The third season of one of the most anticipated TV broadcast series stars superstar Kate del Castillo and actor Pepé Rapazote(Queen of the South, Shameless). Season three of La Reina del Sur is produced by Telemundo and Netflix and it again has become a ratings juggernaut for the Spanish language network. The previous season two of the series was one of the most successful in Telemundo’s history, and this season might just match those ratings.

Fans and newcomers to the international Emmy Award-winning series can expect the highest level of drama, action and adventure as the Legendary Teresa Mendoza embarks on her most dangerous adventure yet, even if it means burning her fabled throne as La Reina to succeed.

“This epic saga continues filled with action, suspense and adventure, revealing Teresa Mendoza´s new purpose and putting her abilities, grit and cunning to the test,” said Karen Barroeta, EVP, Production and Development at Telemundo Global Studios. “Kate del Castillo remains a big part of why the series continues to broaden its appeal among and beyond our Spanish-speaking viewers.”

Season 3 opens four years after enthralling events of the season 2 cliffhanger when Teresa-who is living an idyllic life on a beachside hideout with her daughter-sees military forces coming after her. Teresa Mendoza is now behind bars in the U.S for the murder of three DEA agents. Stripped out of her freedom, she´s separated again from her beloved daughter, Sofia.

Celebrated for showcasing the rich cultures and magnificent landscapes around the world each season, La Reina del Sur 3, ventured to five countries in South America, taking the narrative to the streets of 16 major cities in the region. Viewers will find themselves transported to such legendary sites as the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, Machu Picchu in Peru, the Teatro Colón in Argentina and Santa Marta in Colombia, among many other spectacular locations.

Joining this season are Humberto Zurita (La Querida del Centauro, La Reina del Sur), Isabella Sierra(La Reina del Sur 2, 100 Días para enamorarnos), Kika Edgar(La Reina del Sur 2, Mujeres Asesinas), Alejandro Calva(La Reina del Sur 2, Señora Acero), Tiago Correa(La Reina del Sur 2, La Casa de las Flores), Eduardo Yañez(La Reina del Sur 2, Falsa Identidad), Lincoln Palomeque, Emmanuel Orenday, Sara Vidorreta, Agata Clares and Dmitry Anisimov.

The third season of La Reina del Sur is written by Lina Uribe and Darío Venegas, directed by Carlos Bolado, Carlos Villegas and Claudia Pedraza. Marcos Santana is Executive Producer and Showrunner of the series, with Telemundo´s Ximena Cantuarias and AG Studios´s Rodrigo Guerrero as Executive producers.