Yo soy Betty, la fea legacy and global impact

Created by Fernando Gaitán, the Colombian telenovela ‘Yo soy Betty, la fea’ debuted on October 25, 1999, and became a global phenomenon. Starring Ana María Orozco as Beatriz Pinzón Solano, the series challenged traditional beauty standards by focusing on a highly intelligent protagonist who faced prejudice due to her appearance.

The show reached over 180 countries and holds a Guinness World Record as the most adapted telenovela, with versions produced in 28 territories. Decades after its original run, the original cast, including Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello, have reunited for ‘Betty, la fea: la historia continúa’, exploring the characters' lives through marriage and motherhood.