El Privilegio de Amar
7.1·1998·1 Season
Juan de la Cruz, a young seminarian, visits the home of his mother, Ana Joaquina—a religious zealot who has always imposed her will on her son and instilled in him a calling to serve God. Working in Ana Joaquina’s household is Luciana, an innocent, dreamy young woman who falls in love with Juan de la Cruz. One night, swept up in the passion of youth, they give in to their feelings with tenderness and innocence. Upon discovering this, Ana Joaquina throws Luciana out; by then, Luciana is already pregnant with Juan de la Cruz’s child. When the time comes to give birth, she leaves her daughter at a stranger's doorstep, hoping the child will be raised there, but the baby is instead taken to an orphanage. To survive, Luciana becomes involved with a series of unsavory men—including Pedro Trujillo, a brutal man who beats and abuses her.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
44mAna Joaquina wants her son Juan de la Cruz to become a priest, but his father, Raymundo, refuses. Luciana also falls in love with Juan.
2. Episode 2
44mLuciana is pregnant. Lucina travels to another town and gives birth on the way. Due to lack of money, Luciana makes a difficult decision that will change the fate of her baby.
3. Episode 3
44mLuciana marries Andrés, becoming the owner of a prestigious haute couture house. Sister Regina tries to get Cristina into modeling with Luciana.
4. Episode 4
44mRamiro, a friend of Víctor Manuel, falls in love with Lizbeth. Andrés reproaches Luciana for work matters. Cristina makes new friends.
5. Episode 5
44mLizbeth has serious disagreements with her mother. Luciana becomes a harsh and unforgiving woman. José María shows interest in Lorenza.
6. Episode 6
44mVictor Manuel and Cristina meet at a parade. Chepa remembers Juan de la Cruz.
7. Episode 7
44mAna Joaquina feels tormented by the memory of Rosalía. Luciana begs God for forgiveness for having abandoned her daughter.
8. Episode 8
44mLuciana is terrified when she meets the man who hurt her in the past. Cristina tries to surprise Luciana by changing her image.
9. Episode 9
44mCristina complains to Victor Manuel about a lie. Ana Joaquina receives some attention from Cristina. Luciana decides to make a revelation.
10. Episode 10
44mVictor Manuel introduces himself to Father Juan de la Cruz as Cristina's boyfriend.
11. Episode 11
44mJuan de la Cruz meets Luciana face to face and they have a conversation about the past. Lorenza tries to seduce Andrés.
12. Episode 12
44mThe relationship between Luciana and Andrés deteriorates more and more. José María believes that Lorenza has accepted his love.
13. Episode 13
44mLuciana has a strong confrontation with Ana Joaquina. The relationship between Lorenza and Andrés is increasingly intense.
14. Episode 14
44mMaclovia tries to convince Lorenza to end her relationship with Andrés. Juan de la Cruz feels committed to finding the girl that Luciana abandoned.
15. Episode 15
44mLorenza does not accept Andrés's decision. On the other hand, Miriam tells Cristina that the best thing for her is to get away from Víctor Manuel.
16. Episode 16
44mLuciana is furious when she hears that Victor Manuel is having an affair with Cristina. Ana Joaquina begs Juan de la Cruz to forget about her daughter.
17. Episode 17
44mPedro Trujillo blackmails Luciana. Juan de la Cruz assures Luciana that he will not rest until he finds her daughter.
18. Episode 18
44mJuan de la Cruz obtains the address of his supposed daughter. Franco discovers Andrés's infidelity.
19. Episode 19
44mVictor Manuel lies to Cristina about his relationship with Tamara. Ana Joaquina tells Andrés that she wants to see him.
20. Episode 20
44mAna Joaquina and Pedro Trujillo plan to destroy Luciana. Cristina sees Victor Manuel accompanied by Tamara.
21. Episode 21
44mChema gives Lorenza something unexpected. Tamara insists on going with Luciana, Cristina and Víctor Manuel to Miami.
