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At its core, La Gata (The Cat) is a modern retelling of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" archetype, but with a socially charged twist.

, who teaches her to read and write. As they grow up, their friendship turns into a deep love that must overcome the heavy opposition of Pablo's high-society family. Maite Perroni as Esmeralda / "La Gata" Daniel Arenas as Pablo Martínez-Negrete Laura Zapata as Lorenza Martínez-Negrete (the primary antagonist) Erika Buenfil as Blanca Rafaela Where to Watch Streaming rights for telenovelas like la gata netflix

Former RBD star Maite Perroni shed her teen-pop image to play Esmeralda. She spent hours in makeup to look dirty and disheveled, and she delivered a raw, emotional performance that proved she was a serious actress. Her chemistry with Daniel Arenas is electric. At its core, La Gata (The Cat) is