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==Story== |
==Story== |
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This melodrama features an awkward, shy girl named Rosita Amado (Genesis Rodríguez), who struggles to find love, fulfillment and acceptance. |
This melodrama features an awkward, shy girl named Rosita Amado (Genesis Rodríguez), who struggles to find love, fulfillment and acceptance. She grew up in the village of Xochilcacahuatel with humble relatives who worship Ek Chuah, an ancient idol. When her grandfather -- who was known as "The Chocolate King" -- dies, she is the only person left who knows the secret Mayan recipe that built his corporate empire. |
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Rosita has a curvaceous body, but also a big nose and buck teeth. She falls madly in love with charming chocolatier Bruce Remington (Puerto Rican singer |
Rosita has a curvaceous body, but also a big nose and buck teeth. She falls madly in love with charming chocolatier Bruce Remington (Puerto Rican singer Carlos Ponce), the handsome heir to a chocolate factory. Yet Bruce's mother, Grace Remington, an unscrupulous and overly ambitious woman is claiming that the chocolate factory is on the verge of bankruptcy and ruthlessly plots against Rosita becoming the young girl's most devout enemy. Grace, enlists her son to help her, hoping to take away Rosita's inheritance and the secret chocolate recipe. |
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When Bruce realizes that he truly loves Rosita, his mother has already plotted her downfall. Rosita escapes, undergoes plastic surgery and returns to confront the |
When Bruce realizes that he truly loves Rosita, his mother has already plotted her downfall. Rosita escapes, undergoes plastic surgery and returns to confront the Remington and fight for her grandfather's legacy. Meanwhile, Ángel Pérez, a brutal, dangerous man from the past threatens Rosita's fresh start. |
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Rosita finds romance, deception and betrayal as she searches for true happiness in a new world. |
Rosita finds romance, deception and betrayal as she searches for true happiness in a new world. She finds herself caught between two powerful forces: love and chocolate. |
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Ochmann rejoined the cast of ''Dame Chocolate'' as Fabián Duque. His first air date was set for June 13, 2007. |
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==Production Notes== |
==Production Notes== |
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* '''Freddy Viques''' .... Matias - |
* '''Freddy Viques''' .... Matias - |
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* '''Carmen Olivares''' .... Carmen - |
* '''Carmen Olivares''' .... Carmen - |
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| ⚫ | When [[Telemundo]] first announced ''Dame Chocolate'' in May 2006, the cast included [[Mauricio Ochmann]] as Bruce, Zharick Leon as Samantha and [[Erick Elias]] as Angel. All three performers moved to other [[Telemundo]] serials. Ochmann left for ''[[Marina]],'' Leon went to [[La Viuda de Blanco]] and Elias joined ''[[Zorro: La Espada y La Rosa]].'' |
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Then it was later announced by [[Telemundo]] that Puerto Rican singer [[Carlos Ponce]] was to become the leading man in this [[telenovela]][http://www.nbcumv.com/telemundo/release_detail.en.nbc/telemundo-20061212000000-telemundokicks45.html], starring as Bruce Remington along with Genesis Rodriguez, who was to remain playing the stellar role of Rosita Amado. As for the other roles that were left, Khotan took the part as the malicious Ángel Pérez, Puerto Rican actress, Karla Monroïg, took the role of antagonist as Samantha Porter, and Kristina Lilley was always left in the role of the conniving Grace Remington. |
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[[Mauricio Ochmann]] is slated to appear in ''Dame Chocolate'' as Fabián Duque, a photographer that is to become Bruce Remington (Carlos Ponce)'s love rival for Rosita. He is to appear on the show starting on June 13, 2007. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 00:15, 8 June 2007
| Dame Chocolate | |
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| Starring | Génesis Rodríguez, Carlos Ponce |
| Opening theme | Carlos Ponce |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of episodes | 130 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Aurelio Valcárcel Carrol |
| Producer | Jairo Arcila |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Telemundo |
| Release | March 5, 2007 – August 31, 2007 |
Dame Chocolate ("Give Me Chocolate") is a Spanish-language telenovela airing on the United States-based television network Telemundo. It premiered on March 5, 2007.
This limited-run serial stars Génesis Rodríguez as a sweet, simple girl who leaves rural Mexico for Miami to fulfill her destiny in the chocolate business. Elements of this romantic soap opera resemble Ugly Betty, Tammy and the Bachelor and The Beverly Hillbillies.
Telemundo touted Dame Chocolate as a ratings success, with May 2007 sweeps ratings up 34 percent among Hispanic adults ages 18-34. The show also won its time slot among those viewers in New York and Miami.[1]
Story
This melodrama features an awkward, shy girl named Rosita Amado (Genesis Rodríguez), who struggles to find love, fulfillment and acceptance. She grew up in the village of Xochilcacahuatel with humble relatives who worship Ek Chuah, an ancient idol. When her grandfather -- who was known as "The Chocolate King" -- dies, she is the only person left who knows the secret Mayan recipe that built his corporate empire.
