About El Señor de los Cielos

"El Señor de los Cielos" ("Lord of the Skies") is a popular Mexican telenovela that premiered in 2013 on Telemundo. The show is produced by Argos Comunicación and Telemundo Studios and is loosely based on the life of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, a former Mexican drug lord. The storyline of El Señor de los Cielos revolves around Aurelio Casillas (portrayed by Rafael Amaya), a drug lord who seeks power and wealth, taking on large and dangerous risks as he climbs up the ladder in the drug trafficking business.

Making / Production

This telenovela is a big-budget production with a team of writers, directors, and producers who worked hard to create a credible representation of the Mexican drug world. Filmed in various locations in Mexico and the USA, the series was well-received by the audience for its storytelling and realistic depictions of events.

Actors

• Rafael Amaya (Aurelio Casillas): Played the role of Aurelio Casillas, the main character who is a powerful and feared drug dealer. Amaya's portrayal of Casillas was intense and convincing, earning him critical acclaim.
• Ximena Herrera (Ximena Letrán): Ximena is the love of Aurelio's life. Herrera's depiction of Ximena brings a sense of calm and steadiness amidst the crime-filled world of the series.
• Raúl Méndez (Chacorta): Chacorta is Aurelio's brother who stands by him in all circumstances. Méndez was praised for his depiction of this loyalty-filled character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was so popular that it ran for seven seasons.
• Rafael Amaya's character, Aurelio Casillas, was supposedly killed off in season 6 but was brought back due to fan demand.
• The title "El Señor de los Cielos" is a reference to the fleet of planes used by the drug lord Amado Carrillo to transport narcotics.

Awards

El Señor de los Cielos has won multiple awards over the years. Among them, it won the International Emmy Award for "Non-English Language US Primetime Program" in 2014. Lead actor Rafael Amaya also received an award for "Best Lead Actor" at the 2016 Your World Awards.

Quotes

• "I'm Aurelio Casillas, and no one can mess with me."
• "In this business, the one who falls is the one who's screwed."

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a vivid soundtrack with a unique blend of Latin American music genres, enriching the viewing experience.
• Las Tundras" performed by Gerardo Ortiz is one of the series most memorable songs and serves as a theme for the character of Aurelio Casillas.