'Guerra de Idolos' Telenovela Synopsis: María León, Alberto Guerra Star In Telemundo Musical Drama

Telemundo is set to premiere its new drama series called "Guerra de Idolos." The musical telenovela stars María León, Alejandro de la Madrid and Alberto Guerra. Based on the previews we've seen, we can describe it as the Mexican version of "Empire," the FOX hit that revolves around the music industry. It will be on Monday, April 24 when the drama begins starting at 8pm/7c. Read the full and complete synopsis down below and tell us what you think about the story!

SYNOPSIS: A death threat to Julio Cesar Solar, the number one singer in the Regional Mexican music genre, will be the spark to fire up this story, exposing the tip of an iceberg that hides the darkest side of the music world: the secret arrangements between the industry and the mafia, money laundering, the broadcasters that serve as platforms to boost the power of politicians, the sponsorships in exchange for excessive returns, the deaths of artists used to promote others, and the all-or-nothing fights between bands that try to perform songs in enemy territory.

The fight in front and behind the scenes, of those who seek to dominate the music business; where, in order to succeed, one must have ambition, but above all, fan support. And to achieve this, there is a key to open the door to success: the work of the best music composer and producer of the moment, Mateo Solar.

Mateo, a member of a family of artists of Hispanic origin living in Houston, has music in his blood, and now unwittingly, will bring blood to music. Unruly and temperamental, this producer can work with both the Regional Mexican and Urban genres. Every artist wants the talented Mateo to compose their songs, especially after having taken his brother, Julio Cesar, to the top of the charts, making him a great idol.

But Mateo will make the “mistake” of falling for a new singer who is interested in his services. Manara is a beautiful and determined woman, as imposing as stubborn, for whom Mateo will compose the most passionate songs, planning to launch her as a new pop star through his label, JC Records, but what Mateo is oblivious to is the dark plot that led Manara to him. Mateo has dealt with criminals and has composed corridos for gangsters who want to become legends, but Amado Matamoros, Manara’s brother, is one of the most dangerous thugs with whom he had to deal. A human trafficker and firearms smuggler, Amado has other plans for Manara: to give her away to Rafael Zabala, Julio Cesar’s artistic godfather and business partner of the Solar family at JC Records.

Rafael, married to fashion designer, Itzel Paz, and father of two young musicians, is a very famous singer who has always sought to stand out through his own merit, taking advantage and sometimes “suffering” the fact that he is the son of the great Ernesto Zabala, Mexico’s most important and beloved ranchero artist. Amado Matamoros, with political ambitions, will propose Rafael a business deal that will revolutionize his life: to give up Amado’s sister to Rafael in exchange for his support, with his image, connections and reputation, to win votes to reach the Mayor’s Office in the city of Los Angeles.

Rafael will not hesitate to accept the deal, dazzled by Manara’s talent. He will make his debut as a producer, promising to bring her to the top through the record label he shares with the Solar family. But the stormy and passionate relationship between Mateo and Manara will ruin all his plans, sparking a relentless war of egos, on and off stage, which will extend from Los Angeles to Houston and from Monterrey to Mexico City. With music, but also bullets, Mateo and Manara will try to come out unharmed from this war, in which they will have to watch all fronts, moving along a very thin line between justice and revenge.

Living in a world of stunning ranches, parties, private jets and recording studios, Guerra de Idolos showcases the lives of those who manage the Latin music business, sometimes with fewer principles than criminal organizations. In a thrilling story in which songs merge with action and romance, Guerra de Idolos will delve into the world of stars that are driven by excessive egos, during the Latino boom in the United States, where time will not heal wounds, but will expose them, at the rhythm of the most popular Latin music genre in this country.