Rubí & Alejandro
The ambition that killed love
The beautiful, ambitious Rubí loves the doctor Alejandro but abandons him to marry for money: the most iconic antiheroine of the Mexican telenovela, undone by her own ambition.
01Why it matters
The 2004 remake with Bárbara Mori was a continental phenomenon that redefined the Mexican telenovela of the new century.
02The conflict
Rubí's ambition against Alejandro's true love.
03The iconic moment
Rubí choosing money over love, again and again.
04What survived
A pop icon; new versions and homages across the region.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Rubí & Alejandro famous?
The 2004 remake with Bárbara Mori was a continental phenomenon that redefined the Mexican telenovela of the new century.
How does the story of Rubí & Alejandro end?
Rubí choosing money over love, again and again. A pop icon; new versions and homages across the region.
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