In the late 90s, almost all Russian television viewers were riveted to the screens, watching the events of the very long, but exciting Argentine series āGirl named Fateā. Let's remember what he was talking about and which artists played the main roles in this project.
"A girl named Fate"
Today it seems that this series lasted almost an eternity. However, in fact, it consisted of only 198 episodes, 40-42 minutes each.
Although the project was positioned as one season, the plot can be divided into two.
- Episodes 1-62;
- 63-198th series.
In the first season, the main character is not involved, since the main characters are her parents. Only from the 63rd episode of the series āGirl named Fateā all the series are dedicated to her. The main character by this time becomes an adult.
Although the project itself began to be shown by the end of the 90s, it went on the air on January 3, 1994 at home.
The first generation of protagonists
Before you learn about the plot and actors of the series āGirl named Fateā (photo below), it is worth paying attention to the main characters.
At the center of the project is the story of two stepsisters: Victoria and Maria Alasable (Olasable). The first of the girls is her own daughter, the second is an orphan whose parents were killed by the Indians. In memory of them, Manuel and Encarnacion Alasable adopted the girl.
For the complaisant disposition, parents love Mary more. Victoria began to envy her sister only after she takes her beloved away.
- Enrique Munis is a noble officer who is always on the side of the people.
- Asuncion Alasable is Manuel's sister. A brave, independent and wise woman. Immensely loves nieces.
- Gonzalo Lynch is a scoundrel who loves money more than anything else.
- Adalberto is a smart and good guy. He falls in love with Victoria and, despite the girlās indifference, finds the strength in herself to be her friend.
- Margarita is a simple girl who loves Gonzalo. He is seriously worried about the imaginary death of his daughter and goes to the monastery.
The series āGirl named Fateā: actors of the first part of the project
Maria was played by the star of the Argentine telenovelas Gresia Colmenares (Manuela, Passion). This actress was born in Valencia, in the family of the Frenchwoman Gresia Musussens and the Venezuelan Lisandro Colmenares. Her first role in the school theater is Virgin Mary. On television, the actress began acting in 11 years. A real breakthrough in his career was due to the role of the blind girl Topaz in the telenovela of the same name. In the future, she played mainly the same type of protagonists, beautiful and noble, but a little boring.
Victoria was played by Viviana Saccone (Montecristo, Celeste). She was born near Buenos Aires, in Heppener. She began her career at the age of 20. However, in most projects she only got secondary roles.
The role of the heartthrob Enrique was played by the beloved of women, the handsome Osvaldo Laporte (āHis name is Ernestoā). This artist was born in the Uruguayan outback of Puerto Sos. Like Viviana, at the age of 20 he came to Buenos Aires in the hope of conquering the Argentine capital. Before popularity came to him, Osvalbo was interrupted for almost 20 years by random roles and small earnings. However, after Milagros, he turned into a real television star. He toured Europe a lot.
The role of the insidious Gonzalo was played by Gerardo Romano ("Summit"). He did not manage to achieve the fame of the above artists. However, Gerardo was constantly invited to play minor characters. To date, his filmography has 32 projects.
Touching Adalberto was played by Norberto Diaz. Note that this is one of his few positive roles, since he is familiar to most viewers by the images of villains (āWild Angelā, āBlack Pearlā).
Asuncion was played by Luis Culioc ("City of the Sun"), and Margarita - Veronica Rouano ("Rich and Famous").
The plot before the birth of Milagros
The Alasable family moves from suburban hacienda to Santa Maria. They want to marry Maria Gonzalo Lynch. The girl is in love with officer Enrique Munis. Parents are against this relationship. They are trying to get Maria to marry Gonzalo and go to London.
3 years have passed, and now they want to send Victoria down the aisle. Adalberto agrees to pretend to be her fiancƩ. At the same time, he knows that the girl is in love with Enrique. Mary and Gonzalo come to the engagement. On the day of the celebration, Enrique appears in the house; he did not know anything about the marriage of his beloved, while in prison. Victoria meets him first and tells everything. Enrique spends the night with her. Gonzalo sees them and thinks that in the arms of Munis his wife. Maria is pregnant, but her husband does not believe that this is his child. When her lover Gonzalo Margarita and Maria give birth to daughters, Lynch gives his wife the daughter of a lover, and her daughter orders her servants to leave the city. The girl is found by wandering circus performers and is called "Fate" (Milagros).
Victoria is also pregnant. Relatives refuse her. Adalberto suggests marrying her and raising her son. In the future, the Indians kidnap the child and kill Adalberto. The kidnapped child Indians call Katriel. After 10 years, Asuncion accidentally meets him. She likes the baby, and she educates him as a son.
