Aracely Arámbula
Blanca Soto
Dueños del Paraiso
What new telenovelas can we expect in the 2014-2015 Telemundo line-up?
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Telemundo revealed their upcoming program line-up at its
upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, May 13, including five new telenovelas:
‘Señora Acero’, ‘Los Miserables’, ‘Dueños del Paraíso’, ‘Tierra de Reyes’, and ‘El
Jardinero’.
‘Señora Acero’ (Mrs. Acero), written by Roberto Stopello,
the writer of Telemundo's blockbuster hit ‘La Reina del Sur’, tells the story of Sara Aguilar Bermudez,
played by acclaimed Mexican actress Blanca Soto. Sara is a woman who goes from
being a housewife living an ordinary life to being the person capable of
shaking the foundation of the Mexican government. After her husband, Vicente Acero, is killed
at their wedding, our heroine finds out Vicente was not the man she thought he
was and, in fact, lived a double life. Her life becomes a race to evade the
authorities and her husband's enemies, and along the way, becomes the
"queen of organized crime."
‘Tierra de Reyes’ (Land of Kings), an adaptation of the
successful novela ‘Pasión de Gavilanes’ by Julio Jimenez, tells the story of
the Gallardo brothers as they search for truth and justice after tragically and
mysteriously losing their sister. On their journey, each falls in love with the
daughters of the man suspected to be responsible for their sister's death.
‘El Jardinero’ (The Gardener) tells the story of Carlos
Martinez, an illegal immigrant living in Los Angeles. Carlos is an honest,
hard-working man who aspires to offer his two sons a better future so that they
can enjoy the opportunities he never had. In their quest for the American
dream, father and sons will face the hatred and dangers within a city where the
glamour of Hollywood often contrasts with the difficult life of the millions of
undocumented Hispanics in the area. El Jardinero is a production inspired by an
original story created by Roger L. Simon, an accomplished novelist and writer
who has been involved in many successful projects, including the following
films: A Better Life, Scenes for a Mall and Enemies, a Love Story.
Dueños del Paraiso
Kate del Castillo
Telemundo
Kate del Castillo returns to Telemundo in the super series “Dueños del Paraiso”
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Telemundo announced the return to Spanish-language
television of internationally-acclaimed actress Kate del Castillo in its
original super series “Dueños del Paraiso” (Owners of Paradise), one of the
network’s most ambitious projects announced at its upfront presentation in New
York last night. Kate del Castillo
returns to Telemundo following the success of the popular series “La Reina Del
Sur” (Queen of the South), which became the highest rated program in the
network’s history, averaging nearly 4.2 million total viewers and over 2.8
million adults 18-49, according to Nielsen.
One of the most prominent Hispanic actresses, Kate has a wide-ranging
career in film, theater and television with more than 50 motion pictures and
television series among her credits.
“It is our honor to have Kate del Castillo back for an
original Telemundo production,” said Joshua Mintz, Executive Vice President of
Scripted Programming and General Manager of Telemundo Studios. “Her art, professionalism, and drive are the
perfect combination for this Super Series.”
“I'm excited to return to Telemundo for this mega
production” said Kate. “If the story of
Teresa Mendoza captivated audiences not only in the US but also around the
world, wait until you meet Anastasia Cardona in this story inspired by
real-life events.”
“Dueños del Paraíso” (Owners of Paradise), an original story
by Pablo Illanes inspired by real-life events during the height of the 1980s
drug trade era in Miami, stars Kate Del Castillo (“La Reina Del Sur”) as
Anastasia Cardona, the widow of a well-known Mexican drug lord who has become
psychologically disturbed by the violence that has surrounded her. When she partners up with two local cocaine
traffickers to take on the Santa Norma cartel, they become the target of the
so-called “drug wars,” transforming the streets of South Florida into a
terrifying battlefield.
Kate del Castillo began acting at a young age, but her role
in the telenovela "Muchachitas" is what led her to stardom in her
native Mexico. Her telenovelas have
aired multiple times in more than 100 countries worldwide. She was appointed Ambassador for the Mexican
Commission on Human Rights to combat human trafficking in 2009, and launched
the Blue Heart campaign in Mexico City with U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Mira
Sorvino in 2010. Kate recently starred
in the coveted lead role of “La Reina del Sur” (Queen of the South),
Telemundo’s most ambitious and record-breaking prime time original series. Del Castillo broke through in America as a
result of her award-winning performance in the hit Fox Searchlight/Weinstein
movie “Under the Same Moon,” which is to date one of the highest-grossing
Spanish-language theatrical releases in U.S. history and appeared as a guest
star in the fifth season of the Showtime hit comedy series “Weeds.” In 2014, the actress has five movies set for
release, including Guillermo del Toro’s “The Tree of Life” and the eagerly
anticipated “The 33,” co-starring Antonio Banderas and Juliette Binoche, based
on the true story of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days
following a mine collapse. Currently
Kate is starring in The Vagina Monologues on Broadway.
Aracely Arámbula
Danna García
death
The death of Karla Álvarez shocks the telenovela industry
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The sudden and unexpected death of Mexican actress Karla
Álvarez this past Friday has shocked the telenovela industry. Many of Karla’s
friends and colleagues expressed their unbelief and condolences. Countless
messages of sadness and shock were posted by fans and colleagues via the social networks.
Thalía, who worked with Karla in “Maria Merceds",
Karla’s first telenovela, wrote: "Very saddened by the parting of Karlita
Álvarez. Great memories of “María Mercedes”. Prayers for her family. May she
rest in peace".
Aracely Arámbula, who collaborated with Karla in "Alma
Rebelde", said: "Deeply saddened today... I feel sorry for the loss
of our dear colleague Karla. I love you and I hug you from here".
Kate del Castillo, who played Karla’s sister in the 1998
production "La Mentira", posted a photo of both of them in the novela
and wrote: "You left too soon my dear Karla Alvarez, you will be missed
here. I’ll never forget the great moments that we spent together. My prayers
are with your family".
Danna García, who worked with Álvarez in two telenovelas,
"Un Gancho Al Corazón" and her last production "Qué Bonito
Amor", also expressed her sadness: “Karlita, you left us... Your happiness
will stay with us. I love you wherever you are".
Sebastián Rulli, who also worked with her in "Un Gancho
Al Corazón", wrote: “Very sad and lamentable news about our colleague and
friend Karla Álvarez”.
Jacky Bracamontes, who also worked with Karla in two
telenovelas, "Las Tontas No Van Al Cielo" and "Heridas de
Amor", wrote: "I remember her with great affection. A big hug with
all my heart to the family of Karla Álvarez. A lot of faith and rapid
resignation. RIP my dear little sister San Llorento".
Chantal Andere wrote: "I feel profoundly saddened by
the death of the lovely Karla Álvarez. May you rest in peace 'venadito' (Little
Deer)".
Sherlyn said: "I will stay with all the beautiful
things you left me! You were a great co-worker and a good friend. May God bless
you".
Ingrid Martz, one of Alvarez's co-stars in "Heridas de
Amor", wrote: "I lament with all my soul the death of Karla Álvarez.
Let’s pray for her eternal rest."
