For almost 10 years, Telemundo’s drama-filled series have been a part of Nigeria’s entertainment culture, keeping Nigerian audiences on the edge of their seats. Although Telemundo’s content is originally produced and distributed in the Spanish language, its series are enjoyed by telenovela lovers across the globe. The themes of love, family and romance are relatable to audiences worldwide, making the shows a firm favourite for TV drama lovers in Nigeria.
Its new series ‘The Scent of Passion’ has already captivated many viewers. The telenovela, an adaptation of the 1995 Colombian plot of two lovers who belong to different worlds, tells a love story birthed on a coffee farm in Colombia. It features a stellar cast including Laura Londoño who plays the leading lady ‘Gaviota’ alongside William Levy, who plays Sebastián Vallejo. The new show was launched in Nigeria with an exclusive press event in Lagos, where Passionistas and other guests interacted virtually with actress Laura Londoño and executive producer Yalile Giordanelli, hosted by Tallulah Doherty Adetona.
Speaking at the event, Londoño shared that The Scent of Passion is a story about passion and all kinds of love. “There is the romantic love between a man and a woman, there is also love for mother as well as one’s motherland. This is a universal love that we all feel wherever we are from.”
Viewers will find themselves rooting for Gaviota who finds herself in a challenging love triangle while fighting for what she was promised. Everyone loves a hero, who despite all adversities, becomes victorious in the end. It gives a sense of belonging and hope to the viewers while they derive pleasure from the plot twists and turns.
