Candy Cruz

When her family secretly signs her up for a TV cooking competition, Candy must decide if she's ready to share her culinary talents with the world.

After going viral for all the wrong reasons, Candy questions her decision to compete – until she receives some much-needed encouragement from Manolo and Secret Taste's host, Emiliano. Later, a misunderstanding threatens Candy's place in the competition.

Despite Bárbara's strict rules, Emiliano decides to join Candy and her family for dinner, where he reveals the tragic details of his past.

After successfully locating his ex-boyfriend, Candy takes Emiliano on a road trip to help him move on. Meanwhile, Don Lupe grapples with difficult feelings towards Clotilde, and Lalita evaluates a potential new hire.

After receiving an extravagant gift from Emiliano, Candy faces judgement from her fellow contestants. While fretting about the future, Manolo hatches a plan to cash in on Candy's success.

Now a bonafide local celebrity, Candy struggles to adjust to her newfound fame ... and Manolo's increasingly strange behaviour. Later, Candy makes a critical error in the kitchen that could cost her the competition.

After Bárbara leaks a photo of Candy and Emiliano to the press, the once popular cook faces backlash from her former fans.

After a devastating setback, Emiliano comes up with a plan to get Candy back in the kitchen – while also conquering his own fears about the future.

While Emiliano celebrates a life-changing decision, Candy is determined to learn the truth behind Manolo's strange behaviour. Later, Bárbara attempts to drive a wedge between Emiliano and Candy ... and eliminate her from the competition for good.

On the brink of losing everything, Candy desperately searches for answers that could help her return to the competition – and prove her innocence.