El Privilegio de Amar — Season 1

Aired 27 July 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina wants her son Juan de la Cruz to become a priest, but his father, Raymundo, refuses. Luciana also falls in love with Juan.

Aired 28 July 1998 • 44 min

Luciana 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.

Aired 29 July 1998 • 44 min

Luciana marries Andrés, becoming the owner of a prestigious haute couture house. Sister Regina tries to get Cristina into modeling with Luciana.

Aired 30 July 1998 • 44 min

Ramiro, a friend of Víctor Manuel, falls in love with Lizbeth. Andrés reproaches Luciana for work matters. Cristina makes new friends.

Aired 31 July 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth has serious disagreements with her mother. Luciana becomes a harsh and unforgiving woman. José María shows interest in Lorenza.

Aired 3 August 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel and Cristina meet at a parade. Chepa remembers Juan de la Cruz.

Aired 4 August 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina feels tormented by the memory of Rosalía. Luciana begs God for forgiveness for having abandoned her daughter.

Aired 5 August 1998 • 44 min

Luciana is terrified when she meets the man who hurt her in the past. Cristina tries to surprise Luciana by changing her image.

Aired 6 August 1998 • 44 min

Cristina complains to Victor Manuel about a lie. Ana Joaquina receives some attention from Cristina. Luciana decides to make a revelation.

Aired 7 August 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel introduces himself to Father Juan de la Cruz as Cristina's boyfriend.

Aired 10 August 1998 • 44 min

Juan de la Cruz meets Luciana face to face and they have a conversation about the past. Lorenza tries to seduce Andrés.

Aired 11 August 1998 • 44 min

The relationship between Luciana and Andrés deteriorates more and more. José María believes that Lorenza has accepted his love.

Aired 12 August 1998 • 44 min

Luciana has a strong confrontation with Ana Joaquina. The relationship between Lorenza and Andrés is increasingly intense.

Aired 13 August 1998 • 44 min

Maclovia tries to convince Lorenza to end her relationship with Andrés. Juan de la Cruz feels committed to finding the girl that Luciana abandoned.

Aired 14 August 1998 • 44 min

Lorenza 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.

Aired 17 August 1998 • 44 min

Luciana 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.

Aired 18 August 1998 • 44 min

Pedro Trujillo blackmails Luciana. Juan de la Cruz assures Luciana that he will not rest until he finds her daughter.

Aired 19 August 1998 • 44 min

Juan de la Cruz obtains the address of his supposed daughter. Franco discovers Andrés's infidelity.

Aired 20 August 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel lies to Cristina about his relationship with Tamara. Ana Joaquina tells Andrés that she wants to see him.

Aired 21 August 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina and Pedro Trujillo plan to destroy Luciana. Cristina sees Victor Manuel accompanied by Tamara.

Aired 24 August 1998 • 44 min

Chema gives Lorenza something unexpected. Tamara insists on going with Luciana, Cristina and Víctor Manuel to Miami.

Aired 25 August 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel, without realizing it, falls in love with Cristina. Ana Joaquina and Trujillo continue with their plans to ruin Luciana.

Aired 26 August 1998 • 44 min

Paula tells Cristina that she saw her in Andrés's car. Andrés decides to cancel the trip with his wife.

Aired 27 August 1998 • 44 min

Trujillo enters Juliana's house without permission. Andrés is discovered. Lizbeth and Mauricio are arrested.

Aired 28 August 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel and Cristina are in the apartment with Andres and Lorenza. Ana Joaquina and Trujillo have a plan of destruction.

Aired 31 August 1998 • 44 min

Andrés finds out about his son and Cristina's relationship. Luciana receives a call with important news.

Aired 1 September 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel decides to confront his mother. Tamara tells Victor Manuel that she is expecting his child.

Aired 2 September 1998 • 44 min

Chema finds out about Cristina's pregnancy. Remedios, Maclovia and Lorenza prepare a party to celebrate the upcoming wedding between Víctor Manuel and Cristina.

