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?
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.
