Betty, la fea: la historia continúa

Betty, la fea: la historia continúa
GenreRomantic comedy
Based onYo soy Betty, la fea
by Fernando Gaitán
Developed by
  • Marta Betoldi
  • Juan Carlos Pérez
  • César Augusto Betancur
Written by
  • Juan Carlos Pérez
  • Marta Betoldi
  • César Augusto Betancur
  • Luis Carlos Ávila
  • Valeria Gómez
  • Alejandra Escobar
Directed byMauricio Cruz Fortunato
Starring
Composers
  • Jose Fernández
  • Martha Lucía Miranda
  • Juan Pablo Martínez
Country of originColombia
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
  • Juan Pablo Posada
  • Yalile Giordanelli
  • Alexander Marín
Producers
  • Ana María Orozco
  • Jorge Enrique Abello
EditorMarcela Vásquez
Production companyRCN Televisión
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
Release19 July 2024 (2024-07-19) –
present

Betty, la fea: la historia continúa (English: Betty, la fea: The Story Continues)[1] is a Colombian television series produced by RCN Televisión for Amazon Prime Video. The series is a sequel of Yo soy Betty, la fea, the second sequel from that series after Ecomoda. It stars Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello.[2] It premiered on 19 July 2024.[3]

In July 2024, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on 15 August 2025.[4][5]

Cast

Main

  • Ana María Orozco as Beatriz "Betty" Aurora Pinzón Solano
  • Jorge Enrique Abello as Armando Mendoza Sáenz
  • Mario Duarte as Nicolás Mora Cifuentes
  • Lorna Cepeda as Patricia Fernández[6]
  • Natalia Ramírez as Marcela Valencia[7]
  • Julián Arango as Hugo Lombardi[8]
  • Ricardo Vélez as Mario Calderón
  • Carlos "Pity" Camacho as Pascual
  • Zharick León as María José "Majo" Arriaga López
  • Rodrigo Candamil as Esteban Ruiz Castro
  • Juanita Molina as Camila "Mila" Mendoza Pinzón
  • Jerónimo Cantillo as Jefferson "Jeff" Muriel Ramírez
  • Sebastián Osorio as Ignacio "Nacho" Ortiz Valencia
  • Jorge Herrera as Hermes Pinzón Galarza
  • Luces Velásquez as Bertha Muñoz de González
  • Julio César Herrera as Freddy Stewart Contreras[6]
  • Marcela Posada as Sandra Patiño
  • Estefanía Gómez as Aura María Fuentes Rico
  • Valentina Lagarejo as Carmen Jiménez

Recurring and guest stars

  • Alberto Rodríguez
  • Gabriela Callejas
  • Kepa Amuchastegui as Roberto Mendoza
  • Jesús Londoño
  • María Victoria Rodríguez
  • Pilar Uribe as María Beatriz Valencia
  • Juan Ángel
  • Keisy Oviedo
  • Marco Aurelio Vásquez
  • Adriana Franco as Julia Solano Galindo

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
11019 July 2024 (2024-07-19)16 August 2024 (2024-08-16)
2[9]1015 August 2025 (2025-08-15)12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)

Season 1 (2024)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
11"Reunions"
(La reconciliación)
19 July 2024 (2024-07-19)
22"Betty Takes Power"
(Betty al poder)
19 July 2024 (2024-07-19)
33"Betty, The President"
(Betty, presidenta)
26 July 2024 (2024-07-26)
44"Armando Dismantled"
(Des-Armando)
26 July 2024 (2024-07-26)
55"Your Prison"
(Tu cárcel)
2 August 2024 (2024-08-02)
66"A Long Midsummer Night's Dream"
(Sueño de una larga noche de verano)
2 August 2024 (2024-08-02)
77"Box of Memories"
(La caja de los recuerdos)
9 August 2024 (2024-08-09)
88"Least Expected Night"
(La noche menos pensada)
9 August 2024 (2024-08-09)
99"Blanked Out Cassette"
(Borró cassette)
16 August 2024 (2024-08-16)
1010"Don't Blame It On The Beach"
(No culpes a la playa)
16 August 2024 (2024-08-16)

