La Reina del Sur (telenovela)

La Reina del Sur
Genre Telenovela
Created by Roberto Stopello
Based on La Reina del Sur
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Written by
  • Juan Marcos Blanco
  • Valentina Párraga
Story by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Directed by
  • Mauricio Cruz
  • Walter Doehner
Creative director(s) Gabriela Monroy
Starring
Narrated by Kate del Castillo
Theme music composer Bello Jaime Teodoro
Opening theme "La Reina del Sur" performed by Los Cuates de Sinaloa
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) Spanish
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 63 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Patricio Wills
Producer(s) Ángel Ossorio
Cinematography Alejandro García W.
Editor(s)
  • Perla Martínez
  • Alba Merchan Hamann
  • Hader Antivar Duque
Camera setup Multi-camera
Production company(s)
Release
Original network Telemundo
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Audio format Stereophonic sound
First shown in United States
Original release February 28, 2011 (2011-02-28) – present
Chronology
Related shows Queen of the South
External links
Website www.telemundo.com/novelas/la-reina-del-sur

La Reina del Sur (lit. The Queen of the South) is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the American television network Telemundo, in conjunction with the Antena 3 network and RTI Producciones. Based on a novel of the same name by Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the drama depicts the rise of Teresa Mendoza (Kate del Castillo), a young woman from Mexico who becomes the most powerful drug trafficker in southern Spain. La Reina del Sur was nominated for Novela of the Year, Favorite Lead Actress, and Best Bad Luck Video.[1][2][3] With a $10 million budget it is the second most expensive telenovela ever produced by Telemundo, the first being El Señor de los Cielos.[4] An English language remake, Queen of the South, premiered in June 2016 on USA Network, starring Alice Braga.[5][6]

Synopsis

Season 1 (2011)

The series is the television adaptation of the literary work of the same name of Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte. It is the chronicle of the rise to power of a Mexican woman within the world of international drug trafficking. Teresa Mendoza begins her adventure as a humble young woman in love with a pilot employed by the Mexican cartels. When they execute her boyfriend, Teresa flees, desperate to avoid the same fate. Her escape takes her to the south of Spain where she tries to start a new life. However, she is once again immersed in the world of narcotics trafficking, and for a second time, she suffers the death of a beloved man. After several blows, Teresa decides to take the reins of her destiny and becomes the head of her own organization. Through strategic alliances and a strong sense for business, Teresa "La Mexicana" begins to control an intercontinental drug distribution business. However, her great success is accompanied by a high personal price, and Teresa's happiness and heart are tested.

Season 2 (2018)

On May 11, 2017 Telemundo confirmed that the series would be renewed to a second season.[7] On Monday, May 15, 2017, Telemundo in its programming for the 2017–18 a preview of the series.[8]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
163February 28, 2011 (2011-02-28)May 30, 2011 (2011-05-30)

Cast

Main

Recurring

Remake

An English language remake, Queen of the South, premiered in June 2016 on USA Network, starring Alice Braga.[5][6]

Ratings

Season Timeslot (ET) Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)		 Date Viewers
(millions)
1 Mon–Fri 10pm/9c 63 February 28, 2011 (2011-02-28) 2.4[9] May 30, 2011 (2011-05-30) 4.2[10] TBD

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Result
2011 People in Spanish Awards
Best Telenovela Roberto Stopello Won
Best Actress Kate del Castillo Won
Best Supporting Actor Humberto Zurita Nominated
Rafael Amaya Nominated
Best Villain Salvador Zerboni Nominated
Newcomer of the Year Cristina Urgel Won
Iván Sánchez Nominated
Sweethearts Kate del Castillo & Iván Sánchez Nominated
2012 TVyNovelas Awards Colombia
Best Series Roberto Stopello Nominated
Favorite Production Roberto Stopello Nominated
Best Villain Of Series Humberto Zurita Nominated
1st Your World Awards
Novela of the Year Roberto Stopello Nominated
Favorite Lead Actress Kate del Castillo Nominated
Best Bad Luck Video Amor que mata Nominated

References

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