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‘Gente Hablando’ Creator Alvaro Carmona Teases Latest Atresmedia Launch ‘Show Yourself’: ‘Being Authentic Today Is a Real Challenge’

Commissioned by Atresplayer,, the eight-part series tackles destiny via self-reflection in the disconnected digital age.

“Show Yourself” (“Dejate Ver”), the latest from International Emmy-nominee Álvaro Carmona (“Gente Hablando”), is a refreshing take on self-discovery that treads beyond the barrage of the madcap folly Ana’s forced to wade through, the plot dotted with heartwarming revelations throughout, turning the allure of surface-level acceptance on its head to champion deeper, steadfast connection. The eight-part series uses slight camp and satire to further comment on the trivial pursuit of fame and the high cost of sacrificing desires to appease the ever-vapid masses, something that comes naturally to Carmona and has been seen in his prior cultural critiques, most notably in his short film “The Treatment,” that utilizes the same tone to question the banality of an increasingly self-absorbed populace. The endearing ensemble cast is rounded out by Joan Amargós (“Cucut”), Irene Minovas (“Out of Synch”), Ivan Massagué (“The Platform”), Miki Esparbé (“Smiley”), Oscar Ladoire (“Opera Prima”), César Tormo (“Després de Tu”), “Nene” Carlos Librado (“La Moderna”) and Ramón Barea (“Cinco Lobitos”).

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