Aired 3 September 1998 • 44 min

Luciana cruelly fires Cristina. Tamara is furious at Victor Manuel's confession, so she seeks to humiliate Cristina.

Aired 4 September 1998 • 44 min

Cristina makes an oath similar to that of her real mother several years ago. The day of the wedding between Víctor Manuel and Tamara arrives.

Aired 7 September 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth 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.

Aired 8 September 1998 • 44 min

Luciana asks Juan de la Cruz for help in finding Rosenda. Tamara tries to blackmail Victor Manuel.

Aired 9 September 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina suspects that Cristina is her real granddaughter.

Aired 10 September 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth calls Victor Manuel to ask him to return from his trip, because her parents are having problems.

Aired 11 September 1998 • 44 min

Victor 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.

Aired 14 September 1998 • 44 min

Luciana looks for Andrés to let him know that she is very hurt by his deception. Lizbeth is facing an emergency.

Aired 15 September 1998 • 44 min

A woman receives a warning from an important doctor. Ofelia and Nicolás plan to end Andrés and Luciana's relationship.

Aired 16 September 1998 • 44 min

Luciana's hatred towards Cristina grows more and more. Vivian receives the sad news about her son's health.

Aired 17 September 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina tells Cristina that it would be best not to get close to Luciana. The relationship between Luciana and Andrés is becoming increasingly tense.

Aired 18 September 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina reveals the truth about her daughter to Juan de la Cruz. Ofelia tells Tamara where she can find Cristina.

Aired 21 September 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth argues intensely with Lorenza. Juan de la Cruz suffers intensely for knowing the true identity of his daughter.

Aired 22 September 1998 • 44 min

Nicolás torments Tamara, because he suspects that the child she is expecting is his. Lorenza insists on winning Andrés over.

Aired 23 September 1998 • 44 min

Lorenza insists on looking for Andrés, but something happens. Vivian offers to help Cristina so that Luciana doesn't bother her anymore.

Aired 24 September 1998 • 44 min

The economic situation of Cristina, Maclovia and Lorenza is getting worse, because Luciana has taken it upon herself to get them fired from their jobs.

Aired 25 September 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth and Mauricio suffer the consequences of the accident. Andrés finds out that the legal owner of his theater is Nicolás.

Aired 28 September 1998 • 44 min

Andrés fights with Nicolás. Trujillo's resentment towards Luciana grows more and more.

Aired 29 September 1998 • 44 min

Luciana receives bad news from the doctors.

Aired 30 September 1998 • 44 min

Despite her efforts, Cristina is unable to find a stable job. Artemio tries to cheer Lizbeth up.

Aired 1 October 1998 • 44 min

Andrés receives a revealing call from Trujillo. Under threats, Luciana is forced to confess her past to her husband.

Aired 2 October 1998 • 44 min

Miriam advises Luciana to tell Andrés the truth about his daughter. Tamara makes a confession to Rebeca.

Aired 5 October 1998 • 44 min

Luciana 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.

Aired 6 October 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina insists on torturing Luciana with her secret. Franco confesses something to Miriam about Cristina.

Aired 7 October 1998 • 44 min

Franco 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.

Aired 8 October 1998 • 44 min

Juan de la Cruz visits Cristina to ask her to find his mother. Despite their intense problems, Luciana and Andrés cannot deny their love.

Aired 9 October 1998 • 44 min

Alonso faints at Cristina's house. Luciana decides to reveal her past to Andrés. Remedios suffers an accident.

Aired 12 October 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel and Tamara are involved in an accident with serious consequences. Remedios suffers a tragedy.

Aired 13 October 1998 • 44 min

Luciana's company is in a difficult situation. Lorenza tells Cristina that Tamara lost the baby she was expecting with Víctor Manuel.

Aired 14 October 1998 • 44 min

Tamara asks Luciana for help to prevent Victor Manuel from asking for a divorce. Lizbeth finds out that Luciana and Pedro Trujillo were lovers.

