Writing
Abel Santacruz
Born January 1, 1915 · Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died February 4, 1995 · aged 80
Abel Santacruz (1915-1995) was a prolific Argentine scriptwriter. He worked in multiple films, but he is best remembered for his telenovelas scripts, almost always following the narrative structure of "humble girl falls in love with rich boy".
Known For
Los padrinos · 1973Los padrinos
★ 6.61973
MovieComedy
A group of artists adopt a girl and take her to their shows.
La madrastra · 1960La madrastra
★ 10.01960
MovieDrama
A boy refuses to accept his new mother despite her best efforts.
Al compás de tu mentira · 1950Al compás de tu mentira
★ 8.01950
MovieComedyMusic
A hidden heir who is the author of tangos.
Detective · 1954Detective
1954
Movie
To preserve the happiness of his home, a detective transforms himself into different characters: a brave mexican, a French compliment, a tough German and a smiling lady.
Hay que bañar al nene · 1958Hay que bañar al nene
★ 8.01958
MovieComedy
A married couple with three daughters abandons the idea of divorce when a supposed son of the husband appears.
Gran Valor en la Facultad de Medicina · 1981Gran Valor en la Facultad de Medicina
★ 7.01981
MovieComedy
Gran Valor works in a bar and has an extraordinary memory. After loosing in an entertainement TV show he decides to help his friends in the university.
Natacha · 1971Natacha
★ 6.01971
MovieRomanceDrama
Story of a timid provincial girl Natacha Cervantes, who moves to the capital and enters to work like a maid in the house of the Pereira Family where she falls in love with the rich boy Raul Pereira.
La hermosa mentira · 1958La hermosa mentira
★ 10.01958
MovieMusic
Movies
Los padrinos · 1973Los padrinos
★ 6.61973
MovieComedy
A group of artists adopt a girl and take her to their shows.
La madrastra · 1960La madrastra
★ 10.01960
MovieDrama
A boy refuses to accept his new mother despite her best efforts.
Al compás de tu mentira · 1950Al compás de tu mentira
★ 8.01950
MovieComedyMusic
A hidden heir who is the author of tangos.
Detective · 1954Detective
1954
Movie
To preserve the happiness of his home, a detective transforms himself into different characters: a brave mexican, a French compliment, a tough German and a smiling lady.
Hay que bañar al nene · 1958Hay que bañar al nene
★ 8.01958
MovieComedy
A married couple with three daughters abandons the idea of divorce when a supposed son of the husband appears.
Gran Valor en la Facultad de Medicina · 1981Gran Valor en la Facultad de Medicina
★ 7.01981
MovieComedy
Gran Valor works in a bar and has an extraordinary memory. After loosing in an entertainement TV show he decides to help his friends in the university.
Natacha · 1971Natacha
★ 6.01971
MovieRomanceDrama
Story of a timid provincial girl Natacha Cervantes, who moves to the capital and enters to work like a maid in the house of the Pereira Family where she falls in love with the rich boy Raul Pereira.
La hermosa mentira · 1958La hermosa mentira
★ 10.01958
MovieMusic
Alias Flequillo · 1963Alias Flequillo
★ 9.01963
Movie
The police use Mr. Buendía to obtain information about a gangster to whom he is identical.
La última escuadrilla · 1951La última escuadrilla
★ 8.01951
MovieComedy
Sentimental aspects of a group of cadets from the Military Aviation School.
El ángel de España · 1957El ángel de España
★ 9.01957
MovieComedyMusic
A Spanish immigrant goes from delivery guy to successful singer.
Mi amigo Luis · 1972Mi amigo Luis
★ 7.01972
MovieComedy
The story is based on the cadets of the Military College and their relationship with an older officer (1st Lieutenant) whom they see as a father.
Papá Corazón se quiere casar · 1974Papá Corazón se quiere casar
★ 5.01974
MovieComedyFamily
An orphan girl tries by all means that her father does not marry with an ambitious woman.
¿Quiere casarse conmigo? · 1967¿Quiere casarse conmigo?
★ 7.01967
MovieComedy
A store clerk, film extra, aspires to live an affair with her singing idol.
Disloque en el presidio · 1965Disloque en el presidio
1965
MovieComedy
Two gangs that are facing each other in a prison unite under the command of one man.
Dr. Cándido Pérez, señoras · 1962Dr. Cándido Pérez, señoras
★ 8.01962
MovieComedy
Responsible and composed doctor goes on a spree with a friend with two beautiful women, and his wife finds out.
Siempre fuimos compañeros · 1973Siempre fuimos compañeros
★ 9.01973
MovieComedyMusic
La familia hippie · 1971La familia hippie
★ 8.01971
MovieComedyMusic
A music teacher marries the daughter of a widower, and he marries the young man's mother.
Destino de un capricho · 1972Destino de un capricho
★ 5.81972
MovieDramaMusic
Daniel is a young medical student. He lives in a student pension called "The Star" next to a group of student friends like him. Daniel is going to try to have his mother reconcile with his grandmother.
El hermoso Brummel · 1951El hermoso Brummel
★ 6.31951
MovieComedy
A valet impersonates his lord and must face the difficulties of this deception in society.
