Writing

Fernanda Villeli

Born May 14, 1921 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Died February 1, 2009 · aged 87

María Ofelia Villenave Garza, known as Fernanda Villeli, (14 May 1921 – 1 February 2009) was a Mexican writer and activist, who was one of the major writers of telenovelas in Mexico. She wrote for series such as Aprendiendo a amar (1980), Extraños caminos del amor (1981), El maleficio (1983), La traición (1984) (with Carmen Daniels), Lo blanco y lo negro (1989), Al filo de la muerte (1991) (with M…

Known For

Senda prohibidaSenda prohibida · 1961
Senda prohibida
6.21961
MovieDrama
The story of Nora, a poor but ambitious young woman, who uses her beauty to seduce a rich and married lawyer.
The HexThe Hex · 1983
The Hex
8.01983
MovieHorrorTV Movie
Horror tv movie from Mexico
Deadly NightmareDeadly Nightmare · 1980
Deadly Nightmare
6.01980
MovieHorrorMystery
A woman has a premonition of her mother's brutal murder.
The Hex 2: Messengers of HellThe Hex 2: Messengers of Hell · 1986
The Hex 2: Messengers of Hell
5.41986
MovieThrillerMystery
Raul Araiza's chilling Spanish-language supernatural thriller tells the tale of two powerful beings, one good and one evil incarnate, fighting for control of Earth--and of a beautiful woman.
La satánicaLa satánica · 1973
La satánica
4.01973
MovieDramaMystery
She's got a sugar-daddy paying her bills, and while she's stringing him along, she meets somebody her own age that she reallytruly falls in love. And it turns out he's the son of her rich dude.
The Desire in AutumnThe Desire in Autumn · 1972
The Desire in Autumn
5.31972
MovieDramaMystery
The story concerns a young woman named Elena who ascends from rags to riches when she inherits a substantial fortune; having no one else with whom she can share the monies, she invites her best friend, Clara, to move into her home and enjoy the wealth with her. All fares well until Elena falls in love with a male suitor - and thus threatens to jeopardize Clara's place in the household and her share of the spoils. Indignant, Clara vows to do everything in her power to prevent this new romance from blossoming.
Resigned for Reasons of HealthResigned for Reasons of Health · 1976
Resigned for Reasons of Health
6.81976
MovieDrama
A mid-level government bureaucrat is forced to think hard about his ideas on governmental corruption and his own integrity.
El EngañoEl Engaño · 1986
El Engaño
8.51986
SeriesDramaMystery

Filmography

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Al Filo de la MuerteAl Filo de la Muerte · 1991
Al Filo de la Muerte
6.71991
SeriesSoapDrama
Al filo de la muerte is a Mexican telenovela produced by Emilio Larrosa for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from June 17, 1991, to February 21, 1992. Created by Fernanda Villeli and Marcia Yance, the telenovela stars Humberto Zurita and Gabriela Rivero. The story follows Tracy López, a young nurse living in Los Angeles whose life is turned upside down after she witnesses her boyfriend commit a murder. Placed in the Witness Protection Program under the new identity of Mariela Foret, she flees to Mexico City, where she begins working at a prestigious hospital. There she meets cardiologist Francisco Riquer, and despite their difficult first encounters, they fall in love while facing danger, revenge, and the lingering threat of Tracy's criminal past.

Story

El MaleficioEl Maleficio · 2023
El Maleficio
7.52023
SeriesDrama
El Maleficio is a Mexican telenovela produced by José Alberto Castro for TelevisaUnivision and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from November 13, 2023, to March 3, 2024. It is a remake of the classic 1983 telenovela of the same name created by Fernanda Villeli. Adapted by Leonardo Bechini, the telenovela was directed by Carlos Cock Marín and stars Fernando Colunga, Marlene Favela, Julián Gil, Sofía Castro, Chantal Andere, Jacqueline Andere, Rafael Inclán, and Julio Vallado. The story follows Enrique de Martino, a wealthy and powerful businessman who secretly practices dark magic to achieve success and control those around him. After marrying the widowed Beatriz Almazán, he draws her family into a dangerous world of supernatural forces, occult rituals, and hidden conspiracies. As terrifying events unfold, Beatriz and her loved ones must confront evil, uncover long-buried secrets, and fight to break the curse that threatens to destroy their lives.

Creator

AzulAzul · 1996
Azul
5.01996
SeriesAction & AdventureDrama
Azul is a Mexican telenovela produced by Pinkye Morris and Yuri Breña for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 8 to March 22, 1996. Directed by Roberto Gómez Fernández, the telenovela stars Kate del Castillo and Armando Araiza and features the famous orca Keiko in a central role. The story follows Alejandra, a young woman who works at the dolphinarium of an amusement park in Mexico City while studying nursing. Together with Enrique, the son of the park's owner, she fights to protect Keiko, a beloved orca, from a criminal plot. As their romance blossoms, they must overcome greed, corruption, and the exploitation of wildlife, highlighting themes of love, friendship, and environmental conservation.

Screenplay