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Forbes
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Velvet El Nuevo Imperio' Gets Debut Date, Telemundo Releases First Look Trailer
Samantha Siqueiros and Yon González in a scene from "Velvet El Nuevo Imperio." Telemundo has released the first official trailer for its upcoming original series Velvet El Nuevo Imperio, a modern remake of Spain's international hit Velvet, giving audiences a first look at the reimagined romantic drama. Yon González (Las Chicas del Cable, Memento Mori) and Samantha Siqueiros (Casa de Papel: Berlin, Señora Acero) star in the lead roles of Alberto Márquez and Ana Velázquez in this new version of the love story, set against a backdrop of jealousy, ambition, power and intrigue. Alberto, the heir to the Velvet fashion empire, returns home to save the family business and rekindles a romance with Ana. Their relationship becomes complicated with the arrival of Cristina Otegui, portrayed by Carolina Miranda (Fake Profile, ¿Quién mató a Sara?), as well as the weight of family responsibilities and expectations. The network's 2025 adaptation of the Spanish hit romantic series - originally set in a 1950s Spanish fashion house - introduces several changes, including moving the storyline to present-day New York. However, core elements of the story remain. In the trailer, fans of Velvet will recognize the star-crossed lovers on a rooftop escapade, with Ana looking stunning in a bright red dress - just as she did in the original series. 'Velvet El Nuevo Imperio is not a continuation, it is a reinvention,' says Javier Pons, who led the development of the production and was recently promoted Chief Content Officer and Head of Telemundo Studios. 'With a fresh narrative, unforgettable characters, and a star-studded cast, this contemporary retelling honors the original that fans fell in love with, while introducing the world of Velvet to a whole new generation.' The cast also includes legendary Mexican actor and producer Humberto Zurita (La Reina del Sur) as patriarch Benjamín Márquez, Chantal Andere (El maleficio, El Conde: Amor y honor), Itatí Cantoral, and many other notable actors. Velvet El Nuevo Imperio debuts Monday, May 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT/8 p.m. CT on Telemundo. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Javier Pons Promoted To Chief Content Officer And Head Of Telemundo Studios
In his new role, Javier Pons will also oversee the network's entertainment division. Javier Pons has been promoted to Chief Content Officer and Head of Telemundo Studios. In addition to leading development and production of scripted content at Telemundo Studios, Pons, who joined the company as EVP of Telemundo Studios iin April 2024, will now also oversee the network's entertainment division, focusing on the creation of unscripted programming, daily shows and live specials. The move is part of Telemundo's strategy to expand its entertainment footprint and strengthen its position as a leader in Spanish-language original content production. Pons will report directly to Luis Fernández, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, who has been in that role since 2023. 'Since his arrival to Telemundo, Javier has delivered great results and strengthened Telemundo Studios' position for the future,' says Fernández. 'He is an accomplished media executive, and I'm confident he will continue to excel in this expanded leadership role.' Javier Pons celebrates the start of production for Telemundo Studios' newest original series, ... More "Velvet El Nuevo Imperio," alongside the cast. The romantic drama is scheduled to premiere in May. Pons has over three decades of production and media management experience across the United States, Spain, France, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. Before joining Telemundo, Pons served as General Director of Globomedia, one of Spain's leading production companies, and Head of TV at The Mediapro Studio. His portfolio includes the creation and production of series for streaming platforms such as Nasdrovia (Movistar), Mano de Hierro (Iron Hand, Netflix), and El Internado: Las Cumbres (The Boarding School: Las Cumbres, Amazon). Pons also co-produced critically acclaimed films like Competencia Oficial Official (Competition), starring Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz, and served as delegate producer on El Buen Patrón (The Good Boss), featuring Javier Bardem. His work extends to award-winning television series like Tengo Una Pregunta para Usted (I Have a Question for You), which won an Ondas award in 2020, and popular competition shows such as Ninja Warrior and El Juego de los Anillos (The Game of the Rings). 'I look forward to working together across Studios and Entertainment to continue to develop and produce the most innovative, contemporary, and engaging content in Spanish-language media,' states Pons. This announcement follows the December addition of Jacqueline Castro as Vice President of Production, a newly created role aimed at bolstering Telemundo's original content offerings. Castro, a former Sony Pictures Entertainment Latin America executive, who is currently responsible for production strategy, including in-house and third-party productions.
Forbes
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Telemundo Sets 'Velvet El Nuevo Imperio' Premiere Target
L to R: Humberto Zurita, Carolina Miranda, Yon González, Samantha Siqueiros, Danilo Carrera, ... More Chantal Andere star in Telemundo's adaptation of "Vevet." Telemundo's remake of the Spanish hit series Velvet has picked up its new official title, added several high-profile cast members, and zeroed in on when it will make its premiere. Now titled Velvet El Nuevo Imperio, production began in late February, with Spain's Yon González (Las Chicas del Cable, Memento Mori) and Mexico's Samantha Siqueiros (Casa de Papel: Berlin, Señora Acero) starring as star-crossed lovers Alberto Márquez and Ana Velázquez, trying to make their mark in the high-stakes world of fashion. Miguel Ángel Silvestre (Sky Rojo, Sense8) and Paula Echevarría (Gran Reserva, Velvet Colección) portrayed these roles in the original series. Coming on board the ensemble cast are legendary Mexican actor and producer Humberto Zurita (La Reina del Sur) as patriarch Benjamín Márquez, and Carolina Miranda (Fake Profile, ¿Quién mató a Sara?) as Cristina Otegui, a charming yet manipulative antagonist. Chantal Andere (El maleficio, El Conde: Amor y honor) plays Blanca Morales, a resilient woman who rises from humble seamstress to head of the atelier at Velvet. Danilo Carrera takes on the role of male antagonist Carlos Aristizábal, while Itatí Cantoral portrays Isabel Juárez. Marking her return to a Telemundo production is Sonya Smith as Pilar Márquez, her first role with the network since Falsa Identidad in 2018. Telemundo released its first video teaser for the series ahead of its planned May premiere. The original Velvet, created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira and produced by Bambú Producciones for Atresmedia Televisión, aired from 2014 to 2016 and was set in a 1950s Spanish fashion house. Telemundo's adaptation reimagines the story in modern-day New York. Directed by Danny Gavidia, Miguel Varoni, and Ricardo Schwarz, and adapted by Sandra Velasco, Velvet El Nuevo Imperio is being filmed at Telemundo Center's state-of-the-art facilities in Miami.
