Escenas de Matrimonio was a series broadcast by the Spanish television network,
Telecinco
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, produced by
Alba Adriatica
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. It premiered on 1 August 2007, featuring the lives of various couples who live in the same building dealing with similar problems in their daily lives.
Predecessors
TVE (2002–2004)
The idea of the show actually began in 2002 as a number of separate sketches on
La 1's ''
Noche de Fiesta'', led by
José Luis Moreno. His nephews
Alberto
Alberto is the Romance languages, Romance version of the Latinized form (''Albertus'') of Germanic languages, Germanic ''Albert (given name), Albert''. It is used in Italian language, Italian, Portuguese language, Portuguese and Spanish language, ...
and
Laura Caballero were responsible for directing and scripting this mini-comedy, which soon becomes one of the most popular sketches on the show.
In this first incarnation, the actors who gave life to the characters were
Marisa Porcel (Pepa),
Pepe Ruiz (Avelino)
Silvia Gambino (Marina) and
Alfredo Cernuda (Roberto). The characters of the young couple were less defined and did not even have names at this stage, and were interpreted by
Manuel Belmonte and
Ruth Arteaga. In the next season they would be replaced by
Rosana Manso and
Javier Coromina, and occasionally
Martin Czehmester.
Antena 3 (2004)
Once Noche de Fiesta ended in June 2004, some of the cast played the same characters in
Antena 3's ''
La sopa boba'', which was broadcast until the end of 2004. The roles were played by
Marisa Porcel (Pepa),
Pepe Ruiz (Avelino)
Silvia Gambino (Marina) and
Alfredo Cernuda (Roberto).
Theater (2003–2006)
Given the great success of the idea, the sketch took the stage, and between 2003 and 2006, tours were conducted throughout Spain, under the title ''Matrimoniadas: Hasta que la muerte los separe.'' In 2005 and 2006, the role of Roberto was played by
Santiago Urrialde and the young couple was played by
Paloma Figueroa and
Mario Barbero along with
Pepe Ruiz,
Marisa Porcel and
Silvia Gambino in the roles of Avelino, Pepa and Marina respectively.
Finally the show reached the
Teatro La Latina in Madrid, and played between April and November 2005 with the following cast:
Marisa Porcel Pepe Ruiz,
Silvia Gambino,
Alfredo Cernuda,
Rosana Manso and
Martin Czehmester.
Telecinco: Escenas de Matrimonio (2007–2011)
Beginnings
On 1 August 2007 the original idea was revived on
Telecinco
Telecinco is a Spanish free-to-air television channel operated by Mediaset España. The channel was previously known as Tele 5, because it had first begun its experimental transmissions on 10 March 1989, and a year later, it was officially laun ...
as the series ''Escenas de Matrimonio'', enjoying great success and following the same pattern of independent sketches, but with the inclusion of fresh cast members such as
David Venancio Muro in the role of Roberto,
Soledad Mallol as Marina as a middle-aged couple and
Miren Ibarguren st Sonia and
Daniel Muriel as Miguel, a young couple.
Besides the main characters, this series also features Ramon (
Ruben Sanz) the attractive best friend Miguel (
Daniel Muriel), who Sonia (
Miren Ibarguren) cannot stand, Berta (
Marta Poveda), the best friend of Sonia (
Miren Ibarguren), a married woman with children who goes from one man to another, including Ramon (
Ruben Sanz), Paco (
Jesus Caba), the building's doorman. They were joined by Desislava (
Emilia Uutinen), the beautiful assistant of Pepa (
Marisa Porcel) and Avelino (
Pepe Ruiz).
There were also occasional characters like Laura (
Rosa Clara Garcia), Marina's best friend, married herself with one child, and a frequent source of advice on marriage. Cayetana (
Carmen Esteban), Pepa's best friend (
Marisa Porcel), who loves to tease her friend and Domingo (
Ibon Uzkudun), Sonia's ex, a constant source of trouble to the young couple.
