Time: 2024-07-02
Longtime actors Fernando Colunga and Ana Brenda Contreras are making their debut on the Telemundo network. Colunga, a Televisa telenovela star for over two decades, is set to star in the new drama series El Conde: Amor y Honor. Contreras, who also rose to fame at Televisa, will join him in this modern reimagining of The Count of Monte Cristo, set in the 1950s in Mexico.
The story follows Colunga's character, Alejandro, a man from humble beginnings who falls in love with Mariana, played by Contreras. However, their romance is thwarted by a conspiracy that lands Alejandro in prison. He befriends a fellow prisoner who helps him escape, and he returns 20 years later as the powerful Count of Montenegro seeking revenge.
The show features a talented cast, including Chantal Andere, Sergio Sendel, and Marjorie de Sousa, adding layers to the tale of passion and retribution. The ensemble cast also includes many other notable actors, making it a highly anticipated series for fans of telenovelas.
Colunga, known for his iconic roles in Televisa's popular telenovelas, signed a deal with Telemundo in 2020, leading to his primetime debut on the network with El Conde. Originally slated for 2022, the show will now premiere in 2023 as part of Telemundo's upcoming programming schedule.
El Conde: Amor y Honor is set to premiere on Monday, July 1, airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. Viewers can catch the episodes live on Telemundo or stream them the next day on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
With its stellar cast, gripping storyline, and historical setting, El Conde: Amor y Honor promises to be a must-watch for fans of Fernando Colunga, Ana Brenda Contreras, and the telenovela genre. Don't miss out on this exciting new series that brings together two beloved actors in a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge.
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