Secretos de villanas (Secrets of Villains) is a Spanish-language reality show co-created by Canela Media and executive producers Rubén Consuegra and Enrique Sapene of River Waves Productions for Canela TV.[1]
Production
The series was first announced in August 2022.[2] It documents six well-known Mexican soap opera actresses during a vacation in Cabo San Lucas. The first part premiered on October 20, 2022, as a 3-episode reunion series,[3][4] hosted by Enrique Sapane. The second part of the first season premiered a week later under the pseudonym "Las Vacaciones". With the participation of Gabriela Spanic, Cynthia Klitbo, Sabine Moussier, Geraldine Bazán, Aylín Mujica and Sarah Mintz.[5]
In January 2023 Canela TV renewed the show for a second season.[6] On August 11, 2023, the incorporation of Laura Zapata was confirmed.[7][1] It was filmed in a mansion in Canada and it premiered on October 26, 2023.[8]
In March 2024, the show was renewed for a third season and the addition of Catherine Siachoque was made public. Bazán and Mintz would not return this season. It will be filmed in Marbella, Spain.[9]
Secretos de villanas premiered on October 20, 2022, on Canel TV and premieres weekly on Thursdays.[11] The first season consisted of twelve episodes. The second season release occurred in late 2023, following the same release schedule as the first season. The third season premiered on October 10, 2024.[12]
Reception
According to Canela TV, the series has been the most watched series on the streaming service since its launch.[6]
Due to the success of the series, a spin-off was ordered in January 2023, titled Secretos de las indomables.[6][14] On November 7, 2024, it was announced that Canela TV had ordered a third series of the Secretos franchise, titled Secretos de parejas.[15]
