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Carlos Gatica Plays a Corruptible Journalist in 'Mi rival': 'He Accepts Doing Stories for Money'
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Carlos Gatica Plays a Corruptible Journalist in 'Mi rival': 'He Accepts Doing Stories for Money'

From El Universal · (1h ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Actor Carlos Gatica portrays a corruptible journalist in the telenovela "Mi rival," who accepts assignments for money.
  • Gatica drew inspiration from a journalist in his family to understand the character's motivations and the complexities of the profession.
  • The telenovela "Mi rival" centers on a mother and daughter whose relationship is strained when they fall for the same man.

Carlos Gatica brings a nuanced portrayal to the character of a morally compromised journalist in the new telenovela "Mi rival." Drawing from personal experience through a family member involved in investigative journalism, Gatica delves into the character's internal conflict as he navigates the allure of financial gain over journalistic integrity. This personal connection allows for a deeper exploration of the character's journey, making his descent into corruption feel more grounded.

It's like a journalist of this high impact, who is a bit of everything, gossip, entertainment news and what happens is that at first he seems lost in his vocation, he starts accepting to do stories for money, for what suits him.

— Carlos GaticaCarlos Gatica describing his character's initial motivations and actions in 'Mi rival'.

The actor emphasizes that while his character may stray from ethical reporting, he aims to portray the human element and the pressures that can lead someone down such a path. Gatica respects the real-world profession of journalism, acknowledging the diverse motivations and goals of reporters and media outlets. His character's arc includes a potential reconnection with the ideals of the profession, suggesting a redemption narrative might unfold.

"Mi rival," produced by Carmen Armendáriz, is set against the backdrop of San Luis Potosí and features a compelling storyline involving a mother and daughter vying for the affection of the same man. Gatica's role is pivotal, acting as a key player within the antagonist's scheme. The series also boasts a strong supporting cast, including Arturo Peniche and Ana Bertha Espín.

I have a family member who does investigative journalism and we talked a lot about what that was, I discussed the topic a bit and how to approach it.

— Carlos GaticaCarlos Gatica explaining how he prepared for his role by consulting with a family member who is a journalist.

Beyond his role in "Mi rival," Gatica is also involved in the musical show "Myst," which recently celebrated its tenth season. The show is preparing a special segment for the upcoming World Cup, incorporating football-themed music. Gatica's diverse career highlights his versatility as a performer, seamlessly transitioning between dramatic acting and musical theater.

Now I had to look at references of how they do their job and I respect that. Here the character reaches a point where he reconnects with the profession, with why I wanted to do that.

— Carlos GaticaCarlos Gatica reflecting on his character's journey and his respect for the journalism profession.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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