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Netflix begins filming Angélica Rivera bioseries starring her daughter
Netflix began filming a bioseries about Angélica Rivera on October 12, with a planned release in 2027.
Rivera is a Mexican television actress known for starring in telenovelas, including *Destilando amor*.
Her daughter, Sofía Castro will portray Rivera at different stages of her career and personal life.
The series is set to cover Rivera’s marriage to former Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto and her role as first lady from 2012 to 2018.
It will also revisit the 2014 controversy over a property in Mexico City that drew scrutiny of the government.
Peña Nieto said in a 2026 documentary interview that making Rivera explain the property’s purchase was a mistake.
The series is titled *Tulipán* for now, and Netflix plans to release it in 2027.
Netflix began filming a bioseries about Mexican actress Angélica Rivera on October 12, 2026.
Rivera’s daughter, actress Sofía Castro, plays her mother in the series.
The production is provisionally titled Tulipán and is expected to reach Netflix in 2027.
The story will cover Rivera’s acting career, marriage to former Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto and public role during his presidency.
Rivera said the series will show the woman behind the headlines, including her mistakes, fears and ability to reinvent herself.
- Who
- Angélica Rivera and her daughter, actress Sofía Castro.
- What
- Netflix began filming a bioseries about Rivera, with Castro playing her.
- When
- Filming began on October 12, 2026. The series is expected in 2027.
- Where
- Netflix. A filming location is Not stated.
- Why
- Rivera said she wants to show the woman behind the headlines and tell her story from her own perspective.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Angélica Rivera married Enrique Peña Nieto.
Rivera served as Mexico’s first lady during Peña Nieto’s presidency.
Rivera and Peña Nieto divorced.
Netflix announced the series and filming began.
The series is expected to arrive on Netflix.
- Platform
- Netflix
- Provisional title
- Tulipán
- Lead actor
- Sofía Castro, playing her mother, Angélica Rivera
- Filming began
- October 12, 2026
- Expected release
- 2027
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What people are saying
Telling my story from my essence is an act of freedom and courage. For years I was a character in the public conversation. Today, with this series, I want to show the woman behind the headlines, with her mistakes, her fears and her ability to reinvent herself.
Playing my mom in the most complex and vulnerable stage of her life is an honor, a great responsibility and the biggest challenge of my career.