Thalia has built a solid career in music, business and entertainment, but her imprint on television continues to be one of the most remembered by the public. During the 1990s, the artist starred in some of the most successful telenovelas in history, establishing herself as an icon of Latin melodrama.
Her definitive leap to international fame came with María Mercedesa production that marked the beginning of the famous trilogy known as “Las Marías”. This success continued with Marimar in 1994 and María la del Barrio in 1995, where she played different characters with stories of self-improvement, always from humble contexts.
Thalía says if she will return to telenovelas: The global phenomenon of “Las Marías”.
The impact of these productions was monumental. Together, they reached audiences that surpassed one billion viewers around the world, positioning Thalia as the so-called “Queen of telenovelas”. Although there was also criticism for the similarity between the stories, the public connected deeply with the characters and their plots.
Of all of them, Marimar stood out especially for her international reach, achieving high ratings not only in Latin America, but also in Asia, Africa and countries of the Arab world. This phenomenon turned Thalia into a global figure in television.
Subsequently, the actress returned with Rosalindaconsidered at the time one of Televisa’s most ambitious productions and, to this day, her last participation in the genre.
Despite her success, Thalia has been clear about the possibility of returning to telenovelas. In a recent interview, she explained that the demands of the format were determinant for her to distance herself.
As she recounted, the filming process was extremely demanding. The long hours, the waiting time between scenes and the constant pressure to maintain high ratings took their toll on her emotional well-being. The actress recalled that, in the final stage of her projects, the pace of production was so fast that the scripts were learned and recorded the same day they were aired.
This dynamic, marked by urgency and lack of pause, was what finally led her to make the decision not to return. “No more this pressure,” she expressed, making it clear that she prioritized her mental health above any project.
A legacy that lives on
Despite her retirement from the genre, Thalia fondly acknowledges the impact of her telenovelas. The productions in which she participated continue to be broadcasted in different parts of the world and continue to conquer new audiences.
His legacy remains intact, proving that the stories he starred in not only marked an era, but also managed to transcend generations.
Although a return to telenovelas seems unlikely, her history on television remains an indisputable reference in Latin popular culture.
