The Unbroken Voice
The Unbroken Voice
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The Unbroken Voice

"Canto para no llorar"

8.1
Yr 2022
Rt 50m
Status Ended
Drama Soap
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Series Brief

Overview

Against all odds, young Arelys Henao pursues her dream of becoming a singer in this music-filled drama, based on the beginnings of the iconic Colombian star.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critics generally view The Unbroken Voice as a decent musical biopic drama that captures the early struggles and artistic determination of iconic Colombian singer Arelys Henao.

While the narrative offers an inspiring story of a young artist pursuing her passion against the odds, reviewers emphasize that it incorporates heavy thematic material. The series includes depictions of political violence, pronounced sexism, and substance use, blending a sentimental, telenovela-style tone with intense realistic conflict.

“A Decent Musical Drama!”

“The Unbroken Voice also has a sentimental, telenovela-like vibe to it, which those unfamiliar with Colombian culture and history may find jarring, given the brutality and pronounced sexism it displays.”

“It features lots of violence, ranging from ruthless politically…”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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CA • UK • US
Why fans love it

Rooted in the real-life origins of iconic Colombian artist Arelys Henao, *The Unbroken Voice* brings a distinctly musical energy to the classic telenovela format. Premiering in 2022, this biographical drama leans directly into traditional soap opera storytelling, pairing high-stakes emotional conflicts with the persistent ambition of a young woman determined to achieve her goal of becoming a singer against all odds.

Mariana Gómez helps anchor the series through its intense serialized twists and personal obstacles. Viewers drawn to music-centered soaps appreciate how the show balances personal sacrifice, romantic drama, and regular performance sequences. It offers an engaging look at the early chapters of a star's music career, keeping the dramatic pacing fast and the emotional stakes high.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 45
Regulars 7
Longest run 65 eps
Verónica Orozco
Verónica Orozco
as Arelys Henao
Mariana Gómez
Mariana Gómez
as Arelys Henao
65 episodes
Santiago Alarcón
Santiago Alarcón
as Wilfredo Hurtado
Mateo Osto
Mateo Osto
as Juan Esteban Hurtado Henao
José Ramón Barreto
José Ramón Barreto
as Wilfredo de Jesús Hurtado Perea
65 episodes
Diego Daniel Mira
as Martín Henao Ruiz
Luis Eduardo Motoa
Luis Eduardo Motoa
as Tano Henao
Victoria Ortiz
Victoria Ortiz
as Clara Inés Ríos
Show 37 more
Yuri Vargas as Yazmín Solano 65 episodes Sebastián Giraldo Brandon Figueredo as Miguel Hurtado Henao Linda Lucía Callejas as María Ruiz de Henao Juan Sebastián Calero as Alonso Henao 65 episodes Catalina Polo as Salomé Carmenza Cossio as Leda Hurtado Freddy Ordoñez Jairo Ordóñez Tatiana Ariza Laura Taylor Ana Maria Perez as María Ruiz de Henao 65 episodes Jim Muñoz as Fabián Viscaino 65 episodes Anderson Ballesteros as Óscar Vargas "Patoco" 65 episodes María Alejandra Correa as Alba Henao Ruiz 1 episode Salomé Domínguez 1 episode Alanna de la Rossa 1 episode Luis Alberto Rojas 1 episode María Laura Colorado 1 episode Juanita Molina 1 episode María José Nieto 1 episode Valentina Ríos 1 episode Marcela Vanegas 1 episode Juan Camilo Pérez 1 episode José Luis Naranjo 1 episode María Alejandra Duque 1 episode Inés Prieto 1 episode Adriano Barón Lyenstova 1 episode Juan Vargas Millán 1 episode Isabella Betancur 1 episode Simón Savi 1 episode Tatiana Arango 1 episode Luciana Mesa Gil 1 episode Mauricio Mejía 1 episode Valentina Duque 3 episodes Carlos Humberto Gutiérrez 2 episodes Sebastián Gutiérrez 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Writer
Tatiana Andrade Gustavo Salcedo Maria Cecilia Boenheim
Director of Photography
Freddy Castro Uribe Nicolás Forero
Casting Director
Juan Pablo Rincón
Script
Daisy Ruiz Mayra Alejandra Henao Laura Amórtegui Prieto
Director
Liliana Bocanegra
Assistant Director
Reinaldo Ángel Felipe Paredes Alejandro Aguilar Jaime Rayo
First Assistant Director
Luisa Fernanda Riveros
Production Manager
Amparo Gutiérrez
Editor
José Luis Oróstegui
Line Producer
Juan Andrés Flórez
Creator
Héctor Rodríguez
Story
Héctor Rodríguez Jörg Hiller
Makeup Designer
Ana del Rio
Art Direction
Guarnizo y Lizarralde Jorge Castaño
Post Production Supervisor
Paula Jiménez
Executive Producer
Ángela Vergara
Head of Production
Claudia Rojas
Location Manager
Alejandra Losada
Music Director
Nicolás Uribe
Casting
Natalia Morales
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Keywords

telenovela soap opera biographical drama
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 11, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
50 minutes
Origin
CO
TMDB Votes
37