Señorita 89 is a Mexican television series created by Lucía Puenzo.[1] It premiered on 27 February 2022 on Pantaya in the United States and Starzplay in Latin America.[2] In October 2022, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on 13 March 2024 on Universal+.[3][4]

Señorita 89
GenreDrama
Created byLucía Puenzo
Written by
  • Lucía Puenzo
  • María Renée Prudencio
  • Tatiana Mereñuk
Directed by
  • Lucía Puenzo
  • Nicolás Puenzo
  • Sílvia Quer
  • Jimena Montemayor
Starring
Composers
  • Andres Goldstein
  • Daniel Tarrab
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Ángela Poblete
  • Mariane Hartard
  • Christian Vesper
  • Marta Nuñez Puerto
Producers
  • Juan de Dios Larraín
  • Pablo Larraín
Editors
  • Misael Bustos
  • Esteban Puenzo
  • Hugo Primero
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release27 February 2022 (2022-02-27) –
present (present)

Cast edit

Main edit

Recurring edit

Episodes edit

Series overview edit

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1827 February 2022 (2022-02-27)10 April 2022 (2022-04-10)
2813 March 2024 (2024-03-13)

Season 1 (2022) edit

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
11"Elena"Lucía Puenzo & Nicolás Puenzo27 February 2022 (2022-02-27)
22"Jocelyn"Lucía Puenzo & Nicolás Puenzo27 February 2022 (2022-02-27)
33"Angeles"Nicolás Puenzo6 March 2022 (2022-03-06)
44"Isabel"Jimena Montemayor & Sílvia Quer13 March 2022 (2022-03-13)
55"Luisa"Jimena Montemayor & Sílvia Quer20 March 2022 (2022-03-20)
66"Concepción"Sílvia Quer & Jimena Montemayor27 March 2022 (2022-03-27)
77"Dolores"Nicolás Puenzo3 April 2022 (2022-04-03)
88"La Final"Sílvia Quer & Jimena Montemayor10 April 2022 (2022-04-10)

Season 2 (2024) edit

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
91"Episode 1"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)
102"Episode 2"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)
113"Episode 3"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)
124"Episode 4"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)
135"Episode 5"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)
146"Episode 6"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)
157"Episode 7"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)
168"Episode 8"Unknown13 March 2024 (2024-03-13)

Production edit

Development edit

On 3 August 2020, Señorita México was announced as one of Starz's first international original series for its Starzplay streaming service.[5] On 29 April 2021, it was announced that filming had begun and that the series title had been changed to Señorita 89.[6][1] On 23 December 2021, it was announced that the series would premiere on 27 February 2022.[2][7] On 12 October 2022, Lionsgate+ renewed the series for a second season.[3] In February 2024, Universal+ acquired the rights to the series following the shutdown of Lionsgate+.[8] The second season premiered on 13 March 2024.[4]

Casting edit

On 29 April 2021, the complete cast was announced.[1]

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Nominated Result Ref
2022 Produ Awards Best Social and Political Series Señorita 89 Nominated [9][10]
Best Lead Actress - Historical, Political or Social Drama Series Ilse Salas Nominated
Best Showrunner Lucía Puenzo Nominated
Best Screenplay - Series María Renée Prudencio, Tatiana Mereñuk, and Lucía Puenzo Nominated
Best Creative Directing Daniela Schneider Won
Best Period Recreation Annaí Ramos Nominated

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Lang, Jamie (29 April 2021). "Pantaya, Starzplay Pageant Drama Señorita 89, a Fremantle-Fabula Co-Pro, Starts Production, Announces Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b Hopewell, John (23 December 2021). "Lucia Puenzo's Señorita 89 Gets First Teaser Trailer as Pantaya Announces U.S. Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (12 October 2022). "'Señorita 89' Lands Season 2 Renewal; Dolores Heredia & Yoshira Escárrega Board As Series Regulars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Universal+ estrenará segunda temporada de Señorita 89 coproducción de Fremantle y Fábula". produ.com (in Spanish). 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Starzplay arremete con cuatro series originales de España y México". todotvnews.com (in Spanish). 3 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Starzplay Starts Filming First Original Mexican Series". todotvnews.com. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  7. ^ Villafañe, Veronica (31 December 2021). "Pantaya Reveals 2022 Launch Date For Deadly Beauty Pageant Thriller Señorita 89". Forbes. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Universal+ anuncia el estreno de la segunda temporada de Señorita 89 en LatAm". todotvnews.com (in Spanish). 21 February 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Finalistas - Premios PRODU 2022" (PDF). premiosprodu.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Ganadores - Premios PRODU 2022" (PDF). premiosprodu.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 January 2023.

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