In every area of life there is someone who is evil and is usually named after a soap opera character. Television popularized some villains who stand out for their malice and cunning, being remembered for their phrases that remained engraved in the collective memory.
Villains have cruel strategies, twisted personalities, no remorse and enjoy the misfortunes of others and always, but always try to be the victims. However, the history of soap operas shows that they always end up losing their battles. This note invites you to remember the most iconic villains from the history of the screen that you will surely compare with someone you know.
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Paola Bracho, the villain from the novel La Usurpadora who made life impossible for her sister Paulina who was forced to replace the other to avoid going to jail
These are the five most remembered villains in soap operas
Below we remember those who, with their cruel strategies and twisted personalities, earned a place in the pantheon of the most memorable villains.
Soraya Montenegro – Maria, from the Neighborhood
Performed by Itati CantoralSoraya Montenegro is perhaps one of the most emblematic villains of soap operas. At just 20 years old, the actress gave life to this character who dedicated herself to making life impossible for Maria Hernandezall to recover the love of Nandito. His outburst of rage in the famous scene from “the damn cripple” is so memorable that it has been parodied multiple times, cementing Soraya as an icon of evil.
Catalina Creel – Cradle of Wolves
Maria Rubio She immortalized Catalina Creel in this legendary telenovela, a character whose cruelty was evident from the first episode. With her infamous eye patch, Catalina deceived everyone by feigning blindness caused by her stepson, all in order to ensure her husband’s favoritism towards his own son. Her cold-blooded decision to poison her husband when he discovers the truth is a clear reflection of her ruthless nature.
Paola Bracho – The usurper
Gaby Spanic was in charge of giving life to Paola Bracho, a villain who kept the audience in suspense with her constant intrigues. The duality of her role, playing both the heroine and the villain, demonstrated her acting ability, but it was her interpretation of the evil Paola that really consolidated her as one of the best actresses in this type of roles. The coldness and ambition of Paola Bracho They made her one of the most hated antagonists.
Angelica Santibañez – Marimar
Chantal Andere She played Angélica Santibañez in “Marimar”, a character that He stood out for his contempt towards the humble protagonist, played by Thalía. One of the cruelest scenes is when Angélica forces Marimar to Pull a bracelet out of a puddle with your teeths, a humiliation that left an indelible mark on the history of soap operas. Angélica’s cruelty positions her as one of the most memorable villains.
Paola Oliveira – Cat’s Cradle
Veronica Tartivoin the role of Paola Oliveira in “Cuna de Gatos”, she played a villain who, behind an innocent facade, hid an excessive ambition. Willing to do anything to achieve her goal of becoming a millionaire, Paola did not hesitate to use extreme tactics, including faking a suicide attempt. Her ability to manipulate and destroy those who stood in her way places her in the group of the most fearsome villains.
Source: Ambito
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