Monday, October 7

Rafael Amaya, star of 'El Señor de los Cielos', returns to Telemundo and signs a contract for multiple projects


After going through a rehabilitation, Rafael Amaya will return to the Telemundo screens this year

Rafael Amaya, estrella de ‘El Señor de los Cielos’, vuelve a Telemundo y firma contrato para múltiples proyectos
Rafael Amaya was Aurelio Casillas in “The Lord of the Skies”

Photo: Telemundo

Armando Tinoco

Telemundo Global Studios announced today that it has signed a multi-project contract with the renowned international star, Rafael Amaya . Under the new deal, the star of Telemundo’s hit Emmy-winning Super Series, “ The Lord of the heavens ”, will be part of multiple original productions by Telemundo Global Studios, with the first project scheduled to come out later this year.

It is an honor to be able to work once again with Rafael Amaya , one of the most recognized and talented Latino actors in the entertainment industry ”, said Karen Barroeta , Executive Vice President of Production and Development, Telemundo Global Studios. “ This contract reaffirms the chain’s commitment to working with the best talent in this field and to continue creating original and innovative content for the Latino audience on all platforms ”.

Internationally recognized, Rafael Amaya is a multifaceted Mexican star who has positioned himself as one of the most recognized talents in the Latin world. As a result of his successful seven-season performance of “Aurelio Casillas,” the iconic lead character in “El Señor de los Cielos,” the Emmy-winning Super Series and Telemundo’s longest franchise.

Amaya has received multiple recognitions and awards during his career, being awarded during the 15 ª Annual Hispanic Television Summit in New York with the award for “Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television”. Hispanic TV).

His successful career also includes credits in the famous Super Series “ The Queen of the South ”, together with Kate del Castillo, and a special participation in the American adaptation of the same series, “Queen of the South.” In theater and cinema, Rafael has participated in different productions, including the short film “Kiss of Vengance” and the film based on the life of the Mexican actor and comedian, Cantinflas. Amaya has also co-hosted the “Billboard Mexican Music Awards” and the “Latin Billboard Awards.”

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