Belinda to Play Florence Casseur in New Series, Calls it a Career Dream

Belinda is set to portray Florence Casseur in a new miniseries, a role the Mexican singer and actress described as a significant career milestone. The project will delve into the high-profile case of the French national, whose arrest and subsequent imprisonment in Mexico became a major controversy.

"Very soon I will fulfill one of the most important dreams of my career: to play Florence Casseur in a miniseries. A true story that shocked an entire nation and transcended borders," Belinda shared in a social media statement. The artist, known for her role as Empress Carlota, will step into the shoes of Casseur for this new production. While details about the cast and release date remain undisclosed, Belinda confirmed her dual role as star and associate producer.

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Very soon I will fulfill one of the most important dreams of my career: to play Florence Casseur in a miniseries. A true story that shocked an entire nation and transcended borders.

The story of Florence Casseur captivated Mexico in the mid-2000s. In December 2005, Casseur and her partner, Israel Vallarta, were arrested by federal authorities, who accused them of leading the criminal group Los Zodiaco. The arrest gained national attention when police broadcast the capture live, though it was later revealed to be a staged reenactment, as the actual arrest occurred hours earlier.

Casseur was initially sentenced to 96 years for kidnapping, organized crime, and illegal weapons possession. Her sentence was later reduced to 60 years on appeal, sparking diplomatic tensions between France and Mexico under Presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and Felipe Calderón. In January 2013, Mexico's Supreme Court ordered Casseur's immediate release, citing serious violations of her fundamental rights that compromised the legal process against her.

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From the first day I have put all my heart into this project and I hope that, when the time comes, it can move you as much as it has moved us to create it.