Telenovela (2015)
Synopsis
If you think the steamy sex, sensational scandals and heart wrenching heartbreak on Latino soap operas are a little extreme, just wait until you see what happens behind the scenes! Eva Longoria stars in this new comedy about Ana Sofia, a sizzling TV superstar, and her lively family of cast and crew all competing to steal the spotlight. When the cameras turn off, the drama turns up as Ana battles pesky network execs, drunken scriptwriters, narcissistic co-stars and an unfortunately familiar new on-screen love interest.
Creator
Ben Spector
Network
NBC
Episodes
Pilot
Ana is taken by surprise when her ex-husband, Xavi, joins the cast of her popular telenovela. With the help of her best friends and co-workers, Mimi and Gael, Ana sets out to prove that she is still in charge.
Evil Twin
Ana doesn't like her co-workers having secrets and tries to implement an "open book" policy at work. Things get crazy when a workplace romance and a surprise visitor put that policy to the test.
Trapped in a Well
Ana fakes amnesia to avoid a showdown with Mimi. Rodrigo and Xavier bond.
The Kiss
When Ana finds out that her work dinner with her boss, James, is actually a date, she uses some "enhancements" to win him over. Meanwhile, the cast becomes worried that there is a ghost haunting the soundstage, but Xavi is skeptical.
The Rivals
Ana and Xavi run into their rivals, Kate and Diego - a married couple on a competitive telenovela. The cast rallies around Ana and Xavi as they try to finally one up their rivals while building a home for a needy family. Gael realizes his latest crush is actually a forbidden love.
The Hurricane
The cast members, all dieting for a bathing-suit scene, get stuck together when a hurricane hits Miami, with Ana taking control and leading the search for food. Meanwhile, Isaac builds up courage to ask Roxie for a date.
The Grand Gesture
Ana's relationship with James (Zachary Levi) heats up too much for her, so she tries to get out of the relationship without hurting him. Meanwhile, an on-set piano inspires the cast members to showcase their musical side.
Sexual Awakening
Mimi and Ana attempt to work out the best way to educate Mimi's eldest son about sex. The guys get ready for a Photoshop-free magazine cover shoot.
Split Personalities
After Mimi's husband is released from prison, it looks like that he has become a better and more attractive person. Ana makes plans for a night out with the ladies to try and distract Mimi.
Caught in the Act
After Ana finds out that Xavi has a girlfriend, she attempts to help him by trying to fix all the things about him that annoyed her when they were married. A pregnancy story line on the show makes Rodrigo begin to think about having children.
The Stalker
After Xavi invites Ana to have coffee and then doesn't show up, Ana is concerned that he has been kidnapped. Some cast members attempt to impress Isaac as he works on a script for the next year's show.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Telenovela
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
11
Production
UnbeliEVAble Entertainment