22. Episode 22
44mVictor Manuel, without realizing it, falls in love with Cristina. Ana Joaquina and Trujillo continue with their plans to ruin Luciana.
23. Episode 23
44mPaula tells Cristina that she saw her in Andrés's car. Andrés decides to cancel the trip with his wife.
24. Episode 24
44mTrujillo enters Juliana's house without permission. Andrés is discovered. Lizbeth and Mauricio are arrested.
25. Episode 25
44mVictor Manuel and Cristina are in the apartment with Andres and Lorenza. Ana Joaquina and Trujillo have a plan of destruction.
26. Episode 26
44mAndrés finds out about his son and Cristina's relationship. Luciana receives a call with important news.
27. Episode 27
44mVictor Manuel decides to confront his mother. Tamara tells Victor Manuel that she is expecting his child.
28. Episode 28
44mChema finds out about Cristina's pregnancy. Remedios, Maclovia and Lorenza prepare a party to celebrate the upcoming wedding between Víctor Manuel and Cristina.
29. Episode 29
44mLuciana cruelly fires Cristina. Tamara is furious at Victor Manuel's confession, so she seeks to humiliate Cristina.
30. Episode 30
44mCristina makes an oath similar to that of her real mother several years ago. The day of the wedding between Víctor Manuel and Tamara arrives.
31. Episode 31
44mLizbeth confronts Luciana about Víctor Manuel. Lorenza begs Andrés not to end the relationship. Lizbeth asks her brother an indiscreet question in front of Luciana and Andrés.
32. Episode 32
44mLuciana asks Juan de la Cruz for help in finding Rosenda. Tamara tries to blackmail Victor Manuel.
33. Episode 33
44mAna Joaquina suspects that Cristina is her real granddaughter.
34. Episode 34
44mLizbeth calls Victor Manuel to ask him to return from his trip, because her parents are having problems.
35. Episode 35
44mVictor Manuel confronts Lorenza and Cristina. Ana Joaquina performs a blood test on Cristina and Juan de la Cruz to find out if she is his granddaughter.
36. Episode 36
44mLuciana looks for Andrés to let him know that she is very hurt by his deception. Lizbeth is facing an emergency.
37. Episode 37
44mA woman receives a warning from an important doctor. Ofelia and Nicolás plan to end Andrés and Luciana's relationship.
38. Episode 38
44mLuciana's hatred towards Cristina grows more and more. Vivian receives the sad news about her son's health.
39. Episode 39
44mAna Joaquina tells Cristina that it would be best not to get close to Luciana. The relationship between Luciana and Andrés is becoming increasingly tense.
40. Episode 40
44mAna Joaquina reveals the truth about her daughter to Juan de la Cruz. Ofelia tells Tamara where she can find Cristina.
41. Episode 41
44mLizbeth argues intensely with Lorenza. Juan de la Cruz suffers intensely for knowing the true identity of his daughter.
42. Episode 42
44mNicolás torments Tamara, because he suspects that the child she is expecting is his. Lorenza insists on winning Andrés over.
43. Episode 43
44mLorenza insists on looking for Andrés, but something happens. Vivian offers to help Cristina so that Luciana doesn't bother her anymore.
44. Episode 44
44mThe economic situation of Cristina, Maclovia and Lorenza is getting worse, because Luciana has taken it upon herself to get them fired from their jobs.
45. Episode 45
44mLizbeth and Mauricio suffer the consequences of the accident. Andrés finds out that the legal owner of his theater is Nicolás.
46. Episode 46
44mAndrés fights with Nicolás. Trujillo's resentment towards Luciana grows more and more.
47. Episode 47
44mLuciana receives bad news from the doctors.
48. Episode 48
44mDespite her efforts, Cristina is unable to find a stable job. Artemio tries to cheer Lizbeth up.
49. Episode 49
44mAndrés receives a revealing call from Trujillo. Under threats, Luciana is forced to confess her past to her husband.
50. Episode 50
44mMiriam advises Luciana to tell Andrés the truth about his daughter. Tamara makes a confession to Rebeca.
