Renowned Mexican actress Yadhira Carrillo has announced her return to telenovelas after a 17-year absence. Carrillo will star in the remake of the hit telenovela “El Privilegio de Amar”, produced by José Alberto “El Güero” Castro.
In this new version, she will share credits with actor Eduardo Santamarina, who will play the male lead.
A long awaited return
Yadhira Carrillo, 51, is known for her participation in emblematic telenovelas such as “La Otra” and “Amarte es mi Pecado”.
Her last television appearance was in “Palabra de Mujer” in 2008.
During her retirement from acting, the actress dedicated herself to personal projects and her family life. Her return has generated great expectation among her fans and in the entertainment industry.
The Project: “El Privilegio de Amar”
The original telenovela, broadcast in 1998, starred Adela Noriega and René Strickler and became a benchmark of the genre.
The new version seeks to update the story for contemporary audiences, while maintaining the essence that made it popular.
José Alberto Castro, producer of hits such as “Rubí” and “Teresa”, leads this project with the objective of replicating the impact of the original version.
The leading couple: Carrillo and Santamarina
Eduardo Santamarina, known for his career in telenovelas such as “Yo Amo a Juan Querendón” and “Rubí,” will co-star with Carrillo.
The chemistry between the two actors is anticipated with interest, given their professionalism and experience in the field.
Santamarina expressed enthusiasm for working with Carrillo, highlighting his talent and the relevance of this project to their careers.
Expectations and preparations
The production team has begun auditions for the cast that will accompany Carrillo and Santamarina.
The telenovela is expected to begin filming in the next few months, with a view to premiere in late 2025 or early 2026.
The adaptation aims to deliver a fresh narrative that resonates with today’s audiences, while maintaining the elements that made the original story a success.
Yadhira Carrillo's soap operas have always been very successful and her return to television is expected to be highly anticipated
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Public and industry reactions
The news of Yadhira Carrillo’s return has been received with enthusiasm by her fans and colleagues.
Several personalities from the artistic world have expressed their support and excitement to see her back on screen.
Telenovela fans are eagerly awaiting this new version of “El Privilegio de Amar”, confident that the combination of a solid cast and quality production will result in a successful product.
Looking forward to her return
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Yadhira Carrillo’s return to telenovelas marks a milestone in her career and represents an opportunity for new generations to discover her talent.
The collaboration with Eduardo Santamarina and the direction of José Alberto Castro augur a high-level production that promises to capture the attention of Hispanic audiences in the United States and other countries.
Expectations are high, and everything indicates that this new version of “El Privilegio de Amar” will be an outstanding project in Hispanic television.
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