Blog #1

     About a week and a half ago, I started watching "La Reina del Sur" and I quickly noticed all of the common trends that you see when watching telenovels. Those being your typical "Cinderella," the handsome, rich man, the cliffhangers at the end of every episode, etc. Something that hasn't been mentioned in class is that the "Cinderella" is usually naturally pretty and is the only character in telenovelas that will be seen without makeup more than once. 

     Right now, I am on episode 22 and I can definitely say that this telenovela is much different than others that I have already seen. The main character, Teresa Mendoza, is very strong physically and mentally. She has the mentality of a woman that knows that she doesn't need a prince charming to come and save the day. Mendoza saves herself. 

     There is no denying that this telenovela is dramatic because it very much is. There is always someone who cries in every episode and I have lost track of the number of people that have died. I mean, I have also cried a couple of times because of the two big deaths Mendoza had to face so early on in the show. 

     To add, Kate Del Castillo was made for the role of Teresa Mendoza. The main character of "La Reina del Sur" is supposed to have a strong but charismatic look. Castilla has that and more. I can't wait to watch more, this telenovela is so good.