After 25 years, Betty, la fea is back and now available on Prime Video. This new version explores the lives and situations that the beloved characters have experienced over the years.
Fans of the original series will undoubtedly miss certain characters who won’t be returning due to the passing of the actors who played them. Celmira Luzardo, known for her role as Catalina Ángel, and Dora Cadavid, who played Inesita, are two characters that audiences cherished. Their absence has deeply affected fans, especially with the revival of Betty, la fea now underway.
Celmira Luzardo’s character, Catalina Ángel, was pivotal in Betty’s transformation journey. Luzardo had a successful career following her iconic role but was sadly diagnosed with cancer in 2011. She battled the illness for several years and ultimately passed away on March 12, 2014, at the age of 61. Her daughter, Laura Canevari, and her aunt, actress Consuelo Luzardo, shared the news of her death with the public.
Two decades have passed since Yo soy Betty, la fea first aired, and even now, Celmira Luzardo’s character remains one of the most beloved. Many fans learned of her passing only when Betty, la fea: la historia continúa was announced, prompting calls for a tribute to her character in the new series.
The legacy left by Luzardo in the television world is undeniable. She appeared in various productions like La potra Zaina, El pasado no perdona, and Francisco el Matemático. Her sister Consuelo Luzardo has continued to uphold this acting legacy in the family.
One fan wrote on social media, “Catalina always had good vibes from the start; perhaps that’s why they named her character as they did, because that’s something Betty never had.” This sentiment echoes the impact of Luzardo’s role.
Sadly, many have mourned not only Luzardo but also Fernando Gaitán, the creator and director of the novel, who passed away in 2019. He succumbed to a heart attack at 58 while in Bogotá. Another cherished actor was Dora Cadavid, known for her role as Inesita—the wise counselor and support for Betty. Cadavid passed away in 2022 due to respiratory complications from a long-standing condition.
Other actors linked to the series also left their mark on audiences. Alberto Valdiri, who played Berta’s husband, died from a heart attack in December 2014. Argentine actor Raúl Santa, remembered as Pupuchurro, passed away in 2021 from a serious illness.
The model Lina Marulanda, who appeared briefly as a woman pursued by Armando, tragically passed away in April 2010. All of these talented individuals are fondly remembered by fans of Yo soy Betty, la fea.
The premiere of Betty la fea: la historia continúa on July 19 on Amazon Prime has reignited emotions among fans of this iconic series created by Fernando Gaitán. It brings back many characters from Yo soy Betty, la fea and is available for viewers from Monday to Friday at 9:30 p.m. on Canal RCN.
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