In 1999 it was released “I’m Ugly Betty”, one of the most popular soap operas and which to this day maintains a special place in the hearts of its fans, so much so that when it arrived on streaming platforms it became one of the most popular programs, ranking in the top 10.
Its importance is such that it still lives on thanks to it phrases that thousands of people use in their daily lives and to TikTok users, who share the most iconic scenes in short clips.
Amazon Prime Video Announces ‘I am Betty, the Ugly One’ Sequel
After 366 episodes, the end of the soap opera came in 2001 and although it was thought that this would be the end of the story, it turns out that Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that this is not the case.
On his Twitter account @PrimeVideoLat, he published a video on July 6 where he assured that after 20 years “I am Betty, the ugly one” will have new episodes with the company of its two main actors Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello . who will return to their old roles.
Both appear on a production set and show that the loving union of these characters is even stronger than ever, as Ana María happily contemplates a photo of Don Armando and Jorge Enrique, in turn, the old Ecomoda credential brought by Betty.
According to the official synopsis, the story takes place 20 years after the original series. Betty keeps her marriage to Armando Mendoza and tries to rebuild her relationship with Mila, her teenage daughter, while wondering if she chose the path that made her happy or not.
The sequel will be released exclusively on Amazon’s streaming platform and although it will be released in 2024, the exact date remains a mystery.
They also didn’t give details on how many chapters it will have or who the other original cast will be returning as well.
This is how fans of the soap opera ‘I am Betty, the ugly one’ reacted to the announcement of the sequel
A few hours after the announcement, the strong fans of this telenovela rejoiced because they will see their favorite Colombian couple again on the small screen.