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Barbara Mori is one of the most beautiful women in Latin entertainment. She started working at a young age and became an iconic actress 20 years ago thanks to the success of Ruby, the first telenovela in which the antagonist became the main character and made history. This year, she returns with another shocking role in the series “Las Azules”.
The film, currently available on Apple TV+, tells the story of a squad of female police officers in Mexico City in the 1970s. “Las Azules” is based on true events, and Mori, who plays Maria, admits it’s the character that most resembles her life.
In an interview with ENSTARZ Latino, Mori talked about what it’s like to bring such a complex character to life and the similarities to her own experience as an actress. She confessed that it helped that the show’s creator was her partner, Fernando Robuzard.
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“Building Maria: Connecting with Character”
“Once the director started creating the character, I started thinking, ‘Maria does this, she likes this, she doesn’t like that.’ I realized that Maria is very similar to me in many ways. From there. I started working on her,” Mori commented passionately. For her, playing Maria was more than just a professional challenge. It was an opportunity for her to explore a side of her personality that she hadn’t shown on screen before.
The 46-year-old actress was born in Uruguay on February 2, 1978, but moved to Mexico at an early age. Her beauty has always been part of her identity. She started her career as a model before turning to acting.
During the interview, Barbara reflected on the role of beauty in her character’s life and in her own life. “As a woman, I think you realize at some point that being attractive is power. Beauty opens doors for you. You get to a place and people smile more at you, but… , at the same time it creates expectations that are difficult to meet, ”said the actress. . She has experienced this duality throughout her career, which allowed her to empathize with Maria, who goes through the same thing in “Las Azules.”
“In my life, beauty has played a dual role many times. I felt like people only looked at my looks and not my talent as an actress. When I quit and tried to pursue a career in film, I had to work twice, “It’s hard to prove that I’m more than just my looks,” she added.
The series revolves around four women who go against the conservative norms of the time and join Mexico’s first female police force.
Although it is a publicity stunt to distract the press from the crimes of a brutal serial killer, the girls take their job seriously and decide to conduct an undercover investigation to catch the culprit. The series stands out not only for its interesting plot, but also for its portrayal of these women’s constant struggle to be seen as more than just pretty faces.
The series, written, produced and directed by Rovzar and Lemon Studios for Apple TV+, has received positive reviews from critics and viewers. With each episode released weekly, this 10-episode series promises to keep viewers hooked. “Las Azules” is more than just a crime drama. This is a story of women’s resilience and how they refused to be relegated to the background.
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“Women who supported ‘Las Azules'”
In addition to Mori, the main cast includes Jimena Sariñana, Natalia Telles, and Amorita Lasgado, who play Maria’s police colleagues. Each of these women has a different story, but they all share the same goal. It’s about proving that we can do the job just like any other man. The series tackles the complexities of being a woman in a society where women are still considered inferior and the need to constantly prove one’s worth.
“I think it’s important for this series to show how these women, despite their different personalities, support each other. Through their struggles and triumphs, they are able to rise above the professional boundaries. We become a team that goes beyond that, we become a family,” Coach Barbara said.
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