Bárbara Mori is one of the most beautiful women in Latin entertainment. She started working at a very young age, and 20 years ago, she became an iconic actress thanks to the success of 'Rubí,' the first telenovela led by an antagonist, in which she made history. This year, she returns with another impactful role in the series 'Las Azules.'
The production, now available on Apple TV+, tells the story of a squad of female police officers in 1970s Mexico City. 'Las Azules' is based on actual events, and Mori, as María, admits it is the character most similar to her life.
In an interview with ENSTARZ Latino, Mori shared what it was like to bring such a complex character to life and what similarities she found with her own experience as an actress. It helped, she confessed, that the show's creator was her partner, Fernando Rovzar.
"Building María: The Connection with the Character"
"Since the director began constructing the character, I started thinking: 'María does this, she likes this, she dislikes that,' I realized that María is very similar to me in many ways. From there, I started working on her," Mori commented enthusiastically. For her, portraying María was more than a professional challenge; it was an opportunity to explore aspects of her personality that she had not shown before on screen.
The 46-year-old actress was born in Uruguay on February 2, 1978, but moved to Mexico very young. Her beauty has always been part of her identity. She began her career in modeling before transitioning to acting.
During the interview, Bárbara reflected on beauty's role in her character's life and in her own. "I think as women, you realize that being attractive is a power at some point. Beauty opens doors for you; you arrive at places, and people smile at you more, but simultaneously, it creates difficult expectations to meet," the actress remarked. She has experienced this duality throughout her career, allowing her to empathize with María, who goes through the same in 'Las Azules.'
"Many times, beauty has played a double role in my life. I felt that people only saw my physical appearance and not my talent as an actress. When I tried to leave television and build a career in film, I had to work twice as hard to prove that I am more than just my looks," she added.
The series revolves around four women who, defying the conservative norms of the era, join Mexico's first female police force.
Despite being a publicity stunt to distract the press from the crimes of a brutal serial killer, these women decide to take their job seriously and conduct a secret investigation to catch the culprit. The series stands out not only for its intriguing plot but also for showcasing the constant struggle of these women to be recognized as more than just a pretty face.
The series, written, produced, and directed by Rovzar and by Lemon Studios for Apple TV+, has been well-received by critics and audiences. Each episode is released weekly, and with ten episodes, the series promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. 'Las Azules' is not just a crime drama; it is a story of female resilience and how these women refused to be relegated to the background.
"The Women Behind 'Las Azules'"
In addition to Mori, the main cast includes Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Téllez, and Amorita Rasgado, who play María's colleagues in the police force. Each of these women has a different story, but they share the same goal: to prove that they can perform the job as well as any man. The series tackles the complexity of being a woman in a society that still sees them as inferior and the need to prove their worth constantly.
"I think it is important that the series shows how these women support each other despite having different personalities. Through their struggles and triumphs, they become a team that goes beyond the professional; they become a family," Bárbara expressed.
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