Luis Ernesto Franco & Camila Sodi Lead Cast of Upcoming Telemundo Telenovela 'Falsa Identidad'

Luis Ernesto Franco stars as Diego Hidalgo. Photo Credit: Telemundo

Telemundo has revealed the cast for its upcoming telenovela, Falsa Identidad, which is set to premiere in September.

Falsa Identidad will Luis Ernesto Franco as Diego Hidalgo; Camila Sodi as Isabel; Sergio Goyri as Gavino Gaona, a drug lord from Alamos, Sonora; Alejandro Camacho is Augusto Orozco, Eduardo Yáñez is Don Mateo; Sonya Smith as Fernanda Orozco, Augusto’s wife; Uriel del Toro plays the role of Joselito, Samadhi Zendejas is Circe Gaona, daughter of Gavino; Geraldine Bazán is Marlene, Isabel’s best friend, Azela Robinson is Ramona; Isabel’s best friend; Alvaro Guerrero is Salas, Gabriela Roel plays the role of Felipa; Azela Robinson is Ramona; Pepe Gámez plays Deivid, Diego’s best friend, Manuel Balbi is Eliseo Hidalgo, the mayor of Alamos, Sonora; Marcus Ornellas portrays Porfirio Corona, a norteño music singer A.K.A. Corona, Martijn Kuiper as Jim; Alejandra Zaid as Lourdes; Juliette Pardeu as Gabriela; Vanessa Restrepo as Paloma; Pedro Hernández as Piochas; Gimena Gómez as Nuria; Marcela Manriquez as Zoraida; Barbie Casillas as Amanda; Checo Perezcuadra as Ricardo; Emilio Herrera as Erik; and Toño Valdes as Chucho.

Falsa Identidad is the story of Diego (Luis Ernesto Franco) and Isabel (Camila Sodi), two complete strangers who are forced to flee their home state of Sonora, México for different circumstances, adopting the false identity of a solid marriage as they escape their haunting destiny.

Diego leaves his family after his father’s passing and his mother remarries. In an act of rebellion, and in order to punish what he considers a betrayal of his father's memory, Diego gets involved in an illicit world, selling fuel to Sonora's most powerful drug dealer, Gavino Gaona. Things get complicated when Diego has an affair with Gavino's wife, putting a price on his own head.

Telemundo Unveils Sneak Peak of 'Al Otro Lado Del Muro'

On Tuesday night, Telemundo viewers got a chance to watch an sneak peek of the upcoming drama series Al Otro Lado Del Muro (On the Other Side of the Wall) set to premiere on Wednesday, February 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring renowned actresses Litzy and Marjorie de Sousa, the story centers on the lives of two women that cross the U.S.-Mexico border, one following a dream, and the other fleeing a nightmare. Al Otro Lado Del Muro showcases the challenges and opportunities many immigrants experience as they risk everything in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their families. The series also stars Oscar-nominated Adriana Barraza, Gabriel Porras, Uriel del Toro and Guillermo Iván.

Litzy plays Eliza Romero, a mother of two who moves to the United States to reunite with her husband, not knowing that during the many years they have been apart, he started a new family. This project marks Marjorie de Sousa’s debut on Telemundo, portraying Sofía Villavicencio, a woman who supports the successful political life of her husband, but discovers that behind the façade of state Governor, he is a member of a child-trafficking ring.

Al Otro Lado Del Muro is an original story by Laura Sosa, directed by Luis Manzo and Nicolás Di Blassi, with Carmen Cecilia Urbaneja as executive producer. The stellar cast also includes Khotan Fernández, Gabriela Vergara, Daniela Bascope, Ana Estupiñan, Mauricio Novoa, Daniela Wong, Jonathan Freudman, Alexis Vabegas, Thamara Aguilar, Gustavo Pedraza, Jullye Gilberti, Omar Germenos, Edward Nutkewickz, Elias Campos, Daniela Macias, Ed Trucco, Christopher Millan, Ana Gonzalez, Francisco Porras, Sofia Osorio, Regina Orquin, Nicolas Sadovnik, Gael Sanchez, Noah Rico and Luis Antonio.

The premiere of Al Otro Lado del Muro is part of a Telemundo's double premiere evening that also features the grand debut of the network’s new Super Series Enemigo Intimo, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

New Season of 'Señora Acero, La Coyote' Premieres November 6 on Telemundo

Next Monday marks the return of the new season of the Telemundo novela Señora Acero, La Coyote. Dubbed a "Super Series" by the network, the show stars Carolina Miranda, Luis Ernesto Franco, Michel Duval, Jorge Zárate, Diego Cadavid, Ana Lucía Domínguez, Oscar Priego, Rodrigo Guirao, Alberto Agnesi, Aurora Gil, Oka Giner, Mauricio Henao and Jonathan Islas, with the special participation of Gaby Espino.

