The third season of Colombian television series Betty, la fea: la historia continúa will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, August 28, 2026.
The new installment, titled Betty, la fea: más fea que nunca, will consist of 10 episodes. Unlike series that release chapters on a weekly schedule, Amazon Prime Video will make all 10 episodes available simultaneously on launch day for subscribers.
The continuation series picks up the story of Beatriz 'Betty' Aurora Pinzón Solano, played by Ana María Orozco, as she enters a new life phase defined by major personal choices, unexpected reunions, and persistent questions about her romantic future with Armando Mendoza Sáenz.
The original telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, created by Fernando Gaitán and produced by RCN Televisión, debuted in Colombia in 1999 and became a worldwide cultural phenomenon. It entered the Guinness World Records as the most successful telenovela in history, spawning international adaptations including the hit American comedy series Ugly Betty.
Storyline and plot developments
According to the official synopsis released by Amazon Prime Video, the storyline takes a pivotal turn as Betty reaches the age of 52 and decides to stop putting the needs of other people above her own. She makes the choice to live independently, setting off a journey centered on finding personal happiness and starting over at any age.
As Betty navigates her new path, she confronts the emotional fear of disappointing the people around her. The narrative blends comedy, personal hardship, and emotional growth while examining her ongoing internal struggle.
A major catalyst in the new season is the return of Michel Doinel, Betty's endearing French friend portrayed by actor Patrick Delmas. The trailer released for the season highlights their reunion, raising fresh questions over whether a romantic bond will emerge between them, although the official storyline has not yet confirmed the final outcome.
At the same time, corporate drama continues at fashion house Ecomoda. While Betty tries to determine her personal future, the company finds itself facing another major crisis that threatens to become one of the main conflicts of the third season.
International premiere release schedule
Amazon Prime Video will release all 10 chapters simultaneously across international territories on Friday, August 28, 2026. Access to the third season requires an active subscription to the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform.
The release timing varies across countries based on local time zones, beginning at midnight in South America and North America:
- Peru, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador: 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28
- United States: 12:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, August 28
- Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica: 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28
- Chile, Venezuela, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico: 1:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28
- Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil: 2:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28
- Spain: 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28
Full cast and returning characters
The official cast for season three brings back leading stars Ana María Orozco as Beatriz 'Betty' Aurora Pinzón Solano and Jorge Enrique Abello as Armando Mendoza Sáenz. Natalia Ramírez also returns as Marcela Valencia, alongside Patrick Delmas as Michel Doinel.
The complete confirmed ensemble cast for the third season features:
- Ana María Orozco as Beatriz 'Betty' Aurora Pinzón Solano
- Jorge Enrique Abello as Armando Mendoza Sáenz
- Natalia Ramírez as Marcela Valencia
- Patrick Delmas as Michel Doinel
- Juanita Molina as Camila Mendoza Pinzón
- Luces Velásquez as Bertha de Muñoz
- Estefanía Gómez as Aura María Fuentes
- Marcela Posada as Sandra Patiño
- María Eugenia Arboleda as Mariana Valdés
- Paula Peña as Sofía López de Rodríguez
- Mario Duarte as Nicolás Flaminio Mora Cifuentes
- Lorna Cepeda as Patricia Fernández ('La Peliteñida')
- Julián Arango as Hugo Lombardi
- Ricardo Vélez as Mario Calderón
- Julio César Herrera as Freddy Stewart Contreras
- Jorge Herrera as Hermes Pinzón Galarza
- Diego Cadavid as Román
- Alberto León Jaramillo as Saúl Gutiérrez
- Carlos 'Pity' Camacho as Pascual ('El Papero')
- Jerónimo Cantillo as Jeff Muriel
