‘Velvet El Nuevo Imperio’ Gets Debut Date, Telemundo Releases First Look Trailer

Telemundo has released the first official trailer for its upcoming original series Velvet El Nuevo Imperio, a modern remake of Spain’s international hit Velvet, giving audiences a first look at the reimagined romantic drama.

Yon González (Las Chicas del Cable, Memento Mori) and Samantha Siqueiros (Casa de Papel: Berlin, Señora Acero) star in the lead roles of Alberto Márquez and Ana Velázquez in this new version of the love story, set against a backdrop of jealousy, ambition, power and intrigue.

Alberto, the heir to the Velvet fashion empire, returns home to save the family business and rekindles a romance with Ana. Their relationship becomes complicated with the arrival of Cristina Otegui, portrayed by Carolina Miranda (Fake Profile, ¿Quién mató a Sara?), as well as the weight of family responsibilities and expectations.

The network’s 2025 adaptation of the Spanish hit romantic series​ – originally set in a 1950s Spanish fashion house​ – introduces several changes, including moving the storyline to present-day New York. However, core elements of the story remain. In the trailer, fans of Velvet will recognize the star-crossed lovers on a rooftop escapade, with Ana looking stunning in a bright red dress​ – just as she did in the original series.

“Velvet El Nuevo Imperio is not a continuation, it is a reinvention,” sa​ys Javier Pons, ​who led the development of the production and was recently promoted Chief Content Officer ​and Head of Telemundo Studios. “With a fresh narrative, unforgettable characters, and a star-studded cast, this contemporary retelling honors the original that fans fell in love with, while introducing the world of Velvet to a whole new generation.”

The cast also includes legendary Mexican actor and producer Humberto Zurita (La Reina del Sur) as patriarch Benjamín Márquez, Chantal Andere (El maleficio, El Conde: Amor y honor), Itatí Cantoral, and many other notable actors.

Velvet El Nuevo Imperio debuts Monday, May 19 at 9​ p​.m​. ET/PT/8​ p​.m​. CT on Telemundo​. Episodes ​will be available to stream the next day on the Telemundo app and Peacock.