Telemundo Releases Exclusive Featurette, Never-Before-Seen Photos and Cast Interviews in Anticipation of the New Series Premiere
WHAT: Telemundo releases featurette and behind-the-scenes images in anticipation of the premiere of its new Super Series©, La Jefa. This explosive drama centers on a resilient mother, forced to delve into the dark world of money laundering to defeat her enemies at their own game in order to protect her son. Download the electronic press kit to watch interviews with the stellar cast, episodic images, behind-the-scenes photos and the latest trailer.
La Jefa tells the story of Gloria Guzmán, a woman who appeared to have it all: a successful career, a cherished son, and a loving family. On what is supposed to be the happiest day of her life, marrying the father of her son, the celebration turns into tragedy when a group of hitmen bursts into the ceremony and kills her groom. Gloria not only loses her great love, but her family also turns their back on her, the government seizes all her assets, the media points fingers at her, and her husband’s enemies pursue her, demanding payment for dirty deals she was unaware of. In her fight for survival, she is mentored by top crime bosses, whom she must win over by using her two most dangerous weapons: her intelligence and her beauty.
WHEN: La Jefa premieres on Tuesday, February 18 at 10pm/9c
WHERE: Audiences will be able to watch episodes live exclusively on Telemundo or get the latest updates by downloading the Telemundo app, available on Google Play Store and the Apple Store, and by visiting Telemundo.com and @Telemundo on YouTube. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X via @TelemundoSeries and TikTok @Telemundo using #LaJefaTV.
WHO: The series’ impressive cast is led by Fabiola Guajardo (Gloria Guzmán) and Iván Arana (Eduardo Torres) with a special participation by Cristián de la Fuente (Juan José Cruz). The stellar cast also includes Mauricio Henao, Andrés Almeida, Azela Robinson, Verónica Merchant, José María Galeano, Jorge Luis Moreno, and Yany Prado. The ensemble is rounded out by Pepe Gámez, Julieta Grajales, Sara Corrales, Uriel del Toro, Jesús Moré, Guillermo Quintanilla, Gary Centeno, Laura Vignatti, Sachi Tamashiro, and Dante Aguiar.
Produced by Telemundo Studios, this series was written by José Vicente Spataro and is directed by Mauricio Corredor, Mauricio Meneses, and Laura Marco. Juan Pablo Ambrís, David Fernández, and Alejandro Tellez are photography directors, with Juan Santiso as production designer. Mónica Vizzi from Telemundo is the executive producer of the series.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Ana Echenique
Manager, Programming Publicity
