Der mexikanische Musikstar Vicente Fernández kam aus bescheidenen Verhältnissen und legte über Jahrzehnte hinweg eine erstaunliche Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen hin.
Originaltitel
El rey, Vicente Fernández
Produktionsland
Kolumbien
Regie
Fernando Urdapilleta, Conrado Martinez, Andrés Lizarazo
From his humble upbringing to stardom, Mexican music icon Vicente Fernández's whirlwind of a life and career is recounted over multiple decades.
01
El inicio
In 1966, Vicente is on tour, struggling to make money, when a strange vision appears before him. Flashbacks to 1950 detail his childhood in Jalisco.
02
A New Way
In 1950, Chente and his dad move to Tijuana and settle in a motel. In 1966, Vicente gets a record deal and moves to Mexico City with his wife, Cuquita.
03
Hello... and Goodbye?
As his debts start piling up in 1966, Vicente focuses on terminating his previous contract. In the '50s, Chente comes up with an idea to help his family.
04
El nuevo mundo
In 1966, Vicente's newly appointed image consultant makes Cuquita feel left out. In 1950, Chente uses his singing skills to promote the shoe business.
05
Family First
In 1966, a journalist plays a dirty trick on Vicente, and his busy schedule gets him into trouble. In the '50s, Ramón and David have a falling out.
06
La muerte
Vicente investigates Verónica, and Cuquita hides a secret from him. A 16-year-old Chente gets a job at a bar — but it's not what he expects.
07
They Haven't Beaten Us Yet
In 1956, Chente refuses to get hernia surgery, and his sister Refugios lands him in hot water at work. In 1966, Vicente prepares his first album.
08
The Show Must Go On
In 1966, Vicente's father wreaks havoc at his album's release party. When his family is evicted in 1956, teen Chente desperately looks for a new job.
09
In a Hurry
Vicente enlists the help of a famous singer to perform in an iconic theater. In 1956, Chente's hernia threatens his job at the construction site.
10
Your Departure
Teen Chente considers David's proposal to find work in the US. In 1966, Verónica starts a new rumor that causes a firestorm for Lorena and Vicente.
11
Adiós
Vicente and Lorena's performance in LA fuels the dating rumors. In 1956, the vision of the black mariachi leads Chente to make an abrupt decision.
12
Secretos
In 1966, Vicente and his sisters discover a secret about their dad. In 1956, Ramón bumps into an old enemy, and Juan pressures Chente to pay his debt.
13
Enemies
In 1976, Vicente tries to get his friend Chucho a record deal and starts working with a new music producer. In 1956, Chente becomes a car washer.
14
El Rey sin palacio
In 1976, Vicente's new album hangs by a thread. Meanwhile, Guillermo allies with Verónica. In 1956, Chente takes part in a radio station's music contest.
15
Get Up and Fight
In 1956, Chente confronts his father about his gambling habits. In the '70s, Guillermo's true colors come to light and Tico becomes Vicente's producer.
16
Camino inseguro
While on the 1976 tour, Tiberio stirs up problems between Antonio and Vicente. A glimpse of 1960 details how Chente and Cuquita started dating.
17
Cuestión de tiempo
Prompted by Cuquita, Vicente gets into acting in 1976. A flashback to 1966 shows how Chente and Guillermo met for the first time.
18
Luces, cámara…
In 1966, Chente goes on a chaperoned date with Raquel, Guillermo's sister. Vicente's romantic scenes in his upcoming movie make Cuquita feel insecure.
19
Las llaves de mi alma
In 1966, Chente's love life becomes hectic. In 1976, Vicente and Cuquita attend his movie premiere, and he later receives bad news about his contract.
20
Mujeres tan divinas
Ximeno takes revenge on Chente after his romantic shenanigans are exposed. In 1976, Vicente forms an alliance with Honorio's son for his next film.
21
Y volver, volver, volver...
Chente leaves for Mexico City in 1966 but promises to write Cuquita. Chucho's success worries Vicente, so he tries a different approach with his music.
22
Everything for Everything, Part 1
In 1966, Chente defends his cousin Tere from her intolerant neighbors, but this brings stark consequences. In 1976, Vicente faces a lawsuit.
23
Everything for Everything, Part 2
After proving "Volver" was written by Master Maldonado, it becomes a hit in 1976. In 1966, a homeless Chente has no choice but to ask Mrs. Sui for help.
24
El Rey
In 1966, Vicente plans a scheme to get Mrs. Sui off his back. In 1976, Vicente tries to convince composer Antonio Vargas to let him sing "El rey."
25
Starry
In 1976, Verónica continues to smear Vicente's name and targets Vicente Jr. While looking to get more singing jobs, Chente meets Tico and Chucho in 1966.
26
La pelea
In 1976, Verónica coerces Vicente Jr. into giving an interview. Vicente takes a trip to Nicaragua. In 1966, Chente learns a painful truth about Cuquita.
27
Por tu amor que tanto quiero...
In 1966, Chente rushes to Huentitán to talk Cuquita out of getting married. In 1976, Vicente lands in a delicate situation with Nicaragua's president.
28
The Love of My Life
In 1976, Cuquita contacts Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Vicente Jr. gets into trouble at school. In 1966, Cuquita and Chente get married.
29
La ley del monte
In 1966, Paula's health worsens and Chente records a song under Alberto. While on tour in 1976, Vicente is worried sick by the situation with his kids.
30
No me sé rajar
In 1966, Chente receives heartbreaking news and Cuquita experiences a pregnancy scare. In 1976, Vicente gets sick in Spain and deals with a loss.
31
La caída
After a scary encounter with the black mariachi in 1976, Vicente quits singing. In 1966, Mrs. Sui fires Chente, and Alberto strikes a deal with Verónica.
32
La derrota
In 1966, Cuquita's high-risk pregnancy prompts a difficult decision. In 1976, Vicente starts working as a TV presenter and Verónica spreads a new rumor.
33
Episode 33
In 1976, Verónica's lies cause big trouble for Vicente and his family. In 1966, Chente mourns a loss and struggles to pay Cuquita's hospital bill.
34
Episode 34
In 1966, Chente and Cuquita take their premature son back home. In 1976, Vicente deals with a tragedy and becomes the suspect in a death investigation.
35
Episode 35
In 1966, Vicente agrees to start working with Renato. In 1976, Vicente focuses on proving his innocence and suffers the loss of another dear friend.
36
Episode 36
In 1966, Vicente has a reunion with his dad. In 1976, Vicente returns to the stage in grand style at the Plaza de Toros in Mexico City.