The cast gathered, along with Javier Pons of Telemundo Studios, at an exclusive event at Telemundo Center to offer a first look into the glamorous world of Velvet El Nuevo Imperio
Telemundo Studios has officially started production on the Spanish-language adaptation of Velvet El Nuevo Imperio, a modern take on the hit Spanish series from Atresmedia. The new version stars Yon González as Alberto Márquez and Samantha Siqueiros as Ana Velázquez.
Carolina Miranda joins the cast as the main antagonist, alongside a stellar ensemble that includes Chantal Andere, Danilo Carrera, Humberto Zurita, and Itatí Cantoral, among many others.
To mark the start of production, the cast gathered at an exclusive event, offering a first look into the glamorous world of Velvet El Nuevo Imperio.
“We are excited to officially begin production on Velvet El Nuevo Imperio, bringing a fresh and modern twist to this unforgettable story. With Yon, Carolina, and Samantha leading a top-tier cast, this new version promises to captivate audiences and reaffirms Telemundo’s commitment to creating high-quality stories that resonate with Latinos in the U.S.,” said Javier Pons, Executive VP of Telemundo Studios.
A Telemundo Studios production, Velvet El Nuevo Imperio is adapted by Sandra Velasco and directed by Danny Gavidia, Miguel Varoni, and Ricardo Schwarz, with Minú Chacin as the general producer and Elizabeth Suárez as the executive producer. The series, set to premiere soon, is being filmed at Telemundo Center in Miami, Florida.
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– Chantal Andere portrays Doña Blanca Morales, a resilient woman who rose from seamstress to head of the atelier at Velvet.
– Danilo Carrera plays the antagonist, Carlos Aristizábal, a charming and successful man who reveals his dark side when he becomes dangerously obsessed with Ana.
– Humberto Zurita stars as Don Benjamín Márquez, a strong-willed businessman pinning his hopes on his son to continue the family legacy.
– Itatí Cantoral makes a special appearance as Isabel Juárez, a kind-hearted woman who has endured betrayal and passionate love but has refused to let hatred consume her.
The ensemble cast also features Sofía Aragón, Jorge Aravena, Gaby Borges, Luciano D’Alessandro, Leonardo Daniel, Osvaldo de León, Bernardo Flores, Josh Gutiérrez, Candela Márquez, Aylin Mujica, Daniella Navarro, Camila Núñez, Jeimy Osorio, Carlos Ponce, Sonya Smith, and Sahit Sosa.
Originally aired in 2014, Velvet spanned four seasons, portraying the glamorous world of a 1950s Spanish fashion house. The series masterfully blended romance, intrigue, family dynamics, and drama, cementing itself as an international classic.
Telemundo Studios is now reimagining the story in the vibrant fashion scene of New York City, introducing a new set of characters while preserving the essence that made the original a global phenomenon.
Velvet was created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira, produced by Bambú Producciones for Atresmedia Televisión, and is internationally distributed by Beta Film GmbH.
