1991- 1991

1 Seasons

33 Episodes

7.7(197 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

The improbable real life of Rafael Escalona, who had no music education and became Colombia's king of vallenato music, chronicling everyday life.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Carlos Vives

Rafael Escalona

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Florina Lemaitre

Matilde "Maye" Manjarrés

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Rodrigo Obregón

Anastasio Espuelas

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Juan Carlos Arango

Jaime "El Mane" Molina

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Nelly Moreno

Paulina "Pau"

Acting

Alejandra Borrero

Consuelo

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