Series synopsis
Letter to Eva, also known as Carta a Eva is a Spanish drama television series that premiered on La 1 on May 30, 2013. It ended on June 6, 2013. It was created by Agustí Villaronga. It stars Julieta Cardinali, Ana Torrent, Malena Alterio and Nora Navas.
Juana Doña, a communist woman; Carmen Polo, dictator Franco's wife; and Eva Duarte, President Perón's wife, the first lady of Argentina, the idolized Evita, crisscross their lives during Evita's official visit to Spain, an autarchic country isolated from the world, in June 1947. Behind the pomp of reception there is a pharaonic preparation, hidden businesses, battles in the Caudillo's court and the possibility of saving a human life.
Premise
Juana Doña, a communist woman; Carmen Polo, dictator Franco's wife; and Eva Duarte, President Perón's wife, the first lady of Argentina, the idolized Evita, crisscross their lives during Evita's official visit to Spain, an autarchic country isolated from the world, in June 1947. Behind the pomp of reception there is a pharaonic preparation, hidden businesses, battles in the Caudillo's court and the possibility of saving a human life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julieta Cardinali as Eva Perón
- Ana Torrent as Carmen Polo
- Malena Alterio as Lilian
- Nora Navas as Juana Doña
- Jesús Castejón as Franco
- Carmen Maura as Paca
- Laura Prats as Carmencita
- Julián Soler as Alexis
Supporting cast
- Mario O. Passeró as Pedro Radío
- Joaquín Daniel as Alberto Dodero
- Rubén Ochandiano as Manolo
- La Terremoto de Alcorcón as Marquesa de Huétor
- Marcel Borràs as Genaro
- Héctor Colomé as Juan Perón
- Marina Gatell as Valia
- Pablo Lammers as Hernán Benítez
- Bruno Bergonzini as Ramón
- Agustí Villaronga as Father Bulart
- Fermí Reixach as Pacón
- Lydia Zimmermann as Ana de Pombo
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 30, 2013 | June 6, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Eva Perón visits Spain in 1947. Her arrival will alter the life at the palace of El Pardo, where Carmen Polo, dictator Franco's wife, is preparing to receive her. The visit of the first lady of Argentina has a great repercussion all around the country, so another woman, Juana Doña, wants to take advantage of it to support her political fight and that of her companions. |
May 30, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After the great reception paid to Evita, her relationship with Carmen Polo gets complicated. |
June 6, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | La 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 30, 2013 |
| Last aired | June 6, 2013 |
| Runtime | 174 minutes |
| Status | ended |