Betty La Fea, the Story Continues on Prime Video: Release date, cast, where to watch, and everything we know so far

Betty La Fea, the Story Continues, the long-awaited sequel to Yo soy Betty, la fea, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on July 19, 2024. The Colombian series is back after 25 years, consisting of 10 episodes exploring Betty's life following the original series' happy ending.

The official synopsis of Betty La Fea, the Story Continues on Amazon Prime Video reads:

"Betty has not lived with Armando for two years after having found him in a compromising situation with Marcela. Excited about her daughter's return to Colombia, she tries to strengthen her bond with her, but pressure on Ecomoda and enemies from the past will do everything possible to keep her from both Mila and Armando."

Betty La Fea (1999) was an avant-garde show of its time, featuring a woman as the protagonist, who was not physically as attractive, as per the expectations of the mainstream canon. It focused on delivering the social message that women are more than their physical appeal.

In a statement with El País on July 19, 2024, Mauricio Cruz, director of Betty La Fea, the Story Continues, reflected on the changing perception of beauty over time:

""We have all felt ugly at some point in our lives." But Orozco admits that in the original version there were scenes that reflected the sexism of the era, scenes that would be unacceptable today."

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Plot, cast, and other details about Betty La, Fea, the Story Continues

Plot

Betty La Fea, the Story Continues picks up 20 years after the original series ended. Betty and Armando are still together, but time has strained their relationship. The old spark is dying, and though they are still married, they don't live together anymore. Armando's family owns Ecomoda, though Betty is not a part of it anymore.

The story continues after 20 years (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

But events take a sudden at the scene of the funeral of one of their company workers, and Betty has to come back to meet her old friends from the company, leading her to meet her husband again.

Betty now has a teenage daughter, Mila, with whom she tries to strengthen her relationship amid her teenage emotional changes. Mila carries on a deep love for fashion and is studying in New York, soon to join the family legacy.

The series focuses on Betty's journey, looking for self-love in between balancing work and family relationships. Betty La Fea, the Story Continues explores Betty's experiences navigating life as a mother, wife, and most importantly, as a woman.

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Cast and characters in Betty La Fea

Ana Maria Orozco as Betty

Ana Maria Orozco portrays the role of Betty again. As the mother of a teenager, she embarks on a journey to find balance between her work and personal life. She is a Colombian actress who is known for her appearances in Yo soy Betty la fea (1999-2001), Ecomoda (2001), and Somos familia (2014).

Jorge Enrique Abello as Armando

Jorge Enrique Abello returns as Betty's husband, Armando. He still works at Ecomoda, which his family owns. Armando is living away from Betty, and their relationship is on the brink of divorce. He is a Columbian actor who is known for Yo soy Betty la fea (1999-2001), Ecomoda (2001), and En los tacones de Eva (2006-2008).

Armando is living separately from Betty (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Returning cast members include Natalia Ramirez as Marcela, Julian Arango as Hugo Lombardi, Mario Duarte as Nicolas Mora Cifuentes, and Lorna Cepedaa as Patricia. This time, the characters will experience completely different stories in the age where fashion is on the internet.

The teenage daughter of Betty and Armando, "Camila" or Mila, is played by Juanita Molina. She is known for her appearances in Te la dedico (2022), The Queen of Flow (2018), Dudes (2023), and Miss Adrenaline: A Tale of Twins (2023).

Some of the new characters that have made their appearances along with her include Zharick Leon playing Jose Arriaga Lopez, Jeronimo Cantillo as Jefferson Muriel Ramirez, Sebastian Osorio in the role of Ignacio Ortiz, and Rodrigo Candamil as Esteban Ruiz Castro.

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Betty La Fea, the Story Continues is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Follow us to stay tuned for the latest updates on new movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video.