Velvet (TV series)
| Industry | Television production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Spain |
| Products | Television series, including Velvet |
Velvet—also referred to as Galerías Velvet—is a Spanish dramatic television series developed by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira, produced by Bambú Producciones for the network Antena 3. Each episode carries an estimated production cost of approximately 500,000 euros. The narrative follows the love story between Alberto Márquez (portrayed by Miguel Ángel Silvestre), the heir to the prestigious Galerías Velvet fashion house during 1950s Spain, and Ana Ribera (Paula Echevarría), a seamstress employed at the establishment.
Cast
Below is a compilation of the principal and recurring characters featured in the series.
- Supporting characters
Additional recurring roles encompass medical staff, relatives, and various community members who play essential parts in the plot development.
Series overview
Season 1 (2014)
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Edition | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2nd | Best Drama Series | ||
| colspan="2" | Best Creation | ||||
| colspan="2" | Best Direction | ||||
| Best Actress | Paula Echevarría | |||
| Best Actor | Miguel Ángel Silvestre | |||
| 2015 | 65th Fotogramas de Plata | Best TV Actress | Cecilia Freire | |
| Best TV Actor | Asier Etxeandia | |||
| rowspan="1" | 3rd | Best Drama Actress | Paula Echevarría | ||
| 2016 | 25th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Television Actress in a Secondary Role | Cecilia Freire | |
| Best Television Actor in a Secondary Role | Asier Etxeandia | |||
| Best Television Actor in a Minor Role | Diego Martín | |||
| 4th | Best Drama Actress | Paula Echevarría | ||
| 2017 | 4th Feroz Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series | José Sacristán | |
| Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series | Cecilia Freire | |||
| rowspan="4" | 67th Fotogramas de Plata | Best Spanish TV Series | |||
| rowspan="2" | Best TV Actress | Paula Echevarría | |||
| Cecilia Freire | ||||
| Best TV Actor | Asier Etxeandia | |||
| rowspan="3" | 26th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Television Actor in a Leading Role | José Sacristán | ||
| Best Television Actor in a Secondary Role | Asier Etxeandia | |||
| Best Television Actor in a Minor Role | Adrián Lastra | |||
Spin-off
On 9 February 2017, the subscription service Movistar+ secured the rights to develop a spin-off from Velvet entitled Velvet Colección. This new series centers on the launch of a second Galerías Velvet location in Barcelona during 1967. Several principal actors, including Adrián Lastra, Asier Etxeandia, Javier Rey, and Marta Hazas, returned to their original characters, while Paula Echevarría and José Sacristán made guest appearances in the debut episode. The cast was further expanded with the introduction of Imanol Arias, Adriana Ozores, and Mónica Cruz. The show premiered on 21 September 2017.
Adaptation
In November 2024, the American Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo acquired the rights to produce a remake of Velvet, initiating development of a contemporary version set in New York City. By January 2025, leads Samantha Siqueiros and Yon González were confirmed for the project. Named Velvet: El nuevo imperio, this adaptation is slated for release on 19 May 2025.