Second, there is Don Hermes (Julián Arango), Betty’s father. In most rom-coms, the father is a footnote. In Betty, la fea , Don Hermes is the moral compass. A widowed tailor who raised Betty alone, he never once tells her to change her appearance. He tells her to change the world. His famous line—"M’hija, la inteligencia es la única belleza que no se arruga con los años" (Daughter, intelligence is the only beauty that doesn't wrinkle with age)—is the show's thesis statement.
," several scholarly papers examine the show's massive global impact, its cultural adaptations, and its portrayal of beauty and gender. Below is a summary of key research papers and their focus: Academic & Analytical Papers Betty- la fea
