Zapata: Amor en Rebeldía @ Telemundo.

Telemundo announces the premiere of a miniseries about Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. Historic facts and creative freedom are beautifully interwoven in Zapata: Amor en Rebeldía, a six-part series that will begin airing Monday, August 23, from 10 to 11p.m. ET/PT.

“We are very proud to announce the launch of this miniseries devoted to one of the most fascinating men in the history of Mexico and the entire Latin American region, reinforcing our continuous commitment to develop high quality original productions,” said Ramon Escobar, Executive Vice President of Programming and Production at Telemundo. “The story of Emiliano Zapata resonates with everyone who believes in freedom and justice, and we’re confident it will have an excellent echo with our audience,” he added.

Starring Mexican actor Demián Bichir, Zapata: Amor en Rebeldía will tell the story of the justice-seeking peasant, champion of agrarianism, who fought in guerrilla actions during and after the Mexican Revolution to protect the two ideals featured in his slogan: “Tierra y Libertad” (“Land and Liberty”). Lorena Rojas is María Rosa Rendón, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy landowner who falls in love with Emiliano Zapata. Joining them is a star studded cast including Rogelio Guerra, Giovanna Zacarias, Carlos Torres Torrija, Enoc Leaño, Emilio Guerrero, Jaime Estrada and Fernando Becerril.

The miniseries opens with the onset of the revolution in 1910, just a few months before dictator Porfirio Díaz resigns from power and flees to Europe, while young Zapata works at the dictator’s son-in-law’s hacienda as his lead horse keeper. Zapata: Amor en Rebeldía will take viewers through a 10-year historic process dominated by political turmoil, revolutionary passion, love and romance.

Taped in 25 locations in Central Mexico, including historic towns in the state of Morelos, the miniseries features breathtaking period settings. Great detail was taken in characterization, wardrobe, special effects and many key elements such as the trains, horses and carriages used in the production. The series also marks the first time in a decade that a taping is allowed at the majestic Palacio Nacional.