Aired 15 October 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth reproaches Luciana about her past. Meanwhile, Lorenza has a strong confrontation with Tamara.

Aired 16 October 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel visits Cristina and is surprised to see her pregnant. Meanwhile, Fresco and Father Juan de la Cruz have an altercation.

Aired 19 October 1998 • 44 min

Andrés and Luciana find out that Cristina is pregnant. Andrés offers his support. Tamara loses her mind.

Aired 20 October 1998 • 44 min

Tamara decides to follow Victor Manuel. Lizbeth apologizes to Artemio for her arrogant and haughty behavior.

Aired 21 October 1998 • 44 min

Andrés 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.

Aired 22 October 1998 • 44 min

Nicolás tells Ofelia that he hates Andrés. Ana Joaquina takes revenge on Fresco for slapping her son.

Aired 23 October 1998 • 44 min

Luciana pays Cristina an unfriendly visit. Alonso decides to consult the doctor about his discomfort

Aired 26 October 1998 • 44 min

Luciana treats Cristina the same way Ana Joaquina treated her in the past. Tamara sets a trap for Cristina.

Aired 27 October 1998 • 44 min

Cristina and her son's lives are in danger due to their accident. Cristina tells Vivian that Tamara was the one who caused her fall.

Aired 28 October 1998 • 44 min

Vivian seeks out Luciana to give her a warning. Artemio is in love with Lizbeth, but she thinks he only feels sorry for her.

Aired 29 October 1998 • 44 min

Vivian 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.

Aired 30 October 1998 • 44 min

Artemio expresses to Lizbeth the love he feels for her. Andrés talks to his daughter about his relationship with Luciana.

Aired 2 November 1998 • 44 min

Cristina tells Alonso that Tamara was responsible for his accident. Luciana tries to threaten Artemio.

Aired 3 November 1998 • 44 min

Luciana goes to the hospital to make an offer to Cristina. Meanwhile, Tamara tries to find her rival's daughter.

Aired 4 November 1998 • 44 min

Tamara 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.

Aired 5 November 1998 • 44 min

Father 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.

Aired 6 November 1998 • 44 min

Cristina 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.

Aired 9 November 1998 • 44 min

Luciana reveals her dark past to her husband. Rosenda tells Cristina that Ana Joaquina helped her.

Aired 10 November 1998 • 44 min

Tamara tells Lizbeth that Luciana had another daughter before her. Ofelia surprises Nicolás.

Aired 11 November 1998 • 44 min

Juan de la Cruz tells Cristina something about Luciana's troubled past. Ofelia insists on harming Andrés.

Aired 12 November 1998 • 44 min

Vivian tries to convince Lorenza to leave Andrés alone. Luciana insists on opposing Lizbeth and Artemio's love.

Aired 13 November 1998 • 44 min

Victor Manuel talks to Tamara about his divorce. Andres advises his son to leave his wife.

Aired 16 November 1998 • 44 min

Tamara 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.

Aired 17 November 1998 • 44 min

Nicolás visits Cristina to offer his help and confesses something to her. Trujillo blackmails Ana Joaquina.

Aired 18 November 1998 • 44 min

Alonso decides to reveal his feelings to Cristina. Vivian suggests that Cristina be the new face of the company.

Aired 19 November 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth 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.

Aired 20 November 1998 • 44 min

Tamara 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.

Aired 23 November 1998 • 44 min

Luciana 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.

Aired 24 November 1998 • 44 min

Alonso 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.

Aired 25 November 1998 • 44 min

Barbara causes a tragedy by taking revenge on Andrés.

Aired 26 November 1998 • 44 min

Andrés tries to avoid causing pain to his family, which is why he says he does not remember the person who tried to kill him.

Aired 27 November 1998 • 44 min

Cristina makes an important decision. Barbara tells Victor Manuel how she met Andres.

Aired 30 November 1998 • 44 min

Juan de la Cruz asks Ana Joaquina to reveal the truth about her granddaughter. Meanwhile, Alonso asks Victor Manuel to stay away from Cristina.

