The Poor, Rich Family

When the ultrawealthy Ruizpalacios family loses its fortune overnight, their carefully ordered life collapses. Forced to abandon mansions, staff, and status, they end up moving into the humble home of the Menchacas, a working-class family whose routines and values clash with the Ruizpalacios instincts. Tensions flare, old prejudices get exposed, and everyday tasks become sources of comedy and conflict. As desperation mixes with awkward hospitality, relationships shift, alliances form, and secrets surface, all while the two families try to cope with the practical and emotional fallout of a sudden reversal of fortune.

Released in 2013, Qué Pobres Tan Ricos was created by Juan Manuel Cáceres Niño, Héctor Alejandro Moncada, and Pedro Armando Rodríguez, and directed by Rodrigo Hernández and Benjamín Cann. The series stars Jaime Camil, Zuria Vega, Mark Tacher, Ingrid Martz, and Sylvia Pasquel.

There aren't widely reported major international awards associated with the show, and its recognition leaned more toward audience popularity than trophy collections. Any formal accolades were modest compared with its mainstream success on television.

The series amplified conversations about class differences in Mexican primetime, blending soap elements with broad comedy. Its mix of melodrama and humor made it a talking point in domestic media, and its characters entered everyday references for viewers who enjoyed watching social roles get upended.

Critical and audience response was generally favorable, reflected in a user vote average of 7.568/10 from 125 votes. Reviewers and viewers often singled out the leads for chemistry and timing, with Jaime Camil's performance getting particular attention for balancing arrogance and vulnerability. The show balances satirical takes on wealth with family drama, using romantic tension and situational humor to probe identity, pride, and what people value when money disappears.