Enjoying almost full support by his party as their presidential candidate, Andrés Manuel López Obrador stepped down from his post as Mayor of Mexico City, aka D.F. (Distrito Federal) to campaign for the presidency of Mexico in the 2006 elections against Felipe Calderón.

López Obrador’s campaign commercials really try to shake potential voters out of their sillas, attempting to give the potentially marginalized a strong message: “now it’s our turn, now it’s your turn!” He blatantly positions himself against the rich, those who “take the biggest piece of the cake.”

Though Natalia Oreiro may seem to have it all—talent, beauty, brains, personality and success—she wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her family suffered economically, and moved many times trying to better their situation. This was a bit unsettling for little Natalia, and perhaps contributed to her being a handful for her primary school teachers.

Noruego means “Norwegian,” hence a princesa noruega is a “Norwegian princess.” One arrived in Burgos, Spain on Christmas Eve, in the year 1257. She was to wed Prince Felipe, brother of King Alfonso X of Castile. Marry they did, but Cristina de Noruega fell ill and died at only twenty eight years old.

Evo Morales was a Bolivian congressman at the time of filming in 2004. At the time he was best known as an advocate and unofficial representative of traditional coca farmers, who are, for the most part, poor and marginalized. Today this indigenous politician and one-time farmer himself is best known for being president of Bolivia.

As Milagros confides in a photograph of her deceased mother about the state of her life, Ivo confides in Bobby about his amorous confusion. Meanwhile, Lina helps Victoria get ready for her big night out.

As Morgan tries to dissuade Victoria from attending the dance without him, Andrea's concern over the tension between her and Ivo grows.

Aldo's despicable behavior toward Elena is not lost on their young son.

Laura speaks on the radio about her desire to educate blind people about the benefits having a guide dog while, in a flashback, the thugs argue about the best way to treat her stolen dog, Zazen.

Kevin experiences family spats at home while at school, his teacher attempts to teach the students the concept of values.

Miguel Angel's parents explain how he came to be known as "the Superman."

Cycling prodigy, Miguel Angel, and his parents speak about how he got into cycling.

Luis Jaramillo, a professional soccer trainer, tells us all about his experience working with kids.

When the Centro Hispano de Todos los Santos [All Saints Hispanic Center] provides makeovers for mothers, many of them realize how emotional it can be when one who is used to taking care of others is taken care of herself.

Don Salo talks about the use of skulls in ancient and current Mexican artifacts and traditions.