Falsa identidad is a Spanish‑language television drama series produced by Telemundo Studios. The series premiered on Telemundo on 23 September 2019 and is classified within the crime‑thriller genre.
Production
- Creator: Leonardo Aranguibel
- Executive producers: Guillermo Restrepo, María José Veloz
- Production companies: Telemundo Studios, with co‑production support from Netflix for international distribution.
- Original network: Telemundo (United States)
- Language: Spanish
Broadcast history
- Season 1: Aired from 23 September 2019 to 23 January 2020, comprising 82 episodes.
- Season 2: Began airing on 9 June 2020 and concluded in September 2020, adding 71 episodes.
- Subsequent seasons have not been announced as of the latest available information.
Premise
The narrative follows the married couple Mariana (played by Camila Sodi) and Alfonso (played by Luis Ernesto Franco), who become witnesses to a high‑profile homicide in Mexico. To evade retaliation from the perpetrators, they flee to the United States under falsified identities, assuming the names Ana and Julián, respectively. While attempting to build new lives, they become entangled in further criminal activities, including drug trafficking and organized‑crime conspiracies, creating a continuous cat‑and‑mouse dynamic with law‑enforcement agencies and the original murderers.
Cast (selected)
- Camila Sodi as Mariana / Ana Sáenz
- Luis Ernesto Franco as Alfonso / Julián López
- Sonya Smith as Alicia Garza, a federal agent
- José María de Tavira as Mateo Cruz, a cartel operative
Reception
Critical response highlighted the series’ high production values and its blend of action with dramatic storytelling, noting its appeal to audiences familiar with contemporary Latin‑American crime dramas. Viewership metrics reported strong ratings for Telemundo’s prime‑time slot during its initial run.
Distribution
Beyond its original broadcast on Telemundo in the United States and Puerto Rico, Falsa identidad has been made available internationally through streaming platforms, most notably Netflix, where it is listed under the English title “False Identity”.
References
- Telemundo Press Releases (September 2019; June 2020).
- “Camila Sodi and Luis Ernesto Franco star in new Telemundo series ‘Falsa identidad’.” Variety, 2019‑09‑02.
- “‘Falsa identidad’ Season 2 Premieres on Telemundo.” The Hollywood Reporter, 2020‑05‑30.
All information reflects data available up to April 2026.