Who Is in the Cast of Griselda? - Netflix Tudum

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    The Griselda Cast Is Dangerous and Dazzling

    Sofía Vergara, Karol G, Alberto Guerra, and more star in the limited series.

    Feb. 6, 2024

It’s not all laughs for Sofía Vergara in Griselda.

Beneath the glitz and glamour of ’70s and ’80s Miami lies a much darker side — and an antihero playing a dangerous game. Inspired by a true story, the limited series from creators Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz follows Griselda Blanco (Vergara, who also serves as executive producer), an ambitious business woman and devoted mother who’s responsible for creating one of the most profitable cartels in history. With her lethal blend of savagery and charm, Griselda navigates business and family as she rises to the top of the industry, earning the title of “the Godmother.”

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Available to stream on Netflix now, Griselda reunites the team behind Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, including Newman, Baiz, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard, who all serve as executive producers, alongside Vergara and Luis Balaguer with Latin World Entertainment. Griselda Blanco is a boss in every lane, and you can learn more about the family members, confidants, and dealers she takes along for the ride below.

Sofia Vergara as Griselda Blanco in ‘Griselda’
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Sofía Vergara

as Griselda
About the Character

Griselda is a devoted mother, ambitious businesswoman, and ruthless cartel leader who seeks to build a new life for her family in Miami — but at what cost?

“Sofia’s a force of nature, and there is no doubt in my mind that whatever she sets her mind to, she can accomplish,” says Newman. “She was perfect for the role –– not only because she, like Griselda, is a single mother who came to America from Colombia with nothing and built an empire –– but because it was unexpected of her to do [so]. Sofía has been thought of one way –– a beautiful and brilliant comedic actress –– and she is so much more than that.” 

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Juliana Aidén Martinez as June in ‘Griselda’

Juliana Aidén Martinez

as June
About the Character

June is the first female intelligence analyst in the Miami PD, and she’s determined to put a stop to Griselda’s violent crimes.

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Martin Rodriguez as Rivi in ‘Griselda’
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Martín Rodríguez

as Rivi
About the Character

Rivi is Griselda’s right-hand man and hitman, and his charm can entice and frighten just about anyone.

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Karol G as Carla in ‘Griselda’
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Karol G (aka Carolina Giraldo)

as Carla
About the Character

Carla is a young woman who works for Griselda and becomes one of her most important employees.

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The Queen of Flow (La Reina del Flow)

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Vanessa Ferlito as Carmen in ‘Griselda’

Vanessa Ferlito

as Carmen
About the Character

Carmen used to work with Griselda in her former trafficking circle but is looking to stay far away from Griselda’s new Miami operations.

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Paulina Dávila as Isabel in ‘Griselda’

Left: Paulina Dávila as Isabel in Griselda.

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Paulina Dávila

as Isabel
About the Character

Isabel, also referred to as Isa, is Griselda’s friend from Colombia who ends up working for her.

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Savage Rhythm, Ella camina sola, Here on Earth, The Deal, Bunker, Carrion

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Alberto Guerra as Dario in ‘Griselda’
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Alberto Guerra

as Dario
About the Character

Dario is tasked with finding Griselda and bringing her back to Colombia, but ends up falling in love with her.

Previously In

El Señor de los Cielos, El Refugio, Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, Ladrón de Corazones, Ingobernable

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José Zúñiga

as Amilcar
About the Character

Amilcar is the sophisticated cartel boss of Miami who has connections throughout the local drug scene.

Previously In

True Lies, Quantum Leap, Westworld, Chicago P.D., Narcos: Mexico, Madam Secretary, American Crime Story, Snowfall

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Orlando Pineda as Dixon, Martin Fajardo as Ozzy, Jose Velazquez as Uber in ‘Griselda’

From left: Orlando Pineda as Dixon, Martin Fajardo as Ozzy, and Jose Velazquez as Uber in Griselda.


Orlando Pineda

as Dixon
About the Character

Dixon is Griselda’s eldest son. He causes the most problems but will do anything for his mother.

Previously In

Narcos: Mexico, The Infiltrators, Milagros de Navidad

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Jose Velazquez

as Uber
About the Character

Uber is Griselda’s middle son who shares his mother’s cunning and wit. 

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Action Royale, The Rookie, Magnum P.I., The Wilds, The Affair

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Martín Fajardo

as Ozzy
About the Character

Ozzy is Griselda’s youngest son whom she spoils the most.

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Now and Then, Pikwik Pack, Betty en NY, Milagros de Navidad 

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Sofia Vergara as Griselda, Christian Tappan as Arturo in ‘Griselda’

Right: Christian Tappan as Arturo in Griselda.


Christian Tappan

as Arturo Mesa
About the Character

Arturo is Griselda’s accountant from Medellín who comes to Miami to help her make business connections.

Previously In

It Was Always Me, Primate, The Five Juanas, The Great Heist, Operación Pacífico

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Camilo Jiménez Varón as Rafa in ‘Griselda’

Camilo Jiménez Varón

as Rafa
About the Character

Rafa is a scary looking man who works for the Ochoa family, the biggest cocaine suppliers in Colombia, and teaches Griselda how to smuggle drugs. 

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The Queen and the Conqueror, Las Pasantes, Wild District

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Alberto Ammann as Alberto in Griselda.

Left: Alberto Ammann as Alberto in Griselda.


Alberto Ammann

as Alberto
About the Character

Alberto is Griselda’s former husband who got her involved in the cocaine trade.

Previously In

Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, The Longest Night, Mars

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Creative Team 


Eric Newman
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Eric Newman

POSITION:

Executive producer

PREVIOUS WORK:

Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, Painkiller, The Watcher, Rebel Moon, Bright

Andrés Baiz

Andrés Baiz

POSITION:

Director and executive producer

PREVIOUS WORK:

The Sandman, Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, Metástasis

Luis Balaguer

From left: Luis Balaguer and Sofía Vergara

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Luis Balaguer

POSITION:

Executive producer

PREVIOUS WORK:

Maradona: Blessed Dream, Don't Mess with Texas, Koati, Hot Pursuit, Killer Women

Ingrid Escajeda
Matthew Hsu

Ingrid Escajeda

POSITION:

Showrunner

PREVIOUS WORK:

Silo, Sneaky Pete, APB, Empire, Justified

Doug Miro
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Doug Miro

POSITION:

Showrunner and writer 

PREVIOUS WORK:

Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, The Great Wall, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Carlo Bernard
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Carlo Bernard

POSITION:

Executive producer

PREVIOUS WORK:

Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, The Great Wall, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

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