Jaime Peña (played by Jose Coronado) is a protagonist in The Body.
Jaime Peña is the inspector investigating the morgue incident and Mayka Villaverde's missing body. He questions Álex Ulloa, uncovers the murder plot, and connects Álex and Mayka to the hit-and-run that killed Ruth, his wife. His investigation ultimately turns into a personal pursuit of justice. Álex Ulloa (played by Hugo Silva) is a protagonist in The Body.
Álex Ulloa is Mayka Villaverde's younger husband and the central suspect in the investigation. He poisoned Mayka with TH–16 to conceal their planned murder, had an affair with Carla, and becomes convinced Mayka is taking revenge. His confession and fear ultimately expose his responsibility for Ruth's death. Mayka Villaverde (played by Belén Rueda) appears in The Body.
Mayka Villaverde is a wealthy businesswoman, pharmaceutical company owner, and Álex Ulloa's wife. After discovering his affair and hearing him discuss her death, she investigated him and became the target of his poisoning plot. Her body is stolen from the morgue and used to force Álex's guilt into the open. Carla (played by Aura Garrido) appears in The Body.
Carla is presented as Álex Ulloa's mistress, meeting him when he receives news of Mayka Villaverde's death. Álex assures her that Mayka is dead, but later believes Mayka is targeting both of them. The police find no evidence that Carla exists, and the apartment address Álex gives has long been empty.
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Characters
Jaime Peña
(played by Jose Coronado) — protagonist
Jaime Peña is the inspector investigating the morgue incident and Mayka Villaverde's missing body. He questions Álex Ulloa, uncovers the murder plot, and connects Álex and Mayka to the hit-and-run tha...
Álex Ulloa
(played by Hugo Silva) — protagonist
Álex Ulloa is Mayka Villaverde's younger husband and the central suspect in the investigation. He poisoned Mayka with TH–16 to conceal their planned murder, had an affair with Carla, and becomes convi...
Mayka Villaverde
(played by Belén Rueda) — supporting
Mayka Villaverde is a wealthy businesswoman, pharmaceutical company owner, and Álex Ulloa's wife. After discovering his affair and hearing him discuss her death, she investigated him and became the ta...
Carla
(played by Aura Garrido) — supporting
Carla is presented as Álex Ulloa's mistress, meeting him when he receives news of Mayka Villaverde's death. Álex assures her that Mayka is dead, but later believes Mayka is targeting both of them. The...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Jaime Peña → Mayka Villaverde
(Professional Death Investigator)
Peña investigates Mayka's missing body, questions the circumstances of her death, and follows evidence connected to her disappearance.
