Ana María Orozco (center) and Jorge Enrique Abello (to her right) reprise their roles as Betty and ... [+]
Barely a week after its premiere, Betty la Fea, La Historia Continúa was renewed for a second season. The fan-favorite series broke a new global audience record for a Latin American title in Prime Video's history. The sequel to the worldwide hit telenovela has also become the most-watched series or movie of all time on Prime Video in Colombia.
"The phenomenal success of Betty la Fea, La Historia Continúa underscores Prime Video's commitment to sharing iconic local stories from the region of exceptional quality that deeply resonate with our customers worldwide," said Paulo Koelle, head of Prime Video Latin America.
Produced by Estudios RCN, the series features the original cast, with Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello reprising their roles as Betty and Armando, whose marital bliss has fizzled, and are trying to navigate with the realities of their current lives.
When audiences first met Betty's character 25 years ago, the telenovela challenged the concept and perception of beauty. The new chapter allows her to go on a journey of self-discovery, shared lead actress Orozco during an interview prior to the renewal announcement.
"Continuing the story of Betty la Fea without Fernando Gaitán's masterful pen was an enormous challenge. However, Amazon Studios and Estudios RCN joined forces in search of the right voices, and together with original and new talent, we created a story that retains the original DNA and is modern, fresh, and brimming with nostalgia at the same time," says Javiera Balmaceda, head of local originals, Latin America, Canada, and Australia.
Gaitán, a Colombian producer and scriptwriter, known for his work on Café, con aroma de mujer and Yo soy Betty, la fea - adapted in multiple countries - passed away in 2019.
But Prime Video's new Betty hopes it can continue to entertain and inspire audiences with a story they can relate to.
The first season successfully reintroduced most of the original cast, facing a variety of personal and professional challenges. According to Prime Video, the second season will continue to explore the evolution of the beloved characters alongside new ones, while navigating unexpected plot twists.
Two episodes of the new series drop each week through August 16.