Univision and Nuyorican Productions announce cast for Jennifer Lopez mini-series ‘Como Ama Una Mujer

Univision and Nuyorican Productions announced the international all-star cast of one of the most anticipated television events on Spanish-language TV, “Como Ama Una Mujer” (How a Woman Loves), featuring Golden Globe and GRAMMY(R) nominated superstar Jennifer Lopez as creator and executive producer. The five-part dramatic mini-series will debut on the Univision Television Network this fall.

An original production filmed in Mexico, “Como Ama Una Mujer” is inspired by the lyrics of Lopez’ first Spanish-language album of the same name released earlier this year. At the end of each episode, Lopez herself will perform the theme song that inspired that episode. The five part mini-series tells the story of a woman’s journey to find her true soul-mate, but with her glamorous life and professional success come heartbreak and betrayals that threaten to break her spirit.

An original production filmed in Mexico, ‘Como Ama Una Mujer’ is inspired by the lyrics of Lopez’ first Spanish-language album of the same name released earlier this year

Jennifer Lopez expressed: “We are very excited to present this project with Univision and proud to share one of our original series with the Hispanic community.”

In keeping with the high-profile nature of the eagerly awaited production, “Como Ama Una Mujer” will feature some of Spanish-language television and motion pictures’ biggest stars.

— Chilean motion picture actress Leonor Varela (Blade II, The Tailor of Panama) portrays the lead character of Sofia, a famous singer/actress whose rise from humble origins to superstardom happened almost overnight, and finds her private life constantly under attack by paparazzi.

— Mexican motion picture star Raul Mendez (Los Justos, Un Mundo Maravilloso, Matando Cabos, The Legend of Zorro) plays Diego, someone from Sofía’s past with plans for her future.

— Playing her soccer superstar fiancé, Andres, is Cristián de la Fuente, the internationally popular Chilean novela (Soñar No Cuesta Nada) and motion picture (Driven, Vampires: Los Muertos) actor.

— Mexican novela actress Gabriela de la Garza (Ángel, Las Alas de Amor, Belinda) plays Laura, a beautiful and successful socialite fashion designer and Diego’s jealous girlfriend.

— Playing Andres’ publicist, Barbara, is one of Mexico’s top novela actresses Rebecca Jones (Cuna de Lobos, Dos Vidas, and Huracan).

— Mexican motion picture star Rocío Verdejo (Los Justos, Corazón Marchito) plays Adriana, Sofia’s envious “friend” and assistant.

— In the role of Paco, Diego’s friend and confidant, is Mexican motion picture actor Martin Altomaro (Un Mundo Maravilloso, Demasiado Amor).

— Mexican novela actor Josefo Rodríguez (Sombra del Otro, Miroslava) plays Fernando, Sofia’s manager, who offers her wise advice and knows her better than she knows herself.

— Colombian singer/songwriter and recording artist Karoll Marquez (La Verdad, Cotidiano) plays Sofia’s brother Nicolas.

— Mexican actor Luis Fernando Padilla (Destruir Dice, Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real) plays Felipe, Andres’ best friend and soccer teammate.

“Univision is extremely excited to be partnering with Jennifer Lopez in bringing her artistic vision to life,” said Alina Falcón, Executive Vice President and Operating Manager of the Univision Television Network. “Based on her original concept, ‘Como Ama Una Mujer’ is exactly the kind of compelling drama and rich storyline that our viewers have come to expect from us, and will make this mini-series another Univision mega-event.”