The popularity of
7 vidas led in 2005 to a spin-off,
Aída, which came to an end in 2014 after 237 episodes, surpassing the record of its parent series. It centred around Aída, a recurring supporting
7 vidas character, known for her vulgarity and for representing a "typical" working class Spanish woman. The series was set in a new context, with entirely new characters, though some characters from
7 vidas appeared in some episodes, and others, mentioned in
7 vidas but never shown, were introduced as regulars of the new show. In 2009, when
Carmen Machi, the actress who played Aída, left the series, new characters appeared and the series continued under the same basic premise with, among others,
Paco León. ==References==