- American film adaptation produced by Telemundo and starring Yon Gonzalez
- International premiere and arrival in Spain
Atresmedia has acquired the broadcast rights in Spain to “Velvet: El Nuevo Imperio”, the American version of the Spanish series “Velvet”.
The novel will be released soon in NovaConfidencial Digital was also able to confirm this. The launch coincides with Nova’s 20th anniversarywhich incorporates this title as one of its main programming bets.
Nova, the leading women’s channel on DTT, thus adds a new international production to its catalogue. Chain chains Two years of leadership on theologyits direct competitor, is currently recording good data with its daily series: “Emanet” (3.2% and 284,000 viewers), “When I Fall in Love” (2.7% and 283,000 viewers) and “Vino el amor” (3.5% and 277,000 viewers).
The arrival of the new version of “Velvet” reinforces this line and cements its place as a reference in global imagination.
American film adaptation produced by Telemundo and starring Yon Gonzalez
“Velvet: The New Empire” is a production Telemundo Studios and NBCUniversalwhich adapts the format created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira of Bambú Producciones. The series brings the original story to the fashion environment of New YorkWhile maintaining the narrative themes of the franchise: personal relationships, business conflicts and the internal dynamics of the textile sector.
Fantasy heroism Yon GonzalezKnown as “Gran Hotel” and “Beguinas”. Samantha Siqueiroswhich gained international fame after its role in Berlin. They complete the cast Carolina Miranda, Chantal Andere, Danilo Carrera, and Humberto Zurita.
The direction is carried out by Danny Gavidia and Miguel FaraoneFilming took place between Miami and Mexico City. The soundtrack includes the song Laberintos, performed by Lucero and Mijares.
International premiere and arrival in Spain
The American version of “Velvet” premiered on Telemundo in May 19, 2025 He finished his first season in September 24thwith 92 episodes. After airing in the US and Latin America, Atresmedia has now integrated the series into its offering, bringing the Velvet universe back to Spanish television through Nova.
“Velvet” is one of Atresmedia’s most popular Spanish series. The original novel, starring Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Paula Echevarría, achieved high ratings during its four seasons and was distributed and adapted in several countries.
The premiere of “Velvet: The New Empire” is part of Nova’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in thematic Spanish television. The channel has broadcast some of the most watched international productions on DTT and remains the number one choice among women’s topics.