Marimar & Sergio
From poverty to revenge for love
The humble Marimar, humiliated by the wealthy family of her beloved Sergio, returns as a powerful woman to win him back: the most-watched Cinderella fantasy of the 1990s.
01Why it matters
Starring Thalía, it was a global phenomenon that carried the Mexican telenovela from the Philippines to Indonesia and Eastern Europe.
02The conflict
The class contempt of Sergio's family.
03The iconic moment
Marimar's triumphant return, unrecognizable and rich.
04What survived
An icon of Thalía's "Marías Trilogy."
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Marimar & Sergio famous?
Starring Thalía, it was a global phenomenon that carried the Mexican telenovela from the Philippines to Indonesia and Eastern Europe.
How does the story of Marimar & Sergio end?
Marimar's triumphant return, unrecognizable and rich. An icon of Thalía's "Marías Trilogy."
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