The new season unfolds within the painful context of the undocumented immigrants who cross the border from Mexico to the United States in search of the American Dream. Señora Acero, La Coyote continues the story of Vicenta Acero (Miranda), a strong woman who has carved a path for herself in a male-dominated world and fights for better treatment of the many immigrants who struggle to cross one of the world’s longest borders. La Coyote now faces enemies on both sides of the law who are out for revenge and to destroy the Acero Quintanilla dynasty.

Watch new episodes of Señora Acero, La Coyote starting Monday, November 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

'El Señor de los Cielos' Season 5 Premieres June 20 on Telemundo

The wait is almost over and now the hunt begins. Telemundo announced the new season of its Emmy-award winning Super Series El Señor de los Cielos, starring Rafael Amaya, Fernanda Castillo, Carmen Aub, Mariana Seoane, Maricela Gonzalez, Sabrina Seara and Vanessa Villela, premieres Tuesday, June 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

In this new season, Aurelio Casillas (Rafael Amaya) has withdrawn himself from the action and his business to enjoy life with his lover, especially now that the authorities think he is dead. However, he knows he must prepare for an impending war with his nephew, which will end in a life-or-death struggle against his own family.

The four previous seasons of El Señor de los Cielos have positioned this Super Series™ as the most-watched program at 10pm on Spanish-language television. In 2014, it won the first-ever International Emmy® award given in the category of Non-English Language US Primetime Program.

The cast of El Señor de los Cielos also includes Lisa Owen, Alejandro Lopez, Jorge Luis Moreno, Plutarco Haza, Ofelia Medina, Jesús Moré, Ivan Tamayo, Manuel Balbi, Wendy de los Cobos, Ivan Arana, Rafael Novoa, Carlos Mata, Patricia Vico, Emanuel Esparza, among others.

El Señor de los Cielos is an original Telemundo Studios production filmed in Mexico by Argos Televisión. Luis Zelkowicz wrote the script and Danny Gavidia and Victor Herrera direct, while Mariana Iskandarani serves as executive producer.

Telemundo Announces 2017-2018 Programming Slate

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises have announced their lineup programming for the 2017-2018 television season, featuring over 850 hours of new formats and multiplatform original content, at a press conference today. Telemundo's new primetime programming line-up features three super series including the much-anticipated return of the worldwide success La Reina del Sur, and five new mini-series, including a series based on the life of renowned music icon Luis Miguel and El Secreto de Selena, the story behind the death of the beloved Mexican-American singer, Selena Quintanilla.

Check out the super series, series, and mini-series announced below.

SUPER SERIES

El Señor de los Cielos (The Lord of the Skies) – Starring Rafael Amaya, Fernanda Castillo, Carmen Aub and Mariana Seoane, the most successful Super Series™ returns for a sixth season as Aurelio Casillas has recovered all the fortune he lost and finally feels the need to retire. But it's payback time, the hatred he sowed since he sold his soul to the demon of drug trafficking is now knocking at his door with the face and blood of the many innocent people he destroyed. Aurelio will understand that his riches are an illusion and that after having been the great hunter he was, he will now become the prey. The women he mistreated, the men he betrayed, the political puppets he put in power, and even his own children will turn against him. Has the time come for Aurelio to pay for his sins?

'El Chema' Premiere Draws 2.4 Million Viewers

Telemundo's first ever super seriesspinoff El Chema ranks as the #1 Spanish-language program in primetime, delivering 2,435,000 total viewers and 1,434,000 adults 18-49 on premiere night, outperforming Univision at 10 p.m. by +22% and +63%, respectively, according to Nielsen. Starring Mauricio Ochmann, the series reached a cumulative audience of 3,089,000 total viewers and 1,827,000 adults 18-49.

Locally, El Chema ranked #1, regardless of language among adults 18-49 in Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Orlando and Miami, where it also ranked #1 among total viewers.

In a first time ever for Spanish-language television, TELEMUNDO launched a virtual reality experience called "El Chema 360°", which has generated 3,700,000 global views to date. On Facebook, the video generated 2,600,000 global views. The El Chema Facebook page generated 1,400,000 global video views on Facebook and 63,000 global actions across social channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) on the day of the premiere.