Season 2 (2025)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [9]Original release date [9]
111"Shuffle and Start Over"
(Barajar y dar de nuevo)
15 August 2025 (2025-08-15)
122"Eco-wedding"
(Ecoboda)
15 August 2025 (2025-08-15)
133"Karmando"22 August 2025 (2025-08-22)
144"Not Together, Nor Close"
(Ni juntos, ni revueltos)
22 August 2025 (2025-08-22)
155"Mission, Vision, Division"
(Misión, Visión, División)
29 August 2025 (2025-08-29)
166"All Or Nothing"
(Todo o Nada)
29 August 2025 (2025-08-29)
177"Don't Blame It On The Rain"
(No culpes a la lluvia)
5 September 2025 (2025-09-05)
188"Artificial Un-Intelligence"
(Des-Inteligencia Artificial)
5 September 2025 (2025-09-05)
199"Headquarters On Fire"
(Fuego en el cuartel)
12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)
2010"Betty is Colombia"
(Betty es Colombia)
12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)

Production

In April 2023, it was reported that RCN Televisión was developing a sequel to Yo soy Betty, la fea, with the series airing on Amazon Prime Video.[10][11] The series was ordered on 6 July 2023, with Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello reprising their roles.[12] Filming began in August 2023.[13][14] On 28 September 2023, the complete cast was confirmed.[15] Filming of the first season concluded in December 2023.[16] On 29 July 2024, Amazon Prime Video renewed the series for a second season.[4]

Release

The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 19 July 2024.[3] The second season premiered on 15 August 2025.[5]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Result Ref
2024 Produ Awards Best Romantic Comedy Series Betty, la fea: la historia continúa Nominated [17]
Best Lead Actress - Romantic Comedy Series or Miniseries Ana María Orozco Won
Best Lead Actor - Romantic Comedy Series or Miniseries Jorge Enrique Abello Nominated
Best Supporting Actress - Romantic Comedy Series or Miniseries Lorna Cepeda Nominated
Best Supporting Actor - Romantic Comedy Series or Miniseries Julián Arango Nominated
Best Screenplay - Comedy Series Juan Carlos Pérez, César Augusto, Marta Betoldi, Valeria Gómez, Luis Carlos Avila & Alejandra Escobar Nominated

References

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  2. ^ Hansen, Lena (8 May 2024). "¡Exclusiva! Todo sobre el regreso de 'Betty, la fea'. ¿Dónde y cuándo se estrena?". People en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b Cifuentes, Carlos (8 May 2024). "Prime Video anunció fecha de estreno de la nueva serie Betty la fea, producida por Estudios RCN". produ.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (29 July 2024). "Prime Video Renews 'Betty la Fea, La Historia Continúa' For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b García, Diana (24 July 2025). "Prime Video revela tráiler de segunda temporada de 'Betty la Fea: La Historia Continúa'". The Arizona Republic (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Julio César Herrera y Lorna Cepeda: así se verán en la nueva entrega de 'Betty la fea'". El Tiempo (in Spanish). 2 October 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  7. ^ Castaño, Julieth (13 October 2023). "¿Cómo será Marcela Valencia en la nueva secuela de 'Betty, la fea'? Esto dijo Natalia Ramírez". sensacine.com.co (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  8. ^ Rubalcava, Mónica (26 February 2024). "El regreso del villano Hugo Lombardi a 'Betty, la fea' 2: 'No será igual, pero sí con todo el veneno'". El Financiero (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
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  10. ^ Guerrero Aldana, Daniel (4 April 2023). "Tercera parte de 'Yo soy Betty, la fea' estaría confirmada para el 2023". infobae.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  11. ^ ""Yo soy Betty, la fea": lo que sabemos de la tercera temporada". depor.com (in Spanish). 4 April 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  12. ^ Granada, Emiliano (6 July 2023). "Ana Maria Orozco Reprises Iconic Lead in Amazon Prime's 'Ugly Betty' Sequel". Variety. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  13. ^ Ávila Velandia, Vanessa (5 August 2023). "Yo Soy Betty, la fea ya se está grabando; filtran video de algunas escenas en Bogotá". RCN Radio (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  14. ^ "'Betty, la fea' inició rodaje y se hace viral el 'nuevo look' de Ana María Orozco". nacion.com (in Spanish). 14 August 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  15. ^ Monroy, Edison (28 September 2023). "Prime Video confirma elenco de Betty la fea, serie que produce Estudios RCN". produ.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  16. ^ Ospina, Daniel (15 December 2023). ""Yo soy Betty, la fea" terminó las grabaciones: así lo anunció el elenco". infobae.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Finalistas | Premios PRODU 2024". premiosprodu.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 October 2024.