The Netflix platform is not only popular for its original movies, it also produces and broadcasts amazing series. A great example of this is the series “Café con aroma de mujer”, a Colombian remake of a production from the 90s. William Levy is the protagonist of a story that will undoubtedly captivate you from the first chapter. Find out who this actor of Cuban origins is and why he has become so popular after being part of the hit series.
In addition, the series has consolidated Netflix as one of the most popular streaming platforms of the moment. Café con aroma de mujer is one of the most successful series in Latin America and much of that success is due to actor William Levy.
The plot of Netflix’s “Coffee with the scent of a woman”
For fans of soap operas, C.Coffee with the aroma of a woman is a series broadcast by Netflix. Although it is not an original series on said streaming platform, since it has been available to users, it has achieved incredible success. So much so that it is among the series most watched by the Latin American public.
In fact, during the month of March, more than 300 million views have been recorded on Netflix. Which is incredible, since the series has barely been available for just over 30 days in the streaming platform’s catalog. Ranking number five as one of the most popular non-English speaking series of the moment.
Its great success is due to the impeccable performances of its protagonists, in this case, Laura Londoño and William Levy. But what is Coffee with the aroma of a woman, the Colombian series broadcast by Netflix?
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The story of Café con aroma de mujer focuses on Teresa Suárez, nicknamed “Gaviota” (Laura Londoño) who returns to Hacienda Casablanca like every year. In the company of her mother Carmenza (Katherine Vélez), they set out to collect the coffee produced from the second harvest that is produced each year. Although on this occasion, they hope that it will be the last harvest for the owners of the hacienda. Since they hope that very soon, they will be able to own their own land.
However, the owner of the Casablanca Hacienda, Octavio Vallejo (Luis Eduardo Motoa) dies suddenly. Which instantly shatters Gaviota and her mother’s dream of finally having a land of their own. Everything is due to a promise that the late Octavio made to Teresa the “Gaviota” in the past.
Some time ago, La Gaviota prevented a kidnapping attempt of which Mr. Octavio was a victim. As a way of thanking the woman for her act of courage, the owner promises her that she will give him part of her land so that, from now on, they can have their own coffee crop.
In order for the family of the deceased owner of the hacienda to respect his last wishes, Teresa meets Mr. Octavio’s son. This is Sebastián Vallejo (played by William Levy) who had just returned from New York. However, a single look will be enough for both of them to feel an incredible attraction for each other.
But his love cannot be reciprocated, because Sebastián is already engaged to his girlfriend, Lucía Sanclemente (Carmen Villalobos). An ambitious and relentless woman who is only with Sebastián for her money and not for her love. So Gaviota and Sebastián will have to go through many difficult situations to be together.
Coffee with the aroma of a woman is a story with many twists, where two people who belong to different social status, do what they can to have a relationship. In a few days it has become one of the most popular Netflix series and views by users of the platform.
Who is William Levy, the heartthrob of the series produced by Netflix?
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Without a doubt, William Levy has become one of the most sought-after actors today. His participation in the Netflix series “Coffee with the aroma of a woman” has been an unexpected springboard for the actor, who has seen his popularity increase significantly. But who is this actor, what are his origins and how many successful productions has he participated in so far?
William Levy is a soap opera heartthrob born in Cuba on August 29, 1980, however, he moved with his family to the United States when he was still a teenager. For the actor, his childhood has not been easy, despite having the love of his mother and his family.
The living conditions in his native country, Cuba, were really harsh, especially when it came to food. The actor indicated through his Instagram account that, per month, his family could only eat a quarter of a chicken per person. As if that were not enough, the food rations were extremely limited, so he was hungry most of the day.
His situation in Cuba was so precarious that the actor came to think that he could never fulfill his dreams, much less move to a better place. Fortunately, William Levy was able to move to the United States and improve his life.
Before becoming an actor, William Levy was a college baseball player and later, he would make the decision to try his hand at acting. A little more than 20 years have passed since his decision, and until now he has participated in several productions.
His performances in soap operas such as “Pasión”, “Olvidarte nunca”, “Sortilegio” and “Cuidado con el ángel”, have been among the most outstanding in his career. But that’s not all, William Levy has also been part of the cast of some film productions. Among the most important are: “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”, “In the arms of a murderer” and “Addicted”.
A few months ago, the actor, of Cuban origin, has been a trend in entertainment news, due to the break with Elizabeth Gutiérrez. The woman, who is also an actress and the mother of Levy’s two children, had a long relationship with the actor that lasted almost two decades.
Beyond his personal problems, the actor has achieved enormous success thanks to the broadcast of the soap opera “Café con aroma de mujer” through Netflix. In addition, he has become one of the most popular singles on the big screen.
Now, here are some interesting facts that you probably didn’t know about William Levy.
Your particular last name
Levy is not the paternal surname of the Cuban actor, quite the contrary, it is the surname of his mother Barbara, whose origins are Jewish. His mother’s grandfather was an Ashkenazi Jew, so he had to leave his family when he married a non-Jewish Cuban woman. For this reason, William grew up in a non-religious environment, in addition, his father abandoned them, which was a hard blow for the now Netflix actor.
Great college athlete
He arrived with his family in the United States when Levy was just 15 years old, his stepfather helped them by obtaining political asylum. Which allowed William to study in high school, where he stood out with sports activities, specifically, in baseball. Due to his performance, he obtained a scholarship to start his university studies.
studied business administration
Thanks to his sports scholarship, the actor began his university studies in business administration. However, he made the decision to drop out of college to pursue acting full time.
Works before dabbling in acting
William was not always a dramatic actor, since to achieve his dreams he had to go through a pretty hard road. There were several jobs in which he worked before being the successful actor that he is today. He worked as a model and even a bricklayer, all to bring food to the house and continue preparing to act.
He was the protagonist in some music videos
In addition to being a film and television actor, William Levy has also starred in music videos. The first was in 2005, for Ricardo Montaner, with the song “When you are by my side”. A few years later, in 2011, he was the star of Jennifer Lopez’s video clip for her song “I’m Into You”.
Today, William Levy is one of the most successful actors, much of this is due to his participation in the series “Coffee with the scent of a woman” broadcast by Netflix. However, there are already several productions in which the actor has earned the affection of all viewers.
Sources: Las Provincias, El Nuevo Día, El Comercio.