The TV show based on the story of late singer Jenni Rivera premiered last week, Nov. 15, in the U.S. and the reactions regarding the adaptation of the "Diva of Banda's" life didn't take long to arrive.
Despite what many expected, the audience's reaction to the first episode has been mainly positive. One of the factors that stood out is the huge resemblance actors have with the real-life characters they play.
Particularly, the resemblance between Sonoran singer Jacqueline Alcalá with the late Rivera is impressive, which has caused pleasant surprise among the singer's fans who can expect a faithful adaptation of Rivera's life.
According to People en Español, Alcalá, who until recently was relatively unknown, has told Mexican media that her role in "Jenni: The Life of a Diva" has been a pleasant experience and a huge challenge.
"If they had told me (that I would play Rivera), I wouldn't have believed them", said the singer who has released 10 albums in her native Hermosillo, as quoted by People.
The singer, who confessed she has no acting experience, has received numerous messages of support from Rivera's fans, who have been shocked by her resemblance to "La Gran Señora".
"I told everyone, I have no acting experience, (but) I have a wonderful coach", Alcalá said.
"It's a dream I don't want to wake up from", the singer concluded.
The show premiered last week in the United States through Estrella TV, and was received positively by Hispanic audiences.
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