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Veneno

Veneno

★ 8.4/10•2020•1h 0m•TV-MA•Drama
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The icon. The woman. The story.

Adored for her charisma and her free, explicit and fun way of expressing herself, La Veneno gained popularity thanks to her television appearances in the 90s. However, her life and especially her death remain an enigma.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageES
First Air DateMar 29, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Night We Crossed the MississippiE163m

The Night We Crossed the Mississippi

Valencia, Spain, 2006. Journalism student Valeria sets out to meet her idol, Cristina “La Veneno,” who’s eager to connect and share her story. Alongside her best friend Paca, Cristina begins to unravel her glamorous, complicated past, changing Valeria’s life overnight - and becoming the subject of a homework assignment that begins to take the shape of a book.

Mar 29, 2020

Episode 2 - A Trip Back in TimeE255m

A Trip Back in Time

Thrilled to be the star of Valeria’s book, Cristina dives into a dynamic retelling of her life story - but as Valeria digs into Cristina’s childhood in Adra, where she lived as “Joselito,” painful memories resurface. As Cristina recounts relentless abuse from her mother and neighborhood, she inspires Valeria to open up to her own family about her transition.

Jun 28, 2020

Episode 3 - Caress MeE344m

Caress Me

Cristina details her life in Marbella after fleeing Adra - from the new family she built, to her first love, and her first heartbreak. As Cristina takes Valeria on Joselito’s wild ride through Marbella, the club scene in Torremolinos, and the Madrid dating show appearance that changed her life, Valeria navigates the highs and lows of her transition - and begins to explore her sexuality.

Sep 20, 2020

Episode 4 - The Curse of the OnassisE449m

The Curse of the Onassis

In the ‘90s, Joselito struggles to survive in Madrid - until she meets Cristina Onassis, who encourages her to start taking hormones and to join her as a sex worker in West Park. As Cristina recounts how her namesake brought her to life, a tumultuous TV show appearance awaits in present-day Madrid.

Sep 27, 2020

Episode 5 - Cristina Through the Looking GlassE564m

Cristina Through the Looking Glass

Back in the ‘90s, Cristina’s splash debut on Mississippi takes her off the streets of West Park and into the spotlight. But as ratings soar, she faces a traumatic series of reunions with her mother - and storms Adra to show herself off to the village. While the show struggles to stay on air, Cristina alienates herself from friends, leaning on substances - and her abusive boyfriend, Angelo - for relief.

Oct 4, 2020

Episode 6 - One of OursE654m

One of Ours

When the curtains close on her TV career, Cristina - under Angelo’s increasingly toxic influence - resorts to whatever means necessary to get by. In present-day, Valeria’s career is taking off in Seville when she gets an urgent call from Paca: Cristina’s health is rapidly declining, and finishing their book may be her only hope for recovery.

Oct 11, 2020

Episode 7 - It Kinda Went That WayE750m

It Kinda Went That Way

In 2003, Cristina is sentenced to a men’s prison, where the threat of violence lurks in every corner, and survival comes at a steep price. Thirteen years later, Cristina becomes obsessed with reviving her TV stardom - and acts out against Paca as result. Meanwhile, Valeria puts her life in Madrid on hold as she struggles to publish their book.

Oct 18, 2020

Episode 8 - Veneno’s Three FuneralsE866m

Veneno’s Three Funerals

Following a traumatic accident, Cristina falls into a coma. As her family rushes to her side demanding answers, Valeria fights to fulfill Cristina’s last wish.

Oct 25, 2020

Actors

Lola Rodríguez

Lola Rodríguez

Valeria

Isabel Torres

Isabel Torres

La Veneno - Older

Daniela Santiago

Daniela Santiago

La Veneno

Jedet

Jedet

La Veneno - Young

Paca la Piraña

Paca la Piraña

Paca la Piraña - Older

Israel Elejalde

Israel Elejalde

Pepe

Sophia Lamar

Sophia Lamar

Cristina Onassis

Mariona Terés

Mariona Terés

Amparo

Goya Toledo

Goya Toledo

Valeria's Mother

Juani Ruiz

Juani Ruiz

La Juani

Elvira Mínguez

Elvira Mínguez

Blanca

Marcos Sotkovszki

Marcos Sotkovszki

Joselito - Teenager

Guille Márquez

Guille Márquez

Joselito - Childhood

Desirée Rodríguez

Desirée Rodríguez

Paca la Piraña - Young

Lola Dueñas

Lola Dueñas

Faela

La Zowi

La Zowi

Sonia Monroy

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