Ana de nadie (ViX, 2023) is the latest in a long line of adaptations based on the iconic 90s Colombian novela Señora Isabel. But unlike most reboots that should’ve stayed in the vault, Ana de nadie actually thrives – it’s fresh, grounded, and proof that remakes don’t always have to be disasters.
Ana Ocampo (Paola Turbay) had the perfect life – until she caught her husband (Jorge Enrique Abello) playing house with a woman half her age. After the inevitable nervous breakdown and midlife crisis, Ana finally levels up. At 50, she starts trading betrayal for boldness, swapping tears for tequila, and stepping into her glow-up era. Now that she’s single and thriving, Ana’s getting attention from someone totally unexpected: Joaquín Cortés (Sebastián Carvajal) – a younger, hotter heartthrob who’s not just flirting… he’s falling. Hard.
While Ana’s busy reclaiming her power (and possibly her sex life), her ex starts catching feelings again. Of course. Trouble is, Ana’s no longer the woman who cried over bad men. She’s the woman who makes them wish they’d never left.
This isn’t your typical scorned wife story – it’s a fierce, fabulous reinvention with high heels, hotter rebounds, and just enough drama to keep you hooked. Because when life gives Ana lemons, she makes a margarita and sips it with style.
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Based on: Señora Isabel (1993)
Hell hath no fury like a fabulous woman over 50
Telebesitos Tip 💋
For once, the mature heroine isn’t treated like leftovers – she’s desired, respected, and fully centered in her own story.
What gives it life:
Paola Turbay is a revelation. She plays Ana with quiet strength and a simmering rage that sneaks up on you – then hits hard. Jorge Enrique Abello nails the role of a man who torpedoes his own happiness for a fling and then wonders where it all went wrong. He’s deeply flawed, but Abello’s warmth makes him frustratingly human, and that’s the magic.
Where it wobbled:
Thankfully, the show doesn’t drown you in recycled tropes (don’t fact‑check that). Still, it can’t resist a few classic telenovela detours into the absurd. It’s like the extra cheese on your taco – not necessary, but who’s complaining?
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Love this show