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 SALUDOS, Caraymates!

Welcome to the third/Fall edition of the “Coming Soon” page! We’re in the last laps of the 2021 year and currently have some pretty darned good TNS airing; some have a ways to go while others have concluded or are in their last laps. HERCAI fans are biting their fingernails and scratching their heads waiting to see what Telemundo will do with the third season where bigger and better secrets are revealed…que angustia!!

While we enjoy the current TNs, we can also look forward to what’s coming. By the looks of what we are currently seeing, it seems that producers have heard the pleas for more traditional and/or family-oriented TNs, but there are still a few action-packed series out there. Below you will find some of the TNs that you can expect on one of your favorite networks.

In this third edition, you will also find a special section titled In the World of Dizi. Several are already familiar with this genre of series which has become very popular in recent years. Don’t know what a dizi is? Well, read on and you can find out about it…and a very intriguing dizi that is on the horizon…well at least it is to this viewer LOL

 I. TELEVISA/UNIVISIÓN

Contigo Sí – PRODUCED BY IGNACIO SADA

Premieres on ????

Contigo Sí is a remake of Viviana which aired in the 70s and had Lucía Mendez as the lead protagonist. This new version is led by Alejandra Robles Gil (whom we saw in Imperio de Mentiras), Danilo Carrera, and Brandon Peniche. It tells the love story of Angela (Alejendra), a medical student who is seduced by Álvaro (Danilo), a very ambitious young man who falls in love with her, marries her, but then abandons her.

After such a devastating deception, Ángela meets Leonardo (Peniche), a young, handsome doctor who immediately falls in love with her and becomes her guardian. As we can expect,, Ángela will have to overcome numerous adversities in search of a true love.

Joining as supporting cast will be Ernesto Laguardia, carino Ricco, Manuel Landeta, Bárbara Islas, Alejandra Procuna.

S.O.S Me Estoy Enamorando – PRODUCED BY LUCERO SUAREZ

Premieres on ????

I had briefly mentioned the coming of this TN in the second edition of the Coming Soon page, but it is worth mentioning again. This family-oriented dramedy is primarily a love story led by Daniel Arenas and Irán Castillo. It also presents other family themes and the struggles of dealing with disabilities. Jorge Salinas takes on the role of Vicente Ramos, a blind man.  Child star, Leonardo Herrera who captured our hearts in Te Doy La Vida, also joins the cast as Federico, Sofia’s (Castillo) son.  

Alberto Muñoz Cano (Daniel Arenas) is a young professional, who is in charge of the family screen printing workshop. The workshop shares the physical space with the house and both are part of the daily life of the Muñoz Cano family: Delia, the mother, Leonor, the sister-in-law, widow of Alberto's brother, Romina, Leonor's daughter, with cognitive problems of birth, Monica the sister, a sexy woman, and Vicente, Alberto's best friend. Through an act of heroism, Alberto meets Federico (8 years old), whom he saves from the fire in his apartment building. This is how he meets Sofía, (Iran Castillo) Federico's mother.

Among the vast familiar cast are: Cesar Evora as Leopoldo Fernadez, Sofia's father; Nuria Bages as Delia, Sofia's mother; Marcelo Cordova, Ana Patricia Rojo, Juan Martin Juaregui, Pierre Angelo and Pierre Louis.

Los Ricos También Lloran– PRODUCED BY CARLOS BARDAZANO

Coming in 2022

Here we have a remake of the 1979 Los Ricos También Lloran which stared Verónica Castro, 
Rogelio Guerra, and Rocío Banquells. This new version which is expected to air in 2022 will 
have Claudia Martín and Sebastian Rulli as the lead ptrotagonists. It tells thestory of Mariana
(Claudia), a humble and brave young woman who, after being left alone and helpless, arrives 
in the life of Don Alberto Salvatierra (Guillermo García Cantu), a business magnate and one of
the wealthiest and most powerful men in the country; she makes quite an impression since she
saves his life. Mariana will meet Don Alberto’s son, Luis Alberto (Sebastian), one of the
most sought after bachelors, who, despite his arrogance and conceit, is struggling with his own
pain. But when he meets the beautiful Mariana he will find true and honest love. Their story will
be one of passion and turbulence.

The cast for this remake will include Fabiola Guajardo as a main antagonist, Azela Robinson, 
Alejandro Barros, Victor Gonzalez, Sergio Reynoso, and Lorena Graniewicz…among others.

Amor Dividido– PRODUCED BY ANGELLI NESMA

Premieres on ????

Gabriel Soto returns to the TN world as the lead protagonist for the tentatively titled Allá Te Espero. He will take on the role of Max Stewart, a Mexican national who lives in the United States; he is the CEO of a company and is transferred to Mexico where he will have to learn and adapt to the culture.

Soto will be joined by Eva Cedeño and Andres Palacios who will complete the triangle of protagonists. This new melodrama will also include Soto’s RL novia, Irina Baveo, in addition to Arturo Peniche who will be the primary antagonist, José Elias Moreno, Eugenia Cauduro, Lisardo, Gaby Rivero, Federico Ayos and Laura Vignatti…among others, of course!

Mi Fortuna Es Amarte– PRODUCED BY NICANDRO DĺAZ GONZÁLEZ

Premieres on ????...but will air in early November in Mexico

Mi Fortuna Es Amarte is an upcoming telenovela with Davia Zepeda and Susana González as the lead protagonists. González will play Natalia, a woman who suffers the double betrayal of her husband, Adrian Cantú (Sergio Sendel), and her BFF on the day of her 20^th anniversary…the betrayers run off together!! Natalia is left in poverty..pobrecita (literally and figuratively).

