La rosa de Guadalupe facts for kids
La Rosa de Guadalupe (which means The Rose of Guadalupe in English) is a popular Mexican anthology drama television series. It was created by Carlos Mercado Orduña. The show focuses on Mexican Catholic beliefs, especially about the Virgin of Guadalupe. Each episode tells a different story set in modern times, often in Mexico City. The series first aired on Las Estrellas in Mexico on February 5, 2008. In the United States, it started on Univision on June 26, 2008.
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How the Stories Work
Each episode of La Rosa de Guadalupe usually starts in one of two ways. Sometimes, it begins with a happy event. Other times, it starts with a character facing a big problem or a difficult situation. This problem then kicks off the main story.
The White Rose and a Wish
In most episodes, the main characters are very devoted to the Virgin of Guadalupe. They often pray to her for help or protection. When someone prays or is in trouble, a white rose appears. This rose shows up in front of an altar or a statue of the Virgin that belongs to that person. The rose stays there while the story unfolds and the problem often gets bigger. The appearance of the white rose means that the Virgin has heard their prayer.
The Virgin's Help
As the story reaches its most intense point, someone close to the main character steps in to help them. This person is often guided by the Virgin. Once the problem is solved, the main character feels a special "wind" touch them. This wind represents the Virgin of Guadalupe helping them. At the end of the episode, the white rose disappears. Then, a character explains the important message or lesson from that story.
Show History
La Rosa de Guadalupe has been on TV for many years. It is one of the longest-running shows in Mexico.
Celebrating 1,000 Episodes
On July 5, 2017, the show began celebrating its 1,000th episode. To mark this special event, older episodes from 2008 to 2016 were shown again, but with improved picture quality. These remastered episodes started airing on July 10, 2017. The actual 1,000th episode, titled "The Bastard Sister," aired on July 22, 2017. Famous actors Alejandra Barros and Alexis Ayala starred in this milestone episode.
Other Versions of the Show
The popularity of La Rosa de Guadalupe has led to other countries creating their own versions.
Romanian Adaptation
In August 2021, a TV channel in Romania called Antena 1 made its own version of the series. It's called "Povești de familie," which means "Family Stories." This Romanian show follows the same style as the original, with each episode telling a new story.
See also
In Spanish: La rosa de Guadalupe para niños
