Belinda transforms into Empress Carlota for new series

Belinda returns to acting as the last empress of Mexico in a new period series.

From ‘Welcome to Eden’ to the Mexican Empire

The last time we heard about Belinda filming something was with the second season of her series on Netflix. But now, the singer makes a complete change of genre—and century—to get into the shoes of Charlotte of Habsburg.

Yes, the last empress of Mexico. Who would have thought?

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Behind the scenes of filming

The project has been kept secret, but social networks did their thing. Some photos from the set leaked the complete look of ‘Beli’ characterized as the 19th century European princess.

Loose dresses, elaborate hairstyles and all the period paraphernalia. She looks immersed in the role.

Miguel Ángel Silvestre also appears in the images—yes, from ‘Sense8’—playing a Belgian soldier who would be Carlota’s love interest. The chemistry promises.

A cast that sounds strong

The series is simply called ‘Carlota’, it will have 10 episodes and mixes historical drama with romance. The plot follows his relationship with Maximilian of Habsburg and the entire political mess of the Second Mexican Empire.

In addition to the main duo, the casting is juicy: Jaime Lorente (‘La Casa de Papel’), Bárbara de Regil, Mabel Cadena (‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’), Álvaro Rico (‘Elite’) and Sebastián Zurita.

Why this project matters

Belinda left Mexico months ago to settle in Spain, where the production is recorded. Beyond the geographical change, this marks his serious return to acting after the success of ‘Eden’.

The series promises an in-depth look at a complex historical figure—a woman caught between two worlds, between power and personal tragedy. It sounds ambitious.

The curious thing is to see how Belinda evolves: from pop star to teen thriller actress, and now to high-budget historical drama. The transformation is real, both on and off screen.

The locations seen in the leaked ones are huge, the costumes are detailed… It seems like they are putting money into it. We will have to see if the result justifies the investment—and if Belinda manages to convince us as an empress.

Renny Harlin and Aislinn Derbez: the premieres of the week

Sharks and Mexican drama come to the billboard after the end of soccer.

After almost a month of soccer games, the audience returns to the cinemas with two opposing proposals: one of sharks with an action stamp and another of Mexican drama.

Deadly impact: sharks and survival on the high seas

A flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai malfunctions and crash-lands in the ocean. The survivors are trapped in the wreckage as sharks surround the area. The fuselage sinks and they must decide whether to take their chances in the water or wait inside.

Renny Harlin, who already demonstrated his craft in Deep Alert and High Speed, directs this film. The cast includes Ben Kingsley, Aaron Eckhart, Lucy Barrett and Molly Belle Wright. Gene Simmons, founder of Kiss, is a producer and focused on the sound design of the accident.

“Harlin regains some of his former vigor in the dizzying acceleration of violence,” notes The Hollywood Reporter.

“It’s a solid, entertaining movie about a plane that crashes into sharks. It’s much higher up the food chain than it should be,” adds IndieWire.

Until the end of the world: deep drama with ex-partner

Aislinn Derbez and Mauricio Ochmann share the set again, this time in a drama far from the comedy that made them famous in A la mala. The story, which Derbez promoted for almost a decade, addresses a serious illness and a complex love relationship.

The actress went to therapy before agreeing to film with Ochmann, her ex-partner and father of her daughter. The film starts in 1975 and ends ten years later. It is the debut film of Emiliano Castro Vizcarra.

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Cecilia Suárez is honored at the GIFF after incident

A photographer fell into the stage pit just before the actress received her award.

Tribute with scare

“First of all, I would like to know if the person who fell is okay,” said Cecilia Suárez when taking the microphone at the Teatro Juárez. The actress was referring to a photographer who accidentally fell into the stage pit from a height of about two meters. Official reports confirmed that he did not suffer injuries.

The night, however, was one of celebration. Suárez received the Silver Cross from the UNAM Film Library, an award made with metal remains from film development. Hugo Villa, director of the Film Library, joked: “They can give you 8 thousand pesos for it.”

The Tampico actress arrived accompanied by her son, whom she recognized as her driving force in life. She accepted that motherhood makes women corny, remembering María Félix:

“One tends to think that when one receives a tribute one must be a certain age, and I tend to think of myself as much younger than I really am. The path of an actress cannot be understood without collective effort.”

As an activist, she has raised her voice for women, including at the UN. He considered that in turbulent times, only collective efforts will help move forward.

Also speaking at the event were Irene Azuela, who confessed that at first she was afraid to share a set with her, but a joke calmed her down, and Ernesto Contreras, her director in Párpados azul and Las Oscuras Primaveras.

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Cecilia Suárez: “I have spent millions of pesos in therapy”

The Mexican actress reveals her investment in therapies and techniques such as psychomagic to protect herself emotionally.

Cecilia Suárez, known for “The House of Flowers” ​​and “Sex, Modesty and Tears,” spoke openly about the emotional cost of her job. During a master class at the Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF), where he received a national tribute, he confessed: “Millions of pesos spent on therapy and many hours of self-reflection.”

The actress highlighted that acting work requires a constant review of who one is and what tools each character uses. To “heal” after intense performances, he has resorted to various techniques. The most recent is psychomagic, created by Alejandro Jodorowsky, which fuses theater, shamanic rites and psychoanalysis.

“One believes that after a certain time it will no longer happen, but that is not the case. The last thing has been psychomagic to protect me in functions and be in a stable place,” he said.

Theatre, the king of your heart

Although he works in film, television and theater, Suárez made it clear which is his favorite. He joked with the director of the GIFF, Sarah Hoch: “Excuse me, Sarah. Interpretation has its headquarters there, it is still the litmus test for actors; there we don’t have take 2 or 3, there are no tricks and that’s what fascinates me.”

Regarding the new generations, he considered that they feel anguish during breaks, when they should be enjoying them.

Seven years in Spain, but always Mexico

Living in Spain for seven years, Suárez assures that she continues to keep up with her country. “He is present every day, reading the news, talking, eating Mexican at home; there is a certain longing to be here or return at some point.”

He considers that living in voluntary exile is enriching: “I have discovered part of my family history and recognized part of the country in me. We have leaders who insist on dividing instead of generating a synergy that enriches us more.”

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