Mujeres asesinas (Argentine TV series)
2005 Argentine TV series or program
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Mujeres Asesinas (English: Killer Women) is a 2005 Argentine television series that blends elements of drama, psychological suspense, and crime thriller. It was inspired by a book by the same title by Marisa Grinstein describing the lives of 14 women who committed homicides in Argentina.[1] The series was produced by Pol-ka Producciones and aired on the Argentine TV channel Canal 13 from July 19th, 2005, to March 25th, 2008.
by Marisa Grinstein
Liliana Escliar
Walter Slavich
Marcelo Slavich
Marcos Carnevale
Daniel Romañach
Carlos Perrotti
Alejandro Alem
Jorge Nisco
Alberto Lecchi
Sebastián Pivotto
Marcos Carnevale
Martín Desalvo
Alejandro Ibáñez
| Mujeres asesinas | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Mujeres asesinas by Marisa Grinstein |
| Written by | Marisa Grinstein Liliana Escliar Walter Slavich Marcelo Slavich Marcos Carnevale Daniel Romañach Carlos Perrotti Alejandro Alem |
| Directed by | Daniel Barone Jorge Nisco Alberto Lecchi Sebastián Pivotto Marcos Carnevale Martín Desalvo Alejandro Ibáñez |
| Country of origin | Argentina |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Pol-Ka |
| Original release | |
| Network | El Trece |
| Release | 19 July 2005 – 25 March 2008 |
Canal 13 rebroadcast those rated as "Best Episodes" at 23:00 from 4 January 2010.
Plot
Mujeres Asesinas depicts the homicides committed by women in Argentina discussed in the trilogy of books of the same name by Marisa Grinstein. It has been the recipient of many awards, including the Golden Martin Fierro Award, the highest award granted by the Association of Journalists of Television and Radio Argentina, or APTRA. Each episode presents a dramatized account of real-life cases involving women who committed homicide, exploring the psychological, social, and emotional circumstances surrounding each crime. The series is notable for its anthology format, with each story featuring a different cast and narrative, allowing for a wide range of portrayals and interpretations of female violence.
Beyond its gripping storytelling, Mujeres Asesinas sparked public debate about gender, justice, and the representation of women in media. It also marked a turning poing in Argentine television by combining high production values with socially provocative themes, and by showcasting performances from many of the country's most acclaimed actresses.
Episodes
First season | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Eugenia Tobal | Marta Odera, monja (Marta Odera, nun). |
| 02 | Juana Viale | Ana D., mujer corrosiva (Ana D., corrosive woman). |
| 03 | Dolores Fonzi | Claudia Sobrero, cuchillera (Claudia Sobrero, cutler). |
| 04 | Julieta Díaz | Ana María Gómez Tejerina, asesina obstinada (Ana María Gómez Tejerina, obstinate killer). |
| 05 | Cristina Banegas | Emilia Basil, cocinera (Emilia Basil, cook). |
| 06 | Cecilia Roth | Clara, la fantasiosa (Clara, the fantasist). |
| 07 | Betiana Blum | Ana María Soba, heredera impaciente (Ana María Soba, impatient heiress). |
| 08 | Mercedes Morán | Graciela Hammer, incendiaria (Graciela Hammer, incendiary). |
| 09 | Araceli González | Margarita Herlein, probadora de hombres (Margarita Herlein, man tester). |
| 10 | Ana María Picchio | Stella O., huérfana emocional (Stella O., emotional orphan). |
| 11 | Valeria Bertuccelli | Marta Bogado, madre (Marta Bogado, mother). |
| 12 | Cristina Banegas | Margarita, la maldita (Margarita, the wicked). |
| 13 | Andrea Bonelli y María Abadi | Laura E., encubridora (Laura E., concealer). |
| 14 | Julia Calvo, Edda Bustamante, Claudia Fontán y Alejandro Urpadilleta | Brujas incautas y falsa mujer (Incautious witches and false woman). |
| 15 | Paola Krum | Lisa, la soñadora (Lisa, the dreamer). |
| 16 | Romina Gaetani | Norah, amiga (Norah, friend). |
| 17 | Carola Reyna | Sandra, la gestora (Sandra, the managing). |
| 18 | Cecilia Roth | Cándida, esposa improvisada (Cándida, improvised wife). |
| 19 | Bárbara Lombardo | Patricia, vengadora (Patricia, avenger). |
| 20 | Leonor Manso | Ofelia, enamorada (Ofelia, in love). |
| 21 | Romina Ricci | Carmen, hija (Carmen, daughter). |
| 22 | María Leal | Cristina, rebelde (Cristina, rebel). |
Second season | ||
| 01 | Nacha Guevara | Yiya Murano, envenenadora (Yiya Murano, poisoner). |
| 02 | Celeste Cid | Lucía, memoriosa (Lucía, mindful). |
| 03 | María Leal, Emilia Mazer y Gloria Carrá | Hermanas de sangre (Blood sisters). |
| 04 | Araceli González | Irma, la de los peces (Irma, that of the fish). |