Mi marido hoy duerme en casa · 1955Mi marido hoy duerme en casa
★ 9.01955
MovieComedy
The children of a divorced marriage hatch a plan to get them back together, upon discovering that their father has a girlfriend.
Con el más puro amor · 1966Con el más puro amor
★ 10.01966
MovieComedyRomance
Three stories about love and animals.
Crisol de hombres · 1954Crisol de hombres
★ 9.01954
MovieDrama
The life of conscripts who live in a barracks.
Disloque en Mar del Plata · 1964Disloque en Mar del Plata
1964
MovieDocumentary
Photographers, beach attendants and street vendors from Mar del Plata team up to catch a gang of criminals.
TV Shows
Carinha de Anjo · 2016Carinha de Anjo
★ 6.72016
SeriesFamily
After a family tragedy, the sweet Dulce Maria is cared for by kind nuns at a boarding school. But things change when Dad comes back into her life.
Carrusel · 1989Carrusel
★ 7.81989
SeriesComedyDrama
Based on the 1966 Argentine telenovela *Jacinta Pichimahuida, la maestra que no se olvida*, the story centers on a group of second-grade students at the Mundial School. Together, they discover the ups and downs of life and seek to resolve their problems with joy and a lighthearted attitude, always with the help and affection of Teacher Helena, who was like a second mother to them.
Luz Clarita · 1996Luz Clarita
★ 7.51996
SeriesFamily
Mariano de la Fuente's family opens their home to a young orphan named Luz Clarita. Little Mariela views her as a rival and sets out to make her life miserable, but Luz Clarita will fight to find happiness.
Carrossel · 2012Carrossel
★ 7.72012
SeriesDramaComedy
Carrossel is a children's telenovela created by Abel Santa Cruz and written by Íris Abravanel, originally transmitted on SBT from May 21, 2012 to present. It is a Brazilian remake of the Mexican telenovela Carrusel, which in turn had been inspired by the Argentinean telenovela Jacinta Pichimahuida, la Maestra que no se Olvida.
In a short time the display was a telenovela phenomenon of hearing canal causing quite successful among the children public yielding several CDs, DVDs, toys and other products in less than a year. including we have made several spin-offs based on it, including a cartoon series and television sitcom.
Alta comedia · 1970Alta comedia
★ 6.01970
SeriesComedy
Papai Coração · 1976Papai Coração
★ 8.01976
SeriesFamily
Forever Yours · 2013Forever Yours
★ 6.02013
SeriesDrama
Por Siempre mi Amor is an upcoming Mexican telenovela to be produced by Ignacio Sada Madero for Televisa. It is a remake of Mi Segunda Madre, produced by Juan Osorio. in 1990 Canal de las Estrellas will broadcast Mi Segunda Madre after Corazón Indomable concludes in late-September 2013.
On June 24, 2013, it was confirmed that Susana González and Guy Ecker will star as the protagonists. Dominika Paleta and Héctor Suárez Gomís will star as the antagonists.
Mi Pequeña Traviesa · 1997Mi Pequeña Traviesa
★ 7.01997
SeriesDrama
Mi Pequeña Traviesa is a Mexican youth and family telenovela produced and directed by Pedro Damián for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from December 8, 1997, to April 24, 1998. It is an adaptation of the Argentine telenovela Me llaman Gorrión, created by Abel Santa Cruz. The telenovela stars Michelle Vieth and Héctor Soberón.
The story follows Julia González, a young woman whose dreams of pursuing a professional career are interrupted after her father is left paralyzed in an accident. To support her family, she disguises herself as a boy in order to find work. Along the way, she falls in love with Alberto Miranda, and together they must overcome social differences, family conflicts, and the many obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness.
¡Vivan los niños! · 2002¡Vivan los niños!
★ 7.82002
Series
¡Vivan los niños! is a Mexican telenovela for children that premiered in 2002. It ran for 155 episodes and finished in 2003. The opening, Vivan los niños, was recorded by the Latin pop group OV7. One of its closing themes, also entitled Vivan los niños, was performed by Cuban-American singer and songwriter Ana Cristina. The show is a version of the Argentinian telenovela "Jacinta Pichimahuida, la maestra que no se olvida".
The series starred Andrea Legarreta as 2nd grade teacher Lupita Gómez. After the series ended, Andrea became the long-time host of the morning talk show Hoy. On July 12, 2012, in celebration of Andrea's birthday, the producers of Hoy reunited her with the young actors who played her students on the series.
Little Angel Face · 2000Little Angel Face
★ 7.82000
SeriesDrama
Dulce María is like her name, a sweet 5-year-old girl, full of joy and good feelings. With the death of his mother, his father, Luciano Larios, sinks into depression and pain, and decides to distance himself from everything and everyone. He admits Dulce María to the "Queen of America" nuns' school and goes abroad, leaving her in the care of her brother Gabriel, who is a priest. The only visit the girl receives is from her beloved Aunt Estefanía, whom she affectionately calls "Aunt Wigs" because instead of showing her hair, she wears colored wigs that match her clothes.
