The series "Like Water for Chocolate," which premieres on Sunday, November 3, on the streaming service Max, had executive production by Salma Hayek and the participation of actresses who consulted with historians to faithfully portray the era, such as Azul Guaita, who even learned to grind on a metate for the series.
Salma Hayek celebrated the richness of Mexican food in this adaptation of Laura Esquivel's work, highlighting its timelessness and the interpretation that new generations can make of it. The series tells the story of Tita de la Garza, a young woman with extraordinary culinary skills who uses cooking to convey her feelings in rural Mexico in the early 20th century.
In the series, Azul Guaita plays Tita, Andrea Chaparro plays Sister Gertrudis, Ana Valeria Becerril plays the other sister Rosaura, Ángeles Cruz plays the nanny and master cook Nacha, Irene Azuela plays the formidable Mamá Elena de las Garza, and Andrés Baida plays Pedro Muzquiz, Tita's impossible love, among other characters.
The story centers on Mamá Elena, a widow who must face the Mexican Revolution alone as the head of a hacienda, known for her strict character. Irene Azuela, the actress who plays Mamá Elena, mentioned at a press conference in Mexico City the importance of understanding her character's background and how the series addresses the political changes in the country and within households.
"Like Water for Chocolate" has captivated Mexican and international audiences since its publication in 1989 and its subsequent film adaptation in 1992. The series seeks to revive the magic of this impossible love story and miraculous flavors, faithfully conveying the passion and conflicts that marked Tita and her family's life in early 20th-century Mexico.
In this adaptation, the power of cooking is highlighted as a vehicle for evocation, creativity, and alchemy, showing how through flavors and recipes, emotions are transmitted and family conflicts are unleashed. Each character, each dish, and each scene is imbued with meaning and symbolism, creating a unique sensory experience for viewers.
