''Pedro el Escamoso'' is a popular

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filmed in

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and produced by the Colombian network,

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(''Cadena Radial Colombiana'' – "Colombian Radio Network"). This novela is about a tacky, overly confident but charming macho man who comes from a small town in Colombia. Fleeing a problem with "skirts," Pedro moves to the capital (Bogotá) to find his fortune and encounters a series of events and people that change his life dramatically. Pedro is the

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of a man who can get all the women he wants, but can't get the one he loves. "Escamoso," a Colombian colloquialism for someone who thinks he's "all that," is the perfect descriptor for Pedro, a smooth-talking, expression-spewing show-off ladykiller with a huge ego and a huge heart to match.

Plot

The story of Pedro Coral Tavera (Miguel Varoni) is animated, colorful, funny, heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. He is not the typical gallant protagonist; he is not rich, he is not handsome, he does not dress well, he thinks he is a good dancer. Upon arrival in the big city, Pedro 'stumbles' on and immediately falls in love with Paula Dávila (Sandra Reyes), and in less than 48 hours he ends up being her driver and confidant. Not only that, he also becomes the main livelihood of the Pacheco family, made up exclusively of 3 very lively and strong-willed women who have just lost their beloved husband/father. And so, Pedrito Coral finds himself in the perfect setting to perform and display his scales. He creates his own universe, full of big lies, but with good intentions. And, in the end, this recalcitrant seducer ends up being the key person in the life of every human being who crosses his path, spreading joy, kindness and friendship with his 'smile from ear to ear' and his particular way of dressing, speaking and moving. Also

Cast

Principal

''In order of appearance in the intro''

Secondary

In alphabetical order

Special acts

Special guests

Celebrities or characters who acted like themselves

Awards and nominations

TVyNovelas Awards

India Catalina Awards

Caracol awards

*Best Telenovela *Best Leading Actor:

Miguel Varoni Miguel Américo Belloto Gutiérrez (born 11 December 1964), known professionally as Miguel Varoni, is a Colombian-Argentinian host, actor and director. He is married to Colombian actress Catherine Siachoque. He is the son of the actress Teresa ...

*Best Leading Actress:

Sandra Reyes Sandra or SANDRA may refer to: People * Sandra (given name) * Sandra (singer) (born 1962), German pop singer * Margaretha Sandra (1629–1674), Dutch soldier * Sandra (orangutan), who won the legal right to be defined as a "non-human person" Pla ...

*Best Supporting Actress:

Alina Lozano Alina Lozano Acosta (born 6 January 1969) is a Colombian actress and writer recognized for her many roles on national television, such as Nidia Pacheco in '' Pedro el escamoso'', Esther Pimiento in '' El último matrimonio feliz'', Chief Penagos ...

*Best Supporting Actor:

Jairo Camargo Jairo is a common Spanish name. Notable people with this name include: People Association football *Francisco Jairo Silva Santos (born 1988), Brazilian footballer * Jairo Aguirre (born 1956), Colombian footballer *Jairo Álvarez Gutiérrez (born ...

Other awards

*INTE Awards Best Actor

*Association of Latin Entertainment Critics ACE: Personality of the Year

*Two Gold in Venezuela: Best Foreign Actor

*Gold Star in Venezuela:

*Great eagle in Venezuela: Best Foreign Actor

*Mara Gold in Venezuela: Best Foreign Actor

*Orchid in USA: Best Actor

*Orchid in USA: Best Co-Star Actress

*Orchid in USA: Best Co-Star Actor

Versions

* The Mexican network

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made a version titled "'' '' ' I love Juan Querendón' '' ''", starring

Eduardo Santamarina Eduardo Hernández García Santamarina (; born 9 July 1969) is a Mexican film, theater, and television actor who is known for his leading roles in many telenovelas. Beside Televisa telenovelas, Santamarina appeared in some Telemundo telenovelas. ...

in 2007. * The Portuguese network TVI made in 2003 a version of the telenovela called "'' '' 'Coração Malandro' '' ''", starring Pepê Rapazote. * The channel

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made a French version, called "'' '' 'Le Sens de Jean-Louis' '' ''".

Spin off

After the telenovela was finished in 2003,

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produced a spin-off called '' Como Pedro por su Casa '', the series is divided into three sagas, of 20 chapters each. Starring

. In the first, the Mexican actress Ana de la Reguera will be Pedro Coral's new love, while the Colombian figures Alina Lozano (Mrs. Nidia), Álvaro Bayona (Pastor Gaitán), Fernando Solórzano (René), Jairo Camargo will also be part of the cast. (Alirio Perafán) and Juan Carlos Arango (Enrique Bueno). In the second series, Pedro will travel to the United States and will be accompanied by another Mexican actress, not yet confirmed. Dago García and Luis Felipe Salamanca, librettists of the series, have already written the first 20 episodes. "Como Pedro por su casa" is recorded in the new studios that Canal Caracol has just opened in Bogotá, under the direction of Juan Carlos Villamizar, produced by Orlando Jiménez and directing assistance from Adriana Ferreira.

References

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