In the entertainment world, love stories between protagonists are often the subject of fascination for fans. Jorge Enrique Abello, known for his role as Don Armando in the iconic soap opera “Yo soy Betty, la fea”, surprised everyone by confessing that he felt smitten by Ana Maria Orozcowho played Betty. This revelation has sparked a wave of comments and speculation among fans of the series.
“I am Betty the Ugly one”has had multiple revivals since its premiere in 1999, and its popularity has been revitalized by platforms such as Netflix and TikTok, where fragments of the series continue to captivate new generations. In this context, Abello’s confession adds a new chapter to the already fascinating story behind one of the most beloved telenovelas.
Did Jorge Enrique Abello fall in love with Ana Maria Orozco?
Jorge Enrique Abello He was 31 years old when he played Armando Mendoza in “I am Betty the Ugly one”while Ana Maria Orozco She was 26 years old. However, the first time Abello was attracted to Orozco was ten years before starring in the telenovela. In an Instagram Live interview in 2021, which she later shared on YouTube, Abello confessed that she first saw Orozco when she was 15 and he was 21. This meeting took place in a store, and although she did not notice his presence, he was struck by her beauty.
“I was very happy in a store and you came in. I saw you with your cheeks, with your long, long, long hair, dark, dark, with your eyes so huge: divine, a divine thing. You never knew I was in that store and that I saw you,” he recalled. Abello.
The second significant meeting between the two occurred in 1998, a year before the premiere of “I am Betty the Ugly one”. Abello and Orozco worked together in the soap opera “Perro amor”. Although the actor tried to get closer to her, Orozco was already in a relationship with Julián Arango, who would later play Hugo Lombardi in “Ugly Betty”The friendship between Abello and Arango was so strong that Abello was the best man at Arango and Orozco’s wedding. This marriage, however, ended during the filming of the production.
What has become of the lives of Jorge Enrique Abello and Ana María Orozco?
The personal life of Jorge Enrique Abello Abello has been marked by several significant relationships. In 1998, he married journalist Marcela Salazar Jaramillo, but their marriage ended in 2006 after a cheating scandal with actress Natalia Jerez. Later, in 2016, Abello married architect María Isabel Gutiérrez Celia, with whom he has two children, Antonio and María Matilde.
Ana Maria Orozco She has also had a public and tumultuous love life. After her divorce from Julián Arango, it was confirmed that she had been unfaithful with photographer Pedro Lozano. Later, Orozco married musician Martín Quaglia in 2005 and had two daughters, Mía and Lucrecia. This marriage ended in 2012. Later, Orozco had an affair with Argentine actor Max Ghione, her partner in the soap opera “Somos familia.” Ghione proposed to her via Twitter in 2015, but they announced their separation in December of the same year. Currently, Orozco lives in Argentina and remains single. Peruvian actor Salvador del Solar was the last famous person with whom she was linked.
Release Date for ‘I am Betty, the Ugly’ Season 2
The second season of ‘I am Betty the Ugly one’ will hit screens on July 19, 2024. This new installment picks up the story two decades after Betty and Armando’s wedding, exploring their married life and the challenges with their teenage daughter, Mila. The series will feature the participation of several members of the original cast, such as Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello, and new talents, including Juanita Molina.
