The female protagonist and Rodolfo's partner of twelve years. Desires to marry him but is hindered by economic hardship and the inability to secure a home. She proposes and supports a scheme where Rodolfo marries their landlady to eventually inherit the apartment lease. Sees their goal fulfilled after the landlady's death, but shares the surrounding atmosphere of pessimism and sadness.
The vain, greedy former financial backer who cuts off the convent's funding. She receives a letter revealing a lost grandson raised by apes, thanks Yolanda and Sister Sewer Rat for their help, and provides them shelter after the convent closes.
José María el Cepa’s mother, who reports his disappearance and insists that he has been murdered. She tells the authorities that he was last seen near a dovecote with León and Gregorio, and notes that he had recently sold sheep and was carrying money. Her suspicions help direct attention toward the two men.
A poor orphan living with the family of the mine foreman, Nela is despised by those around her and finds happiness in guiding and accompanying Pablo, who is blind. He loves her and promises to marry her, believing her to be beautiful. When he regains his sight, she leaves rather than face his judgment, but is found dying and brought back to him.
Mary Carrillo has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Signature works include And They Lived Happily Ever After, The Little Apartment, Zero/infinito. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