51. Episode 51
44mLuciana begs Juan de la Cruz to tell her who her daughter is. Tamara confesses to her mother that the real father of her child is Nicolás.
52. Episode 52
44mAna Joaquina insists on torturing Luciana with her secret. Franco confesses something to Miriam about Cristina.
53. Episode 53
44mFranco and Miriam decide to talk to Cristóbal about Cristina's son. Juan de la Cruz reproaches his mother for having hidden the truth about Rosenda from him.
54. Episode 54
44mJuan de la Cruz visits Cristina to ask her to find his mother. Despite their intense problems, Luciana and Andrés cannot deny their love.
55. Episode 55
44mAlonso faints at Cristina's house. Luciana decides to reveal her past to Andrés. Remedios suffers an accident.
56. Episode 56
44mVictor Manuel and Tamara are involved in an accident with serious consequences. Remedios suffers a tragedy.
57. Episode 57
44mLuciana's company is in a difficult situation. Lorenza tells Cristina that Tamara lost the baby she was expecting with Víctor Manuel.
58. Episode 58
44mTamara asks Luciana for help to prevent Victor Manuel from asking for a divorce. Lizbeth finds out that Luciana and Pedro Trujillo were lovers.
59. Episode 59
44mLizbeth reproaches Luciana about her past. Meanwhile, Lorenza has a strong confrontation with Tamara.
60. Episode 60
44mVictor Manuel visits Cristina and is surprised to see her pregnant. Meanwhile, Fresco and Father Juan de la Cruz have an altercation.
61. Episode 61
44mAndrés and Luciana find out that Cristina is pregnant. Andrés offers his support. Tamara loses her mind.
62. Episode 62
44mTamara decides to follow Victor Manuel. Lizbeth apologizes to Artemio for her arrogant and haughty behavior.
63. Episode 63
44mAndrés looks for Cristina to tell her that he can count on her support. Tamara looks for Cristina in the neighborhood and tries to attack her.
64. Episode 64
44mNicolás tells Ofelia that he hates Andrés. Ana Joaquina takes revenge on Fresco for slapping her son.
65. Episode 65
44mLuciana pays Cristina an unfriendly visit. Alonso decides to consult the doctor about his discomfort
66. Episode 66
44mLuciana treats Cristina the same way Ana Joaquina treated her in the past. Tamara sets a trap for Cristina.
67. Episode 67
44mCristina and her son's lives are in danger due to their accident. Cristina tells Vivian that Tamara was the one who caused her fall.
68. Episode 68
44mVivian seeks out Luciana to give her a warning. Artemio is in love with Lizbeth, but she thinks he only feels sorry for her.
69. Episode 69
44mVivian confronts Tamara for causing Cristina's accident. Ana Joaquina arrives at the hospital to take Juan de la Cruz away, but he refuses to leave.
70. Episode 70
44mArtemio expresses to Lizbeth the love he feels for her. Andrés talks to his daughter about his relationship with Luciana.
71. Episode 71
44mCristina tells Alonso that Tamara was responsible for his accident. Luciana tries to threaten Artemio.
72. Episode 72
44mLuciana goes to the hospital to make an offer to Cristina. Meanwhile, Tamara tries to find her rival's daughter.
73. Episode 73
44mTamara enters the hospital disguised as a nurse with the intention of stealing Cristina's daughter. El Fresco plans to enter Ana Joaquina's house to steal.
74. Episode 74
44mFather Juan de la Cruz suffers an attack. Tamara loses her mind, as she still believes she is expecting a child. Alonso and Vivian help Cristina after her belongings are taken from her.
75. Episode 75
44mCristina confesses to Victor Manuel her fear of losing her daughter. Furthermore, Alonso tells Father Juan de la Cruz that it was Tamara who pushed Cristina.
76. Episode 76
44mLuciana reveals her dark past to her husband. Rosenda tells Cristina that Ana Joaquina helped her.