Pepa and Avelino go, Paca and Natalio join
At the end of 2007
Pepe Ruiz (Avelino) and
Marisa Porcel (Pepa) left ''Escenas de Matrimonio'' at the height of its success, and signed for
Antena 3. The two immediately went to work on
La Familia Mata.
Their characters were replaced, by
Manuel Galiana and
Mary Carmen Ramirez, as Natalio and Paca respectively.
A new couple, Cesareo and Brígida
At the end of February 2008, another couple, Cesareo and Brigida, joined the show, played by
Cesareo Estebanez and
Mamen Garcia. The couple, playing Paco's retired uncle and aunt, introduced the audience to new parts of the buildings – such as the door way or Paco's house, where they are staying.
In the new season, Brigida (
Mamen Garcia) and Cesareo (
Cesareo Estebanez) have changed after winning the lottery and buy another apartment in the building. Both hire Desislava (
Emilia Uutinen) as an assistant after abandoning Paca (
Mary Carmen Ramirez) and Natalio (
Manuel Galiana).
Also Sigur (
Martin Czehmesther), the boyfriend Desislava (
Emilia Uutinen) to be mad at all women in the building.
In the new season following the abandonment of Paca (
Mary Carmen Ramirez) and Natalio (
Manuel Galiana), Cayetana (
Carmen Esteban), the best friend of Pepa (
Marisa Porcel) and then Paca (
Mary Carmen Ramirez), will become the best friend Brigida (
Mamen Garcia) where they share many scenes with her.
New partner, Ricardo and Eufemia, which could already see in the series
In July 2008, began broadcasting scenes of Eufemia (
Marta Puig) and Ricardo (
Juan Jesus Valverde), Miguel's mother (
Daniel Muriel) and Sonia's father (
Miren Ibarguren), respectively, which could already be seen in the series, but with Miguel (
Daniel Muriel) and Sonia (
Miren Ibarguren).
But it was only at the end of the first season since beginning the second season, as before leaving again, sharing some scenes with Miguel (
Daniel Muriel) Ainhoa and (
Mar Saura
María del Mar Gómez Saura (born 16 October 1975), commonly known as Mar Saura, is a Spanish actress, model and TV presenter.
Biography
Mar Saura was born in Barcelona, Spain.
She won Miss Barcelona in 1992, and competed for Miss Spain.
Sh ...
). Although occasionally leave them with two scenes alone.
Abandonment Natalio and Paca
Mary Carmen Ramirez (Paca) and
Manuel Galiana (Natalio) have abandoned the series because it split up and the floor where they lived, but
Emilia Uutinen (Desislava), assistance Paca (
Mary Carmen Ramirez) and Natalio (
Manuel Galiana) is still in the series despite the abandonment of these, now as assistant Brigida (
Mamen Garcia) and Cesareo (
Cesareo Estebanez) after moving to another floor.
It also incorporates
Martin Czehmester as Sigur, the boyfriend Desislava (
Emilia Uutinen), of which he saw in some chapters of the first season, but now sharing scenes with Brigida (
Mamen Garcia) and Cesareo (
Cesareo Estebanez).
Cayetana (
Carmen Esteban), the best friend of Paca (
Mary Carmen Ramirez), will become the best friend Brigida (
Mamen Garcia) following the abandonment of Paca (
Mary Carmen Ramirez) and Natalio (
Manuel Galiana).
Abandonment and Ramon Sonia and incorporating Ainhoa
Miren Ibarguren (Sonia) following sign for
Aída
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The ...
leaves the series, which will leave your kid by Ramon (
Rubén Sanz) is also up in the series.
Replacing Sonia (
Miren Ibarguren) has been Ainhoa (
Mar Saura
María del Mar Gómez Saura (born 16 October 1975), commonly known as Mar Saura, is a Spanish actress, model and TV presenter.
Biography
Mar Saura was born in Barcelona, Spain.
She won Miss Barcelona in 1992, and competed for Miss Spain.
Sh ...
) a divorced lawyer who will be the new partner Miguel (
Daniel Muriel). Although initially only companions were flat gradually love.
