According to a press release from Prime Video, the streaming service has released an official trailer for Betty La Fea, The Story Continues, the follow-up series to the original Yo soy Betty, La Fea. The original series ended in 2001.
The press release states, “In the new series, a death in Ecomoda forces Betty to reconnect with her former coworkers, as well as with Armando, whom she is still married to but separated. She also reunites with her daughter, Mila, who has been studying fashion in New York and returns with the desire to work in Hugo’s workshop. Betty will have to rebuild her relationship with her daughter while making important decisions that will impact her career, and decide whether to reconcile with Armando, who will do everything to win her back.”
Maria Isabel Figueroa, Head of Prime Video Emerging LATAM, touched on the series’ progressive nature. “It is an honor for us at Prime Video to bring back this iconic series about the strength and determination of women who strive to challenge stereotypes both in the workplace as well as in their personal lives,” she said. “The character of Betty has resonated with audiences all over the world, and this series is a tribute to those stories that cross borders and connect global audiences, while also celebrating the diversity and talent that is unique to our region.”
Yalile Giordanelli (Kill Chain, Hasta que la plata nos separe), executive producer of the series, touched on how fulfilling the series was to make. “The production of this project has been very satisfactory for Estudio RCN,” she said. “Working with Prime Video was very rewarding and enriching, not to mention the final result: an impeccable production in which the writing, art and direction and staging honor one of the most iconic stories that put female empowerment in the conversation as a fundamental pillar on which its story lines revolve.”
The dramedy is produced by RCN Estudios and written by Valeria Gómez (In The Heights), César Betancur (Golden Dreams, Rigo), Marta Betoldi (Ciega a Citas, Socias) and Luis Carlos Ávila (La Reina del Flow).
The series is directed by Mauricio Cruz Fortunato (Manes, Café con Aroma de Mujer, 2020) and executive produced by Giordanelli and RCN Estudios production VP Juan Pablo Posada (Perfil falso, Rojo Carmesí) with Ana María Orozco (Perro amor, Amas de casa desesperadas) and Jorge Enrique Abello (Encomoda) participating as associate producers.