a compelling narrative that kept viewers engaged.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and engaging narrative.

  • Commended for strong acting, especially the lead role.

  • Noted for successfully blending drama and crime elements.

Google audience: Audience reception information for Google reviews is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The series was produced by Televisa and originally aired on the Las Estrellas television channel in Mexico.

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