Series synopsis
Telenovela is an American drama television series that premiered on NBC on December 7, 2015. It ended on February 22, 2016. It was created by Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein, Robert Harling. It stars Eva Longoria, Jencarlos Canela, Diana Maria Riva and Jose Moreno Brooks.
If you think the steamy sex, sensational scandals and heart wrenching heartbreak on Latino soap operas are a little extreme, just wait until you see what happens behind the scenes! Eva Longoria stars in this new comedy about Ana Sofia, a sizzling TV superstar, and her lively family of cast and crew all competing to steal the spotlight. When the cameras turn off, the drama turns up as Ana battles pesky network execs, drunken scriptwriters, narcissistic co-stars and an unfortunately familiar new o ...
Premise
If you think the steamy sex, sensational scandals and heart wrenching heartbreak on Latino soap operas are a little extreme, just wait until you see what happens behind the scenes! Eva Longoria stars in this new comedy about Ana Sofia, a sizzling TV superstar, and her lively family of cast and crew all competing to steal the spotlight. When the cameras turn off, the drama turns up as Ana battles pesky network execs, drunken scriptwriters, narcissistic co-stars and an unfortunately familiar new on-screen love interest.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eva Longoria as Ana Sofia Calderon
- Jencarlos Canela as Xavier Castillo
- Diana Maria Riva as Mimi Moncada
- Jose Moreno Brooks as Gael Garnica
- Alex Meneses as Isabela Santamaria
- Amaury Nolasco as Rodrigo Suarez
- Jadyn Douglas as Roxi Rios
- Shannon Klein as Sexy Hotdog
Supporting cast
- David Friedman as Eric
- Izzy Diaz as Isaac Aguero
- Juan Carlos Cantu as Gustavo
- Corianna Di Julio as Fan Lady #1
- Bonnie Diaz as Art Department
- Luis Fernandez-Gil as Director
- Phillip Garcia as Paulo the P.A.
- Zachary Levi as James McMahon
- Ethan Maher as Freddy (Archie)
- Alycen Malone as Hair Stylist / Make-up Artist
- David Sampen as Hot Guy at Pool
- Nicolás Keller Sarmiento as PA
Guest cast
- Shannon Klein as Sexy Hotdog
- David Friedman as Eric
- Izzy Diaz as Isaac Aguero
- Juan Carlos Cantu as Gustavo
- Corianna Di Julio as Fan Lady #1
- Bonnie Diaz as Art Department
- Luis Fernandez-Gil as Director
- Phillip Garcia as Paulo the P.A.
- Zachary Levi as James McMahon
- Ethan Maher as Freddy (Archie)
- Alycen Malone as Hair Stylist / Make-up Artist
- David Sampen as Hot Guy at Pool
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | December 7, 2015 | February 22, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Ana is taken by surprise when her ex-husband, Xavi, joins the cast of her popular telenovela. With the help of her best friends and co-workers, Mimi and Gael, Ana sets out to prove that she is still in charge. |
December 7, 2015 |
| 2 |
Evil Twin Ana doesn't like her co-workers having secrets and tries to implement an "open book" policy at work. Things get crazy when a workplace romance and a surprise visitor put that policy to the test. |
December 7, 2015 |
| 3 |
Trapped in a Well Ana fakes amnesia to avoid a showdown with Mimi. Rodrigo and Xavier bond. |
December 7, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 7, 2015 |
| Last aired | February 22, 2016 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |