One of the most beloved and iconic telenovelas in global television history, Yo Soy Betty, La Fea, premieres today on Canal Latina in Peru at 3:00 p.m. The series promises to entertain and once again prove its enduring status as a favorite across generations and cultures.
Created by the late and celebrated screenwriter Fernando Gaitán, the show stars Ana María Orozco as the unforgettable Beatriz "Betty" Pinzón Solano, and Jorge Enrique Abello as her charming boss, Armando Mendoza. Directed by Mario Ribero, the series first aired in Colombia in 1999 and quickly became a worldwide sensation.
In 2010, Yo Soy Betty, La Fea was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the most successful telenovela in history. The show has been dubbed into more than 25 languages and adapted in over 20 countries, including markets across Europe, Asia, and Africa. From Ugly Betty in the United States to local versions in India, Germany, and the Philippines, its universal themes have resonated globally.
At the heart of the story is Betty — a brilliant, kind-hearted, but physically unconventional young woman who navigates the ups and downs of working at Ecomoda, a high-stakes fashion company. As she secretly falls in love with her boss Armando, viewers are drawn into a world filled with humor, romance, office politics, and the lovable antics of “El Cuartel de las feas,” the quirky group of female co-workers who support Betty.
Yo Soy Betty, La Fea Arrives on Canal Latina in Peru
