El Último Rey

Why on earth would you cast three different actors for the lead role in a series that constantly jumps back and forth through the timeline of Vicente Fernandez's life? Eduardo Barajas, the least known of the 3, does a much better job of capturing the look, the voice, the mannerisms of Chente than do Pablo Montero or Salvador Sanchez. Montero's pre existing career as a singer in his own right gets in his way , and the veteran Salvador Sanchez just looks and sounds like he does in all the other telenovelas he has worked in. Why didn't they just stay with Barajas for the whole series to portray Vicente Fernandez at various stages of his life? Don't they have any makeup artists? It is SO distracting as a viewer to see 3 different actors play the part as the story jumps around from time period to time period.

Overall, I find this biopic to be better than I expected. Although the production team took many artistic liberties, I believe they captured Chente's overall "essence and spirit." For die-hard fans this series may be a let down, but it's difficult to portray a huge iconic singer accurately in paintings -- let alone on film. Chente wasn't just a voice -- he had a huge presence despite his small frsme. Of the 3 actors portraying him, Montero does a great job of capturing the singer's speaking style and swagger. But for me, the real star in this biopic is Chente's wife, Refugio (Cuquita). The woman was amazing and pretty badass; sacrificing her own wants, needs and desires to defer to her husband's success, and remain the pillar that holds the family together to this day. According to this adaptation, even her 3 sons appear to hold her on a higher pedestal than their father; who, despite making great efforts to project a moral high character to his public, had a serious addiction to women. In the end, this series presents us with a complex and multi-faceted portrayal of El Gran Chente. He may have had his faults but he had a heart of gold and a great love of Mexico and its people, especially those who like him, came from very humble beginnings.

Hold onto your cowboy hats, folks, because this series is like a wild ride at a rodeo - a phenomenon that's leaving no bull unridden! Even though Vicente Fernandez's family might be giving it the stink eye, let me tell you, it's a gem that's shining brighter than a rhinestone-studded suit.

Get ready to dive into the juicy extramarital escapades of Vicente - yep, they're spilling the beans on his romantic shenanigans, and let's just say, this guy had more love affairs than a telenovela on fast-forward. And remember that lady who kept insisting he's the father of her nonexistent kid? It's like Vicente's doing his own version of "Maury" with a Mexican twist. Cue the dramatic paternity tests!

Now, let's talk about Pablo Montero - the dude I once saw stumbling around Caesar's Palace in Vegas with a supermodel. Yeah, that guy. Turns out, he's not only good at partying, but he's got some serious acting chops. He's singing like he's Vicente's long-lost twin, hitting those high notes like he's trying to serenade the stars themselves. Move over, Chente - there's a new crooner in town!

Speaking of Chente, there's another show about him, but it's like the "family-approved" version. You know, the one where they swapped out the dramatic affairs for a friendly ghost or two. But this series? Oh, it's got drama for days, and I'm loving every minute of it!

The entire cast? They're more on point than a cactus in the desert. And those scenes? Talk about fantastic - it's like they borrowed a time machine to take us back to the heyday of Chente.

But let's not forget the real star of the show: the wardrobe! Those flashy outfits are glitzier than a disco ball at Studio 54, and I'm here for every bedazzled moment.

Now, let's have a little chat about ratings. Us Latinos might be more interested in munching on tacos than giving out ratings, but come on, people! It's time to put down the guacamole and show some love to these shows that are making our community shine. Let's turn the spotlight onto our movies and series, and watch them grow like a chia pet on steroids.

So, whether you're a Chente fanatic or just a casual viewer, grab your popcorn and your best ranchera belt, because this series is a fiesta you won't want to miss. It's like a mariachi party for your TV, and trust me, it's bueno, muy bueno.

I have never been a fan of Pablo Montero, and I am amazed of his performance here. He sounds just like Chente!

I just finished the other show about Vicente and I was very disappointed, I thought this was going to be the same, but starting with the I intro and music, wow!

The actors are amazing and some of the best in Mexico.

I live how the production is not romancing the whole Vicente Fernandez life. It feels real.

Not a huge fan of the wardrobe and styling, but other than I am so happy how this turned out.

I don't understand why it has such a low star score here.

I absolutely recommend this for Chente's fanatics.