Starz Developing New Version of Telenovela 'Teresa'

Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced at today's Starz Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation at the Beverly Hilton that Starz is developing the original series Teresa with Lionsgate and Televisa USA, a division of the Mexican media company Grupo Televisa. Award-winning writer/producer Carlos Portugal (East Los High, Pop Star) will create the series and serve as showrunner.

The show, based on the highly-rated, award-winning Mexican telenovela Teresa, focuses on an undocumented young Latina clawing her way into the exclusive world of Los Angeles wealth. The series will chronicle her ruthless pursuit of money and power and her willingness to do anything to get them.

"We're excited to be working with Carlos, Lionsgate and Televisa USA on re-developing this iconic telenovela for American audiences. Teresa will showcase a modern take on what it means to be Latina in America," said Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director for Starz.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ana Brenda Contreras On Her Career, The Telenovela Process & More!

Actress and singer Ana Brenda Contreras is an up and coming star most recently playing the lead in the Televisa soap opera LA QUE NO PODIA AMAR which aired on Univision.

In 2002 at age 15, Ana Brenda moved from Texas to Mexico City to participate in the reality show POP STARS.  In 2005 she began starring in telenovelas playing supporting characters over the next four years: Juanita in BARRERA DE AMOR, Claudia in DUELO DE PASIONES, Violet in JURO QUE TE AMO, and Maura in SORTILEGIO.

In 2010, she portrayed Aurora in the remake of TERESA which lead to her being cast as Ana Paula, the lead protagonist in LA QUE NO PODIA AMAR.

We Love Soaps recently spoke with Ana Brenda about her career to gain some insights into the life of an up-and-coming telenovela star.  She told us she always wanted to be an entertainer.

MAS SEXY: Aaron Diaz Previews His 2012 Calendar

After the tremendous success of his 2011 calendar, telenovela star Aaron Diaz, who recently made a guest appearance on ABC’s primetime soap PAN AM, is back and looking hotter than ever.

According to a teaser video aimed at awakening the curiosity of his fans, he’s returning a sexier, more amusing and more daring man with a (12-month) plan to add sizzle to your life.

Watch the video below.

Telenovela Star Aaron Diaz To Guest On PAN AM

Aaron Diaz, who is best known for appearing in the lead role in the recent hit telenovela TERESA, will guest star as Miguel, a dashing, charming and wealthy entrepreneur on the upcoming episode, "Unscheduled Departure," of ABC's new Sunday night soap, PAN AM, airing Sunday, November 13 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

The multi-talented Diaz has been the lead in four very successful primetime novelas, as well as being a singer-composer.