An original Telemundo production made by Argos Televisión, El Chema tells the story of how Chema Venegas (Ochmann) got his start in organized crime and rose through the ranks to become the head of the cartel he runs in El Señor de los Cielos. Chema began breaking the law at a young age, transporting marijuana across the US-Mexico border when he was just a boy. Little by little, he worked his way up to become a successful and skillful leader, earning his place through bloodshed and brutality, in the history of drug trafficking. Since he was a young man, Chema has been one of the most important public enemies of both the US and Mexican governments.

Source: Nielsen 12/6/16, NPM L+SD IMP TEL vs SLTV nets; Fastie Reach w/6+ min qual. NSI L+SD, Ranking based on P18-49 & P2+ IMP for 10p-11p time period (vs UNI, UMA, AZA,ETV,MMX). Adobe Analytics US Only, 12/6/16. Shareablee, 12/6/16; YouTube Analytics, 11/21-12/6/16; Tubular Labs, November 2016.

'Señora Acero 3, La Coyote' Ends Run as Top Spanish-Language Series at 10 PM

Gaby Espino

Monday night's third season finale of Telemundo's highly-rated Señora Acero 3, La Coyote ranked #1 in Spanish-language prime delivering 2,642,000 total viewers and 1,508,000 adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. During its full run, the Super Series averaged 2,091,000 total viewers and 1,180,000 adults 18-49, ranking as the #1 Spanish-language program at 10pm, outperforming Univision among total viewers by +19% (2,091,000 vs 1,753,000), adults 18-49 by +47% (1,180,000 vs. 805,000), and by +63% among Adults 18-34 (587,000 vs. 360,000).

Locally, Telemundo ranked as the #1 program at 10pm among adults 18-49, regardless of language, in Los Angeles, Houston (also among total viewers), Phoenix and Orlando. The finale also ranked as the #1 Spanish-language program among total viewers and adults 18-49 in New York, Miami, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Denver, Tampa and Boston.

On the day of the finale, Señora Acero 3, La Coyote ranked as the #1 most socially engaged Spanish-language program during primetime social. The Super Series generated 2,200,000 million global native views on Facebook and 113,000 global actions across social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). During the full season, the series generated 10,600,000 global actions across social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and 96 million global Facebook video views.

Señora Acero 3, La Coyote is an original TELEMUNDO production filmed by Argos Televisión, with Mariana Iskandarani and Marcela Mejía as executive producers.

Source: NPM LS+D IMP. Strict Daypart & PAV, 10p-11p. 7/19/16-12/5/16. TEL vs UNI, UMA, AZA, ETV. Adobe Analytics US Only; ListenFirst; Shareablee, 12/5/2016. Adobe Analytics US Only; Shareablee, 7/19/16-12/5/16.

'El Chema' to Feature First-Ever Viritual Reality Experience on Spanish-Language TV

For the first time in the history of Spanish-language television, Telemundo announced today the launch of a 360-degree virtual reality experience to engage with viewers in advance of the launch of its upcoming telenovela El Chema. On the heels of its success in reaching the coveted Generation M – mobile, multicultural, millennials – with original content tailored to their modern cultural interests, Telemundo’s Marketing and Digital divisions teamed up to bring viewers "The Chema: A 360 Escape.” The experience gives fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in a dizzying journey, accompanied by El Chema Venegas (Mauricio Ochmann), as they undertake his daring tunnel escape from a high-security prison. Telemundo also partnered with Facebook and YouTube to release the experience across those social platforms to engage fans as a lead up to the highly-anticipated spin off’s premiere.

“Our marketing team is always looking for new and innovative ways to connect with our audience and engage them with our programming through cutting edge, entertaining experiences” said Aileen Angulo-Merciel, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Creative, Telemundo. “We are thrilled to bring viewers an unforgettable opportunity through our ground breaking virtual reality escape for El Chema.”

As part of the 360 experience, Telemundo activated a campaign to allow viewers to enjoy the virtual reality experience in person across multiple cities including Los Angeles, California at Stonewood Mall; Houston, Texas at Plaza Americas; Bronx, New York at the Mall at Bay Plaza; and Chicago, Illinois at the Gurnee Mills Mall.

“Our digital initiatives and partnerships allow viewers to stay connected during our shows and in between on-air episodes,” said Peter Blacker, Executive Vice President, Digital Media and Emerging Business, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “The campaign we are launching across multiple platforms provides our fans with yet another inventive experience and more exclusive content, which enables us to continue to connect with Generation M.”

In addition to the partnerships with Facebook and YouTube, the network also presented an exclusive online preview of the Super Series on Telemundo.com, VOD and the Telemundo Novelas app titled “capítulo cero” (chapter zero). The preview gives fans an exclusive look at El Chema’s backstory and what he has been doing between the character’s end on El Señor de los Cielos and the start of the new series.

