telenovela
noun
tel·e·no·vela
ˌte-lə-nō-ˈve-lə 
: a soap opera produced in and televised in or from many Latin American countries
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An extremely camp shoot-out Drag Race Mexico goes full telenovela in Three Marias, a reference to the three ’90s series starring the iconic Latin pop star and actress Thalía: Maria Mercedes, Maria la del Barrio, and Marimar.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
The panel will also feature Chilean actor Jorge López, known for his roles in telenovelas such as Soy Luna and Élite.
Claudio Narea, an iconic figure in Latin American rock music and a co-founder of the legendary Chilean band Los Prisioneros, brings a wealth of musical history and influence.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Based on a Colombian telenovela, this satire of the high-fashion world proved that having a strong mind and an open heart is more important than what's on the surface.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Born in Spain but primarily known until now for her work in Mexican telenovelas, Gascón came out as a trans woman in 2016.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
The panel will also feature Chilean actor Jorge López, known for his roles in telenovelas such as Soy Luna and Élite.
Claudio Narea, an iconic figure in Latin American rock music and a co-founder of the legendary Chilean band Los Prisioneros, brings a wealth of musical history and influence.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Based on a Colombian telenovela, this satire of the high-fashion world proved that having a strong mind and an open heart is more important than what's on the surface.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Born in Spain but primarily known until now for her work in Mexican telenovelas, Gascón came out as a trans woman in 2016.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Telenovela.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telenovela. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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