Eva, a sexy star of one of Mexico's most popular "telenovelas", is, in reality, a "primadonna". She thinks nothing of having temper tantrums and walk out of a set if things don't go her way. To make matters worse, she is nearing that certain age as her looks are starting to fade. Well, she is in for the biggest surprise of her life. Alejandro, the producer of the successful soap opera, has decided to launch a search for an unknown talent that will play the new version of the series. Never underestimate a woman who feels betrayed!
This light comedy, conceived and directed by Issa Lopez, is a fun film to watch. The film is just a spoof about those bigger than life soaps that are so popular in the country, as well as in the rest of the world. The Mexican television industry has made this form of entertainment a great escape for people that love to follow the complexities of lives so much different from theirs. Director Lopez injects a bit of criticism in the way each of the principals have had to deal with real problems in a society that subtly discriminate them in favor of the more European looking women that are the stars of those 'telenovelas'.
Patricia LLaca and Julio Bracho play Eva and Alejandro, the star, and the creator of the famous soap opera. Maya Zapata is Francisca, the girl from rural Oaxaca who gets to the finals, but finds out she can't live a life that is not real. Daniela Schmidt is Yesenia, a girl with a big secret. Diana Garcia plays Catalina, a young woman from the border town where who wants justice for the many victims that have died attempting to cross the border. Finally, Ana Layeska, is seen as Ximena, a spoiled brat that wants to have it her way.
The film is entertaining and don't expect nothing more than to be amused for its duration thanks to Issa Lopez and everyone involved in the production.
This light comedy, conceived and directed by Issa Lopez, is a fun film to watch. The film is just a spoof about those bigger than life soaps that are so popular in the country, as well as in the rest of the world. The Mexican television industry has made this form of entertainment a great escape for people that love to follow the complexities of lives so much different from theirs. Director Lopez injects a bit of criticism in the way each of the principals have had to deal with real problems in a society that subtly discriminate them in favor of the more European looking women that are the stars of those 'telenovelas'.
Patricia LLaca and Julio Bracho play Eva and Alejandro, the star, and the creator of the famous soap opera. Maya Zapata is Francisca, the girl from rural Oaxaca who gets to the finals, but finds out she can't live a life that is not real. Daniela Schmidt is Yesenia, a girl with a big secret. Diana Garcia plays Catalina, a young woman from the border town where who wants justice for the many victims that have died attempting to cross the border. Finally, Ana Layeska, is seen as Ximena, a spoiled brat that wants to have it her way.
The film is entertaining and don't expect nothing more than to be amused for its duration thanks to Issa Lopez and everyone involved in the production.