Vicente Fernández Bioseries “El Último Rey: El Hijo del Pueblo” on Univision

Univision announced the premiere date for “El Último Rey: El Hijo del Pueblo,” the anticipated bioseries about music legend Vicente Fernández starring Mexican singer and actor Pablo Montero. “El Último Rey: El Hijo del Pueblo,” by the renowned TV producer Juan Osorio, will premiere in the U.S. on May 17 at 10 p.m. ET on Univision.

From his humble beginnings to his rise to fame and everything in between, “El Último Rey: El Hijo del Pueblo” tells the aspirational story of the life and legacy of Vicente Fernández, the King of Ranchera music. Audiences will relive Fernandez’s most important moments in life, including events that defined him, his great love story, personal tragedies, and the sacrifices he made that turned him into the beloved cultural icon he became.

“It is a privilege and an honor to bring Vicente Fernández’s life and legacy to the screen with a compelling story in a way that only TelevisaUnivision can tell,” said Juan Osorio, executive producer. “This aspirational story features exclusive content and moments that will evoke feelings of nostalgia and admiration for the man behind the idol that captivated Mexico and the world.”

Osorio has produced more than 27 series and melodramas including “Soltero con hijas” (Single with Daughters), “Mi marido tiene familia” (My Husband Has a Family), “¿Qué le pasa a mi familia?” (What Happens to My Family?), and more.

The star-studded cast includes Angélica Aragón, Iván Arana, Iliana Fox, Pablo Montero, Jesús Moré, Emilio Osorio, Salvador Sánchez, and Vince Miranda.