Telemundo Kicks Off Production of New Medical Drama Emergencias. Unidad de Vida

Telemundo announced production has officially begun for its new original medical drama, Emergencias. Unidad de Vida, now filming at Telemundo Center’s state-of-the-art facilities in Miami, Florida.

The new scripted series brings together an exceptional ensemble of acclaimed actors led by Ana Brenda Contreras and Erick Elías, alongside Geraldine Bazán, Ana Belena, Rodolfo Salas, Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Laura Flores, Mónica Dionne, and David Palacio, with the stellar performance of Luis Ernesto Franco, and a special participation by Arturo Peniche.

Set against the high-pressure world of emergency rooms, Emergencias. Unidad de Vida is a gripping high-energy medical drama filled with unexpected twists, forbidden passions and complex ethical dilemmas, where the urgency of saving lives collides with love, family, and personal convictions.

“We’re thrilled to officially kick off production of Emergencias. Unidad de Vida, a powerful new story with such an extraordinary cast and creative team. This stellar ensemble brings together some of the most exciting talent in Spanish-language television and combines the intensity of the medical world with relationships and themes that speak to the experiences and emotions of the Hispanic audience,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer and Head of Telemundo Studios.

At the heart of the series is Gabriela Serrano, a brilliant and determined medical resident whose return to Florida forces her to confront her complicated family history while navigating a hospital system caught in a battle for its future. As the institution faces a pivotal moment, doctors, medical professionals and their families are forced to confront secrets from the past, unexpected alliances and decisions that blur the line between right and wrong.

Rodolfo Salas

The series also features Gloria Aura, Jerónimo Cantillo, Elena Medina, Miguel Ferreira, Paola Fernández, Pepe Gámez, Vince Miranda, Roberto Mateos, Gloria Peralta, Emma Ramos, Sebastián Silva, Johann Vera and Sara Linares, who round out the ensemble of characters whose stories intersect both inside and outside the hospital.

A Telemundo Studios production, Emergencias. Unidad de Vida is written by Carlos Eloy Castro and directed by Nicolas Di Blasi and Luis Sierra, with Javier Pons, Jacky Castro and Martha Godoy serving as executive producers.