Overview
Las bandidas is a Spanish‑language telenovela produced through a collaboration between RTI Televisión (Colombia) and Caracol Televisión. The series was broadcast in 2013 on the television networks Caracol Televisión in Colombia and Telemundo in the United States.
Plot premise
The drama centers on three sisters—Laura, Valeria, and Fernanda—who inherit their late father’s shoe‑manufacturing empire, “Banda Shoe.” As they assume control of the family business, the sisters confront internal power struggles, romantic entanglements, and external threats from rival industrialists seeking to take over the company.
Production and broadcast details
- Production companies: RTI Televisión, Caracol Televisión
- Original broadcast period: 2013 (specific start and end dates vary by market)
- Original networks: Caracol Televisión (Colombia), Telemundo (United States)
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Telenovela, drama
Principal cast (as documented in reliable sources)
- María Fernanda – portrayed by actress María Fernanda Yepes (as one of the three sisters)
- Laura – portrayed by Carlos Camacho (male lead)
- Supporting roles include performances by Andrea Nocetti, Juan Pablo Raba, and Ana María Orozco, among others.
Reception
The series received moderate viewership in its primary markets and was noted for its focus on female empowerment within a traditionally male‑dominated business setting. Critical reviews highlighted the production values and the chemistry among the lead actors, while audience reception was mixed regarding the pacing of the narrative.
Cultural context
The title Las bandidas translates to “The Female Bandits” in English, reflecting the protagonists’ rebellious approach to confronting patriarchal obstacles and corporate intrigue. The show fits within the broader tradition of Latin American telenovelas that blend melodramatic storytelling with socially relevant themes.
References
- Production announcements from RTI Televisión and Caracol Televisión (2012–2013).
- Broadcast schedules published by Telemundo and Caracol Televisión for the 2013 season.
- Contemporary media coverage in El Tiempo and Variety regarding the series’ launch and reception.
