Griselda, the series from the Narcos universe starring Sofía Vergara, has been one of Netflix's biggest premieres so far this year. It is the first dramatic role the actress takes on after the success of Modern Family, but it is also a series that includes another debut. It's singer Karol G, who plays a character quite close to the protagonist in the fiction.
The Colombian artist, who coined the term 'bichota' and recently visited Spain to celebrate two massive concerts, appears for only 5 minutes in the series, but she does so playing a key character in the life of the protagonist. She plays Carla, one of Griselda's most trusted people.
In the miniseries, Karol G trades her pink hair for a retro bangs look, and amidst the glitter and glamour of 70s and 80s Miami, forms an alliance with Griselda, a single mother determined to use wild charm to build one of the most profitable cartels in history. Carla becomes part of her entourage of women and helps her rise to the top of that business, earning her the nickname "the Godmother."
The character of Carla
Griselda marks Karol G's acting debut - whose real name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro - a singer who has dominated all the urban music charts in recent years.
Although in the series she is unrecognizable, having exchanged dreamlike colors for a much more vintage look, neutral tones, and a cigarette in hand. "It was fun to work with her, and she was very humble on set. She brought a very specific authenticity and energy to the series", said the series director Andrés Baiz.
Sofía Vergara and Karol G at the series premiere in Miami
Throughout the series, Carla is one of the prostitutes whom Griselda brings to Miami to help distribute drugs. "She loved her character because she is a misfit. She comes from Medellin, so she felt comfortable playing someone from there," shared Baiz.
Why she appears for only 5 minutes
Although many were excited to see the singer in Griselda, it was surprising to realize that she barely appears for 5 minutes throughout the series. One might think that this was required by her character, but the truth is that Karol G herself preferred not to appear on screen for longer.
In an interview, she admitted she was nervous about the release of Griselda and confessed that she was offered a different character than the one she ended up playing. In fact, even though the directors wanted Karol G to have a more prominent role in the series, the singer felt she wasn't ready yet.
"I was like 'wait, it's my first time doing this, I'll accept to do something smaller'," she said during the interview, acknowledging that she preferred a smaller role to focus on learning as much as possible from the process.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence