The Studio reinforces its role as a leader in narrative innovation and social‑impact content production
THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO celebrates the Ondas Awards granted to two of its productions — the series ‘Celeste’ and the documentary ‘How I Left the Opus Dei’— as well as the award given to the multifaceted artist El Gran Wyoming for his work as host of ‘El Intermedio’, which this season marks 20 years on air.
THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO thus reaffirms its position in producing high‑quality content, committed to narrative innovation and social impact, and as one of the major drivers of fiction, documentary and entertainment in Spanish with a global outlook and a constant commitment to excellence.
‘Celeste’, a Movistar Plus+ original series co‑produced by 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO), created by Diego San José and directed by Elena Trapé, continues its unstoppable journey one year after its première, culminating in the Ondas Award for Best Comedy Series. Starring Carmen Machi, the jury highlighted its ability to “turn something as dry as a tax inspection into a tender, unconventional story with thriller undertones”.
The success story of ‘Celeste’ began last year at the San Sebastian International Film Festival where it premiered to great public acclaim. Afterwards, it screened in the Official Selection of Serielizados Fest in Barcelona, where Diego San José received the Best Screenplay award. Since then, ‘Celeste’ has received continuous recognition both nationally and internationally: it won the awards for Best Series and Best Actress (Carmen Machi) in the “International Panorama” section at Series Mania, the Italian Global Series Festival prize for Best Comedy Series and Best Actress, as well as the Fotogramas de Plata and the FICAL award for Carmen Machi and the Best Comedy Series distinction; the Feroz Award for Best Comedy Series; and the ALMA award for Best Comedy Series Screenplay for Diego San José, Daniel Castro and Oriol Puig.
‘How I Left the Opus Dei’ (original title: ‘El minuto heroico: Yo también dejé el Opus Dei’), the HBO Max original documentary series produced by THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, has been awarded the Ondas Award for Best Documentary for “portraying the suffering of the most invisible women of Opus Dei worldwide and enabling them to tell their story for the first time after leaving the organization. ‘The heroic minute’ is an extraordinary audiovisual proposal wherein the victims confront their own testimonies, breaking the silence and opacity they had endured.”
Created and directed by Mònica Terribas for HBO Max Spain, it premiered on February 7 and is also available in the United States, Latin America and Europe. Across four episodes, thirteen women from different countries share their experiences within Opus Dei and their subsequent split from the institution, in an unprecedented investigation blending real testimonies with fictionalized reconstructions led by Claudia Traisac. The series includes contributions from experts including Gareth Gore, Antonia Cundy, Laura Merino, Vega González, John Paul Lennon and Sebastián Sal, among others, who provide context to the narrated experiences.
José Miguel Monzón, better known as El Gran Wyoming, has earned his second Ondas Award during his career as host of ‘El Intermedio’ (a Globomedia production for laSexta directed by Carmen Aguilera). On this occasion, the jury recognized “his professionalism, commitment and bravery to keep alive one of television’s longest‑running formats” by awarding him the statuette for Best Presenter.
The Ondas Awards jury also praised El Gran Wyoming for keeping his format fresh and relevant in a time slot that has become one of the most competitive and high-stakes on television in recent years: prime-time access”.
As it approaches its 20th season on laSexta, ‘El Intermedio’ has established itself as a standout in current affairs television, praised for its originality, sharp wit, and ability to resonate with viewers. With this latest accolade, El Gran Wyoming cements his status as one of the most distinctive voices in socially conscious satire and bold, intelligent broadcasting.
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Series produced by Oficina Burman, Cimarrón (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Exile Content Studio
Prime Video has released ‘Cometierra’, inspired by the acclaimed novel of the same name by Dolores Reyes. The series, produced for Prime by Oficina Burman and Cimarrón (both under THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO banner) alongside Exile Content Studio, is now available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories since Friday, 31 October. Created by Daniel Burman (known for ‘Iosi, el espía arrepentido’), the show is co‑directed by Burman, Cris Gris (‘Vgly’) and Martín Hodara (‘La señal’). Executive production credits go to Laura Fdez. Espeso, Daniel Burman and Sandino Saravia Vinay for THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO, and Isaac Lee and Isabel López Polanco for Exile Content Studio.
The seven‑episode series stars Lilith Curiel, Max Peña, Iván Martínez and Harold Torres, with special appearances by Yalitza Aparicio, Mabel Cadena and Rubén Albarrán who breathe life into the characters created by Reyes. Additional cast members include Roberto Aguilar, Gerardo Taracena, Lizeth Selene, Luis Curiel and Arcelia Ramírez. The source novel by Reyes has been translated into 14 languages.
