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Telenovelas Production Back in Action in Colombia Soap opera television production in Latin America is being revived in one of the continent’s largest industry references Colombia after the onset of the covid-19 pandemic shut down filming. 'Cafe,' a remake of the 90s Colombian classic 'Café con aroma de mujer' written by Fernando Gaitán, is being shot in Chinchiná, Caldas — with coronavirus-prevention measures such as asepsis, covid-19 tests, restricted seating, mask-wearing and anti-fluid suits put in place and all against tight production budgets in light of the health crisis. A fa...

DOZENS of peasants wearing face masks remain immobile under the baking midday sun in a coffee plantation in central Colombia. Suddenly a voice shouts ...

Social distancing is a near-impossibility in an industry that relies on close contacts. Photo: Handout Dozens of peasants wearing face masks remain immobile under the baking midday sun in a coffee plantation in central Colombia. Suddenly a voice shouts out: "Face masks off, we're going to roll!" Colombia's popular daytime soap operas – or telenovelas in Latin America – were forced off the screens by the coronavirus pandemic. But after six months of silence, they are back in all their steamy and corny glory – kisses included. Filmed in the central-western Caldas region Coffee With The S...

Love in the time of coronavirus: TV kisses return, despite pandemic Social distancing is a near-impossibility in an industry that relies on close contacts, whether between actors or in their interactions with make-up or wardrobe artists. Colombian actress Laura Londono is pictured backstage during the production of a new version of the Colombian soap opera 'Cafe' in the municipality of Chinchina, Caldas Department, Colombia, on 8 December 2020, amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Picture: AFP. 85 days ...