Belinda to Play Empress Carlota in New Historical Series

Belinda to Star as Empress Carlota in New Sony Pictures Series Mexico City, May 22, 2025 – Mexican singer and actress Belinda has announced her role as Empress Carlota of Mexico in a new historical series produced by Sony Pictures. The ten-episode series will chronicle Carlota's life, focusing on her arrival in Mexico, her relationship with Emperor Maximilian, and the tragic events that ultimately defined her time in the country. Filming is scheduled to begin in December 2025, with a premiere expected by the end of 2026. In a social media post, Belinda expressed her excitement about the project, stating, "I'm going to play Carlota, the last empress of Mexico, in this new Sony series, and I don't have words to describe what this means to me!" The series promises to explore the political and personal turmoil of Carlota's life against the backdrop of 19th-century Mexico. The production will also feature prominent actors such as Jaime Lorente as Maximilian, and Miguel Ángel Silvestre. This ambitious project promises to bring a fresh perspective to a pivotal period in Mexican history, highlighting the complex figure of Empress Carlota. The series is anticipated to be a significant cultural event in Mexico and beyond.