# The Color of Passion

The Color of Passion (Original title in Spanish: El color de la pasión) is a Mexican telenovela produced by Roberto Gómez Fernández for Televisa. The screenplay was written by José Cuauhtémoc Blanco and María del Carmen Peña, who were also the co-writers of stories like Cadenas de amargura, El manantial and Mi pecado.
The plot is set in Puebla and follows the lives of the prestigious Murillo family, consisting of Adriana (Ariadne Díaz), Magdalena (Ana Isabel Torre) and Rebeca (Michelle Renaud), who are orphans.
The series stars Erick Elías, Esmeralda Pimentel, Claudia Ramírez, René Strickler and Eugenia Cauduro.

## Plot

The story takes place in Puebla and follows the lives of the prestigious Murillo family, consisting of Adriana (Ariadne Díaz), Magdalena (Ana Isabel Torre) and Rebeca (Michelle Renaud), who are orphans.
Adriana is married to Alonso Gaxiola (Horacio Pancheri), owner of a Talavera factory, and her two sisters live with them. Their marriage seems perfect, since they don't realize that Rebeca is a capricious and twisted woman who knows how to pass in front of everyone like a true angel; only Magdalena suspects her sister's intentions.
Rebeca has always been secretly in love with Alonso and that is why she envies Adriana, but that feeling turns into hatred when Adriana becomes pregnant. Meanwhile, Magdalena faces tragedy when her fiancé vanishes on their wedding day, leading her to seek solace in a convent. Shortly after Magdalena goes to the capital, Alonso travels abroad to close a deal and export his products. During this time, Adriana suffers an accident, leaving only her baby alive. Alonso finds comfort in his daughter, Lucía, as Rebeca takes advantage of the situation.
24 years later, Alonso (René Strickler) and Rebeca (Claudia Ramírez) are now married. She has become a mother to Lucía (Esmeralda Pimentel) and is the best wife in the world. The couple has a second daughter, Nora (Ximena Romo), who is 22 years old; she is frivolous, capricious and manipulative, just like her mother.
Rebeca is full of frustrations, stemming from her realization that she will never have Alonso's complete love. Seeking consolation in extramarital affairs only adds to her loneliness. After humiliating her lover in turn, he commits suicide and she underestimates the determination of his family, especially his brother, Marcelo (Erick Elías), to uncover the truth.
Marcelo quickly discovers the secret behind his brother's death within the Gaxiola Murillo family in Puebla. Seeking revenge, he skillfully interacts with them and falls in love with Lucía, who initially rejects and then accepts him. The intrigues, problems and misunderstandings persist. Tragedies are commonplace in this family, where hidden secrets resurface. Lucía seems lifeless, devoid of happiness. Only she can create her own joy.

## Production

The telenovela began its production in Puebla on February 4, 2014. For the beginning, only the following actors were present: Erick Elías, Esmeralda Pimentel, Claudia Ramírez, René Strickler, Eugenia Cauduro, Ariadne Díaz and Lalo España.

### Development

For the development of the telenovela, producers decided to set the series in the Mexican province to show the entire world the beautiful landscapes and localities of the country, since Puebla is considered a small Mexican Hollywood.

## Reception
### Ratings

The telenovela premiered on March 17, 2014, replacing De que te quiero, te quiero. During its premiere, The Color of Passion recorded 15.5 rating points. On August 31, 2014, its finale reached 22.8 rating points. In the United States, it premiered on September 6, 2016 with 1.9 million viewers.
| Season | Timeslot (ET/PT) | Episodes | First aired | First aired | Last aired | Last aired |
| Season | Timeslot (ET/PT) | Episodes | Date | Viewers (millions) | Date | Viewers (millions) |
| 1 | Mon–Fri 6:20pm | 121 | March 17, 2014 (2014-03-17) | 15.5 | August 31, 2014 (2014-08-31) | 22.8 |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Association | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
| 2014 | TV Adicto Golden Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Luis Gatica | Won |
| 2014 | TV Adicto Golden Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Helena Rojo | Won |
| 2014 | TV Adicto Golden Awards | Best Male Villain | Moisés Arizmendi | Won |
| 2014 | TV Adicto Golden Awards | Best Female Villain | Claudia Ramírez | Won |
| 2014 | TV Adicto Golden Awards | Female Revelation | Ximena Romo | Won |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Telenovela | Roberto Gómez Fernández | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Actress | Esmeralda Pimentel | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Actor | Erick Elías | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Antagonist Actress | Claudia Ramírez | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Leading Actress | Helena Rojo | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Leading Actress | Patricia Reyes Spíndola | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Co-lead Actress | Eugenia Cauduro | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Co-lead Actor | Pablo Valentín | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Young Lead Actress | Michelle Renaud | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Musical Theme | "Hoy es un buen día" by Río Roma | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Original Story or Adaptation | José Cuauhtémoc Blanco María del Carmen Peña | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Direction | Francisco Franco Juan Pablo Blanco | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards | Best Cast | Roberto Gómez Fernández | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | The Most Beautiful Woman | Esmeralda Pimentel | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | The Most Beautiful Woman | Michelle Renaud | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | The Most Handsome Man | Erick Elías | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Female Villain | Claudia Ramírez | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Slap | Claudia Ramírez Ximena Romo | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Slap | Eugenia Cauduro Claudia Ramírez | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Smile | Erick Elías | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Smile | Esmeralda Pimentel | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Smile | Michelle Renaud | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Kiss | Esmeralda Pimentel Erick Elías | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Couple | Esmeralda Pimentel Erick Elías | Nominated |
| 2015 | 33rd TVyNovelas Awards (Audience's Favorites) | Favorite Finale | Roberto Gómez Fernández | Nominated |