In this episode we discuss the novela Rubi, from it's start as a fotonovela by Yolanda Vargas Dulche, to the most recent version (2004), starring Barbara Mori.  History of Rubi: 5:05 Interview with Gloria's mom (in Spanish): 9:18 Plot of Rubi: 14:02 Rubi: Villain or Protagonist?: 19:23 Teresa: 20:54 Mexican vs Colombian P.O.V.: 25:24 BFFs/Female Friendship: 33:15 Need vs Greed: 35:37 Success via Marriage: 43:30 Decolonizing the standards of Beauty: 51:15   Cast:  Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Delia Gomez (IG: itsdeliagomez) Noveleando theme song written, performed, and produced by: Shireen Amini Contact: If you would like to contact us, please email us at NoveleandoPodcast@gmail.com