Fair rating?Telenovela· Season 1 · Episode 5
The Rivals
Ana and Xavi run into their rivals, Kate and Diego - a married couple on a competitive telenovela. The cast rallies around Ana and Xavi as they try to finally one up their rivals while building a home for a needy family. Gael realizes his latest crush is actually a forbidden love.
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#7In Season 1of 11 rated episodes
#7All-timeof 11 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.3
2016First airedJanuary 11, 2016
Guest stars
Kate Del Castilloas Kate
Juan Carlos Cantuas Gustavo
Carlos Ponceas Diego
Andrew Ditsas Julio
Lita Lopezas Mrs. Torres
Thom Riveraas Armando VegaCrew
Ken WhittinghamDirectorLeila Cohan-MiccioWriter
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