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Nearly two decades after her passing, the legacy of Spanish singer and actress Rocío Dúrcal, nicknamed the “Queen of Rancheras”, will be brought to the screen in a movie biopic.
Produced by Sony Music Vision, in partnership with Sony Music Mexico, and Dean Altit of Altit Media Group (The Misfits), the biopic is due to chart how Dúrcal began her career in her native Spain before going on to become a hit in Mexico and one of Spain’s most celebrated singers across the Atlantic.
Known for Spanish-language hits including La Gata Bajo la Lluvia, Déjame Vivir and Amor Eterno, she received a Latin Grammy for Musical Excellence in 2005, three nominations for the Grammy Awards, and three nominations for the Latin Grammy. She also appeared in twenty films, recorded more than 20 albums, garnered more than 11 billion audio and video streams worldwide, and sold more than 40 million albums.
Roberto López, President of Sony Music Mexico, said: “We are proud to pay a very deserving tribute to Rocío Dúrcal’s career by celebrating her legacy and ensuring that her cultural impact remains intact in the industry and society. Additionally, this movie is the best way to introduce the new division of Sony Music Vision in México to the world.”
López added that “in partnership with Altit Media Group, our goal is to produce a fiction film that reaches both Dúrcal’s existing fans and helps her music find new audiences around the world.”
“It is an unimaginable honor to see the story of our mother, a woman who left an indelible mark on the world of music and cinema, come to life on the big screen,” affirmed Shaila Dúrcal and Carmen Morales, the artist’s two daughters.
They continued: “Nearly two decades after her passing, this film is a tribute to her legacy, and we hope it encourages new generations to discover and appreciate the immense talent and passion with which she lived her life.”
No details have been revealed as yet about start date or casting.
