telenovela
noun
tel·e·no·vela
ˌte-lə-nō-ˈve-lə 
: a soap opera produced in and televised in or from many Latin American countries
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Based on a Colombian telenovela, this satire of the high-fashion world proved that having a strong mind and an open heart is more important than what's on the surface.
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Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Born in Spain but primarily known until now for her work in Mexican telenovelas, Gascón came out as a trans woman in 2016.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The decision to replace its signature novelas with a true crime program marks a significant departure for Univision, which has long relied on Televisa telenovelas and has access to an extensive library, following a multibillion-dollar content merger.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
And although the film is inspired by the exaggerated tenor of telenovelas, the actor brings tender humanity (not to mention quite sharp edges) to both without turning them into caricatures.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Born in Spain but primarily known until now for her work in Mexican telenovelas, Gascón came out as a trans woman in 2016.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The decision to replace its signature novelas with a true crime program marks a significant departure for Univision, which has long relied on Televisa telenovelas and has access to an extensive library, following a multibillion-dollar content merger.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
And although the film is inspired by the exaggerated tenor of telenovelas, the actor brings tender humanity (not to mention quite sharp edges) to both without turning them into caricatures.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Telenovela.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telenovela. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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