Everything you need to know about ‘Con esa misma mirada’, Angélica Rivera’s return to television

On November 28, 2024By Littum

After a 17-year hiatus from television, Angelica Rivera, known as “La Gaviota,” has stunned fans with the announcement of her return to the entertainment world. The news was revealed on Mexican TV show ‘Hoy,’ where not only was her comeback confirmed, but the first teaser of her new project was also revealed.

The upcoming series, titled ‘Con esa misma mirada’, is said to be inspired by the successful Colombian novel ‘Señora Isabel’, which has already seen several Mexican adaptations, starting with the iconic ‘Mirada de Mujer’ starring Angélica Aragón.

The 1993 and 1997 productions told the story of a woman who was left by her husband for a woman 20 years her junior. As she navigates her pain and new marital status, she also rediscovers love with a younger man.

The teaser, which was shared on the morning show ‘Hoy’, lasts less than 20 seconds and gives the first glimpse of the former Mexican first lady in her new role. In this adaptation, Angélica plays a woman who deals with her husband’s indifference and abandonment, leading her to uncover a new chapter in her life.

“After a painful betrayal and separation after 25 years of marriage, a woman must reevaluate her life, rediscover her dreams, love and sensuality with a younger man,” Andrea Escalona explained while discussing the show’s premise.

While no release date has been announced for streaming platform Vix, some of the cast has been revealed. With Angelica in her long-awaited return are Iván Sánchez, Ivanna Castro, Nicolás Haza and her daughter, Sofia Castro.

Angélica’s last appearance in a telenovela was in 2007 when she portrayed Teresa Hernández García, “Gaviota”, in the hit series ‘Destilando Amor’. Afterwards, she walked away from television and got married Enrique Peña Nieto in 2010, who served as President of Mexico from 2012 to 2018.

The 55-year-old actress began her career in 1988 with the youth telenovela ‘Dulce Desafío’ and went on to star in productions such as ‘Simplemente María’, ‘Mujer, casos de la vida real’, ‘La Dueña’ and ‘ Mariana de la noche, ‘ where she played her first antagonistic role.

Angélica Rivera’s return marks the comeback of one of Mexican television’s most beloved figures. With this announcement, the anticipation for ‘Con esa misma mirada’ is steadily growing and more details about the series are expected in the coming days.