Paquita Salas: Entertainment And Nostalgia

TV shows are no longer low quality shows you watch when there is nothing else good on TV. On the contrary, people are now watching all the seasons of a series. In fact, some series are so large that they compete with big movies. Those who watch do not have to put up with annoying and long advertising breaks anymore or wait for the series to only run for a certain time. With a dose of nostalgia for the past and above all to make us smile, the TV series Paquita Salas appeared.

We need to laugh to feel good

TV series are now of high quality. The fact that they are much longer than a film allows for a better and deeper character development, which makes it possible for viewers to become more familiar with the characters. However, this has put comedies a bit in the back seat. If you think about it, you will realize that the most popular series in recent years are from other genres. But with everything happening in the world today, we need comedy and laughter more than ever.

By this we do not mean that comedy series no longer exist, but it is true that the TV world has become so advanced that it has forced the comedy genre to reinvent itself. Today, viewers notice every little mistake, and they are not very forgiving. As a result, this has put a lot of pressure on series creators.

In addition, viewers are much more demanding now because they know that there are a multitude of other options to choose from. In turn, new platforms have created a place where it is easier to create new original content.

The creators of Paquita Salas are Los Javis, Brays Efe and Anna Castillo. What was originally planned to be short Instagram videos developed into a Flooxer series which was later purchased and further developed by Netflix.

The series budget increased dramatically when they started working with Netflix. As a result, the quality increased and, of course, its distribution. There is no doubt that Paquita Salas is a very successful series. In fact, they have already confirmed an upcoming third season. But why did this series become a success?

Paquita Salas: a necessary escape

With episodes lasting about 20-25 minutes and a total of 10 episodes in each season, Paquita Salas is a fun series that is easy to take in. It also does not require much time. The main purpose of this series is to make viewers feel good.

Paquita Salas is anything but complicated. This is not a TV series that keeps you glued to the screen for hours, and no major mental effort is required to understand what’s going on. This series wants to give viewers a place where they can sit back, relax and enjoy a fun comedy. An important aspect that we must mention is that it would not hurt viewers to have some knowledge of the Spanish TV culture in the 90s and 2000s to understand the series a little better.

Series like ¡Ala… Dina! , A las once en casa  or Ana y Los Siete were super popular at the time. These are series that the Spaniards are now looking back on, some with nostalgia and others with shame. Many of the faces that flooded the TV screens at the time have either disappeared from the pop culture world or been given irrelevant roles in other productions. Something that was a success can be a flop overnight. Times change and so do people’s preferences.

Paquita Salas lives on in the past

This is what the character Paquita Salas experiences during the series. She is a woman who during her heyday was a good talent manager but who, unfortunately, is outdated. Everything at Paquita is really a bit odd – from her vintage clothes to her obsession with fried ribs. It’s as if she never really adapted to the 21st century. She continues to live her life by looking back to her heyday and does not seem so happy about all the changes.

This TV series reminds us that there is still room for pure entertainment and to laugh at the world, the present and the past. Paquita Salas is an incredibly fun series, which is why we love it so much.

A world of losers

The term “loser” is very derogatory. Calling people this is rude and disrespectful. However, this is a term often used in Paquita Salas . In the series, they talk about stars who were very successful at some point and who are now just reliving their big days in their heads.

In the 90s and 2000s, Paquita represented important actresses such as Lidia San José, who lost her fame. Paquita became an old talent manager, which is why no new or popular stars want to be represented by her. Despite this, she continues to do her best to keep the business alive.

Something that is both quite amazing and fun with this series is that many famous faces (including Lidia San José, who we mentioned earlier, and Ana Obregón) have roles in it. Los Javis was instrumental in making this happen, as he was the one who convinced many of the famous actors to take part in Paquita Salas.

Paquita measures success in the number of appearances her talents have had in a Spanish play program called Pasapalabra . The reason for this is that TV shows often pay better than a small role in a movie or TV series. In such a saturated market, it is necessary to stand out and be the best.

This is something that has benefited Paquita’s competitiveness and maturity. Therefore, Paquita Salas gives us a good insight into both the new and old “show business”, which helps us to realize that the world has changed and that fame is weak and fleeting, just like success and external beauty.

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Unfortunately, the film world is too fixated on people’s appearance. Obese people are always something to laugh at, which in some ways is also the case for Paquita. Brayas Efe himself (the actor who plays Paquita) mentioned this at the Feroz Awards . In his speech, he talked about the relationship between appearance and acting and reminded us that it is not healthy to be obsessed with how we look.

Film and TV should care more about the actor’s ability than about their appearance. If they want to portray the real world, they should not focus on an aesthetic that is difficult for most people to achieve. Although Paquita is fat and funny, the truth is that she is self-conscious and does not strive to be slim.

A male actor playing a woman, old TV stars who did not get any other successful roles, actors and actresses of all kinds… Paquita Salas tears down walls and shows us that it’s okay to create a unique series without ruling out the harshness and cruelty that exists in the entertainment world.

To start over

Starting from scratch is not easy for any of us, but trying to fit into the entertainment world and succeed in it can be demanding and costly. It may seem fun to go to auditions, but they are not as simple as they may seem. It is actually very difficult to get a producer to accept a project or for an actor to get a role.

Paquita Salas reflects this from the start very well, as well as the competition and obstacles that exist in the world of entertainment. In addition, they try to break through them and open the way to originality. Brays Efe was not a famous actor before Paquita Salas . Despite this, he shows great talent, so much so that we often forget that it is a man who plays Paquita.

Fun facts : The series had an open casting ahead of its third season, which means anyone could go on it. Like Paquita, we all want to see new and interesting actors.

A little adventure that started as a low-budget series became a new standard in Spain. Paquita Salas is not just a comedy series; it manages to represent the world of losers who do their best to swim while surrounded by sharks.