''Cuéntame un cuento'' (English: ''Tell me a story'') is a Spanish anthology television series. It consists of twisted remakes of traditional fairy tales in a modern-day setting. In 2018, the American television series ''Tell Me a Story'', based on ''Cuéntame un cuento'', premiered''.''

Premise

The series attempted to retell old fairy tales "to show its relevance in the 21st century with a new approach".

Cast

;Los tres cerditos *

Víctor Clavijo Víctor Clavijo Cobos (born 28 September 1973) is a Spanish actor. He earned early public recognition in Spain for his performance in the serial ''Al salir de clase''. Biography Víctor Clavijo Cobos was born in Algeciras on 28 September 1973. ...

as Andrés. * as Chino. *

Arturo Valls Arturo Valls Mollà (born 24 March 1975) is a Spanish actor, primarily featured in comedy roles, as well as television presenter. He became popular for his performance in the comedy series '' Camera Café'' from 2005 to 2009. Biography Arturo ...

as Nano. * as Rulo. *

Elena Ballesteros María Elena Ballesteros Triguero (born 6 July 1981) is a Spanish actress. Biography Ballesteros began her career doing commercials while going to castings to achieve her dream of becoming an actress. Her first opportunity arrived with the ...

as Elena. * Luis Zahera as Ramírez. ;Blancanieves *

Blanca Suárez Blanca Martínez Suárez (born 21 October 1988) is a Spanish actress. She is best known for her performances on television series '' The Boarding School'' (2007–10), '' The Boat'' (2011–13), and the Spanish Language Netflix series' ''Las ch ...

as Nieves. * Mar Saura as Eva. * as Diego. *

Félix Gómez Félix Gómez (born 1977) is a Spanish actor. He earned early success in Spain in the early 2000s for his performance in the television series ''Al salir de clase''. He is also known for his performances in ''Amar en tiempos revueltos'', '' 14 de ...

as Marko. ;Caperucita roja *

Laia Costa Laia Costa Bertrán () (born February 18, 1985) is a Spanish actress who has worked in Spain, Russia, Germany, Argentina, Italy, United Kingdom and the United States. Life and career Costa was born in Barcelona, Spain. Costa obtained a degree ...

as Claudia. * Lola Cordón as Claudia's grand mother. * as Joaquín. * Sonia Almarcha as Claudia's mother. * Sara Mata as Claudia's cousin. *

Susana Abaitua Susana Gómez Abaitua (born 5 October 1990), known as Susana Abaitua, is a Spanish film, television and stage actress. She had breakthrough performances in the limited television series '' Patria'' and the film '' Crazy About Her''. Biography ...

as Claudia's friend. *

Javier Godino Javier Godino (born March 11, 1978 in Madrid) is a Spanish actor. Biography Godino began his studies at Juan Carlos Corazza's School of Interpretation. He is a Spanish actor, having worked in both Spanish and international cinematic product ...

as Antonio. * as Fran. ;Hansel y Gretel *

Blanca Portillo Blanca Portillo Martínez de Velasco (born 15 June 1963) is a Spanish actress. Career Portillo started as an actress in several small theater productions before graduating in drama from the Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático. One of he ...

as Sara Morgade (la bruja) * as Hansel * Aitana Hercal as Gretel ;La bella y la bestia * Aitor Luna as Iván Dorado. *

Michelle Jenner Michelle Jenner Husson (born 14 September 1986) is a Spanish actress. She has starred in several films. Biography Michelle Jenner Husson was born on 14 September 1986 in Barcelona, Spain. She is the daughter of Miguel Ángel Jenner, a Spanish ...

as Miranda. * Laura Pamplona as Diana.

Production and release

Produced by Eyeworks España for Antena 3, Edi Walter and Fernando Bassi were credited as executive producers. "Los tres cerditos" was directed by

Miguel Ángel Vivas Miguel Ángel Vivas (born 1974) is a Spanish director, and screenwriter. He has directed films such as ''Extinction'' (2015), and '' Your Son'' (2018). Filmography As director * '' Asedio'' (2023) * ''Desaparecidos'' (2020) * ''Unauthorized ...

, "Blancanieves" by Iñaki Peñafiel, "Caperucita Roja" by Fernando Bassi, "Hansel y Gretel" by Salvador Calvo, and "La bella y la bestia" by Alberto Ruiz Rojo. Shot in 2011, the series was shelved by Antena 3 for a while. The broadcasting run lasted from 10 November 2014 to 8 December 2014. The series sparked an American remake developed by Kevin Williamson: ''Tell Me a Story''.

Awards and nominations

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24th Actors and Actresses Union Awards The 24th Actors and Actresses Union Awards ceremony was held on 9 March 2015 at the Teatro La Latina in Madrid. The gala was hosted by Juanma Cifuentes. In addition to the competitive awards, '' El tren de la libertads women received the '' award ...

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References

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