El Chema, premiering Tuesday, December 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, is a spin-off of the wildly popular* series “El Señor de los Cielos.” Starring Mauricio Ochmann, Mariana Seoane, Julio Bracho, Itatí Cantoral, Carmen Aub, Alexandra de la Mora, Arcelia Ramírez and Sergio Basáñez with the special participation of Rafael Amaya, “El Chema” tells the story of how Chema Venegas (Ochmann) got his start in organized crime and rose through the ranks to become the head of the cartel he runs in “El Señor de los Cielos.”

El Chema is an original production of Telemundo, made by Argos Televisión directed by Danny Gavidia and Nicolás Di Blasi and produced by Mariana Iskandarani and Patricia Benítez.

*The season four finale for El Señor de los Cielos on July 18 ranked as the #1 most social primetime program in broadcast across all networks, regardless of language and reached 4.57 million viewers per Nielsen.

'La Doña' Ranks as Telemundo's Highest Rated 9 P.M. Debut Since 2012

Telemundo's La Doña delivered 1,851,000 total viewers and 958,000 adults 18-49 on premiere night, according to Nielsen. Starring Aracely Arámbula, David Chocarro, Danna Paola and Rebecca Jones, the series ranked as the network's highest-rated 9 p.m. premiere since 2012. Additionally, the premiere episode of La Doña reached a cumulative audience of 2,504,000 total viewers and 1,328,000 adults 18-49.

Locally, La Doña ranked #1 regardless of language in Miami among total viewers and adults 18-49, and was the #1 Spanish-language program in New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Boston, Atlanta, Denver and Orlando, among total viewers and adults 18-49.

The premiere of La Doña ranked as the #1 most socially engaging primetime program among Spanish-language networks. It also generated 10,000 streams, ranking #1 among 9 p.m. premieres in video views. Additionally, the premiere was the most mobile 9 p.m. premiere in Telemundo's history with 89% of users accessing content on mobile platforms.

An original Telemundo production made by Argos Televisión, La Doña is a tale of revenge, ambition and seduction that centers on Altagracia (Arámbula), an elegant, beautiful and successful woman who runs a construction empire and enjoys widespread respect in society. A series of major traumas early in life left their mark on Altagracia and turned her into the implacable "Doña" she is today.

Source: Nielsen NPM L+SD IMP. 11/29/16 Fastie National 9p-10p & Fastie Reach w/6+ min qual. NSI, L+SD, Ranking based on P18-49 & P2+ IMP for 9-10 p.m. ET / 8-9 p.m. CT time period (vs UNI, UMA, AZA,ETV,MMX). Source: Adobe Analytics US Only, 11/29/16. Nielsen Social; Shareablee, 11/29/16.

'Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso' Wraps as #1 Spanish-Language 9 P.M. Program Among Adults 18-49

Telemundo's Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso wraps up ranking as the #1 Spanish-language program at 9 p.m. among adults 18-49 (933,000) for its full run, according to Nielsen. The highly rated scripted drama series also delivered 1,768,000 total viewers. Monday’s three-hour finale averaged 2,476,000 total viewers and 1,262,000 adults 18-49, and 630,000 adults 18-34, outperforming Univision +16% among total viewers, +30% among adults 18-49 and +36% among adults 18-34 during 8pm-11p. In addition, the epic finale reached a cumulative audience of 4,058,000 total viewers and 2,126,000 adults 18-49.

Locally, the finale of Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso helped Telemundo rank as the #1 network among adults 18-49, regardless of language in Los Angeles, Houston, Orlando and New York and Miami, where it also ranked #1 among total viewers. The finale also ranked as the #1 Spanish-language program with total viewers and adults 18-49 in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Boston, Atlanta, Tampa and Denver.

On digital platforms, the finale generated 169,000 streams and reached 62,000 unique users. On social media, Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso generated 231,000 global actions, ranking as the #1 most engaged primetime Spanish-language program. During its full run, the series generated over 19,000,000 video views on digital platforms. On social platforms, the full run generated 12,000,000 global actions and 171,000,000 native video views. “Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso” has 1,500,000 followers across social platforms, +630% since the start of the season.

Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso is produced by FoxTelecolombia for Telemundo.

