—Telenovelas are one of the most popular genres on Spanish television. This docuseries introduces American viewers to some of the stars of the shows, taking a look at the drama, intrigue and betrayal that happens both on and off the screen. Set in Miami, "My Life Is a Telenovela" profiles the Hispanic actors and actresses whose characters captivate millions of viewers. The featured stars include Maria "Raquenel" Portillo, who was a singer before turning her attention to acting; model Sissi Fleitas; Enrique Sapena, who comes from a well-known Venezuelan media family; outspoken Liliana Rodriguez Morillo, who was once fired from a show for saying the wrong thing; singer Gustavo Pedraza; and model Alina Robert.

1 seasonReality, DocudramaTV-14

Season 18 of 8 Episodes

Casting season heats up at Telemundo and everyone wants a part in the newest telenovela including former pop singer, Raquenel.
A celebratory brunch for Raquenel's big new role breaks into chaos; Sissi ambushes Raquenel on set; Raquenel opens a box full of dark secrets.
A dinner to clear the air between frenemies turns explosive; a scandalous affair is served; Sissi faces off against Alina; Raquenel goes back to prison.
An ambush on the red carpet forces Raquenel to strike back; Sissi seduces Gustavo; Enrique brings Raquenel to see a psychic.
Jenilca is out for blood when Gustavo reveals a sexy text from Sissi; Raquenel plots revenge; Enrique pushes Raquenel about her past.
Raquenel is rocked by her past when she tries to rebuild her music career; Alina seduces Sissi's man; Jenilca and Sissi come to blows; Pepa gets the ultimate makeover.
A mysterious letter shakes Enrique to the core; Sissi fights for her next role; Raquenel's ladies night out gets crashed; Enrique plots to steal a letter from Raquenel's secret box.
Enrique and Sissi team up to take down Raquenel; Raquenel panics when a letter from her dark past is stolen.

Telenovelas are one of the most popular genres on Spanish television. This docuseries introduces American viewers to some of the stars of the shows, taking a look at the drama, intrigue and betrayal that happens both on and off the screen. Set in Miami, "My Life Is a Telenovela" profiles the Hispanic actors and actresses whose characters captivate millions of viewers. The featured stars include Maria "Raquenel" Portillo, who was a singer before turning her attention to acting; model Sissi Fleitas; Enrique Sapena, who comes from a well-known Venezuelan media family; outspoken Liliana Rodriguez Morillo, who was once fired from a show for saying the wrong thing; singer Gustavo Pedraza; and model Alina Robert.

Maria Portillo, Sissi Fleitas, Gustavo Pedraza, Enrique Sapene, Liliana Morillo, Alina Robert

Casting season heats up at Telemundo and everyone wants a part in the newest telenovela including former pop singer, Raquenel.
A celebratory brunch for Raquenel's big new role breaks into chaos; Sissi ambushes Raquenel on set; Raquenel opens a box full of dark secrets.
A dinner to clear the air between frenemies turns explosive; a scandalous affair is served; Sissi faces off against Alina; Raquenel goes back to prison.
An ambush on the red carpet forces Raquenel to strike back; Sissi seduces Gustavo; Enrique brings Raquenel to see a psychic.

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