<P> La Reina del Sur (lit . The Queen of the South) is a Spanish - language telenovela produced by the American television network Telemundo, in conjunction with the Antena 3 network and RTI Producciones . Based on a novel of the same name by Spanish author Arturo Pérez - Reverte, the drama depicts the rise of Teresa Mendoza (Kate del Castillo), a young woman from Mexico who becomes the most powerful drug trafficker in southern Spain . La Reina del Sur was nominated for Novela of the Year, Favorite Lead Actress, and Best Bad Luck Video . With a $10 million budget it is the second most expensive telenovela ever produced by Telemundo, the first being El Señor de los Cielos . An English language remake, Queen of the South, premiered in June 2016 on USA Network, starring Alice Braga . </P> <P> The series is the television adaptation of the literary work of the same name of Spanish author Arturo Pérez - Reverte . It is the chronicle of the rise to power of a Mexican woman within the world of international drug trafficking . Teresa Mendoza begins her adventure as a humble young woman in love with a pilot employed by the Mexican cartels . When they execute her boyfriend, Teresa flees, desperate to avoid the same fate . Her escape takes her to the south of Spain where she tries to start a new life . However, she is once again immersed in the world of narcotics trafficking, and for a second time, she suffers the death of a beloved man . After several blows, Teresa decides to take the reins of her destiny and becomes the head of her own organization . Through strategic alliances and a strong sense for business, Teresa "La Mexicana" begins to control an intercontinental drug distribution business . However, her great success is accompanied by a high personal price, and Teresa's happiness and heart are tested . </P> <P> On May 11, 2017 Telemundo confirmed that the series would be renewed to a second season . On Monday, May 15, 2017, Telemundo in its programming for the 2017--18 a preview of the series . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Series </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Episodes </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Originally aired </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> First aired </Th> <Th> Last aired </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> 63 </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> 28 February 2011 (2011 - 02 - 28) </Td> <Td> 30 May 2011 (2011 - 05 - 30) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> </Td> <Td_colspan="2"> TBA </Td> <Td_colspan="1"> 2018 (2018) </Td> <Td> TBA </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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