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Thalia marks 30th anniversary of hit telenovela ‘Maria la del Barrio’

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Mexican actress Thalia took to social media to mark the 30th anniversary of her hit telenovela Maria la del Barrio.In her Instagram post, Thalia shared that she acquired a lot of learnings from portraying her character in the series.&quot;30 years of our beloved Maria la del Barrio! 🥹❤️🎉 This character has taught us so much… to get back up when we fall, to understand that our origin does not define our destiny, and that we must never, ever forget where we come from,&quot; she posted as per English translation. Thalia highlighted how the show crossed borders and reached audiences across the world. &quot;It&#x27;s been 30 years of a story that has given us so much, one that connected with people from all over the world. Even those who didn&#x27;t speak Spanish fell in love with Maria&#x27;s authenticity and her antics,&quot; she remarked.The Mexican actress expressed her gratitude to the fans who embraced the show through the years. &quot;I am eternally grateful for having been the channel to connect with you through this story, and that it continues to be the perfect excuse to bring the whole family together,&quot; she said.<iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNV5WBpNbeX/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A21791492%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="845" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Fans online were quick to react to Thalia&#x27;s post.&quot;My Favorite Maria la del Barrio... I was only 15 at that time... OMG nostalgia love love love @thalia from the Philippines here,&quot; one fan commented.Maria la del Barrio premiered in Mexico on August 14, 1995, and was later released in the Philippines in 1996, where it became one of the most-watched foreign dramas on local television.Starring Thalía and Fernando Colunga as the lead couple, with Itati Cantoral as the main antagonist, the show is considered one of the most popular and successful telenovelas in history, broadcast in more than 180 countries.The story follows Maria Hernandez, a poor but spirited young woman who is taken in by a wealthy family. As she adjusts to her new life, she falls in love with Luis Fernando de la Vega, the son of the household.In 2011, ABS-CBN produced a Philippine remake of the series, directed by Rory B. Quintos, Richard V. Somes, and Don M. Cuaresma. The adaptation starred Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, and aired on the network’s Primetime Bida block as well as worldwide via TFC from August 15, 2011, to March 2, 2012.

Thalia played the role of Maria Hernandez in 'Maria la del Barrio' which premiered in Mexico on August 14, 1995 and was later released in the Philippines in 1996.

Thalia played the role of Maria Hernandez in 'Maria la del Barrio' which premiered in Mexico on August 14, 1995 and was later released in the Philippines in 1996.