Zepeda will take on the role of Chente, a neighborhood man who suffers a tragic event that marks him forever…or until life takes an unexpected turn and his world intertwines with that of Natalia.

This TN also features performances by Luis Felipe Tovar, Chantal Andere, Carmen Salinas, Omar Fierro, Michelle Vieth, Felipe Tovar, Ana Berta Espin, Carlos de la Mota, Michelle González…and the list goes on…

II.       TELEMUNDO

La Mujer de Mi Vida– PRODUCED BY ELIZABETH SUAREZ

Coming in 2022

La Mujer de Mi Vida is an original story written by Daniel Alfonso Rojas, Alberto Gonze, and Mario Schajri. Leading the cast will be Iván Sanchez and Angélica Celaya as protagonists and Catherine Siachoque and Mauricio Islas as antagonists.

This melodrama is a story of love that is abruptly disrupted due to a betrayal. Ricardo Oribe (Sanchez) is a successful businessman who is dedicated to his family and very much in love with his wife, Daniela (Celaya). Ricardo’s life takes a bad turn when his best frenemy, Emilio (Islas), betrays him and tries to kill him with the intent of taking over the business and Ricardo’s family.

Ricardo’s family believe that he is dead, but Ricardo survives though he has amnesia. Fifteen years pass during which Ricardo undergoes significant physical changes and regains his memory. Intent on recovering all that he has lost, Ricardo returns, but takes on a new identity as Pablo Silva to avoid being apprehended by authorities since Emilio’s deceptive actions implicated him.

Joining the cast of this drama will be Patricia Spindola Reyes, David Ostrosky, Rodrigo Murray, Vanessa Díaz, Jason Romo, and Oswaldo Zárate…among others…

Diario de Un Gigolo– PRODUCED BY ELIZABETH SUAREZ

Coming in January 2022

Diario de Un Gigolo is a 10-episode miniseries which tells the story of Emanuel (Jesus Castro), a man that all women long to have by their side because he is handsome, muscular, and above all, perfect (take a deep breath, ladies). He will use all his “talents” to have what he always wanted in life: money, luxuries and freedom.

A bit of history on this heartthrob—he grew up in poverty and violence; so he set out to get ahead…and what better way to use his “attributes” and natural beauty! Unbeknownst to him, his plans just might go down the drain when he meets the woman who captures his heart, Julia (Victoria White)…and Julia is a woman hired to make him fall in love!!! Oh what a tangled web this will be!!

III.      In the World of DIZI…

I thought I would include this section since the Turkish dizi craze has permeated into our patios with amazing stories of love, betrayal, revenge, family conflicts, etc., etc. etc. On a side note, I must warn you—NEVER refer to a dizi as a soap opera or telenovela because the Turks will take offense! They are adamant that their series aren’t even period dramas; they are a “genre in progress” with unique narratives, use of space and musical scores.

Some Carayers have been watching dizis for quite a while and know much more about them than I do; so hopeofully, they will chime in with their own thoughts and any information they may have on upcoming dizis. I got hooked on dizis with Amor Eterno…despite its traumatic, explosive ending (no pun intended…well, maybe just a little). I watched a few others since then and now I am entranced with Hercai on Telemundo. And because of the stellar performances of the protagonists, Ebru Şahin and Akin Akinözü, I have been somewhat “researching” dizis that I might want to add to my watchlist. During this research, I ran across Ebru’s current project and VAY! VAY! VAY! (Wow! Wow! Wow!). This young, already successful actress, who was flooded with offers for roles, selected one that challenged her physically as well as emotionally. I’m talking about DESTAN (Epic). Susanlynn, you were asking about dizis that were set in medieval/early century times…well this is it!!

The series, DESTAN, is the epic love story of Akkiz (Ebru), the legendary warrior mountain girl orphaned by Gök Kagan Korkut in the harsh steppes of Central Asia, and Gök Tegini Batuga (Edip…see below), the son of a khan who was also orphaned by Kagan Korkut in the Gök Palace. The series is set in the 9^th century before the Turks accepted Islam

Now wait till I tell you who is playing the male lead—it’s none other than Edip Tepeli…who we came to know as Kavruk on La Hija del Embajador!! Go, Kavruk!!

There is no way I can describe how sensationally amazing Ebru’s transformation is for this character, but you can see for yourselves in the trailer--here

This dizi is scheduled to air in Turkey this fall. I have no clue if Televisaor Telemundo will pick it up, but based on the comments I’ve read, viewer interest is certainly there…and I sure hope it comes to our screens. Sending beaucoup good vibes to the network bigwigs…

 The following information was generously provided by dondi356…

Akin Akınözü (Miran in Hercai) will also have a new dizi, Kaderimin Oyunu (Game of My Destiny), coming soon to Turkey’s Star TV.

Another series with actors we know and that’s getting buzz is Üç Kuruş (Three Pennies), starring Uraz Kaygılaroğlu (Gediz in Embajador) and Ekin Koç (Sultan Ahmed in La Sultana). It’s a crime drama. First look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr4wM8ENZn8&t=1s

Engin Akyürek has a movie coming to Netflix at the end of this year and is starting work on a series for Disney+, Kaçiş (Escape), which is based on a story he wrote. And of course, I am impatiently waiting for Sancar Efe to return for the final season of La Hija del Embajador (Sefirin Kızı).

Burak Özçivit is currently starring in the third season of Kuruluş: Osman (aka The Ottoman). This series was among those listed as “Content for Sale” at MIPCOM in Cannes, the global market for entertainment content across all platforms.

Thank you, dondi356!!

Okay, folks, that’s all I have for now. If you have any info on any other TNs/dizis, please share!!

Labels: announcements, proximas, telemundo, Univision

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