Televisa Gears Up for DISCOP Africa

MEXICO CITY: Among the offerings on Televisa Internacional’s slate for DISCOP Africa is A New Beginning, which will be available as both a finished product and format.

The telenovela, which debuted in Mexico on February 1 on Canal de las Estrellas, is an original story by Pedro Pable Quintanilla. It centers on a young, famous actress and singer who decides she wants a career change. After her manager tries to kill her, but does not succeed, she adopts a new image to conceal her identity and takes refuge in a new town. There, she falls for the town doctor, who happens to be engaged. This sets the scene for a love story to unfold in a picturesque little town.

Also on offer are Curse by the Sea, Wild Heart and Burden of Guilt. The novela Love Spell is a story of deceit and betrayal. In the Name of Love is a period piece that highlights the values and traditions of old provincial Mexico. Don’t Mess with an Angel is also available as a format, and there’s also Down with the Beautiful on the roster.