77. Episode 77
44mTamara tells Lizbeth that Luciana had another daughter before her. Ofelia surprises Nicolás.
78. Episode 78
44mJuan de la Cruz tells Cristina something about Luciana's troubled past. Ofelia insists on harming Andrés.
79. Episode 79
44mVivian tries to convince Lorenza to leave Andrés alone. Luciana insists on opposing Lizbeth and Artemio's love.
80. Episode 80
44mVictor Manuel talks to Tamara about his divorce. Andres advises his son to leave his wife.
81. Episode 81
44mTamara cuts her wrists and Victor Manuel asks his father for help. Rebeca blames him for her daughter's madness. Andrés tells Lorenza that it is best to separate.
82. Episode 82
44mNicolás visits Cristina to offer his help and confesses something to her. Trujillo blackmails Ana Joaquina.
83. Episode 83
44mAlonso decides to reveal his feelings to Cristina. Vivian suggests that Cristina be the new face of the company.
84. Episode 84
44mLizbeth is excited when Cristina shows her her baby. Artemio prepares for his wedding with Lizbeth. Father Celorio assures Father Juan that Cristina is his daughter. Alonso confesses to Vivian the love he feels for Cristina.
85. Episode 85
44mTamara is looking for a way to get pregnant. Victor Manuel confesses to Tamara that he has been spending time with his daughter. Nicolas is upset when he receives the news that Andres has not lost his theater.
86. Episode 86
44mLuciana confesses to Victor Manuel that Juan is Cristina's father. Barbara fears that Nicolas will discover her true identity. Franco assures Cristóbal that Miriam is in love with him.
87. Episode 87
44mAlonso tries to spend time with Cristina so he can woo her. Cristina becomes upset when she sees Alonso faint in her apartment. Victor Manuel fears he won't be able to keep his promise and end his marriage.
88. Episode 88
44mBarbara causes a tragedy by taking revenge on Andrés.
89. Episode 89
44mAndrés tries to avoid causing pain to his family, which is why he says he does not remember the person who tried to kill him.
90. Episode 90
44mCristina makes an important decision. Barbara tells Victor Manuel how she met Andres.
91. Episode 91
44mJuan de la Cruz asks Ana Joaquina to reveal the truth about her granddaughter. Meanwhile, Alonso asks Victor Manuel to stay away from Cristina.
92. Episode 92
44mLuciana finds out that Vivian bought the shares in her company. Meanwhile, Nicolás looks for Víctor Manuel to talk.
93. Episode 93
44mNicolas tells Cristina that Victor Manuel's mother is not dead. Cristina tries to decide who she truly loves.
94. Episode 94
44mCristina leaves Victoria in the care of Mrs. Charo, however, she makes a mistake. Andrés asks his son about the father of Luciana's abandoned daughter.
95. Episode 95
44mJuan de la Cruz informs Victor Manuel that his daughter was stolen. Rebeca looks for a way to return the girl without involving her daughter. Andres fights with Cristobal.
96. Episode 96
44mJuan de la Cruz tells Ana Joaquina that he is willing to face criticism by accepting that he is Cristina's father. Cristina goes in search of Tamara to demand that she return her daughter.
97. Episode 97
44mBarbara looks for Andrés to continue her revenge, but Miguel intercepts her. Alonso faints again while he is with María José.
98. Episode 98
44mNicolás calls Rebeca's house and realizes that Tamara has Víctor Manuel's daughter. Cristina receives important news.
99. Episode 99
44mLuciana discovers that a girl was abandoned on the doorstep of her house.
100. Episode 100
44mNicolás tells Tamara that he was the one who took Cristina's daughter away from her. Luciana is accused of Victoria's disappearance.
101. Episode 101
44mVictor Manuel is devastated to learn that Cristina and Alonso are getting married. Vivian and Luciana have a heated argument over Cristina's return to the company.
102. Episode 102
44mTamara tries to adopt a baby to keep Victor Manuel. Luciana feels alone and regretful, and asks Lizbeth to return home.
