The streaming platform has a new Spanish title among the most watched, a production full of nostalgic moments of the 2000 television.
The Netflix streaming platform incorporated into its catalog “Superstar”, a Spanish production that captured the attention of the public. This new installment became one of the most watched contents of the month of July. The miniseries of six chapters is based on real events that marked an era on Spanish television. Production offers a nostalgic look at television programs at the end of the nineties and early two thousand.
The series recreates the atmosphere of television programs that dominated the screen in Spain during that time. “Martian Chronicles”, driven by Javier Sardá, represented a cultural phenomenon at that time. The program combined political debates with the participation of eccentric characters. Among the latter, figures such as Leonardo Dantés, Tony Genil, Arlequín, Loli Álvarez and Tamara, who later adopted Yurena’s artistic name were highlighted.
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What is “superstar”
“Superstar” tells the story of Tamara, a young woman from Baracaldo who dreamed of becoming a television star. The miniseries follow their trip from childhood to his arrival at fame. The story shows the beginnings of his career, when he sang in his room using a Barbie doll as a microphone. Production also explores its relationship with its mother, Margarita Sixdedos, who became her main support.
Each of the six chapters focuses on a different character, although always keeping Tamara as a central figure. The series explores the lives of Leonardo Dantés, Loli and Arlequín, Tony Genil and Paco Porras. The latter stars one of the most memorable moments of production. The miniseries culminates with an emotional outcome that contrasts the royal tamara with which it could have been.
The creators of the series, the Javis and Nacho Vigalondothey managed to capture the essence of a unique television era. Production combines humor, nostalgia and respect for the characters that marked that was. Ingrid García-Jonsson provides an outstanding interpretation in the role of Tamara, while Rocío Ibáñez gives life to his mother. The series includes iconic moments of Spanish television, although it also takes creative licenses that move it away from the traditional biopic format.
“Superstar” represents more than a simple recreation of Tamara’s life. The miniseries demystifies the character and recovers an important stage of the Spanish television culture. Production offers a look full of Nostalgic winks and respectful humor. The final result manages to capture the essence of a unique television period, presenting the characters with love and without falling into easy clichés.
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Distribution of “superstar”
- Ingrid García-Jonsson
- Natalia de Molina
- Secun of the rose
Source: Ambito
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