7 Facts About Sandra Echeverría: Telenovelas' New MVP

Sandra Echeverría has become telenovelas' newest rising star, as the lead in the remake of the classic ‘La Usurpadora.’

2019-09-23T17:27:20.005Z 2021-02-06T01:19:13.664Z

Telenovelas have become a Latino trademark all over the world, and for decades, Mexico has been considered the Mecca of this popular entertainment product. In terms of audience, it would seem that the popularity of telenovelas has declined compared to its golden years. However, producers are bringing them back with remakes that are more relatable for modern audiences (though the classics are still amazing).

With a series format called “The Collection,” this new project started with one of the most popular stories of all time, La Usurpadora. It's a story about twins who switch lives, and for this remake, the face of the good and the evil twin is none other than rising star Sandra Echeverría. Now, though she’s been quite popular and prolific in the past years, this role has definitely positioned her as one of the favorites, not only for the company, but also, audiences. So, who is she?

1. She's a Chilanga

Sandra Echeverría was born in Mexico City in 1984. Her father is Mexican, and her mother from the Dominican Republic.

2. She started out as a pop star

Though she’s settled her career as an actress, Sandra actually started in the music industry when she joined a band called Perfiles (that eventually changed the name to Crush). The band recorded two albums and toured all over Mexico and Latin America.

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3. She debuted in television in 2002

Her television debut happened in 2002 when she was cast for the telenovela Súbete a mi moto, sharing credits with renowned actors and actresses of the industry like Bárbara Mori and Mark Tacher.

4. El Clon put her on international spotlight

She only reached international fame in 2010, when she starred in the famous telenovela El Clon, which aired in different countries all over the world. In Mexico alone, it’s been broadcasted three times.

5. She released a solo album in 2011

Though by this time she was consecrated as one of the favorites of the studios and the audience, her passion for music was still alive. So, in 2011, she decided to take some time off of her busy schedule to record and produce a solo album she simply called Sandra Echeverría.

6. Her Hollywood debut was with John Travolta

Her album did okay, but it was clear that her fans appreciated her acting more, and finally, later that year she was cast by Oliver Stone for the movie Savages, where she shared the screen with actors like Salma Hayek, John Travolta, Benicio del Toro, and Blake Lively.

7. She appeared in two Hollywood series

This movie, along with Will Ferrell’s comedy Casa de mi padre in 2012 opened the doors for more projects in the US, landing her some jobs in series like Criminal Minds, and later on FX’s The Bridge next to Demián Bichir and Diane Kruger.

La Usurpadora has broken all telenovela records of this decade showing that bringing a breath of fresh air to the classics is working for younger audiences.