Rosita has a curvaceous body, but also a big nose and buck teeth. She falls madly in love with charming chocolatier Bruce Remington (Puerto Rican singer Carlos Ponce), the handsome heir to a chocolate factory. Yet Bruce's mother, Grace Remington, an unscrupulous and overly ambitious woman is claiming that the chocolate factory is on the verge of bankruptcy and ruthlessly plots against Rosita becoming the young girl's most devout enemy. Grace, enlists her son to help her, hoping to take away Rosita's inheritance and the secret chocolate recipe.
When Bruce realizes that he truly loves Rosita, his mother has already plotted her downfall. Rosita escapes, undergoes plastic surgery and returns to confront the Remington and fight for her grandfather's legacy. Meanwhile, Ángel Pérez, a brutal, dangerous man from the past threatens Rosita's fresh start.
Rosita finds romance, deception and betrayal as she searches for true happiness in a new world. She finds herself caught between two powerful forces: love and chocolate.
Production Notes
Dame Chocolate's cast also includes María Antonieta de las Nieves, Héctor Suárez, Kristina Lilley, and Ricardo Chávez. Génesis Rodríguez, daughter of Venezuelan singer José Luis Rodríguez, was made less attractive with a false nose and teeth to play Rosita. This Telemundo-produced story is directed by Luis Manzo and Aurelio Valcarcel is executive producer. It is filmed in Miami.
Telemundo made product placement deals with The Clorox Company, Ford and IKEA to promote their brands during the show. IKEA designed two bedroom sets for the show, "designed to reflect the culturally distinct style of two of the Latina characters." and displayed the furnishings in selected stores. The promotion also planned "program vignettes" during the broadcast, featuring actresses Karla Monroig and Kristina Lilley.[2]
As with most of its other soap operas, Telemundo broadcasts English subtitles as closed captions on CC3. The network plans to run Dame Chocolate for 130 weekday episodes at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), over 26 weeks, with the final episode expected on August 31, 2007. This show is also known as Sweet Secret.[3]
Cast
- Carlos Ponce .... Bruce Remington - main hero
- Génesis Rodriguez .... Rosita Amado - main heroine
- María Antonieta de las Nieves .... Dulce Amado - grandmother of Rosita, mother of Diosdado and Hortencia
- Kristina Lilley .... Grace Remington - mother of Bruce, villain
- Ricardo Chávez .... Diosdado Amado - uncle of Rosita and Azucena
- Khotan .... Ángel Pérez - in love with Rosita, villain
- Karla Monroïg .... Samanta Porter - in love with Bruce, villain
- Mauricio Ochmann .... Fabián Duque - photographer, in love with Rosita
- Héctor Suárez .... Juan Amado - grandfather of Rosita
- Rosalinda Rodríguez .... Hortensia Amado - mother of Azucena and aunt of Rosita
- Eduardo Serrano .... Lorenzo - gardener at the Remington mansion and friend of Rosita
- Jullye Giliberti .... Julia Arismendi - in love with Diosdado
- Alvaro Ruiz .... Luis - housekeeper in the Remington mansion
- Adriana Acosta .... Matilde - maid in the Remington mansion
- Gustavo Franco .... Mauricio Duque - lawyer of the Remington
- Frank Falcon .... Dr. Bob - best friend of Bruce
- Riczabeth Sobalvarro .... Eulalia - maid in the Remington mansion
- Taniucha Capote .... Azucena Amado - cousin of Rosita
- Pedro Moreno .... Jose - worker in the Remington factory, in love with Azucena
- Jessica Pacheco .... Ligia - maid in the Remington mansion
- Bernhard Seifert .... Eduardo - employee in the Remington factory
- Victor Corona .... Anacleto - worker in the Remington factory
- Zuleyka Rivera .... Betsy - ex-lover of Bruce
- Giovanna del Portillo .... Lupe -
- Freddy Viques .... Matias -
- Carmen Olivares .... Carmen -
Cast Changes
When Telemundo first announced Dame Chocolate in May 2006, the cast included Mauricio Ochmann as Bruce, Zharick Leon as Samantha and Erick Elias as Angel. All three performers moved to other Telemundo serials. Ochmann left for Marina, Leon went to La Viuda de Blanco and Elias joined Zorro: La Espada y La Rosa.
Then it was later announced by Telemundo that Puerto Rican singer Carlos Ponce was to become the leading man in this telenovela[4], starring as Bruce Remington along with Genesis Rodriguez, who was to remain playing the stellar role of Rosita Amado. As for the other roles that were left, Khotan took the part as the malicious Ángel Pérez, Puerto Rican actress, Karla Monroïg, took the role of antagonist as Samantha Porter, and Kristina Lilley was always left in the role of the conniving Grace Remington.
Mauricio Ochmann is slated to appear in Dame Chocolate as Fabián Duque, a photographer that is to become Bruce Remington (Carlos Ponce)'s love rival for Rosita. He is to appear on the show starting on June 13, 2007.
External links
- Official site (Spanish)