La Reina del Sur
Mexican woman's rise in international drug trade
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About La Reina del Sur
Released: 2011
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 3 Seasons
Cast
Kate del Castillo, Raoul Bova, Humberto Zurita, Isabella Sierra, Paola Núñez, Mark Tacher, Flavio Medina, Luisa Gavasa, Antonio Gil, Alejandro Calva, Kika Edgar, Lincoln Palomeque, Cristina Urgel, Alberto Jiménez, Juan José Arjona, Dagoberto Gama, Christian Tappan, Miguel de Miguel, Salvador Zerboni, Carmen Navarro, Santiago Meléndez, Juan Carlos Solarte
About La Reina del Sur
La Reina del Sur is a Mexican television series that first aired in 2011. It belongs to the genre of Mexican TV shows and is based on a novel of the same name written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. The show gained popularity for its thrilling plot, well-developed characters, and high production value.
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Plot Summary
La Reina del Sur tells the story of Teresa Mendoza, a young woman from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. After her boyfriend is murdered by drug dealers, Teresa flees to Spain, where she becomes involved in the drug trafficking world.
The series follows Teresa's rise through the ranks of the drug trade, as she becomes a powerful and influential figure known as "La Reina del Sur" or "The Queen of the South." Along the way, she faces various challenges, betrayals, and dangerous encounters with law enforcement and rival criminals.
Making / Production
La Reina del Sur was produced by Telemundo and Antena 3. The show was filmed in various locations, including Mexico, Spain, and Russia. It featured a high production value, with cinematic visuals and action-packed scenes.
Actors
- Alice Braga - played the role of Teresa Mendoza, the protagonist.
- Humberto Zurita - played the role of Epifanio Vargas, a powerful drug lord and Teresa's love interest.
- Kate del Castillo - played the role of Patricia O'Farrell, a corrupt Mexican politician and Teresa's ally.
- Iván Sánchez - played the role of Santiago Fisterra, a charming and wealthy Galician smuggler.
- Alberto Jiménez - played the role of Oleg Yasikov, a Russian mobster and Teresa's nemesis.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- La Reina del Sur was highly successful and received critical acclaim, becoming one of the most-watched Spanish-language TV series in the United States.
- The show was based on a novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, which was previously adapted into a successful telenovela in 2009.
- The character of Teresa Mendoza was inspired by real-life Mexican drug lords and their involvement in the international drug trade.
Awards
La Reina del Sur received several awards and nominations, including the International Emmy Award for Best Non-English Language U.S. Primetime Program. It was also nominated for various other awards, such as the Billboard Latin Music Award for Best TV Theme.
Quotes
- "No importa quien eras antes, aquí solo cuenta lo que te conviertas." - Teresa Mendoza
- "La vida es una tómbola, tom tom tómbola." - Santiago Fisterra
- "En este mundo, mientras más alto subas, más fuerte es la caída." - Epifanio Vargas
Music / Soundtrack
The soundtrack of La Reina del Sur featured a mix of Latin and Spanish music, setting the tone for the intense and dramatic scenes. Some notable songs from the show include "Teresa" by Paloma Faith, "Mundo Salvaje" by Los Bunkers, and "Por Amor" by Jose Luis Perales.
About La Reina del Sur
La Reina del Sur follows Teresa Mendoza, a woman climbing ranks in a male-dominated drug trafficking world.