103. Episode 103
44mRebeca can't stand the pressure or the guilt any longer, and confesses to her husband that the child Tamara was expecting was Nicolás's.
104. Episode 104
44mCristina confesses her love for Victor Manuel, but says she has to marry someone else. Vivian suffers knowing that her son's health is deteriorating.
105. Episode 105
44mAna Joaquina finds out that Cristina will sacrifice herself by marrying Alonso. Meanwhile, Luciana is filled with happiness because Lizbeth and Andrés have returned to live in their home.
106. Episode 106
44mAndrés reveals the truth about Bárbara to Luciana. Lorenza has an accident. Víctor Manuel sees Cristina dressed as a bride.
107. Episode 107
44mVictor Manuel finds out that Tamara has started the process to adopt a baby. Someone overhears Ana Joaquina confess that Cristina is the daughter of Luciana and Juan de la Cruz.
108. Episode 108
44mJuan de la Cruz confesses to Andrés that he is the father of Luciana's daughter. Trujillo tries to blackmail Luciana and she has an accident.
109. Episode 109
44mAna Joaquina, in a form of revenge, reveals something to a badly wounded Luciana. Alonso's health gradually declines.
110. Episode 110
44mLuciana, unable to recover from the accident, remembers how arrogant she has been throughout her life, as well as the moments in which she humiliated Cristina.
111. Episode 111
44mAna Joaquina lives tormented by the memory of the people she has murdered. Luciana's life is in danger.
112. Episode 112
44mLuciana struggles between life and death in the hospital.
113. Episode 113
44mLizbeth is suffering because of her mother's critical health condition. Cristina asks God to help her forgive Luciana.
114. Episode 114
44mAndrés, with all his love, takes care of Luciana in the hospital.
115. Episode 115
44mBarbara visits Luciana to thank her for taking care of Victor Manuel for so many years. Andres, with all his faith, prays for his wife's recovery.
116. Episode 116
44mJuan de la Cruz tells Cristina that Ana Joaquina is obsessed with saving Victoria from evil.
117. Episode 117
44mJuan de la Cruz begs Ana Joaquina to tell Luciana the name of her daughter. José María is happy because Casilda tells him that she is expecting a child from him.
118. Episode 118
44mAna Joaquina asks Luciana to plead guilty to Trujillo's death in exchange for telling her her daughter's name. Víctor Manuel makes a mistake at the company.
119. Episode 119
44mLuciana torments herself trying to remember her daughter's name. Víctor Manuel tells Andrés that he knows that her real father is Nicolás.
120. Episode 120
44mVivian is about to tell Alonso the truth about her illness. Luciana manages to remember the name that Ana Joaquina revealed to her.
121. Episode 121
44mTamara arrives at Luciana's company trying to make Cristina's life impossible, however, she has Vivian's support.
122. Episode 122
44mAna Joaquina confesses to her father that she killed Trujillo. Luciana makes a revelation to Víctor Manuel.
123. Episode 123
44mNow that Luciana knows that Cristina is her daughter, she tries to get closer to her, but rejection is inevitable. Andrés is afraid to take a paternity test with Víctor Manuel.
124. Episode 124
44mAna Joaquina visits Cristina to tell her that she intends to take Victoria. Luciana is sent to the police station.
125. Episode 125
44mBarbara is in recovery from her alcoholism. Tamara has an intense confrontation with Cristina.
126. Episode 126
44mAlonso finds out about his life expectancy. Tamara begs Victor Manuel on her knees to help her adopt a child.
127. Episode 127
44mDuring the launch of the new clothing line, Alonso has a hemorrhage. Despite Luciana's attempts to get closer to her daughter, Cristina scorns her.
128. Episode 128
44mTamara emotionally blackmails Victor Manuel. Artemio tells Luciana and Andres that there is a possibility of performing an operation on Lizbeth.
129. Episode 129
44mLuciana seeks out Cristina to ask her not to agree to marry him. El Fresco and his friends rob Vivian's house while she is away.
