Sonsoles Ónega is one of TV broadcasters The most popular in our country. However, alongside her role as a reporter, the Madrid journalist has also managed to make a strong career author.
Onega published his first novel in 2005: Kali … Havana, Obispo corner. Later, other books would arrive, such as “After Love” or “A Thousand Forbidden Kisses.” However, it was his recent work that gave him one of The greatest differences in literature From our country: Planet Prize.
“The Maid’s Daughters” It was done with Planet Prize 2023She donated one million euros. A distinction that was, at the time, surrounded by some controversy, since Sonsoles Ónega had just signed to Antena 3, which belonged to the same publishing group.
In any case, The Maid’s Daughters became the literary phenomenon of the year, with 20 editions and more than half a million copies sold. A success that has not been overlooked Atresmedia Which was announced in mid-2024 that it would produce The series is based on the novel. The novel premieres today, exactly on the same day as its author’s birthday.
A story of revenge and strength starring Veronica Sanchez
With The Maid’s Daughters, Sonsoles Ónega immerses the reader in a thrilling, historical story Intrigues, disloyalty and hidden feelings. The film is set in 20th century Galicia and takes place in the year 1900 Clara and Catalinatwo sisters who are exchanged at birth.
Donna Inesmatriarch of the Valdés family and devoted wife of Don Gustavo, must survive heartbreak, the pain of abandonment, and a power struggle until her transformation. Real daughter Heiress to an entire empire, at a time when women were not allowed to be the master of their own lives.
The stars of the series Veronica SanchezAs Donna Innes, Alan Hernandez Such as Gustavo Valdes and Carlotta Barrow Like Renata. The main cast is completed by Martina Caridi, Judith Fernandez, Alex Villazan, Tommy Aguilera, Alex Gadea, Zoel Fernandez and Fede Perez, among others.
The series is produced by Buendía Estudios, with the participation of Atresmedia, and directed by Menna Viti and Alejo flah. As for the script, they signed off on it Irene Rodriguez, Alba Lucio, and Tatiana Rodriguez, who were responsible for adapting the successful novel by Sonsols Onega.
“It was A Exciting journey The writer said about the production of the series: “Transforming paper characters into characters of flesh and blood,” where “wonderful stories of strong and courageous women coexist, who survive in a world that is not very easy for them.”
Where to watch the series The Maid’s Girls
The Maid’s Daughters will be available from This Sunday, November 30thin atreplayerthe live streaming service from Atresmedia. After that, the series will reach prime time on Antena 3, although the date is still unknown.
The series is based on the successful novel by Sonsoles Ónega, and consists of a total of 8 episodes 50 minutes each. The novel was filmed in the first half of 2025 in Galicia, Madrid and the Canary Islands.