“La Jefa” is the latest Telemundo superseries starring Mexican actress Fabiola Guajardo as Gloria Guzmán, a mother who delves into the dark world of money laundering to protect her child. Set to premiere on February 18th at 10 p.m. EST, the series follows Gloria as she faces her enemies on their own turf.
Meet the key players in this gripping story:
Fabiola Guajardo as Gloria Guzmán
Gloria, once a cheerful and innocent woman, undergoes a dramatic transformation after discovering her husband’s corrupt past. To survive the tragic fate he set in motion, she becomes a feared and respected figure in the world of drug trafficking and money laundering, all for the love of her son.
Iván Arana as Eduardo Torres
Eduardo, a handsome and protective FGR commander, investigates illegal plastic surgery clinics, leading him to meet Gloria. His vulnerability lies in his daughter Amanda, which his wife Veronica exploits to manipulate him.
Cristián de la Fuente as Juan José
Juan José, an FGE commander, deeply loves his wife Gloria and son. Struggling with unfair pay, he turns to corruption, betraying the wrong person and setting off a chain of events that will cost him dearly.
Pepe Gámez as Sebastián Cruz
Sebastián, a warm and intelligent man, supports his corrupt brother Juan José while being a loyal protector to Gloria, as promised to his sibling.
José María Galeano as ‘El Duque’
El Duque appears as an elegant and attractive figure, but he is a ruthless drug lord who shadows Gloria throughout the story, driving many of her misfortunes.
Sara Corrales as Laura Rojas
Laura, a suffering woman trapped in an abusive marriage, finds solace in Gloria and her friends as they help her escape the cycle of abuse.
Andrés Almeida as Jacinto Ortega
Jacinto, the corrupt governor of Tijuana, seeks revenge on Gloria for exposing the money Juan José stole from the drug cartel.
Azela Robinson as Maribel Ortiz
Maribel, a professional scammer, runs a clandestine clinic alongside her beauty business, preying on naive young women.
Verónica Merchant as Matilde de Guzmán
Matilde, Gloria’s mother, faces tragedy and family pressure as she navigates the complexities of her daughter’s dangerous path.
In this high-stakes world of crime and deceit, Gloria navigates a treacherous terrain to protect her family, facing adversaries, both known and unknown. Join the pulse-pounding journey of “La Jefa” as Gloria fights for her son’s safety in a world where loyalty is a luxury and betrayal lurks at every turn.