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 behavior. Later, Candy makes a critical error in the kitchen that could cost her the competition.