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Few people notice it, but Eugenio Derpes' expression “meh” is the actor's specific quip in his jokes. In “Acapulco,” the 'good-natured' men from humble neighborhoods have these kinds of Mexican expressions. In a way, the third season of the Apple TV+ series preserves Derbes' humor because, unfortunately, the producers have engaged the public's love of the Latin energy of an over-touristed Mexican port for the country's natural disasters.
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Summary
“Acapulco” (2021-2024)
Millionaire Maximo Gallardo (Eugenio Terbes) recalls the best moments of his youth and the beginning of his career at the Hotel Las Colinas in Acapulco, returning in the third season, where he feels an unrecognizable atmosphere. In 1985, 'Max' (Enrique Arison) continues to climb to achieve success, but this may jeopardize all the relationships he has worked so hard for, such as his friendship with Julia (Camila Perez), his friendship with Memo (Camila Perez). Fernando Garza ) and his Spanish counterpart Hector (Rafael Aranda) or his mentor Don Pablo (Damián Alcázar).
The series premieres on Apple TV on May 1.
El Comercio's Skip Intro spoke with “Acapulco” producers Austin Winsberg and Sam Leybourne during a virtual press conference with international media. “It's not about removing funny lines from the text of the series, but about creating a specific comedy that entertains people in a very warm and positive way,” said Sam Laybourne.
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The creators are responsible for the comedy, which is very Mexican to the underlying Latin culture of the North American producers. Winsberg thought that the word “fresa” referred to the fruit, and not in the qualifying sense of “bituco” (the Peruvian version of Mexican slang), an accent sung by young men from wealthy families in Mexico. “We found out that the word 'prepa' (high school, secondary school) refers to teenagers,” Austin Winsberg told El Comercio.
“Mexican actor Ramon Alvarez's facial expressions, we love him, he's Paco in 'Acapulco', they're so good and funny. We have to get a shot of his face, that alone makes us all laugh. Jaime (Camille) does a great job with Jessica Collins, who's Diane. There's a relationship, a romantic comedy energy. Every time we work with a different actor, you try to write a script towards it. We look forward to working with them for the next 30 years, hopefully We are,” Winsberg added.
“Many of the actors are not known in America, but they are big stars in Latin America. And a small part of the story of how to introduce them to this world is exciting.” Actors like him are great talent,” said Sam Laybourn.
Mexico on Apple TV+
“I remember having a very strong discussion with the producers at the beginning (of the project) about how much English and how much Spanish they were going to put in each episode, because if we were in Acapulco we would have to speak in Spanish. As much as possible,” Eugenio Derbez comments in this diary. Because, of a comedian Among the profession's offerings, not only are the words and dialogue difficult, but Mexico's merit is also recognized for its original humor. “For me, it's important to be authentic, not like these Hollywood movies, I don't know, Agent 007 comes to China and everyone speaks English in China. Or they go to Russia and everyone speaks English in Russia,” the Mexican actor explains about “struggling for language.”
“I remember having a very strong discussion with the producers at the beginning (of the project) about how much English and how much Spanish they were going to use in each episode, because if we were in Acapulco we would have to speak in Spanish. As much as possible.”
Dressed in a light blue blazer and white shirt, focused on the camera, occasionally yawning and unbuttoning a button, Terbus smiles at the affectionate questions of Mexican journalists and remains friendly as he talks about “Acapulco” — with so little time away from family — and his career since “CODA.” The second best achievement in life was the Oscar-winning film in which he was a supporting actor, for which we remember Derbus Dolby sending a kiss to heaven in the stands. Theater in Los Angeles in 2021.
“It hurt me a lot, maybe I didn't respect it, when I started my career, when they made a lot of demands on me, on important dates like birthdays, I wasn't there with my children and my mother, because I had to work,” recalled Terbus. Aislin has a special affection for Jose Eduardo, Vadir and Aidana, all conceived in different commitments and the public has been able to enjoy the journeys of the Prime Video and Vix+ reality show, “On a Journey with Derbez”.
“At one point, the idea came up to have one of my kids in 'Acapulco,' and I wanted to, but the producers didn't take it, and the truth is, believe it or not, I don't want to mention. They, because I didn't want to force it. I didn't want those ideas to come from me. “I try because I don't like employing my children in my productions, but suddenly I want to have one of them as a guest, whether it's my children, Alessandra (Rosalto, my wife) and Aidan,” he added.
Enrique Arison and Damian Alcazar
Eugenio Derpes plays Maximo Gallardo, the character's adult. The young Mexican breathes the air of fame to be the protagonist of the Apple TV+ series, a potential employment platform for people presented at the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, etc. In the story, 'Max' plays Don Pablo's apprentice, a Mexican Damian Alcázar, lead actor in Peruvian films “Magallanes” and “El Caso Monroy”.
“I feel the same thing with my character Maximo: we see Damian as a mentor. He's like a father figure, he reflects what I want in my life. And he sees himself in me as the actor he was a few years ago. We have a special connection,” Enrique Arison told Skip Intro. says. “We love Damian because he has values, is a professional, has a big heart and is a great role model to follow. “I take many lessons from him.”
Arison lags and stutters in his answers, but naturally spells out the words “challenge” and “dedication,” a teenage driver before he broke through to stardom at Cannes for “April's Daughters,” a series of Cartoon Network and Televisa shows. “I feel that being close to my family, friends and knowing what my values are is important in my life. “If you focus on your work and remember why you're doing it, you'll be much calmer and less distracted,” he tells this newspaper.
Hurricane in Acapulco
In the series, Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) follows the city of Acapulco, home of the Coliseum-shaped scenes and movie beaches where the fictional “Las Colinas” hotel is located. The Apple TV+ product decided to film out of port for several reasons. In fact, the destination has been hit by natural disasters like Hurricane Otis on October 25, 2023.
The earlier incidents in Acapulco moved Terbes, who several years ago donated more than $1 million to the Mexican port government for the movie “Refunds Are Not Accepted,” the equivalent of a weekend box office. The donation was a well-guarded secret by the actor until his wife, Alessandra Rosalto, revealed it The Sun Comes Out project To protect her husband from criticism by Mexican groups against Televisa productions and other programs.
“(The news of Hurricane Otis) took us by surprise, and we had just finished shooting the third season of 'Acapulco.' , is not 100% yet, but I hope this series will somehow help speed it up,” said Eugenio Terbes during the Zoom press conference.