Source: Nielsen NPM L+SD IMP. 11/28/16 8p-11p & 9p-10p strict daypart, excludes sports/specials. Reach based on 8p-11p (6+ min qual). Full Run (7/19/16-11/28/16) vs broadcast and cable. NSI, L+SD, Ranking based on P18-49 & P2+ IMP for 8-11 p.m. ET time period (vs UNI, UMA, AZA,ETV,MMX). Adobe Analytics, US Only; Nielsen Social; Shareablee, Global; 11/28/16. Adobe Analytics, US Only; Nielsen Social; Shareablee, Global; 7/19/16-11/28/16‎

Gaby Espino Joins 'Señora Acero 3, La Coyote'

Gaby Espino

Gaby Espino has joined the cast of the hit Telemundo super series Señora Acero 3, La Coyote, where she will play the role of Indira Cárdenas, a Homeland Security agent whose arrival on the scene has drastic implications for La Coyote’s fate. Since its premiere, Señora Acero 3, La Coyote has ranked as the number one Spanish-language television program in its time slot, among adults 18-49 and 18-34.

Indira Cárdenas is the newly appointed head of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office in El Paso, Texas. A disciplined and determined woman whose beauty is matched by her tenacity and intelligence, Indira’s efficiency and directness make her a force to be reckoned with, making her Vicenta’s (Carolina Miranda) worst nightmare. Her demeanor immediately puts her at odds with fellow agent Daniel Phillips (Luis Ernesto Franco), who’s systematic, analytical and scientific approach creates obvious and dangerous tensions with his new boss. But Indira isn’t all she appears: She leads a double life, with a shocking secret in her past that is sure to take viewers’ breath away.

Actress and television host Gaby Espino is one of the most popular Latin personalities on social media and has gained widespread acclaim throughout Latin America since her debut in Venezuela. Gaby has starred in a number of successful original productions for Telemundo, including Santa Diabla, Más Sabe el Diablo, Sin Vergüenza, Ojo por Ojo, and many more. She has hosted top awards ceremonies such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Premios Tu Mundo, as well as the music competitions Buscando Mi Ritmo and Yo Me Llamo. Hand in hand with her popularity as an actress and television personality, Gaby has graced the covers of countless international publications and has been featured as one of People en Español’s “50 Most Beautiful People” and Siempre Mujer’s “Inspirational Women.”

Señora Acero 3, La Coyote is an original Telemundo production filmed by Argos Televisión. Set on the border of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, the show is currently in production in Mexico. Roberto Stopello wrote the script, with Danni Gavidia and Camilo Villamizar directing and Mariana Iskandarani and Mónica Vizzi as executive producers.

Telemundo Continues Ratings Winning Streak

Telemundo ranks as the #1 Spanish-language network during Monday-Friday primetime among adults 18-49 continuing its historic winning streak in Spanish-language television for a fifth consecutive week, according to Nielsen. Fueled by the success of its new primetime series – Silvana Sin Lana at 8 p.m., Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso at 9 p.m. and Señora Acero 3, La Coyote at 10 p.m., Telemundo delivered 810,000 adults 18-49 and 383,000 adults 18-34.

For the week of August 15, and during Monday-Friday 8-11 p.m. primetime across all broadcast and cable networks regardless of language, Telemundo ranked as the #2 network among adults 18-34 beating ABC, CBS, FOX and Univision. The network also ranked #3 among adults 18-49 regardless of language, beating ABC, FOX and Univision.

For over a year, Telemundo has been the #1 Spanish-language network at 10pm, driven by the Telemundo Super Series™-- El Senor de Los Cielos and Señora Acero, among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34.

Source: Nielsen, NPM, L+SD. A18-34 (000) and A18-49 (000). 5 WKS (7/18/16-8/19/16). #1 SLTV net rank based on M-F 7-11pm. Regardless of language ranker based on M-F 8p-11p. Strict dayparts used.

Theme Song for 'Silvana Sin Lana' Now Available on All Digital Platforms

The theme song for the new Telemundo novel Silvana Sin Lana, “Que Bo nito es lo bonito,” performed by Carlos Ponce, is now available on all digital platforms. Recorded in Miami and written by Carlos Ponce and Joel Someillán, the song is the theme for the new romantic comedy which airs Monday through Friday at 8 p.m. ET on the network.

“Que Bonito es lo bonito” delivers a positive message about enjoying life to the fullest and the value of love over material things. The song also includes a special collaboration in the chorus from the supporting cast of “Silvana Sin Lana” including Alexandra Pomales, Marcela Guirado, Vince Miranda, Patricio Gallardo, Thali Garcia, Samantha Dagnino, Ricardo Abarca, Raury Rolander, Briggitte Bozzo and Santiago Torres.

