Bendita Mentira (1996): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1996, Bendita Mentira is a seifenoper and drama series.

What it’s about. Bendita Mentira is a Mexican telenovela produced by Jorge Lozano Soriano for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from August 5 to December 6, 1996. It is based on the radio serial La madrastra, created by Inés Rodena, and was adapted for television by Celia Alonso and Andrea Ordóñez. The story follows Esperanza, a humble housekeeper who works for the wealthy de la Mora family. Unknown to everyone, Diego—the young man who despises her—is actually her biological son, having been raised to believe the de la Mora family are his true parents. As long-hidden secrets begin to surface, Esperanza must confront prejudice, betrayal, and painful truths while fighting to reunite her family and find happiness.

Who’s in it. Bendita Mentira stars Angélica María as Esperanza, Mariana Levy as Carolina, Sergio Catalan as Diego De la Mora and Ana Patricia Rojo as Mireya De la Mora, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Bendita Mentira has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bendita Mentira page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bendita Mentira tend to enjoy Ich bin Betty die Hässliche, La hija del Mariachi, Avenida Brasil and El señor de los cielos.