‘Betty La Fea' Season 2 Gets August Premiere Date On Prime Video

Forbes

4 days ago

Stars Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello return for Season 2 of "​Betty la Fea: The Story ... More Continues," aongside much of the hit series' original cast.
A year after Prime Video fast-tracked Betty la Fea: La Historia Continúa ​(Betty la Fea: The Story Continues) for a second season​ - just one week after its ​July 2024 debut​ - the stream​e​r has revealed when fans can expect Betty's story to continue.​ The highly anticipated second season ​w​ill premiere globally on August 15​, exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.
Stars Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello return alongside much of the original cast. Following its August 15 debut, the 10-episode series will roll out in weekly two-episode drops. It's a measured release strategy for a show that shattered Prime Video's Latin American viewership records and became the platform's most-watched content in Colombian history.
The continuation of Betty's story marks a remarkable journey for the sequel to the Guinness World Record-holding telenovela. When Betty la Fea: La Historia Continúa premiered in July 2024, it exceeded expectations, prompting Prime Video's quick renewal decision.
This new season picks up with Betty facing decisions that shake her present and redefine her family's story. As she tries to rebuild her relationship with daughter Mila and deal with the emotional distance growing between her and Armando, new secrets emerge that threaten the stability of everything she thought was under control.
The series revival after two decades showcases mature storytelling that Ana María Orozco, who reprises her iconic role, described as "emotionally rewarding" during an interview last summer​, in which she spoke about the enduring impact​ of series and ​its main character.
"We are no longer questioning whether Betty is ugly or not," noted Orozco. "We are focusing more on the person, on self-love. Betty is not afraid to feel vulnerable or question who she has been over these past years. It's about her process of finding herself again."
While the sequel taps into Betty's established universe​ - one already familiar to audiences worldwide​ - its updated context within today's reality makes it more accessible to newer viewers. That evolution from the original's fairy tale ending to more complex, real-life situations has proven to hit the mark. Rather than simply capitalizing on nostalgia, the series has found ways to age alongside its audience, tackling the messier realities of marriage, parenthood, and professional life more than two decades later.
"Revisiting Betty la Fea: La Historia Continúa is not only a tribute to a beloved story, it's a reflection of our commitment to meaningful storytelling," says Javiera Balmaceda, Head of Originals LatAm, CA and AU at Amazon Studios. "We're proud to give fans a new perspective on a character who helped shape television in Latin America and continues to inspire across generations."
The production ​s​ticks to its Colombian roots​. The series is produced by RCN Estudios, with a writers' room featuring Marta Betoldi (Ciega a Citas), César Betancur (Rigo), and Luis Carlos Ávila (La Reina del Flow). Mauricio Cruz Fortunato directs, while stars Orozco and Abello serve as associate producers.
According to Alexander Marín, VP of Distribution at RCN Estudios, "This season will be full of surprises."