Jenni Rivera, Joan Sebastian
Univision is set to premiere a couple of biopic series based on the lives of Jenni Rivera and Joan Sebastian. Both productions were part of the Univision Upfront 2016 announcements. GettyImages

Univision will be presenting their new programming, slated to hit the airwaves in the coming months, to investors in New York City next week. The annual Upfronts are where television lovers get to see a glimpse of what the network will showcase next. The Spanish-language network confirmed the airing of two biopic series about the lives of Jenni Rivera and Joan Sebastian. Find out more about these shows below and tell us which one you are most excited to watch!

"Su Verdadero Nombre Era Dolores" (Her Real Name Was Dolores) – In a field dominated by men, a woman with an overwhelming personality breaks through based on her talent, tenacity and intelligence. "Su Verdadero Nombre Era Dolores" is the story of the perfectly imperfect woman, a single mother of five children, and the "butterfly" of the neighborhood, who one day returns as "The Diva of Banda," the unrelenting Jenni Rivera. She captivated millions of fans with powerful and relatable music, and with a headline-grabbing personal life that often played out in the tabloids. This biopic series reveals the true woman behind the music and the headlines as told by her former manager, a man she publicly referred to as her fifth brother, Pete Salgado. Shot on location in Los Angeles and Mexico, fans will get Pete's previously untold perspective on the woman he knew to help her millions of fans understand the real woman behind the music.

"En la Vida de Joan Sebastian" (In the Life of Joan Sebastian) This mini series is based on the life of the legendary singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian. His love of life will be shared along with his passion for his music and his fans. Jose Manuel and Julian Figueroa (Joan Sebastian's sons) will play Joan's role at different stages of his life. Livia Brito will play the role of Maribel Guardia, one of Joan's true loves. This story will pay tribute to the "people's poet," as he is affectionately known.

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