| 05 | Andrea Pietra | Javiera, ingenua (Javiera, naive). |
| 06 | Cristina Banegas | Leonor, madrastra (Leonor, stepmother). |
| 07 | Nancy Dupláa | Laura, abandonada (Laura, abandoned). |
| 08 | Leticia Brédice | Susana, dueña de casa (Susana, woman in charge). |
| 09 | Romina Gaetani | Laura, madre amante (Laura, loving mother). |
| 10 | Cristina Banegas | Elvira, madre abnegada (Elvira, selfless mother). |
| 11 | Vera Fogwill | Gloria, despiadada (Gloria, merciless). |
| 12 | Julieta Díaz | Felisa, desesperada (Felisa, desperate). |
| 13 | María Valenzuela | Isabel, enfermera (Isabel, nurse). |
| 14 | María Socas | Ana, sometida (Ana, submitted). |
| 15 | Leonor Manso | Ema, costurera (Ema, seamstress). |
| 16 | Romina Ricci | Cecilia, hermana (Cecilia, sister). |
| 17 | Emilia Mazer | María, creyente (María, believer). |
| 18 | Bárbara Lombardo | Mercedes, virgen (Mercedes, virgin). |
| 19 | Romina Ricci | Andrea, bailantera (Andrea, suburb dancer). |
| 20 | Andrea Pietra | Carmen, honrada (Carmen, honored). |
| 21 | María Valenzuela | Blanca, operaria (Blanca, operative). |
| 22 | Leonor Manso | Elena, protectora (Elena, protective). |
| 23 | Celeste Cid | Ramona, justiciera (Ramona, righteous). |
| 24 | Bárbara Lombardo | Sandra, confundida (Sandra, confused). |
| 25 | Leticia Brédice | Eliana, cuñada (Eliana, sister-in-law). |
| 26 | Manuela Pal | Soledad, cautiva (Soledad, captive). |
| 27 | Andrea Pietra | Olga, encargada (Olga, responsible). |
| 28 | Agustina Cherri | Sofía, nena de papá (Sofía, daddy's girl). |
| 29 | Malena Solda | Mónica, acorralada (Mónica, cornered) |
| 30 | Ana María Orozco | Mara, alucinada (Mara, hallucinatory). |
| 31 | Eleonora Wexler | Rosa, soltera (Rosa, single). |
| 32 | Laura Novoa | Nélida, tóxica (Nélida, toxic). |
| 33 | Emilia Mazer | Silvia, celosa (Silvia, jealous). |
| 34 | Virginia Innocenti | Próspera, arrepentida (Próspera, sorry). |
| 35 | Leonor Manso | Pilar, esposa (Pilar, wife). |
| 36 | Jazmín Stuart | Paula, bailarina (Paula, dancer). |
| 37 | Andrea Bonelli | Leticia, codiciosa (Leticia, greedy). |
Third season | ||
| 01 | Gabriela Toscano | Rita, burlada (Rita, mocked). |
| 02 | Cristina Banegas | Milagros, pastora (Milagros, pastor). |
| 03 | Romina Gaetani | Nora, ultrajada (Nora, outraged). |
| 04 | Araceli González | Blanca, perdida (Blanca, lost). |
| 05 | Andrea del Boca | Sonia, desalmada (Sonia, heartless). |
| 06 | Laura Novoa | Claudia, herida (Claudia, wounded). |
| 07 | Leticia Brédice | Perla, anfitriona (Perla, hostess). |
Fourth season | ||
| 01 | Romina Ricci | Dolores, poseída (Dolores, possessed). |
| 02 | Ana María Picchio | Thelma, impaciente (Thelma, impatient). |
| 03 | Juana Viale | Marta, manipuladora (Marta, manipulator). |
| 04 | Dolores Fonzi | Marcela, lastimada (Marcela, hurt). |
| 05 | Belén Blanco | Azucena, vengadora (Azucena, avenger). |
| 06 | Rita Cortese | Alicia, deudora (Alicia, debtor). |
| 07 | Mirta Busnelli | Juana, instigadora (Juana, instigator). |
| 08 | Julieta Ortega | Marga, víctima (Marga, victim). |
| 09 | Carola Reyna | Nina, desconfiada (Nina, distrustful). |
| 10 | María Abadi | Carolina, humillada (Carolina, humiliated). |
| 11 | María Onetto | Noemí, desquiciada (Noemí, deranged). |
| 12 | Valentina Bassi | Lorena, maternal (Lorena, motherly). |
Cast
The following is a list of actresses who have made the role of killer in the series:
- Eugenia Tobal
- Juana Viale
- Dolores Fonzi
- Julieta Díaz
- Cristina Banegas
- Cecilia Roth
- Betiana Blum
- Mercedes Morán
- Araceli González
- Ana María Picchio
- Valeria Bertuccelli
- Nahuel Pérez Biscayart
- Andrea Bonelli
- Claudia Fontán
- Julia Calvo
- Edda Bustamante
- Paola Krum
- Romina Gaetani
- Carola Reyna
- Bárbara Lombardo
- Leonor Manso
- Romina Ricci
- María Leal
- Nacha Guevara
- Celeste Cid
- Emilia Mazer
- Gloria Carrá
- Andrea Pietra
- Nancy Dupláa
- Leticia Brédice
- Vera Fogwill
- María Valenzuela
- María Socas
- Manuela Pal
- Agustina Cherri
- Malena Solda
- Ana María Orozco
- Eleonora Wexler
- Laura Novoa
- Virginia Innocenti
- Jazmín Stuart
- Gabriela Toscano
- Andrea del Boca
- Belén Blanco
- Rita Cortese
- Mirta Busnelli
- Julieta Ortega
- María Abadi
- María Onetto
- Valentina Bassi
Martín Fierro Awards
- Martín Fierro Awards
- Best Unit/ Miniseries 2005 - Winner
- Best Unit / Miniseries 2006 - Nominated
- Best Unit / Miniseries 2007 - Nominated
- Best actress of Unit / Miniseries 2005 - (Inés Estévez) Winner
- Best actress of Unit / Miniseries 2006 - (Cristina Banegas) Winner
- Best actress of Unit / Miniseries 2007 - (Cristina Banegas) Winner