María Isabel (1997 TV series)

María Isabel is a Mexican telenovela produced by Carla Estrada for Televisa in 1997. It is a remake of the 1966 telenovela of the same name, written by Yolanda Vargas Dulché. The story revolves around María Isabel, a young indigenous woman who faces prejudice and hardship as she strives for a better life in Mexico City.

Adela Noriega stars as the titular character, María Isabel. The main antagonist is played by Lorena Herrera. Fernando Carrillo co-stars as the main male lead.

The telenovela was broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 6, 1997, to May 16, 1997, and achieved significant ratings success in Mexico and internationally. It is noted for its depiction of social issues such as discrimination and poverty, as well as its romantic storyline. It has been re-aired several times since its original broadcast.