La ronca de oro

La ronca de oro (2014)

EndedScripted showDrama

La ronca de oro (The Voice of Freedom) is a Colombian telenovela produced by CMO Producciones for Caracol Televisión. It is based on the life of the Colombian singer Helenita Vargas. Ana María Estupiñán and Majida Issa star as the protagonists, Diego Cadavid, Greeicy Rendón and Marcela Benjumea as co-protagonists, while Laura García, Leonardo Acosta star as the antagonists. La ronca de oro is the story of Helenita Vargas, a woman who wanted to be free in a terribly sexist era of the 1950s, where women had more duties than rights and were sentenced to be mothers and wives only. Helenita found singing rancheras one way to express her deep desire for freedom, overcoming all obstacles in a prejudiced society, starting with her family. Coming music of Mexico, which after years of struggle would bring success, was the origin of the worst humiliations and sufferings, but also became the soundtrack of her two great loves: one that nearly ended her life and another that filled her days with happiness. Helenita made her mark as a woman, as a person and as a singer, anticipating the taste and feel of the people. Like anyone, she understood that popular music has no age, no sex, no class and that in times of violence, which would achieve unite an entire people would be her unique voice.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (45 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E62Finalavr. 25, 2014
S01E01Pilotojanv. 27, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'La ronca de oro' premiere?

'La ronca de oro' premiered on February 24, 2014.

What is the genre of 'La ronca de oro'?

'La ronca de oro' is a biographical drama television series.

Who is the main character in 'La ronca de oro'?

The main character in 'La ronca de oro' is Helenita Vargas, played by Ana Mar\u00eda Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n.

What is the premise of 'La ronca de oro'?

'La ronca de oro' tells the story of Helenita Vargas, a young woman who defies societal expectations to become a renowned singer in the male-dominated world of vallenato music.

Where is 'La ronca de oro' set?

'La ronca de oro' is set in Colombia.

Who are some of the other main characters in 'La ronca de oro'?

Some of the other main characters in 'La ronca de oro' include Gustavo Adolfo, played by Rafael Novoa, and Birmania, played by Majida Issa.

Is 'La ronca de oro' based on a true story?

Yes, 'La ronca de oro' is based on the life of the Colombian singer Helenita Vargas.

Who was the creator of 'La ronca de oro'?

The creator of 'La ronca de oro' is Andr\u00e9s Salgado.

How many episodes are there in 'La ronca de oro'?

'La ronca de oro' consists of 70 episodes.

Did 'La ronca de oro' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'La ronca de oro' won the TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela of the Year in 2015.

Who composed the music for 'La ronca de oro'?

The music for 'La ronca de oro' was composed by Diego Portilla.

Did 'La ronca de oro' have a soundtrack?

Yes, 'La ronca de oro' had a soundtrack featuring the music from the series.

Was 'La ronca de oro' well-received by audiences?

Yes, 'La ronca de oro' was well-received by audiences and gained a loyal fanbase.

Did 'La ronca de oro' receive international recognition?

Yes, 'La ronca de oro' was exported to several countries and gained international recognition.

Did 'La ronca de oro' have any spin-offs or related series?

No, 'La ronca de oro' did not have any spin-offs or related series.

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Also known as

  • The Voice of Freedom
  • The Voice of Freedom (United States)

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