Even before its highly anticipated debut on Telecinco on Monday, March 17 , La Favorita 1922—the latest Mediaset España series and the first co-produced with Bambú Producciones—has already captured the interest of international buyers and industry professionals worldwide.
Set in Seville, 1922, the story is focused on Marquise Elena de Valmonte (Verónica Sánchez), a privileged yet unfulfilled woman, finds solace in cooking while trapped in a stifling marriage. Her cruel husband, Adolfo, stifles her dreams—until one fateful night, a tragic event forces her and her loyal maid Cecilia (Raquel Querol) to flee.In Madrid, they take refuge in a long-abandoned restaurant, where Elena envisions a new beginning. Determined, she persuades Julio (Luis Fernández), the charming owner, to lease it to her—unaware of the secrets he hides. With Cecilia’s support, they recruit a talented team: head waitress Ana Ferrer (Andrea Duro), chef Lourdes Mendieta (Maribel Salas), pastry chef Rosa (Elena Maroto), and waiter Roberto (Joel Sánchez).Rebranded as La Favorita Bistró, the restaurant becomes their sanctuary, filled with passion, friendship, and love. But success demands more than talent and hard work—danger still lurks in the shadows, and their struggles may have only just begun...
After its showcase at the South International Series Festival and its presentation at key industry markets such as MIPCOM (Cannes), ATF (Singapore), and Content Americas (Miami), the Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group’s sales team has successfully closed pre-sale deals for the series in more than 20 territories. These include Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay via Flow, Telecom Argentina’s TV and streaming service; the United States and Canada through Walter Presents, the streaming platform available via PBS; as well as Belgium (Proximus), Lithuania (Lithuanian National Radio and TV), and Poland, among others."It is a pleasure to add La Favorita 1922 to Mediterráneo's sales catalog. This series perfectly complements our current lineup, as we did not previously have a period drama. Moreover, the fact that it is a Bambú production, with its renowned hallmark of quality, excited us from the very beginning. We are confident that it will become a key title in our catalog, further strengthening our presence in the international market," says Silvia Cotino, Deputy Director of Sales and Business Development at Mediterráneo.
Rocío Cachero, International Sales Manager at Mediterráneo, adds: "The great international interest sparked by La Favorita 1922 is unprecedented and showcases its enormous potential. Our clients have responded exceptionally well, and we want to thank them for the trust they have placed in this title from the very beginning. We are confident that this is just the start of a very promising international journey."
Starring Verónica Sánchez and Luis Fernández, alongside a stellar cast including Andrea Duro, Maribel Salas, Elena Maroto, Raquel Querol, Fernando Cayo, Joel Sánchez, Javier Lago, Manuel de Andrés, and Ángela Vega, La Favorita 1922 is an original idea by Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Paula Fernández, and Curro Serrano. The writing team is further strengthened by Mikel Alvariño and Luis Gamboa, with Josep Cister Rubio serving as executive producer.
One of the key attractions is its extraordinary attention to historical detail, immersing viewers in the vibrant atmosphere of early 20th-century Madrid. Filmed across multiple sets spanning over 2,000 square meters, the production required more than 500 meticulously crafted costumes, many of which were handmade specifically for the series.
