Cara Sucia is a Venezuelan telenovela.
Produced by Venevisión and filmed in 1992, Cara Sucia presents the story of Miguel Angel Gonzalez and Estrellita Montenegro.
Filled with gaps and loopholes in the story, Cara Sucia nevertheless still managed to keep its viewers on the edge of their seats most of the show's duration.
The show was also dubbed into English, Russian, Mongolian, and Tagalog.
“Mom of Number 10” tells the story of Tina Manotas, a beautiful and humble woman forced to leave her hometown because of problems his husband Edwin gets involved in. Already in the big city, Edwin abandons her with their two sons, and she must overcome difficulties and lack of money. She’ll sacrifice everything to make her son Victor’s dream of becoming a professional football player come true. Although the financial situation gets more complicated each day, Victor makes his mother a promise: “With my football I will buy you a palace, dear mother, I will take you to the sky”. Several years later, her son manages to buy her an apartment at the Sky Building. However, problems will start with elitist neighbors that feel envious of Tina Manotas’ new and luxurious life.
Amruta, a lawyer by profession, moves ahead in life despite facing insurmountable personal problems. Her indefatigable courage enables her to fight with criminals, including Vikas.
Between the mysterious Orient, the paradisiacal peninsula of Troia, the urbanity of Setúbal and the placid splendor of Alcácer do Sal, "Jogo Duplo" is a telenovela that will confront dysfunctional families, impossible loves and cultural differences, reflecting on the human condition in all its opposites.