Also in place of Ramon (
Rubén Sanz) has joined Nico (
Antonio Moreno
Antonio Garrido Monteagudo (September 26, 1887 – February 15, 1967), better known as Antonio Moreno or Tony Moreno, was a Spanish-born American actor and film director of the silent film era and through the 1950s.
Early life and silent fil ...
), Ramon's cousin (
Rubén Sanz), now is the best Miguel Friend (
Daniel Muriel), but with a smaller role than that of Ramon (
Rubén Sanz).
Domingo (
Ibon Uzkudun), the former Sonia (
Miren Ibarguren) also disappears from the series by abandoning it.
Incorporating Asun and Emilio
Also includes a new marriage,
Silvia Gambino and
Santiago Urrialde as Asun and Emilio, a middle-aged marriage that are not supported each other.
Her mother, Florinda, played by
Lina Morgan
María de los Ángeles López Segovia OAXS MML (20 March 1937 – 19 August 2015), better known as Lina Morgan, was a Spanish film, theater, radio, revue and television actress and vedette. Throughout her career, she stood out for playing mos ...
will be very top of them, being anxious to get divorced because they do not support Emilio (
Santiago Urrialde). At three weeks of its introduction,
Lina Morgan
María de los Ángeles López Segovia OAXS MML (20 March 1937 – 19 August 2015), better known as Lina Morgan, was a Spanish film, theater, radio, revue and television actress and vedette. Throughout her career, she stood out for playing mos ...
(Florinda) left the series for health reasons.
Weeks later he announced the incorporation of
Empar Ferrer as Lupe, the millionaire aunt Asun (
Silvia Gambino), which also supports Emilio (
Santiago Urrialde).
Characters
Actors
* Ainhoa (
Mar Saura
María del Mar Gómez Saura (born 16 October 1975), commonly known as Mar Saura, is a Spanish actress, model and TV presenter.
Biography
Mar Saura was born in Barcelona, Spain.
She won Miss Barcelona in 1992, and competed for Miss Spain.
Sh ...
)
* Miguel (
Daniel Muriel)
* Roberto (
David Venancio Muro)
* Marina (
Soledad Mallol)
* Emilio (
Santiago Urrialde)
* Asun (
Silvia Gambino)
* Berta (
Marta Poveda)
* Sigur (
Martin Czehmester)
* Brigida (
Mamen Garcia)
* Cesareo (
Cesareo Estebanez)
* Desislava (
Emilia Uutinen)
* Paco (
Jesus Caba)
Minor
* Eufemia (
Marta Puig)
* Ricardo (
Juan Jesus Valverde)
Episodic characters
* Nico (
Antonio Moreno
Antonio Garrido Monteagudo (September 26, 1887 – February 15, 1967), better known as Antonio Moreno or Tony Moreno, was a Spanish-born American actor and film director of the silent film era and through the 1950s.
Early life and silent fil ...
)
* Lupe (
Empar Ferrer)
* Laura (
Rosa Clara Garcia)
* Cayetana (
Carmen Esteban)
Past characters
* Sonia (
Miren Ibarguren)
* Avelino (
Pepe Ruiz)
* Pepa (
Marisa Porcel)
* Natalio (
Manuel Galiana)
* Paca (
Mary Carmen Ramirez)
* Ramon (
Ruben Sanz)
* Florinda (
Lina Morgan
María de los Ángeles López Segovia OAXS MML (20 March 1937 – 19 August 2015), better known as Lina Morgan, was a Spanish film, theater, radio, revue and television actress and vedette. Throughout her career, she stood out for playing mos ...
)
* Domingo (
Ibon Uzkudun)
Adaptations
''Escenas de Matrimonio'' was adapted in
Greek television and has been broadcast between 2013-2024 on
Alpha TV
Alpha TV is a Greece, Greek free-to-air channel, one of the biggest stations in Greece. The station features a mix of Greek and foreign shows with an emphasis on information. The studios are located in Kifissia and Pallini. Alpha TV is owned by A ...
, making it the longest-running Greek
sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent settin ...
.
References
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Telecinco network series
2007 Spanish television series debuts
2000s Spanish comedy television series