What Life Took From Me (2013)

A sweeping Mexican telenovela of love, betrayal, and second chances, starring Angelique Boyer and Sebastián Rulli.

What Life Took From Me - Series Information

  • Original Title: Lo Que La Vida Me Robó
  • First Air Year: 2013
  • Last Air Year: 2014
  • Created by: Caridad Bravo Adams
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 45 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 1
  • Number of Episodes: 197
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Spanish
  • Spoken Languages: French, Spanish
  • First Air Date: October 28, 2013 (United States - TV-PG), October 28, 2013 (Germany - 12), October 28, 2013 (France - 12), October 28, 2013 (Brazil - 10), October 28, 2013 (Mexico - AA), October 28, 2013 (Spain - 7)
  • Networks: Las Estrellas
  • Alternative Titles: O Que A Vida Me Roubou (BR), Les choix de l'amour (FR), What Life Took from Me (US), Κλεμμένη Ζωή (GR), Lo Que La Vida Me Robó (MX)
  • Production Companies: Televisa
  • Production Countries: Mexico

What Life Took From Me - Plot

“What Life Took From Me” is a Mexican telenovela produced by Angelli Nesma Medina for Televisa. It is a remake of Bodas de odio, produced by Ernesto Alonso in 1983. In 2003, “True Love”, the first remake, was produced by Carla Estrada. Unlike Bodas de odio and “True Love”, “What Life Took From Me” has been adapted to the present time.

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What Life Took From Me - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Caridad Bravo Adams

Main Cast

  • Angelique Boyer
  • Sebastián Rulli
  • Luis Roberto Guzmán
  • Daniela Castro
  • Sergio Sendel
  • Grettell Valdéz
  • Eric del Castillo
  • Ana Bertha Espín
  • Gabriela Rivero
  • Osvaldo Benavides

Executive Producers

  • Angelli Nesma Medina

What Life Took From Me - FAQs

Who are the main actors in What Life Took From Me?

The series stars Angelique Boyer as Monserrat Mendoza and Sebastián Rulli as Alejandro Almonte in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Luis Roberto Guzmán, Daniela Castro, Sergio Sendel, Grettell Valdéz, Eric del Castillo, Ana Bertha Espín, Gabriela Rivero, and Osvaldo Benavides.

Is What Life Took From Me based on a true story?

No, What Life Took From Me is not based on a true story. It is a fictional telenovela and a modern-day adaptation of Bodas de odio, a classic Mexican story originally produced in 1983. A previous remake titled True Love was also produced in 2003.

Where can I watch What Life Took From Me?

What Life Took From Me is available to stream with ads on VIX in the United States. Availability may vary by region, so checking a streaming aggregator like JustWatch is recommended to find the most current viewing options in your area.

How many episodes does What Life Took From Me have?

What Life Took From Me consists of 197 episodes across a single season. The series aired from October 28, 2013, through 2014 on the Mexican network Las Estrellas, produced by Televisa.

Is What Life Took From Me a remake?

Yes, What Life Took From Me is a remake of Bodas de odio, a Mexican telenovela originally produced by Ernesto Alonso in 1983. A first remake titled True Love was produced in 2003 by Carla Estrada. This 2013 version updates the story to a contemporary setting.

What is What Life Took From Me about?

What Life Took From Me follows Monserrat Mendoza, a young woman forced into a marriage of convenience with the brooding Alejandro Almonte. Set in modern-day Mexico, the series explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as the two protagonists navigate a turbulent and passionate relationship.

When did What Life Took From Me first air?

What Life Took From Me first aired on October 28, 2013, on Las Estrellas in Mexico. The series was produced by Televisa and ran through 2014, concluding after 197 episodes across its single season.

What are similar shows to What Life Took From Me?

Fans of What Life Took From Me may enjoy other Televisa telenovelas such as Abyss of Passion (2012), Teresa (2010), Timeless Love (2010), Fall Into Temptation (2017), and Imperio De Mentiras (2020). These series share similar themes of romance, drama, and complex relationships.

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