Juana la Virgen Televisa: A New Mexican Take on a Classic
The Venezuelan telenovela Juana la virgen, a massive success in 2002 starring Daniela Alvarado and Ricardo Álamo, which later inspired the 2014 American TV series starring Gina Rodríguez, is getting a fresh Mexican adaptation in 2024. W Studios will produce this new rendition of the beloved story for TelevisaUnivision, centering on a charming young woman who becomes pregnant accidentally through artificial insemination.
Camila Valero Steps into the Lead Role of Juana la Virgen Televisa
Production officially commenced on Tuesday in Mexico, with Mexican actress Camila Valero, daughter of Stephanie Salas, taking on the titular role. “I’m very excited, I love the character, the project,” Valero shared with the media following the announcement. “There are always nerves when starting a project, especially when working alongside actors with such extensive careers, but I think it’s about finding your place, and luckily, I’ve already been involved in a few projects. I think if this had been my first project ever, I would be dying, but at least I feel a little more comfortable now.”
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Valero, granddaughter of Sylvia Pasquel and great-granddaughter of Silvia Pinal, acknowledges the “great responsibility” of upholding her family’s legacy. “But I also believe it’s something that accompanies me and gives me strength,” she stated.
Brandon Peniche Joins as the Leading Man in Juana la Virgen Televisa
Starring opposite Valero is Mexican actor Brandon Peniche, fresh off his leading role in the TelevisaUnivision melodrama Nadie como tú. He will portray the male protagonist in this new iteration of Juana la virgen.
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A Stellar Supporting Cast for Juana la Virgen Televisa
The telenovela boasts a strong supporting cast, including Fabiola Guajardo, Cynthia Klitbo, Grettel Valdez, Isabella Camil, and Irina Baeva.
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Baeva will play the antagonist, the protagonist’s wife who lives in a carefully constructed bubble of perfection. “It’s a great project, a great story, great production, a great cast, and honestly, a great blessing to end the year working and start the new year working even harder,” Baeva commented. She described her character as someone deeply concerned with outward appearances and maintaining a flawless facade. “She lives in a bubble and believes her life is perfect, and it’s very important to her that her life is perfect, outwardly obviously, which is what she shows a lot because she cares a lot about how people see her and perceive her.”
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Rounding out the cast are Mario Morán, Henry Zakka, Moisés Arizmendi, Omar Germenos, Carlos Gatica, Diego Klein, Natalia Payán, Gabriela Carrillo, Federico Espejo, Daniela Cordero, Ara Saldívar, Luis Gatica, Valentina Buzzurro, Paly Duval, Daniela Cristo, David Lopez, and Alexis Ayala in a starring role. This new Juana la virgen promises a compelling reimagining of a classic telenovela, infused with Mexican talent and flavor.