Aired 1 December 1998 • 44 min

Luciana finds out that Vivian bought the shares in her company. Meanwhile, Nicolás looks for Víctor Manuel to talk.

Aired 2 December 1998 • 44 min

Nicolas tells Cristina that Victor Manuel's mother is not dead. Cristina tries to decide who she truly loves.

Aired 3 December 1998 • 44 min

Cristina 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.

Aired 4 December 1998 • 44 min

Juan 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.

Aired 7 December 1998 • 44 min

Juan 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.

Aired 8 December 1998 • 44 min

Barbara looks for Andrés to continue her revenge, but Miguel intercepts her. Alonso faints again while he is with María José.

Aired 9 December 1998 • 44 min

Nicolás calls Rebeca's house and realizes that Tamara has Víctor Manuel's daughter. Cristina receives important news.

Aired 10 December 1998 • 44 min

Luciana discovers that a girl was abandoned on the doorstep of her house.

Aired 11 December 1998 • 44 min

Nicolás tells Tamara that he was the one who took Cristina's daughter away from her. Luciana is accused of Victoria's disappearance.

Aired 14 December 1998 • 44 min

Victor 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.

Aired 15 December 1998 • 44 min

Tamara tries to adopt a baby to keep Victor Manuel. Luciana feels alone and regretful, and asks Lizbeth to return home.

Aired 16 December 1998 • 44 min

Rebeca can't stand the pressure or the guilt any longer, and confesses to her husband that the child Tamara was expecting was Nicolás's.

Aired 17 December 1998 • 44 min

Cristina confesses her love for Victor Manuel, but says she has to marry someone else. Vivian suffers knowing that her son's health is deteriorating.

Aired 18 December 1998 • 44 min

Ana 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.

Aired 21 December 1998 • 44 min

Andrés reveals the truth about Bárbara to Luciana. Lorenza has an accident. Víctor Manuel sees Cristina dressed as a bride.

Aired 22 December 1998 • 44 min

Victor 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.

Aired 23 December 1998 • 44 min

Juan 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.

Aired 24 December 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina, in a form of revenge, reveals something to a badly wounded Luciana. Alonso's health gradually declines.

Aired 25 December 1998 • 44 min

Luciana, 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.

Aired 28 December 1998 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina lives tormented by the memory of the people she has murdered. Luciana's life is in danger.

Aired 29 December 1998 • 44 min

Luciana struggles between life and death in the hospital.

Aired 30 December 1998 • 44 min

Lizbeth is suffering because of her mother's critical health condition. Cristina asks God to help her forgive Luciana.

Aired 31 December 1998 • 44 min

Andrés, with all his love, takes care of Luciana in the hospital.

Aired 1 January 1999 • 44 min

Barbara 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.

Aired 4 January 1999 • 44 min

Juan de la Cruz tells Cristina that Ana Joaquina is obsessed with saving Victoria from evil.

Aired 5 January 1999 • 44 min

Juan 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.

Aired 6 January 1999 • 44 min

Ana 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.

Aired 7 January 1999 • 44 min

Luciana torments herself trying to remember her daughter's name. Víctor Manuel tells Andrés that he knows that her real father is Nicolás.

Aired 8 January 1999 • 44 min

Vivian is about to tell Alonso the truth about her illness. Luciana manages to remember the name that Ana Joaquina revealed to her.

Aired 11 January 1999 • 44 min

Tamara arrives at Luciana's company trying to make Cristina's life impossible, however, she has Vivian's support.

Aired 12 January 1999 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina confesses to her father that she killed Trujillo. Luciana makes a revelation to Víctor Manuel.

Aired 13 January 1999 • 44 min

Now 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.

Aired 14 January 1999 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina visits Cristina to tell her that she intends to take Victoria. Luciana is sent to the police station.

Aired 15 January 1999 • 44 min

Barbara is in recovery from her alcoholism. Tamara has an intense confrontation with Cristina.