Writers for the series include lead Mónica Herrera (‘La caída’) alongside novelists Brenda Navarro (‘Casas vacías’), Camila Brugés (‘Frontera Verde’), Gabriela Guraieb (‘Vgly’), Juan Carballo (‘El amor después del amor’), Clara Roquet (‘Libertad’) and Daniel Burman himself.
‘Cometierra’ follows Aylín, a teenager from a working‑class neighborhood in Mexico who, following an act of bullying that forces her to eat dirt, unlocks supernatural visions of her missing teacher. Her newfound powers lead her, alongside her brother and friends, into a battle to control her abilities, search for the missing and confront the violence and injustice that dominate her community. As her strength grows, she becomes a hero who stands up to the forces threatening her neighborhood.
A significant highlight of the production is the exclusive theme song “La Cometierra”, composed by renowned Mexican singer songwriter Natalia Lafourcade. The track captures the magical realism and mysticism that underpin the story and underscores Aylín’s emotional journey and awakening.
The group now operates virtual production facilities in Spain, the United States, Argentina, Portugal, and Uruguay
GRUP MEDIAPRO has launched a new virtual production studio in Montevideo, Uruguay, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge audiovisual technology. The new facility joins the group’s existing studios in Barcelona, Miami, New York, Buenos Aires, and Lisbon, further expanding its international footprint in this fast-growing area of content creation.
This milestone was made possible through GRUP MEDIAPRO’s longstanding operations across the Americas —where the company has had a presence for over 25 years— and a strategic alliance with Reducto Audiovisual. The 700-square-meter studio is fully equipped with state-of-the-art LED technology and is designed to handle end-to-end production, from concept development through to on-set execution and post-production.
The first project shot in the newly launched space was a pair of music videos by Montevideo-based band No Te Va Gustar. Teams from several GRUP MEDIAPRO hubs collaborated across borders to design the creative approach, provide production support, and deliver the full technical infrastructure —including the creation of the virtual environments where the action takes place.
Virtual production gives creators greater control on set while streamlining production schedules by eliminating the need for travel, daylight windows, or weather considerations. The use of LED volumes allows directors and technical crews to preview scenes in real time and make creative adjustments on the fly, directly during filming.
GRUP MEDIAPRO has operated in Uruguay since 2019 and currently runs two companies in the country: Cimarrón, a leading player in Latin America’s audiovisual industry, and Colour by Mediapro, a postproduction house.
Starring Javier Cámara and Carla Quílez, the series launches November 6
With just days to go before its official release, the 70th edition of Seminci – the Valladolid International Film Festival – hosted the premiere of ‘Yakarta’. The event was attended by the show’s creator, Diego San José; director Elena Trapé; lead cast members Javier Cámara and Carla Quílez; executive producers Fran Araújo (Movistar Plus+) and Alejandro Flórez (100 Balas – THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO); alongside Jorge Pezzi (Director of Fiction and Alliances, Movistar Plus+) and Javier Méndez (Head of Fiction, THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO).
Following its debut at Seminci, the Movistar Plus+ original series—produced by 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Buendía Estudios Canarias—will screen at Serielizados Fest on November 4, where it competes in the Official National Selection.
Created by Diego San José, ‘Yakarta’ stars Javier Cámara and Carla Quílez. All six episodes of the series will be released on November 6. It is co-directed by Elena Trapé, Javier Cámara himself, and Fernando Hierro-Delgado, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside San José and Daniel Castro.
Synopsis
José Ramón Garrido, once an Olympic badminton hopeful, now scrapes by teaching PE at a public school in Vallecas. Divorced and disillusioned, his world shifts at a high school tournament where he spots Mar, a gifted teenage player who might just be his ticket back to glory—specifically, to Jakarta, where former champions like him are still treated as stars.
But Jakarta is a long way off—especially for two outsiders like Joserra and Mar. To get there, they’ll have to survive each other first. What follows is an unpredictable road trip filled with cheap motels, worn-out sports halls, and endless highway pit stops through towns like Totana, Ponferrada, Torrelavega, and Tardajos... all in pursuit of one last shot at redemption. That is, if they ever make it...
The awards listed include the Pro Padel League San Sebastián, Latin GRAMMY Sessions, Miss Universe 2024 Gala, and the Unrivaled Basketball Final 2024
Mediapro North America has been honored with four awards at the latest edition of the Davey Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), which celebrate creativity and excellence in small and mid-sized productions.
These international accolades underscore GRUP MEDIAPRO’s ongoing commitment to high-level innovation and quality in audiovisual production. Pro Padel League San Sebastián won Gold in the Sports & Games category, Latin GRAMMY Sessions, produced by Mediapro Events, earned a Silver in the Documentary category, The Miss Universe 2024 gala received a Silver in Arts & Culture. The Unrivaled Basketball Final 2024 took home Silver in the Sports & Games category.