Pícara Sonhadora · 2001Pícara Sonhadora
★ 7.22001
SeriesDrama
Pequena Travessa · 2002Pequena Travessa
★ 8.52002
SeriesComedy
Sueños y Caramelos · 2005Sueños y Caramelos
★ 7.32005
SeriesDramaFamily
Sueños y Caramelos is a 2005 Mexican telenovela that starred Nashla Aguilar as a little girl who lives in an almacen where she assembles a Maniqui or Mannequin, which comes to life and becomes like a mother to her. Remake of La Pícara Soñadora
Dr. Cándido Pérez · 2021Dr. Cándido Pérez
★ 5.82021
SeriesComedyDrama
A Double Identity · 2010A Double Identity
★ 2.02010
SeriesDrama
Niña de mi Corazón is a teen Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa and Telefe adapted from Pedro Damian's 1997 Mi Pequeña Traviesa, that premiered on March 8, 2010 and ended on July 9, 2010. Damian was also the producer of this telenovela.
La Pícara Soñadora · 1991La Pícara Soñadora
★ 7.11991
SeriesDrama
La Pícara Soñadora is a Mexican telenovela shown in 1991, based on a 1956 Argentine film of the same name directed by Ernesto Arancibia. This telenovela contains 80 episodes and stars Dina de Marco, Irán Eory, Eduardo Palomo, and Mariana Levy.
Carousel of the Americas · 1992Carousel of the Americas
★ 7.61992
SeriesFamily
This educating soap opera for children takes place at the 500th anniversary of America's Discovery. Some episodes are dedicated to some discoverers and historical personalities. Others are dedicated to historical events. This soap have as end to teach all the children of America the common roots of their origins.
Mundo de Juguete · 1974Mundo de Juguete
★ 9.01974
SeriesDrama
Mundo de Juguete is a telenovela produced in Mexico by Televisa in 1974. It is a remake of telenovela Papá Corazón.
This telenovela holds the record for having the second longest run ever for a Latin American telenovela, with a total of 605 episodes. Most telenovelas run for an average of six to eight months; the shortest ones run about four months, and the longest up to a year. Many "Mundo de Juguete" fans believe that either all or some of the tapes and film from the telenovela were lost when Televisa collapsed during the 1985 earthquake. Televisa has been secretive regarding which tapes were lost during that earthquake, so there is no way of confirming this. However, such claims can be disputed, considering that the Telenovela has been repeated on television several times after 1985. During the nineties, it was repeated on Mexico City Canal 9. For a period of time, it was also shown on Unicable or on Telenovelas Televisa remade the telenovela in 2000, and called it "Carita de Angel".
El hombre que volvió de la muerte · 2007El hombre que volvió de la muerte
2007
SeriesCrime
La última esperanza · 1993La última esperanza
★ 7.51993
SeriesDrama
La última esperanza is a Mexican telenovela produced by Eugenio Cobo for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from February 1 to May 14, 1993. It is a remake of the 1973 Mexican telenovela Muñeca, which was itself based on the 1971 Argentine telenovela Así en la villa como en el cielo, created by Abel Santa Cruz.
The story follows Estelita Suárez, a kind-hearted young woman who lives in the impoverished neighborhood of La Última Esperanza while caring for her alcoholic father. Her life changes when she meets Daniel Burana, a wealthy young man who disguises himself as a poor resident to win her love. As their romance blossoms, they must confront family greed, corruption, and betrayal while fighting to protect their community from those determined to destroy it.
Mi segunda madre · 1989Mi segunda madre
★ 7.01989
SeriesDrama
The story tells the story of Diana (Maria Sortè), a highly successful fashion designer married to an unreliable and lying man, Giacomo, and of Gianluca (Enrique Novi), a widower with a 10-year-old girl, Arianna. Diana, after discovering that Giacomo has another wife and two children, Davide and Chicco, abandons him, and leaves for a cruise with her friend Gloria. On the ship he meets Gianluca in the company of Viviana, who is actually staying with him for money. The meeting between Gianluca and Diana is one of those that are not forgotten and, what seemed only physical attraction, turns into true love. Diana is introduced by Gianluca to her daughter and immediately wins her sympathy.
Chispita · 1982Chispita
★ 7.31982
SeriesDrama
The story follows Isabel—known as "Chispita"—who was separated from her mother after the latter lost her memory in an accident. After growing up in an orphanage, Isabel is adopted by a widowed businessman, Don Alejandro; he hopes she will bring joy to the life of his daughter, Lili, who has become sad and ill-tempered since her mother's death—largely due to the influence of her teacher, the wicked Miss Irene.
However, contrary to Alejandro's expectations, Isabel is not welcomed by his daughter; instead, she must contend with the malicious traps set for her by Lili and Miss Irene. Yet, Isabel also finds friends in the household, such as Juan Carlos (Lili’s older brother) and Gloria (the family’s maid). From her new home, Chispita begins the search for her mother.
Guadalupe · 1984Guadalupe
★ 7.01984
SeriesDrama
Pimienta TV · 1966Pimienta TV
★ 8.01966
SeriesComedy