Burden of Guilt (2009)

A sweeping Mexican telenovela of forbidden love, family vengeance, and the heavy price of secrets carried across a lifetime.

Burden of Guilt - Series Information

  • Original Title: Mi pecado
  • First Air Year: 2009
  • Last Air Year: 2009
  • Created by: María del Carmen Peña, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Víctor Manuel Medina
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama, Soap
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 1
  • Number of Episodes: 110
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Spanish
  • Spoken Languages: Spanish
  • First Air Date: June 15, 2009 (Brazil - 10)
  • Networks: Las Estrellas
  • Alternative Titles: Meu Pecado (BR)
  • Production Companies: Televisa
  • Production Countries: Mexico

Burden of Guilt - Plot

Mi pecado is a Mexican telenovela that was produced by Televisa and aired on Canal de las Estrellas from 15 June 2009 through 13 November 2009. Starring Maite Perroni, Eugenio Siller and as adult protagonist Daniela Castro who is also the main villain. Mi pecado tells the story of young lovers Lucrecia and Julián, who are torn apart by their feuding families following the tragic death of Lucrecia's brother César when the three are just children.

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Burden of Guilt - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • María del Carmen Peña
  • Cuauhtémoc Blanco
  • Víctor Manuel Medina

Main Cast

  • Sergio Goyri
  • Maite Perroni
  • Eugenio Siller
  • Daniela Castro
  • Sabine Moussier
  • Francisco Gattorno
  • Roberto Blandon
  • Armando Araiza
  • Jessica Coch
  • Ricardo Franco

Writers

  • María del Carmen Peña
  • Víctor Manuel Medina
  • Cuauhtémoc Blanco

Executive Producers

  • Juan Osorio Ortiz

Burden of Guilt - FAQs

What is the story behind Burden of Guilt?

Burden of Guilt centers on Lucrecia and Julián, childhood sweethearts whose love is shattered when their families become bitter enemies following the accidental death of Lucrecia's brother César. Separated by grief, hatred, and circumstance, the two must fight against powerful forces — including a scheming villain — to reclaim their future together.

Who plays the main villain in Burden of Guilt?

Daniela Castro takes on the role of Rosario Pedraza de Córdoba, the adult protagonist and central antagonist of the series. Castro brings formidable presence to the character, whose manipulative schemes drive much of the conflict that keeps Lucrecia and Julián apart throughout the telenovela's 110 episodes.

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Who are the lead actors in Burden of Guilt?

The series stars Maite Perroni as Lucrecia and Eugenio Siller as Julián, the ill-fated young lovers at the heart of the story. Sergio Goyri, Daniela Castro, Sabine Moussier, and Francisco Gattorno round out the principal cast in key supporting and antagonist roles.

How many episodes does Burden of Guilt have?

Burden of Guilt ran for a single season comprising 110 episodes. The telenovela aired on Las Estrellas (then Canal de las Estrellas) from June 15 to November 13, 2009, following the classic telenovela format of daily episodes building toward a dramatic conclusion.

Who created and produced Burden of Guilt?

The series was created by María del Carmen Peña, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, and Víctor Manuel Medina, and produced by Juan Osorio Ortiz — one of Televisa's most prolific executive producers. It was broadcast on Las Estrellas, Televisa's flagship network, as part of its prime-time telenovela lineup.

Is Burden of Guilt related to any other telenovelas?

Burden of Guilt is an original Televisa production and not a direct remake or sequel of another telenovela. However, fans of the series often enjoy similar titles such as Amor Real, Rosa Salvaje, and Doña Bárbara, which share its themes of forbidden love, family conflict, and dramatic redemption arcs.

What are some shows similar to Burden of Guilt?

If Burden of Guilt captured your heart, you might also enjoy La fea más bella, Amor Real, Rosa Salvaje, and Doña Bárbara — all telenovelas rich in passionate romance and family drama. For something with a similar soap opera rhythm, Camaleones and Wild at Heart are also worth exploring.

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