On The Set Of Los Encantos Del Sinvergüenza, A Series From 11:11 Films & TV And W Studios For ViX

Transforming Colombian locations into Mexican settings, coordinating a team of nearly 400 people, and developing a story that spans two decades were some of the elements that shaped the production of Los Encantos del Sinvergüenza, a series produced by 11:11 Films & TV and W Studios for ViX. PRODU visited the set of the series, which premiered on April 24.

“It’s a story based on Ángela Becerra’s book Memorias de un Sinvergüenza de Siete Suelas. It’s an original series for ViX. The story of Francisco Valiente, my character, is told across three different time periods,” explained Manolo Cardona, who also serves as a producer on the project.

THE CHALLENGE OF RECREATING MEXICO IN COLOMBIA

For Manolo Cardona, the logistical complexity was one of the project’s most significant aspects.

“It’s a story we filmed with two units, nearly 400 crew members—a very large and complex production because we had to recreate Mexico in Colombia.”

To achieve this, the team traveled through municipalities surrounding Bogotá and adapted various locations to fit the story’s needs.

“We had to find 90% of the locations outside Bogotá,” said director Sergio Osorio.

Producer Julye Cuartas explained that the search included places such as Girardot, La Calera, Mosquera, Subachoque, and Sopó.

“What we tried to do was find exterior locations that somewhat resembled the Mexican climate,” she commented.

The adaptation also required architectural modifications. According to Cuartas, one of the main locations had to be transformed to represent two different haciendas within the story.

“At the hacienda where we filmed in Bogotá, we had to build additional structures so it would resemble the construction style of the hacienda in Subachoque.”

A STORY THAT SPANS TIME

Los Encantos del Sinvergüenza tells a love story that blends thriller and comedy, marked by decisions, encounters, and conflicts that unfold over many years.

“It’s a sort of modern-day *Romeo and Juliet*. The story unfolds over about 20 years,” explained Carolina Miranda, who plays Alma, the series’ protagonist.

The actress highlighted that audiences will witness both the physical and emotional evolution of the characters.

“They’ll also see the characters go through an aging process, which is very interesting to watch.”

From a directing standpoint, Sergio Osorio believes the heart of the story lies in the different ways contemporary people understand relationships.

“It’s a project about love. It explores the various perspectives modern people have on love, fidelity, infidelity, loyalty, and honesty.”

The story also features characters who undergo major transformations. Erick Elías, who plays Bernie, revealed that he wanted to have fun with the character’s evolution over time but underestimated what that would entail.

“I remember going to makeup and wardrobe tests excited to do something different and experiment with the character. Then I regretted it,” he joked, referring to the uncomfortable wig and fake belly he had to wear during the character’s second stage of life.

Daniela Álvarez, who portrays Morgana, the story’s villain, described her character’s wickedness as being rooted in her ability to use her physical attributes to always get what she wants.

“From the beginning, I was told that Morgana was sensuality personified. They also asked how comfortable I felt with nudity. I said, ‘Well, it depends on how much needs to be shown.’ I think the proposal and the way it was handled worked well,” she explained.

A SHARED EXPERIENCE THAT STRENGTHENED THE INTERNATIONAL TEAM

The production brought together Mexican and Colombian actors who spent long shooting days in different regions of the country.

For director Sergio Osorio, the experience revealed common ground between the two industries.

“We’re managing to blend these two cultures—two Latin American cultures—into a shared path,” he explained.

Daniela Álvarez believes this mix reflects an increasingly common reality in audiovisual productions.

“This crossing of nationalities is what today’s world looks like. With globalization and even migration.”

Álvarez especially remembers the beginning of filming. “Starting in Girardot with everyone together, and having the set also be our hotel, helped us become a really strong team,” she recalled.

Erick Elías agreed that the shared experience strengthened the group, although it also meant constant travel. “The trips have been exhausting because everything has been about two hours away from Bogotá,” he said.

Lead actress Carolina Miranda says one of the aspects she enjoyed most about the series was reuniting with Manolo Cardona after previously working together on Who Killed Sara?

“He’s a wonderful colleague. But above all, I greatly admire his ability to handle being the boss, an actor, and a teammate all at once.”

She recalled joking with him about his multiple roles during production.

“I would always ask him, ‘Am I talking to you as the boss or as a colleague?’ just to figure out how to approach the conversation,” she said with a laugh.

A WELL-OILED MACHINE OF TALENT

Manolo Cardona said that balancing his responsibilities as both actor and producer was possible thanks to the structure built around the project.

“You can do many things at once as long as you have a team that supports you in the tasks you can’t personally oversee at every moment,” Cardona said.

The actor particularly praised the production team at 11:11 Films & TV, describing it as a well-established structure that allowed him to fulfill both his creative and executive responsibilities.

Producer Julye Cuartas said the team achieved strong coordination among a large ensemble cast and hundreds of crew members.

“We always try to provide the amenities that will make everyone feel more comfortable and at ease,” she explained.

Cardona added that the success of the production depended on collective effort.

“I think that’s the most important thing: knowing how to complement one another’s work, always support and contribute, and knowing how to delegate so people can make decisions at the right moment,” he concluded.