130. Episode 130
44mDuring the robbery at Vivian's house, one of the robbers loses his life. On Cristina's wedding day, Victor Manuel looks for her to ask her to accept running away with him.
131. Episode 131
44mDespite Victor Manuel's pleas, Cristina decides to go to church to marry Alonso. Barbara tries to give up alcohol.
132. Episode 132
44mAlonso makes a great sacrifice for Cristina. Because of her madness, Tamara accepts a baby that was given to her in the park.
133. Episode 133
44mVivian decides to tell Luciana her secret. Alonso admits to Victor Manuel that he left Cristina waiting at the altar because he is very sick.
134. Episode 134
44mCristina gives Barbara a chance to take care of Victoria.
135. Episode 135
44mAndrés suffers a serious accident. Ana Joaquina wants to take Victoria by force, but Cristina opposes it.
136. Episode 136
44mCristina seeks out Juan de la Cruz to reproach him for lying to her. Tamara suffers from personality disorders.
137. Episode 137
44mJuan de la Cruz complains to Ana Joaquina for having turned Cristina against him. Rebeca suffers intensely because of Tamara's illness, so she asks Víctor Manuel for his help.
138. Episode 138
44mLizbeth goes into surgery. Ana Joaquina insists on hurting Luciana for having messed with her son.
139. Episode 139
44mRebeca looks for Cristina to tell her that Tamara is in a psychiatric hospital. Lorenza's health is affected due to the fall she suffered some time ago.
140. Episode 140
44mCristina decides to listen to the truth from Juan de la Cruz. Meanwhile, Lorenza senses that her illness is serious.
141. Episode 141
44mLorenza receives her medical diagnosis. Tamara is discharged from the psychiatric hospital.
142. Episode 142
44mErasmo makes a confession to Andrés. Lorenza apologizes to Casilda for having interfered in her relationship with José María.
143. Episode 143
44mMaclovia discovers that Lorenza lied to them about her motherhood. Meanwhile, Luciana has a strong confrontation with Ana Joaquina.
144. Episode 144
44mLorenza will have to undergo surgery. Cristina decides not to travel to Europe with Luciana.
145. Episode 145
44mIn an act of desperation, Luciana reveals her secrets. Fidencio begins to psychologically torture Ana Joaquina to avenge her mother's death.
146. Episode 146
44mTamara remains obsessed with the son she lost. Meanwhile, Fidencio takes revenge on Ana Joaquina.
147. Episode 147
44mAna Joaquina confesses her crimes. Lizbeth asks Cristina to forgive Luciana.
148. Episode 148
44mLuciana complains to Tamara for harassing Victor Manuel. Vivian calls Cristina because Alonso's health has deteriorated further.
149. Episode 149
44mCasilda suffers an accident at home, so she is taken to the hospital to give birth. Ana Joaquina makes Cristina believe that she is a good woman.
150. Episode 150
44mCasilda suffers complications during childbirth. Barbara decides to turn herself in to the authorities for having shot Andrés.
151. Episode 151
44mLuciana asks Cristina not to leave the company because of the personal problems between them. Artemio and Lizbeth decide to move to Monterrey.
152. Episode 152
44mTamara doesn't want to see her father again. Cristina doesn't accept Luciana as a mother.
153. Episode 153
44mTamara is obsessed with the idea of getting revenge on Cristina. Lorenza seeks out Luciana to ask her forgiveness for having caused so much damage to her marriage.
154. Episode 154
44mNicolás tries to abuse Luciana. Tamara tries to stab Cristina, but Luciana avoids it and she is injured.
155. Episode 155
44mAna Joaquina pays for her crimes. Finally, the love between Victor Manuel and Cristina culminates.
Cast
Adela Noriega
Cristina Miranda
Helena Rojo
Luciana Hernández de Duval
Andrés García
Andrés Duval
René Strickler
Víctor Manuel Duval Rivera
Enrique Rocha
Nicolás Obregón
Cynthia Klitbo
Tamara de la Colina
