Griseldathe universe series Narcos starring Sofía Vergara, has just premiered on Netflix. This is the first dramatic role that the actress takes on after the success of Modern Family, although it is also a series that includes another different debut. Is about singer Karol Gwho plays a character quite close to the protagonist in fiction.
The Colombian artist, who was the creator of the term ‘bichota’, barely appears in just 5 minutes of the series, playing Carlaone of the protagonist’s most trusted people.
In the miniseries, Karol G changes her characteristic pink hair for retro bangs and amid the glitz and glamor of Miami in the 70s and 80s, forms an alliance with Griselda, a single mother who is determined to use wild charm to build one of the most profitable cartels in history. Carla will be part of her entourage of women and will help her reach the top of that business and earn the nickname “the Godmother.”
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Carla’s character
Griselda marks the performance debut of Karol G – whose real name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro -, a singer who has dominated all urban music rankings in recent years.
Although the truth is that he is unrecognizable in the series, having changed the dreamlike colors for a much more vintage look, neutral tones and a cigarette in his hand. “She was fun to work with and very humble on set. She “It gave the series a very specific authenticity and energy.”said the director of the series Andrés Baiz.
Sofía Vergara and Karol G at the premiere of the series in Miami
Throughout the series, Carla will be one of the prostitutes that Griselda takes to Miami to help her distribute the drugs. “She loved her character because she’s a misfit. She comes from Medellín, so she felt comfortable playing someone from [allí]”Baiz shared.
Why does it only appear for 5 minutes?
However, although there were many who were excited to know that the singer would be in Griselda, it has been surprising to realize that he barely appears in 5 minutes throughout the series. We might think that this is what her character required, but the truth is that Karol G herself preferred not to appear on screen any longer.
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In an interview, she admitted that she was nervous about the premiere of Griselda He confessed that they offered him a different character than the one he ended up playing. In fact, although the directors wanted to have Karol G more present in the series, the singer felt that she was not yet ready.
“I was like ‘wait, this is my first time doing this, I’m going to agree to do something smaller,’” he said during the interview, acknowledging that he preferred a smaller role so he could focus on learning as much as possible from the process.
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