Silvana Sin Lana, starring Carlos Ponce, Maritza Rodríguez, Marimar Vega and the Oscar-nominated actress Adriana Barraza, is a romantic comedy about an upper-class woman who loses her fortune in an unexpected twist of fate. With no other options, she moves to a poor neighborhood, where she struggles to adapt to her new lifestyle and resist her attraction to the fish seller next door. Silvana Sin Lana is an original story by Rodrigo Bastidas and Elena Muñoz, adapted by Sandra Velasco and directed by Luis Manzo and Ricardo Schwarz, with Carmen Cecilia Urbaneja as executive producer.

Carlos Ponce is an internationally recognized Puerto Rican actor, singer-songwriter and host. His debut album was certified double platinum and held the #1 spot in the Latin Billboard charts in the USA, Central, and South America. As an actor, he has played the leading role in Spanish-language telenovelas including Dame Chocolate, Perro Amor and Santa Diabla. In general market television and film, he has played various roles throughout his career, including Beverly Hills 90210, 7th Heaven, Just My Luck, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, and more recently in Telenovela, Cristela, Devious Maids, Couples Retreat, Spy and animated films such as Río, Freebirds and Ice Age 5, among others.

Production Begins on Telemundo Novela 'La Fan'

Telemundo has kicked off productio on its latest telenovela, La Fan, starring Angelica Vale, Juan Pablo Espinosa, Ximena Duque, Jonathan Islas, Scarlet Ortiz and Gabriel Porras. Inspired on an original idea by Vale, La Fan was written by Marcela Citterio. Miguel Varoni, Claudio Callao and Otto Rodríguez co-direct, with Carmen Cecilia Urbaneja, José Gerardo Guillen and David Posada serving as executive producers.

La Fan is the story of a happy-go-lucky woman from a poor background who is a passionate fan of a famous telenovela actor until an unexpected twist of fate drives her headlong right into his life. Her idol may hardly notice at first, but by the time the story ends he won’t be able to imagine his life without her.

Angelica Vale plays the lead, returning to telenovelas after more than 10 years, taking on the role of Valentina Perez, a fun-loving extrovert. A dreamer, Valentina is a bit clumsy and cautious in pursuing her idol, Lucas Duarte (Juan Pablo Espinosa), a famous telenovela actor. Valentina knows full well that she is living in a fantasy and will never meet her heartthrob in real life, so she channels her energies into creating the Lucas Duarte Fan Club, whose members are known as “Las Lucalocas.”

Telemundo Studios To Co-Produce New Series With Keshet International

Telemundo Studios and Keshet International (KI) announced on Monday a scripted deal to co-develop and produce a new original Spanish-language series to air on Telemundo Network. The series will be the first Spanish-language original production to be developed under the KI banner and will be co-produced with Telemundo Studios.

The development of the Spanish-language series will be led by Perla Farias, Senior Vice President, Scripted Development for Telemundo Studios. The series will be produced by Telemundo Studios.

KI’s Head of Latin America, Kelly Wright, will oversee the project on behalf of the distribution and production group.

Telemundo Network is the #1 Spanish-language television network among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34, at 10PM timeslot, season-to-date. In addition, it is the #1 broadcast network in Q2 2016, regardless of language, among adults 18-34 during its Monday through Friday at 10 p.m., bolstered by the Telemundo super series such as El Señor de Los Cielos, Señora Acero and La Querida del Centauro competing against the largest broadcast English-language networks across the US.

Telemundo Novela 'Silvana Sin Lana' Kicks Off Production

Carlos Ponce and Maritza Rodriguez

Telemundo confirmed the production kick off of its new original production Silvana Sin Lana, starring Carlos Ponce, Maritza Rodriguez and the Oscar-nominated actress Adriana Barraza. The romantic comedy tells the story of Silvana “Chivis” (Rodriguez), a wealthy woman who loses everything she has and is forced to move to a working class neighborhood, where she meets Manuel (Ponce), a fishmonger with a strong dislike for upper class people. The two will need to do the impossible in order to resist their mutual attraction, which goes against their beliefs and the world they grew up in. “Silvana Sin Lana” is an original story by Rodrigo Bastidas and Elena Muñoz, adapted by Sandra Velasco and directed by Luis Manzo and Ricardo Schwarz. The production is filmed in Miami with Carmen Cecilia Urbaneja (Tierra de Reyes, En otra piel) serving as executive producer.

This romantic and comedy-filled story marks the return of Carlos Ponce to Telemundo as Manuel Gallardo, a widower with four children who works hard selling fish for a living. Even though Manuel promised his children that he would never marry again and has learned to be happy by himself, his promise will be put to the test when “Chivis” moves in next door and challenges all of his prejudices towards rich people.

