En busca del paraíso (1982)

**En busca del paraíso** is a Mexican telenovela that aired between 1982 and 1983, directed by Alfredo Saldaña and produced by Ernesto Alonso for Televisa. The story was created by Marissa Garrido and features a notable cast, including Maricruz Olivier, Victoria Ruffo, Juan Luis Galiardo, and Laura Flores, Abraham Méndez among others. The plot follows Patricia Dumont, played by Maricruz Olivier, a lonely owner of a drama academy. Patricia, in an act of spite, marries a man she does not love, which triggers a series of personal and professional conflicts. At her academy, Patricia faces the malice of one of her students, further complicating her life. The telenovela explores themes of love, disappointment, and the pursuit of personal happiness. This production is particularly significant as it was the last one in which Maricruz Olivier participated before her death in 1984. Sources