

Season 1 • Episode 117
LatestFabiola's parents are killed in a plane crash leaving her and her younger sister, Andrea, orphans. Their parents estate is divided equally among the girls. But at the reading of the will, the family is surprised to learn of the existence of a life insurance policy for one million dollars. They're even more surprised when they learn who the sole beneficiary of that policy is. While the family squabbles over what to do about the policy, Fabiola decides she's going to take over the administration of her family's business: a successful garage, where she finds more than she bargained for when she meets a mechanic named Ramon who just happens to be the son of her long-time nanny, Juana. It is based on the Venezuelan telenovela written by Doris Seguí, "Tomasa Tequiero" produced in 2009.
Acting
Esmeralda Pimentel carries grief and grit like a pro
Writing
117 episodes of plot twists that refuse to quit
Creator
Doris Segui
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a rare Mexican adaptation of a Venezuelan telenovela, carrying the 'Tomasa Tequiero' DNA of working-class heroines dismantling elite privilege.
José Ron and Esmeralda Pimentel reunited for 'La Doña' after this — their chemistry was so undeniable producers couldn't resist.