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Veneno
Rejected by her family, mocked on TV, and still the loudest, most herself person in every room. 🐍
Who it's for
The series tells the true story of Cristina Ortiz, 'La Veneno', a trans woman who survived a harsh childhood under Franco's Spain, sex work and poverty to become a TV icon, and later prison and media exploitation.
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What it is
Veneno is an eight-episode Spanish biographical series created by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, released in 2020 on Atresplayer Premium and later HBO Max and based on Valeria Vegas's memoir. It tells the life story of Cristina Ortiz, 'La Veneno', a transgender woman who became a famous television personality in 1990s Spain after appearing on a late-night show, covering poverty, sex work and her rise to fame.
Where to find it
Atresplayer Premium (Spain); streamed on HBO Max in the US and Latin America from 2020. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Transphobic violence and family rejection.
Age: Not verified (suggested 16+)
All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players;William Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7
