Who will star as El Chapo in the new series about Emma Coronel?

Rafael Amaya will portray Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán in the new bilingual scripted series about Emma Coronel's life.

What is the new series about Emma Coronel and El Chapo about?

The series will explore Emma Coronel's life and her relationship with drug kingpin "El Chapo" Guzmán, told from her perspective and focusing on themes of power, loyalty, and survival.

When was Emma Coronel released from prison?

Emma Coronel was released from prison in 2023, after serving three years for drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Rafael Amaya to Portray El Chapo in Wife's Series

23 Feb

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Summary

Emma Coronel to executive produce and star in a series about her life.
Rafael Amaya will portray drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
Coronel served three years in prison, released in 2023.

Rafael Amaya to Portray El Chapo in Wife's Series

A new bilingual scripted crime drama is in development, focusing on the life of Emma Coronel, wife of drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Coronel will serve as an executive producer and the series will be told from her point of view, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and survival. Actor Rafael Amaya, recognized for his role in "El Señor de los Cielos," is attached to star as Guzmán and also executive produce. Zero Gravity Management and Amaya Productions are involved in the project, with a writer search currently underway.

Guzmán, the former co-founder of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, was convicted in 2019 and is serving a life sentence. Coronel, a former beauty queen, met Guzmán in 2007 and they married shortly after, sharing twin daughters. She recently completed a three-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering, and was released in 2023. While Guzmán has no involvement, he was reportedly a fan of Amaya's work on "El Señor de los Cielos."