Following her successful participation in the new season of the Telemundo super series El Señor de los Cielos, Maritza Rodriguez plays Silvana “Chivis” Rivapalacios de Villaseñor, a wealthy woman happily devoted to raising her three daughters. However, fate takes an unexpected turn, forcing her to give up her life of luxury and go to work for the first time in order to support her family without the help of a man. Along the way, she will find true love with the person she least expects, her neighbor Manuel.

Renowned Oscar-nominated actress Adriana Barraza plays Trinidad “Trini” Altamirano de Rivapalacios, mother to “Chivis,” and the judgmental grandmother of the Villaseñor sisters. In denial of her new economic situation, she will struggle to accept her family’s new lifestyle and will arrive to her new neighborhood thinking she can boss around its residents.

Silvana Sin Lana also features a talented lineup of supporting actors including Marimar Vega, Ricardo Abarca, Eduardo Ibarrola, Javier Valcarcel, Thali Garcia, Marcela Guirado, Alexandra Pomales, Vince Miranda, Patricio Gallardo, Samantha Dagnino, Raury Rolander, Briggite Bozo, Santiago Torres, and Roberto Escobar, among others.

'La Esclava Blanca' Premieres April 18 on Telemundo

Period drama La Esclava Blanca will premiere Monday, April 18 at 9 p.m. ET on Telemundo. Featuring an international cast led by Nerea Camacho, Miguel de Miguel, Orian Suarez and Modesto Lacen, La Esclava Blanca was filmed 100% on location with big-screen production values, renewing the network's commitment to bring viewers high caliber productions led by a diverse cast.

With the addition of this new production to Telemundo's primetime lineup, Eva La Trailera will now air at 8 p.m. ET, followed by La Esclava Blanca and the super series El Señor de los Cielos at 10 p.m. ET. Beginning that same day, viewers will be able to enjoy ¿Quién es Quién? in its new 1 p.m. ETtimeslot.

La Esclava Blanca tells the story of Victoria (Camacho), a young woman saved from death and raised in secret by a family of slaves. Forced to leave her loved ones, on the grounds that a white woman should not associate with slaves, Victoria returns home a marchioness determined to take on anyone who tries to stop her from freeing her adoptive family, confront her parents’ killers, and reunite with the love of her life, Miguel (Suarez).

Born in Spain, Nerea Camacho, who at the age of 12 became the third youngest actor to win a Goya Award, plays “Victoria Quintero,” an indomitable white woman with the heart and soul of a rebellious slave. Meanwhile, Spanish actor Miguel de Miguel returns to TELEMUNDO in the antagonist role of “Nicolás Parreño,” an unscrupulous and ambitious businessman who will do anything to keep his hold on power and money. Also joining the cast, in his first appearance in an international production, is Cuban actor Orian Suarez with the role of “Miguel”, and Modesto Lacen, recently seen in the network’s hit bio-pic music series “Celia,” who will bring to life the role of “Tomás.” The supporting cast includes Luciano D’Alessandro, Miroslava Morales, Ricardo Vesga, Viña Machado, Andrés Suárez and Natasha Klauss, among others.

Written by Eduardo Galdo and María Helena Porta and directed by Liliana Bocanegra, La Esclava Blanca is a production of Caracol Televisión.

Production Begins on Telemundo Telenovela 'Eva La Trailera'

Eva La Trailera will premiere in 2016 on Telemundo.

Production has started on Telemundo's upcoming telenovela, Eva La Trailera, marking the return of acclaimed Mexican actress Edith González to the network. Set to premiere in the first quarter of 2016, the Miami-based production also stars Jorge Luis Pila and Arap Bethke. Eva La Trailera tells the story of a strong, determined and impetuous woman more than ready to take on any challenge. But life deals her a series of cruel betrayals, forcing her to make decisions that lead her down increasingly difficult paths.

González will play Eva Soler, a woman of imposing beauty who has worked hard to support her family as a truck driver, a trade she learned early on the road with her father, who made his living the same way. Through ambition and perseverance, she rises through the ranks to become the owner of the “Mon-sol” trucking empire. Despite her newfound wealth, Eva remains a humble person who understands that life is like an endless road that asks us to make constant decisions about the right direction to take. It is this understanding that will help her face life’s most difficult challenges.

Pila co-stars as Armando Montes, Eva's husband, whose friendly façade hides a selfish and vain man with a violent nature who ends up causing great harm to his family. He finds a rival for Eva’s love in Pablo Contreras (Bethke), a responsible young detective with strong moral values who brings a new sense of hope to Eva’s life.

