La Mera Reyna del Sur

The series follows Teresa Mendoza, a young woman from Sinaloa, Mexico, who gets entangled in the dangerous world of drug trafficking after her boyfriend, a successful drug trafficker, is murdered. Forced to flee to Spain, she gradually builds her own powerful drug empire, becoming a legendary figure known as 'La Reina del Sur'. Her journey is marked by betrayal, violence, love, and the constant struggle for survival and power in the cutthroat underworld.

La Reina del Sur achieved immense popularity across Latin America and among Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States, becoming a cultural phenomenon. While specific critical reviews are scarce due to its telenovela format and primary audience, its compelling narrative and Kate del Castillo's performance were widely praised, contributing to its significant commercial success and status as a benchmark for modern narconovelas.

• Praised for its gripping portrayal of a powerful female anti-heroine.

• Acknowledged for its high production values and dramatic storytelling.

• Noted for its realistic depiction of the drug trade and its consequences.

Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the intense plot, strong female lead, and addictive nature of the series. Many highlighted Kate del Castillo's captivating performance as the central reason for the show's success.

Telemundo Network's highest-rated program ever at the time of its original broadcast, multiple Premios Tu Mundo nominations and wins, including Favorite Lead Actress for Kate del Castillo.

The character of Teresa Mendoza was inspired by the real-life story of Sandra Ávila Beltrán, a Mexican drug cartel leader known as 'The Queen of the Pacific'.