Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a telenovela that was released by Televisa in 1997. It is a remake of a 1970 Venezuelan telenovela of that same name, and was itself remade in Brazil in 2004. Another version is Topacio from Venezuela in 1984. One of the most famous telenovela all the time.
Where to watch Esmeralda in United States
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VIX Click a service to open Esmeralda there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Esmeralda streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, VIX | — |
| Spain | Atres Player | — |
About Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a 1996 Spanish-language drama and soap series created by Delia Fiallo. The cast is led by Leticia Calderón, Fernando Colunga, Raquel Morell. It spans 1 season and 137 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, VIX .
Esmeralda was produced by Televisa and made in Mexico and Brazil. It was first aired on December 31, 1996, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Director
- Beatriz Sheridan, Karina Duprez
- Created by
- Delia Fiallo
- Writers
- Delia Fiallo
- First aired
- December 31, 1996
- Last aired
- November 11, 1997
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (137 episodes)
- Network
- Las Estrellas
- Country
- Mexico, Brazil
- Production
- Televisa
Esmeralda cast & crew
Esmeralda was created by Delia Fiallo and written by Delia Fiallo.
The cast features Leticia Calderón as Esmeralda Rosales-Peñarreal, Fernando Colunga as José Armando Peñarreal De Velasco, Raquel Morell as Blanca de Velasco de Peñarreal, Enrique Lizalde as Don Rodolfo Peñarreal, Dina de Marco as Crisanta, and Ana Patricia Rojo as Georgina Pérez Montalvo.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Salvador Mejía.
Is Esmeralda worth watching?
Esmeralda holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 176 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 137 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and soap, Esmeralda is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Esmeralda
In United States, you can stream Esmeralda on YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, and VIX . Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Esmeralda
Leticia Calderón
Esmeralda Rosales-Peñarreal
Fernando Colunga
José Armando Peñarreal De Velasco
Raquel Morell
Blanca de Velasco de Peñarreal
Enrique Lizalde
Don Rodolfo Peñarreal
Dina de Marco
Crisanta
Ana Patricia Rojo
Georgina Pérez Montalvo
Alejandro Ruiz
Adrián Lucero
Dolores Salomón
Tula
Ignacio López Tarso
Melesio
Salvador Pineda
Dr. Lucio Malaver
Laura Zapata
Fátima Linares Viuda de Peñarreal
Gustavo Rojo
Dr. Bernardo Pérez-Montalvo
Esmeralda — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Esmeralda in United States?
Esmeralda is streaming on YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, VIX in United States.
▸Is Esmeralda on YouTube TV?
Yes — Esmeralda is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Esmeralda in?
Esmeralda is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Esmeralda are there?
Esmeralda has 1 season with 137 episodes in total.
▸What is Esmeralda rated?
Esmeralda is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 176 ratings.
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