Joining the stars of Eva La Trailera is a stellar supporting cast featuring Erika de la Rosa, Vanessa Bauche, Javier Díaz Dueñas, Henry Zakka, Roberto Mateos, Alfredo Huereca, Karen Sentíes, Mónica Sánchez Navarro, María Raquenel, Sofía Lama, Antonio Gaona, Minnie West, Martha Mijares, Paloma Márquez, Ana Osorio, Jonathan Freudman, Jorge Eduardo García, Nicolle Apollonio, Michelle Vargas, Adrián Carvajal, Tony Vela and Gustavo Pedraza.

Eva La Trailera is an original Telemundo Studios production written by Valentina Párraga (La Patrona and Los Miserables), directed by Leonardo Galavis (Donde Esta Elisa?) and Nicolás Di Blasi (Bajo El Mismo Cielo), and produced by Martha Godoy (La Patrona, El Señor de los Cielos), with Joshua Mintz supervising.

Cast of Telemundo Telenovela 'La Querida del Centauro' Revealed

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming telenovela, La Querida del Centauro, set to premiere in 2016 on Telemundo. Humberto Zurita, Ludwika Paleta and Michel Brown will star in the super series, along with Alexandra de la Mora, Irene Azuela, Carmen Madrid, Andrea Martí, Enoc Leaño and Vadhir Derbez are just some of the actors rounding out the list.

Produced by Teleset and Sony for Telemundo, with a script by Lina Uribe (Más sabe el diablo) and Darío Vanegas (El Mariachi), the Super Series is directed by Mauricio Cruz (La Reina del Sur, Doña Bárbara) and Javier Solar (Camelia la Texana) under the executive supervision of Gabriela Valentán (La Patrona) and Daniel Ucros (El Mariachi).

Also joining the cast of La Querida del Centauro are Rodolfo Blanco, Ignacio Guadalupe, Michel Chauvet, Jaime del Águila, Cuauhtli Jiménez, Arantza Ruíz, Ricardo Polanco, Pablo Abitia, Iñaki Godoy and Héctor Holten.

Filmed entirely in Mexico, La Querida del Centauro follows the story of Yolanda (Ludwika Paleta), an attractive and intelligent recluse. While in jail, she becomes the mistress of one of Mexico’s most notorious drug traffickers, Benedictino García (Humberto Zurita), alias “El Centauro.” Though this relationship gives Yolanda a lot of power while she is in prison, it becomes her worst nightmare once she is released thanks to the intervention of Gerardo (Michel Brown), a detective committed to the fight against drug trafficking. With El Centauro a fugitive, Gerardo decides to use Yolanda as bait in an operation to track down his hideout.

'Señora Acero' Season 2 Premieres September 22 on Telemundo

The second season of the Telemundo's hit super series Señora Acero premieres on September 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The mega production, starring Blanca Soto, once again features an original theme song by Los Tucanes De Tijuana, a Mexican corrido titled “La venganza de Sarita,” composed by iconic lead singer Mario Quintero Lara.

As season two begins, Sara has been in jail for five years without a sentence, when an attack on her teenaged son Salvador (Michel Duval) leaves her determined to escape from Puente Grande Prison. The attempt ends in tragedy and a 25-year jail term. Fate has other plans, however, and Sara’s best friend, Aracely (Litzy), discovers the key piece of evidence to set her free. From that moment on, her enemies will have to reckon with the fury of Señora Acero.

Los Tucanes De Tijuana has a 28-year history as one of the leading Regional Mexican bands in the United States and Mexico. Their unique style has resulted in more than 14 million records sold around the world, 34 original albums, 68 Billboard radio hits, 30 RIAA-certified Platinum Records, 30 BMI Awards, a Latin Grammy, and countless other awards, honors and nominations.

The stellar cast for season two of Señora Acero includes many familiar faces from the first season, including Litzy, Lincoln Palomeque, José Luis Reséndez, Jorge Zárate, Aurora Gil, Alejandro Calva, Valentina Acosta, Alberto Agnesi, Alejandro García, Andy Zuno, Luciana Silveyra and Sergio Lozano, along with such new figures as Ana Lucía Domínguez, Rodrigo Guirao, Diego Soldano, Carla Hernández, Francisco Pakey Vázquez and Astrid Hernández. Also joining are young actors Michel Duval, Isabel Burr and Mauricio Henao.

The story that made Señora Acero a phenomenon with the audience, earning it some of the top ratings in the network’s history, is a Telemundo Studios production with an original script by Roberto Stopello (La Reina del Sur). Produced in Mexico by Argos Televisión, the Super Series is directed by Miguel Varoni (Señora Acero season one) and Carlos Villegas (El Señor de los Cielos), with Joshua Mintz and Mariana Iskandarani (El Señor de los Cielos) as executive producers.