La fea más bella (2006)

The beloved Mexican telenovela remake of Betty la fea, starring Angélica Vale and Jaime Camil in a charming story of love, ambition, and self-discovery.

La fea más bella - Series Information

  • Original Title: La fea más bella
  • First Air Year: 2006
  • Last Air Year: 2007
  • Created by: Rosy Ocampo, Eduardo Meza
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Soap, Comedy, Drama
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (40 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 1
  • Number of Episodes: 300
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Spanish
  • Spoken Languages: Spanish
  • First Air Date: January 23, 2006 (Germany - 12), January 23, 2006 (France - 12), January 23, 2006 (Mexico - A), January 23, 2006 (Spain - 13)
  • Networks: Las Estrellas
  • Alternative Titles: The Most Beautiful, Ugly Girl (US), A Feia Mais Bela (BR)
  • Production Companies: Televisa
  • Production Countries: Mexico

La fea más bella - Plot

La Fea Más Bella is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa. It is the second Mexican version of the popular Colombian telenovela: Betty la fea. La Fea más Bella stars popular actress/singer/comedian Angélica Vale and actor/singer Jaime Camil, with one of the most diverse and popular supporting casts ever assembled in Mexico, including Angélica María, José José, Sergio Mayer, Elizabeth Álvarez, Patricia Navidad and many others. Univision broadcast 2 hour episodes of La Fea Más Bella from September 13, 2010 to April 15, 2011 La Fea Más Bella also won the TV y Novelas award for best telenovela of the year. In 2009 it was dubbed into Arabic and aired on MTV Lebanon as Letty instead of La Fea Más Bella. "The Best Telenovela of the Year 2007".

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La fea más bella - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Rosy Ocampo
  • Eduardo Meza

Main Cast

  • Angélica Vale
  • Jaime Camil
  • Elizabeth Álvarez
  • Patricia Navidad
  • José José
  • Carlos Bracho
  • Jacqueline Bracamontes
  • Carlos Bonavides
  • Juan Soler
  • Nora Salinas

Executive Producers

  • Rosy Ocampo

La fea más bella - FAQs

Is La fea más bella based on a true story?

Not a true story — it's a remake of the hugely popular Colombian telenovela Betty la fea, created by Fernando Gaitán. The Mexican version reimagines the original's story of an unconventional woman finding love and success in the fashion world, adapted for a Mexican audience by Televisa.

Who plays Lety in La fea más bella?

Angélica Vale brings Lety — full name Leticia Padilla Solis — to life with warmth, humor, and undeniable charm. Vale, a beloved Mexican actress, singer, and comedian, made the role her own and became one of the most iconic telenovela heroines in Mexican television history.

Where can you stream La fea más bella?

La fea más bella is available to watch on VIX with ads, making it accessible for free to Spanish-language audiences. For a full and up-to-date list of streaming options in your region, JustWatch is the best place to check current availability.

Did La fea más bella win any awards?

The series took home the prestigious TV y Novelas award for Best Telenovela of the Year 2007, a major recognition in the Mexican television industry. The win cemented its status as one of the standout productions of its era and a fan favorite across Latin America.

How many episodes does La fea más bella have?

La fea más bella ran for a single season packed with 300 episodes, each averaging around 40 minutes. It aired from January 23, 2006, and concluded in 2007, offering viewers a long, immersive telenovela experience full of comedy, romance, and dramatic twists.

Was La fea más bella broadcast in the United States?

Univision broadcast two-hour episodes of La fea más bella in the United States from September 13, 2010, to April 15, 2011. The show also reached international audiences in other formats — it was dubbed into Arabic and aired on MTV Lebanon under the title Letty.

Who are the main actors in La fea más bella?

The series features a star-studded cast led by Angélica Vale and Jaime Camil. Supporting roles are filled by Elizabeth Álvarez, Patricia Navidad, José José, Carlos Bracho, Jacqueline Bracamontes, Carlos Bonavides, Juan Soler, and Nora Salinas, among many others.

What are shows similar to La fea más bella?

Fans of La fea más bella often enjoy Mi marido tiene familia, Silvana Sin Lana, Mi corazón es tuyo, and La doble vida de Estela Carrillo — all Mexican telenovelas with similar romantic and comedic energy. Bela, a Feia is also a direct parallel as another Betty la fea adaptation.

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