The Rich Also Cry
Los ricos también lloran
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About
Popular telenovela produced in Mexico in 1979, starring Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra and Rocío Banquells. Castro also sang the theme Aprendí a Llorar, a song written by Lolita de la Colina. The telenovela was produced by Chilean Valentín Pimstein and Carlos Romero, it was directed by Rafael Banquells. The story was written by Inés Rodena and adapted by Valeria Philips.
Cast
Verónica Castro
as Mariana Villarreal
Rogelio Guerra
as Luis Alberto Salvatierra
Rocío Banquells
as Esther Izaguirre de Salvatierra
Augusto Benedico
as Don Alberto Salvatierra
Alicia Rodriguez
as Doña Elena Salvatierra
Rafael Banquells
as Padre Adrián
Marilú Elízaga
as Doña Elena De Salvatierra
Yolanda Merida
as Ramona
Flor Procuna
as Irma Ramos Vda. de Villarreal
Miguel Palmer
as Diego Ávila
Fernando Luján
as Diego Ávila
Leonardo Daniel
as Leonardo Mendizábal
José Elías Moreno
as Pascual "Pato" Hernández Acevedo
Antonio Bravo
as Luis de la Parra
Columba Domínguez
as María
Edith González
as María Isabel Salvatierra Villarreal
Maricruz Nájera
as María
Christian Bach
as Joanna Smith
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Chapter 1
Mariana's father is very ill, while Irma can't wait for him to die so she can be rid of him. An old friend comes to visit Leonardo, but Irma tries to stop it; despite her opposition, Mariana takes him to see her father.
Chapter 2
Irma is very nervous about Mr. Parra's arrival; she fears Leonardo will find out he has been defrauded. Diego attempts to assault Mariana, but Irma arrives and stops him. Leonardo asks Mariana to seek out Luis de la Parra for help.
Chapter 3
After Leonardo's death, Irma kicks Mariana off the ranch; Diego tries to stop her, but Irma refuses to back down. Don Alberto visits Father Adrián to seek advice regarding his son Luis Alberto, who is squandering money.
Chapter 4
Mariana arrives in the city and meets someone who helps her and gives her shelter; this person takes her to Father Adrián, who visits the Salvatierra family to ask for their assistance, and Don Alberto agrees to take her into their home, despite Helena's opposition.
Chapter 5
Helena makes preparations for the arrival of Luis Alberto and Mariana—who is coming as the new maid—while Don Alberto goes to fetch her personally. Helena feels uncomfortable about Mariana's arrival at the house.
Chapter 6
Alberto tells Elena that Mariana will be another member of the family and asks her to sit at the table and eat with them. Elena informs Esther of Alberto's decision, and Esther proceeds to question Mariana.
Chapter 7
Esther advises Elena on how to treat Mariana. The Salvatierra household staff are unhappy with the way Mariana is being treated, but María offers them some advice. Mariana insists on doing the housework.
Chapter 8
María advises Mariana to ask Father Adrián to find her another place to live, as Elena feels uncomfortable with her presence. When Irma finds out that Mariana is the sole heir to Leonardo's estate, she flies into a rage.
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Stream The Rich Also Cry online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about drama and soap series originally produced in Spanish and released in 1979, it's earned a solid 5.8/10 from 22 viewers worldwide.
About The Rich Also Cry
Popular telenovela produced in Mexico in 1979, starring Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra and Rocío Banquells. Castro also sang the theme Aprendí a Llorar, a song written by Lolita de la Colina. The telenovela was produced by Chilean Valentín Pimstein and Carlos Romero, it was directed by Rafael Banquells. The story was written by Inés Rodena and adapted by Valeria Philips. Across 1 season and 248 episodes, originally airing on Las Estrellas.
The Rich Also Cry Cast and Characters
The cast features Verónica Castro (as Mariana Villarreal), Rogelio Guerra (as Luis Alberto Salvatierra), Rocío Banquells (as Esther Izaguirre de Salvatierra), Augusto Benedico (as Don Alberto Salvatierra), and Alicia Rodriguez (as Doña Elena Salvatierra). Their performances are a major reason The Rich Also Cry has built such a passionate audience.
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The Rich Also Cry flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Spanish storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Rich Also Cry online for free?
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How many episodes does The Rich Also Cry have?
The Rich Also Cry has 248 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Rich Also Cry good? What's the rating?
The Rich Also Cry holds a 5.8/10 rating based on 22 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Rich Also Cry?
The main cast includes Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra, Rocío Banquells, and Augusto Benedico, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Rich Also Cry available in Spanish?
Yes — The Rich Also Cry was originally produced in Spanish and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Rich Also Cry released?
The Rich Also Cry first aired in 1979.
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Where can I watch The Rich Also Cry for free?
You can watch The Rich Also Cry online for free on Bowood.TV. All 248 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does The Rich Also Cry have?
The Rich Also Cry currently has 1 season and a total of 248 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Rich Also Cry about?
Popular telenovela produced in Mexico in 1979, starring Verónica Castro, Rogelio Guerra and Rocío Banquells. Castro also sang the theme Aprendí a Llorar, a song written by Lolita de la Colina. The telenovela was produced by Chilean Valentín Pimstein and Carlos Romero, it was directed by Rafael Banquells. The story w… It belongs to the Drama, Soap genres.
In which language is The Rich Also Cry originally available?
The Rich Also Cry was originally produced in ES. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original ES audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Rich Also Cry first released?
The Rich Also Cry first premiered on April 9, 1979 (1979). The series has since concluded its run.
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