Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real
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Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real is a Mexican television show that deals with social problems. It has been continuously aired since 1985.
This show emerged after the earthquake of 1985 that killed thousands in the Mexican capital, as an attempt to offer help to many of the people that were affected by the tragedy.
Many international actors have participated in this show, portraying real life people. The show presents real-life stories, which are sent by mail or e-mail, usually by the people who had to live the stories in real life. Show topics often include prostitution, rape, incest, drugs, crime, immigration and other elements of social life.
Usually, two segments are presented on each show, and there is a psychologist or professional helper who educates the viewer about resources that are available in case the viewer is (or knows someone) going through a similar situation.
Actors who have participated in this show include: Adamari Lopez, Eric Del Castillo, Rafael Inclan and Silvia Pasquel. Despite the show's possibly misleading name (Mujer means Woman in Spanish), many shows also portrays cases where men have been the victims.
The show is hosted by Silvia Pinal, Silvia Pasquel's and Alejandra Guzman's mother.
In September of 2003, Pinal lashed out at Televisa's main competitor, TV Azteca, for producing a show that she deems to be a copy of Pinal's show.