The day has finally arrived.
Starring María Leon, Alejandro de la Madrid and Alberto Guerra, Guerra de Idolos is the first-ever scripted drama music series on U.S. Spanish-language television. The highly anticipated Telemundo series revolves around the lives of aspiring singers and recording artists, featuring an explosive combo of music, action and romance.
Guerra de Idolos takes place in Los Angeles, Houston, New York, New Jersey and Mexico, featuring original music produced by Grammy-winning executive producer Andres Saavedra.
Here’s a look at some of the cast below:
María Leon (Manara Matamoros)
A singer-songwriter with professional training in ballet, jazz and contemporary dance. As the former lead singer of Playa Limbo, León recorded five albums, played sold-out concerts at Mexico City’s Teatro Metropólitan, and toured across Mexico. Her songwriting credits include songs for Playa Limbo and other artists, as well as for the movie “Cambio de ruta.” She also wrote two songs for “Guerra de Ídolos” (“Una y otra vez” and “Si alguna vez”).
Alberto Guerra (Mateo Solar)
An actor trained at the CasAzul arts academy in Mexico, who also studied improv in Buenos Aires. Guerra’s credits include projects in television, theater and film, such as “Tus Feromonas Me Matan,” “Tunel 19,” “Caminos de Guanajuato,” and the series “Ingobernable” with Kate del Castillo.
Alejandro de la Madrid (Rafael Zabala)
With a 25-year trajectory in film, theater and television, de la Madrid is a familiar face from hit productions such as “El Señor de los Cielos,“ “Amigas y Rivales,” “Tormenta De Pasiones,” “Timbiriche, El Musical” and “Cuatro Lunas,” for which he won the Premio Bravo 2015 in the “Best Actor” category. “Guerra de Ídolos” will be the first time he plays the role of a singer in a television series.
Juan Pablo Medina (Amado Matamoros)
His diverse and successful film portfolio includes titles such as Mariana Chenillo’s “5 Días sin Nora” and “Déficit,” by Gael García Bernal. Most recently, he appeared in Manolo Caro’s the new film, “La Vida Inmoral de la Pareja Ideal,” and “Treintona, Soltera y Fabulosa” alongside Barbara Morí. On television, he is known for his roles in the series “Soy Tu Fan,” “Drenaje Profundo” and “Paramédicos,” among others.
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