Telemundo begin production of Flor Salvaje.
June 5, 2011
Telemundo announced the kick-off of production for “Flor Salvaje,” the network’s new telenovela from RTI Producciones in Colombia. Produced in HD, this telenovela boasts an international cast that includes Venezuelan actress Monica Spear and Mexican actor Tony Dalton, for the first time in Telemundo, alongside actors José Luis Resendez (Los Herederos del Monte) and Roberto Manrique (Los Victorinos, Victoria).
“Flor Salvaje” tells the story of Amanda Monteverde (Mónica Spear), a young woman who, after a turbulent past, decides to seek a better life in Nueva Esperanza (New Hope), a town rich in oil. From a very young age, Amanda became her family’s protector but her life takes an unexpected turn, one that takes her into a world where she learns that happiness and hell can be two faces of the same coin.
A former Miss Venezuela contestant who represented her country in the 2005 Miss Universe Pageant, Monica Spear has become one of the leading young actresses in her native Venezuela, receiving highly favorable reviews for her work in important leading roles.
For his part, Tony Dalton started his career over a decade ago, working on the New York stage. Since then, he has shown his versatility not only as an actor, but also as a writer and producer for television and Mexican films.
Mexican actor José Luis Resendez, who is currently on Telemundo’s “Los Herederos del Monte,” began his career as a professional model and has participated in numerous telenovelas, television series and films in his native country.
Roberto Manrique has distinguished himself with roles in several of Telemundo ‘s successful original telenovelas including “El Clon,” “Victorinos,” “Victoria” and “Doña Bárbara, ” in which he played important roles.
Amidst the thrilling story of “Flor Salvaje, ” the beautiful natural scenery of the Coello municipality, a Colombian town on the outskirts of Bogota, will be showcased as the backdrop for Nueva Esperanza, the place Amanda’s story will unfold and an intense, passionate love will flourish.