Aired 18 January 1999 • 44 min

Alonso finds out about his life expectancy. Tamara begs Victor Manuel on her knees to help her adopt a child.

Aired 19 January 1999 • 44 min

During the launch of the new clothing line, Alonso has a hemorrhage. Despite Luciana's attempts to get closer to her daughter, Cristina scorns her.

Aired 20 January 1999 • 44 min

Tamara emotionally blackmails Victor Manuel. Artemio tells Luciana and Andres that there is a possibility of performing an operation on Lizbeth.

Aired 21 January 1999 • 44 min

Luciana 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.

Aired 22 January 1999 • 44 min

During 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.

Aired 25 January 1999 • 44 min

Despite Victor Manuel's pleas, Cristina decides to go to church to marry Alonso. Barbara tries to give up alcohol.

Aired 26 January 1999 • 44 min

Alonso makes a great sacrifice for Cristina. Because of her madness, Tamara accepts a baby that was given to her in the park.

Aired 27 January 1999 • 44 min

Vivian decides to tell Luciana her secret. Alonso admits to Victor Manuel that he left Cristina waiting at the altar because he is very sick.

Aired 28 January 1999 • 44 min

Cristina gives Barbara a chance to take care of Victoria.

Aired 29 January 1999 • 44 min

Andrés suffers a serious accident. Ana Joaquina wants to take Victoria by force, but Cristina opposes it.

Aired 1 February 1999 • 44 min

Cristina seeks out Juan de la Cruz to reproach him for lying to her. Tamara suffers from personality disorders.

Aired 2 February 1999 • 44 min

Juan 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.

Aired 3 February 1999 • 44 min

Lizbeth goes into surgery. Ana Joaquina insists on hurting Luciana for having messed with her son.

Aired 4 February 1999 • 44 min

Rebeca 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.

Aired 5 February 1999 • 44 min

Cristina decides to listen to the truth from Juan de la Cruz. Meanwhile, Lorenza senses that her illness is serious.

Aired 8 February 1999 • 44 min

Lorenza receives her medical diagnosis. Tamara is discharged from the psychiatric hospital.

Aired 9 February 1999 • 44 min

Erasmo makes a confession to Andrés. Lorenza apologizes to Casilda for having interfered in her relationship with José María.

Aired 10 February 1999 • 44 min

Maclovia discovers that Lorenza lied to them about her motherhood. Meanwhile, Luciana has a strong confrontation with Ana Joaquina.

Aired 11 February 1999 • 44 min

Lorenza will have to undergo surgery. Cristina decides not to travel to Europe with Luciana.

Aired 12 February 1999 • 44 min

In an act of desperation, Luciana reveals her secrets. Fidencio begins to psychologically torture Ana Joaquina to avenge her mother's death.

Aired 15 February 1999 • 44 min

Tamara remains obsessed with the son she lost. Meanwhile, Fidencio takes revenge on Ana Joaquina.

Aired 16 February 1999 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina confesses her crimes. Lizbeth asks Cristina to forgive Luciana.

Aired 17 February 1999 • 44 min

Luciana complains to Tamara for harassing Victor Manuel. Vivian calls Cristina because Alonso's health has deteriorated further.

Aired 18 February 1999 • 44 min

Casilda 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.

Aired 19 February 1999 • 44 min

Casilda suffers complications during childbirth. Barbara decides to turn herself in to the authorities for having shot Andrés.

Aired 22 February 1999 • 44 min

Luciana asks Cristina not to leave the company because of the personal problems between them. Artemio and Lizbeth decide to move to Monterrey.

Aired 23 February 1999 • 44 min

Tamara doesn't want to see her father again. Cristina doesn't accept Luciana as a mother.

Aired 24 February 1999 • 44 min

Tamara 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.

Aired 25 February 1999 • 44 min

Nicolás tries to abuse Luciana. Tamara tries to stab Cristina, but Luciana avoids it and she is injured.

Aired 26 February 1999 • 44 min

Ana Joaquina pays for her crimes. Finally, the love between Victor Manuel and Cristina culminates.