El gallo de oro is a Mexican streaming television series produced by W Studios for TelevisaUnivision.[1] It is based on the 1980 novel of the same name, written by Juan Rulfo. It stars Lucero, José Ron and Plutarco Haza.[2] The series premiered on Vix on 20 October 2023.[3] The second season premiered on 12 January 2024.[4]
| El gallo de oro | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Chava Cartas |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Jacobo Lieberman |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Jorge Sastoque Roa |
| Editor | Víctor Manuel Ruiz Benavides |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Vix |
| Release | 20 October 2023 – 12 January 2024 |
Premise
Set in Mexico in the 1940s, the series follows Dionisio Pinzón, a shy town crier whose passion is cockfighting, who falls in love with Bernarda, known as La Caponera, a sensual and impulsive woman who makes a living traveling through the towns of Mexico singing at fairs. The encounter between Dionisio and Bernarda changes their fortunes forever.[5]
Cast
Main
- Lucero as Bernarda Cutiño "La Caponera"[6]
- Amy Nicole as child Bernarda
- José Ron as Dionisio Pinzón
- Mariano Ramos as child Dionisio
- Plutarco Haza as Lorenzo Benavides
- Alejandro Avila as Secundino
- Luis Felipe Tovar
- Adriana Williams as Justina
- Anilú Pardo as Eduviges
- Axel Alcántara
- Pablo Abitia
- Santiago Colores as Remigio
- María Aura as Lucha Padilla[7]
- Alberto Estrella as Don Lucas
- Roberta de la Portilla
Recurring and guest stars
- Stephano Morales as Candelario
- Roberto Leyva as Agustín
- José Antonio Casillas as Pedro
- Juanjo Ramosanz as Jesús
- Alejandro Márquez as Torcuato
- Jesús Benavente as Samuel
- Luis Romano as Juvencio
- Salvador Amaya as Claudio
- Fernando Banda as Aurelio
- Mayra Torres as Tomasa
- Santiago Franklin as Miguel
- Chantall Frías as Engracia
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Bronca y mal portada" | 20 October 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | "La conquista" | 20 October 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | "Las fotos" | 20 October 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "Los zapatos" | 20 October 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "Los gallos" | 20 October 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | "La cruda" | 20 October 2023 |
| 7 | 7 | "El anillo" | 20 October 2023 |
| 8 | 8 | "Virginia" | 20 October 2023 |
| 9 | 9 | "La Daga" | 20 October 2023 |
| 10 | 10 | "El Rey de Oros" | 20 October 2023 |
Season 2 (2024)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "Desaparecida" | 12 January 2024 |
| 12 | 2 | "El Féretro" | 12 January 2024 |
| 13 | 3 | "La Pinzona" | 12 January 2024 |
| 14 | 4 | "La botella" | 12 January 2024 |
| 15 | 5 | "La gira" | 12 January 2024 |
| 16 | 6 | "El castigo divino" | 12 January 2024 |
| 17 | 7 | "Encierro" | 12 January 2024 |
| 18 | 8 | "Familia" | 12 January 2024 |
| 19 | 9 | "La voz" | 12 January 2024 |
| 20 | 10 | "Así es la vida" | 12 January 2024 |
Production
On 14 February 2023, it was announced that the series had begun production, with Lucero, José Ron and Plutarco Haza being confirmed in the lead roles.[1][8] Filming ended in June 2023.[9]
Release
The series premiered on Vix on 20 October 2023.[3] The second season premiered on 12 January 2024.[4] The series made its broadcast television premiere on Univision on 8 May 2024.[10]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated | Result | Ref |
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| 2024 | India Catalina Awards | Best Ibero-American Talent | Lucero | Nominated | [11] |
Music
| El Gallo de Oro (Las Canciones de la Serie) | |
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| Soundtrack album | |
| Released | 10 November 2023 |
| Length | 53:08 |
| Label | Fonarte Latino |
El Gallo de Oro (Las Canciones de la Serie) is the soundtrack to the series. It was released by Fonarte Latino on 10 November 2023.[12][13]
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jardinera (Caponera)" | Lucero | 2:45 |
| 2. | "El Gallo de Oro" | Lucero | 2:38 |
| 3. | "Vámonos" | Lucero | 3:06 |
| 4. | "Paloma Querida" | Lucero | 2:44 |
| 5. | "No Volveré" | Lucero | 2:45 |
| 6. | "El Último Trago" | Lucero | 2:23 |
| 7. | "El Gavilancillo" | Lucero | 2:09 |
| 8. | "La Cigarra" | Lucero | 2:54 |
| 9. | "Yo Soy Feliz - Versión Solista" | Lucero | 2:46 |
| 10. | "Hay Unos Ojos - Versión Solista" | Lucero | 2:48 |
| 11. | "El Toro Relajo" | Lucero | 2:34 |
| 12. | "Amanecí en Tus Brazos" | Lucero | 2:48 |
| 13. | "Mi Último Cartucho" | Lucero | 1:58 |
| 14. | "Si Nos Dejan" | Lucero | 2:20 |
| 15. | "Yo Soy Feliz - Versión Dueto" | Lucero and María Aura | 2:45 |
| 16. | "Cuando Vivas Conmigo" | Plutarco Haza | 2:13 |
| 17. | "La Tequilera" | María Aura | 3:07 |
| 18. | "Hay Unos Ojos - Versión Dueto" | Lucero and Axel Alcántara | 2:47 |
| 19. | "Jardinera (Caponera) - Versión Dueto" | Lucero and Berenice | 2:45 |
| 20. | "Mi Último Cartucho - A Capella" | Lucero | 2:33 |
| Total length: | 53:08 | ||
