Series synopsis
Menudo: Forever Young is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO Max on June 23, 2022. It ended on June 23, 2022. It stars Sergio Blass, Ralphy Rodríguez, Angelo Garcia and Andy Blázquez.
The rise and fall of Menudo, the most iconic Latin American boy band in history. But behind the glitz and glamour was a web of abuse and exploitation at the hands of the band’s manager, Edgardo Diaz. Through revealing interviews with former Menudo members, this docuseries examines how this extravagant facade was disguising serious wrongdoings by Diaz.
Premise
The rise and fall of Menudo, the most iconic Latin American boy band in history. But behind the glitz and glamour was a web of abuse and exploitation at the hands of the band’s manager, Edgardo Diaz. Through revealing interviews with former Menudo members, this docuseries examines how this extravagant facade was disguising serious wrongdoings by Diaz.
Premise: The fans. The fame. The facade.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sergio Blass
- Ralphy Rodríguez
- Angelo Garcia
- Andy Blázquez
- Raül Reyes
- Raymond Acevedo
- Ashley Ruiz
- Damarisse Martinez Ruiz
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | June 23, 2022 | June 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Small Change Puerto Rican business manager Edgardo Díaz gambles on the formation of the “forever young” boy band Menudo – who quickly take Latin America by storm. |
June 23, 2022 |
| 2 |
Big Bucks Mainland USA becomes enamored with Menudo as they expand into English-language pop… until a run-in with Miami law threatens the band’s wholesome image. |
June 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Allegations The Menudo empire begins to show cracks as allegations of mistreatment and sexual abuse surface. |
June 23, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 23, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 23, 2022 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |