La mujer de Judas

Set in Venezuela around the turn of the century, La Mujer de Judas follows Gloria Leal and a circle of family, lovers, and rivals as buried histories begin to surface. What starts as glossy melodrama tightens into a maze of loyalties, jealousies, and hard choices, with lives pulled into schemes. Across 126 episodes, it moves between homes and streets, blending romance with suspense and moral pressure. The central tension comes from secrets that threaten reputations, test friendships, and force characters to decide what they are willing to sacrifice for love and survival. Martin Hahn created and directed the show, produced by RCTV, with Chantal Baudaux, Astrid Carolina Herrera, Juan Carlos García, Estefanía López, and Luis Gerardo Núñez as leads.

Produced by RCTV in Venezuela, La Mujer de Judas was created and directed by Martin Hahn. It is an original telenovela that runs for 126 episodes and premiered in 2002. It is notable for its high production values and brisk storytelling.

Critics and fans praised the show for its brisk pacing and strong performances, especially from Baudaux and Herrera. The series weighs loyalty against ambition, examines the cost of secrets, and uses dramatic reversals to test trust, forgiveness, and the limits of family devotion, and encouraged active discussion among viewers.

As a centerpiece of RCTV's early 2000s lineup, La Mujer de Judas helped shape the Venezuelan soap opera landscape by mixing high stakes drama with social themes. It sparked discussion among viewers about morality, power, and the consequences of hidden truths, and remains a reference point for later productions.

Awards: The series does not have widely documented major international nominations or wins, though it earned praise from viewers and local critics for its cast and production values. Its impact lies more in audience affection and its place in Venezuelan television history.