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Telemundo's upcoming Super Series for 2025, titled "La Capitana (The Captain)", boasts an action-packed narrative that introduces a resilient, fierce, and influential protagonist. Starring Fabiola Guajardo (The Heartless), Iván Arana (Lord of the Skies), and featuring the special appearance of Cristián de la Fuente (Passionate Lover), this thrilling drama combines tension and high-stakes action.
The plot revolves around Maria Guzmán (Guajardo), a woman who appears to have it all – a prosperous career, a young son, and a loving fiancé, FGE commander Pedro José Cruz (de la Fuente). However, their idyllic life meets a violent end on their wedding day as a band of assassins infiltrates the ceremony, murdering the groom. In the wake of this tragedy, Maria's world crumbles. Her family abandons her, her assets are confiscated by the government, the press demonizes her, and her late husband's adversaries pursue her for costs she was unaware of regarding unlawful arrangements.
Left with no economy, no allies, and no one to rely upon, Maria is compelled to flee into the perilous realm of money laundering. To survive, she must harness her intellect and allure to seduce powerful crime lords who deliver her protection and teachings. As she journeys through this treacherous new landscape, Maria metamorphoses into a courageous and formidable figure, vowing to shield her son and reclaim her former life.
"This engaging and pulse-racing story, focusing on a robust female character, will strike a chord with our audience and keep them captivated," commented Javier Pons, Executive Vice President of Telemundo Studios, highlighting "outstanding talent, both on and off-screen."
The ensemble cast includes Mauricio Henao, Andrés Almeida, Azela Robinson, Verónica Merchant, José María Galeano, Jorge Luis Moreno, and Yany Prado. Renowned actors Pepe Gámez, Julieta Grajales, Sara Corrales, Uriel del Toro, Jesús Moré, Guillermo Quintanilla, Gary Centeno, Laura Vignatti, Sachi Tamashiro, and Dante Aguiar complement the ensemble.
Produced by Telemundo Studios, "La Capitana" was penned by José Vicente Spataro and directed by Mauricio Corredor, Mauricio Meneses, and Laura Marco. Juan Pablo Ambrís, David Fernández, and Alejandro Tellez handled directorial duties for photography, with Juan Santiso policing the production design. Mónica Vizzi serves as the executive producer of the series for Telemundo.
Filmed in Mexico, filming for "La Capitana" commenced in October of this year. Telemundo has announced the series will air in February 2025.
In the competitive Hollywood business of entertainment, Telemundo's "'La Capitana'" is set to make waves due to its compelling narrative and strong cast. Desperate times force the protagonist, Maria Guzman, to navigate the cutthroat world of Mexico's money laundering scene, drawing comparisons to real-life stories of resilient figures in the industry.