The second generation of heroes
The content of all the episodes of the Girls named Fate is rather difficult to convey, so we will dwell on the key points and characters of the second part.
- Milagros (daughter of Maria and Gonzalo) is a circus beauty. She is as good as her mother, but at the same time has a more obstinate disposition.
- Catriel (son of Victoria and Enrique) - thanks to the efforts of Asuncion received an excellent home education. Honest, brave and noble.
- Lucia (daughter of Margarita and Gonzalo) is beautiful, but spoiled by her father.
- Camila (daughter of Victoria and the unknown) is a kind and smart girl.
- Mariano is a poor but noble young man. In love with Camila.
- Augusto (adopted son of Enrique) is a handsome and prudent officer.
Who played the main characters in part II
Having examined the new generation of protagonists, itās worth to find out which actors of the series āGirl named Fateā played them.
The role of Milagros was performed by Grecia Colmenares. The image of the aged Mary was embodied by Marta Gonzalez (Doctors). This actress starred in more than 40 projects. And she became famous not only as a dramatic, but also as a comedic actress.
Viviana Saccone now plays Camila, and Victoria plays Patricia Palmer (āYou are my lifeā). Like Colmenares, Palmer became the star of Argentinean melodramas. However, she did not always get the main roles. It is considered one of the best actresses "Girls named Fate."
Osvaldo Laporte in season II embodied the image of Catriel. The role of the aged Enrique went to Antonio Grimau (āRich and Famousā). He started as a theater actor. I got to television after years. His talent as a dramatic actor is highly valued in his homeland.
The daughter of Margarita Lucia plays Veronica Ruano, and the woman herself in old age is Nilda Ruggie.
The aged Gonzalo was played by Victor Vieira (āRich and Famousā).
The role of Augusto was played by Clayton Norcross (Agent Carter). He is the only one among the actors of the series āGirl named Fateā who managed to make a career outside of Latin America.
The plot after the birth of Milagros
Having examined the characters and actors of the series āGirl named Fateā (Part I), it is worthwhile to find out what happened in Part II.
After the death of Manuel, Victoria and Camila return to the house. The adopted son of Enrique goes to the army. Lucia falls in love with him, and the guy intends to marry her to make a career. However, having been in the circus, he falls in love with Milagros and wants to make her his mistress.
Asuncion moves to Lynch's house. And Catriel is forced to look for work in the city. Familiar circus performers take him to him. After the death of Milagros's adoptive parents, her named brother becomes the head of the circus. He begins to demand that the girl marry him. Milagros draws closer to Katriel and leaves the circus with him. They find shelter in Maryās house.
Milagros and Catriel get married. Once soldiers take them for rebels and shoot them. The wounded, they are found by different people and nursed. Both are recovering, but each of them believes that the loved one has died.
Kartiel returns to the Indians and begins a relationship with a fellow tribesman. They have a daughter, but because of an epidemic, the spouse dies. The hero takes the child and leaves. Camila and Victoria finally quarrel.
Maria learns that Lucia is not her daughter. Soon, she manages to find Milagros. Due to an accident, Augusto goes blind. He meets Milagros and persuades her to marry him.
While all this is happening, Victoria is ruining Gonzalo. She later loses all property. Desperate, the woman wants to say goodbye to her daughter, Maria and shoot herself. Arriving at the family mansion, she discovers that everyone considers her dead. Victoria sees the crucifix presented to her at birth by her younger brother Milagros. After questioning the child, the woman realizes that Katriel is her son. She goes to the Indians and receives confirmation.
How did the project end
While everyone is preparing for the wedding, vision returns to Augusto. He also learns that Catriel is alive and hires bandits to get rid of an opponent. Victoria saves her son and tells him the truth. The heroes manage to stop the wedding of Augusto and Milagros. In the future, they all make peace for a long time, forgive each other long-standing grievances and live happily ever after.
Actors of the series "Girl named Fate" now
Having examined the plot of the project, as well as the main characters and performers of these roles, I want to know how their fate developed after the project.
Gresia Colmenares moved to the United States in 2001. Today she takes off less and spends more time with her family. The actress has a son, Gianfranco.
Viviana Saccone married and gave birth to two children. Today, she practically does not appear on television, but mainly plays in the theater and writes prose.
Osvaldo Laporte has not acted in films in recent years, as he has focused on his musical career. He also actively participates in charity events in Uruguay.
Norberto Diaz had many health problems and died in 2010.
Luisa Culioc and Patricia Palmer, despite their considerable age, continue to appear on television, but Marta Gonzalez has retired.
Other actors āGirls named Fateā, involved in supporting roles, continue to appear in low-budget TV shows.