La Promesa: Who is Angela's father?

Is Cristobal Ballesteros actually Angela’s father in La Promesa?

In the fifth season episodes of La Promesa, Leocadia claims to Cristobal that he is Angela’s father. This move is intended to keep the butler by her side. True to form, Leocadia is lying.

Who is Angela’s father?

A new character arrives at La Promesa in the series' fifth season: Angela’s father!

The identity of Angela’s father has long been a mystery in the series. Could it be the wicked Captain Lorenzo? Or perhaps Leocadia’s secret lover, the butler Cristobal Ballesteros? Previously, Leocadia had denied that any of the potential candidates were the father.

A Letter

Alonso receives a letter from an old friend, Máximo de Buenaventura, announcing that he is coming to visit La Promesa.

"Uncle Max", as Manuel and Curro call him, is a good friend of the Marquis of Luján. The two haven’t seen each other for 15 years, and now Max wishes to pay a visit to the Luján family.

Alonso is thrilled by this unexpected reunion. He describes Máximo as a truly good person, and quite possibly the best friend he has ever had.
 

Leocadia’s Fear

After Máximo arrives at La Promesa, Leocadia avoids encountering him at the estate. Why?

While watching Ángela and Curro, Máximo reveals to Leocadia the true reason for his return.

Máximo wants to meet his daughter!

He explains that he has come to make up for the time lost with his daughter, Ángela. 

 

 

Leocadia, the Gold Digger

Máximo claims that Leocadia was only interested in his title. He knows that she got pregnant by him to further her own interests. According to Máximo, she was nothing more than a gold digger in their relationship.

That is why Máximo ended things with her. Leocadia’s scheme to get pregnant did not succeed in making Máximo to marry her.

How will Angela react when she discovers the identity of her father? Find out more in upcoming La Promesa spoilers here on this blog.