Catherine Siachoque Returns as the Queen of Telenovelas in Her Most Honest Role Yet – Exclusive Interview

Colombian actress Catherine Siachoque needs no introduction. Her warm and luminous presence alone is a reminder of why she's considered one of the undisputed queens of Spanish-language television. But behind the red carpet glitter and unforgettable characters, there's a woman who never planned to go so far or for so long. She never intended to follow her own guidelines.

"I've never thought about those things," he says bluntly. "Life is here, it's just a little while. If I don't like something, I don't do it. It's that simple."

This direct, almost radical approach in an industry that often dictates the path is what has kept Siachoque at the top for more than two decades. And it's precisely what marks her return with Reinas de la Noche, an original series from Canela TV, now available for free.

"This project was a gift I gave myself," the actress confesses. The invitation came from Jim McNamara of Panama Films and Canela TV, with whom she had recently worked on Secretos de Villamas . The script, different and refreshing, was enough to convince her.

"It wasn't a story with big effects or complications," he explains. "I said, 'I'm going to eat this dessert.'"

In Queens of the Night, filmed in Guadalajara, Siachoque plays Victoria, an ordinary woman. But that's where the challenge lies. "She's the neighbor from the floor above, the lady next door," she says. "We all know someone like her."

Accompanied by Anna Cepinska, Cynthia Klitbo, Nicky Mayer, and León Peraza, Siachoque leads the story of a woman who inherited large debts after the death of her husband.

Unlike her previous roles, often marked by melodrama or emotional intensity, Victoria asked her for something very different: honesty. "This character needed my peace of mind, my truth. Nothing more," she says.

That simplicity is perhaps the most honest role of his career. "I didn't need grand dramatic sweep or emotionally draining scenes. Just my dedication."

The actress, who has played everything from iconic villains to memorable heroines, reflects on the passage of time and the future of her career. "Acting is life," she says. "And in life there are people of all ages. That's why I've never thought there's a time to stop."

The public, however, is waiting for more. Especially after the revelations from her co-star Fabián Ríos, who hinted that Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso is close to returning. Will we see Doña Hilda again? Siachoque smiles enigmatically: "I can't say anything about that."

For now, she continues filming the soap opera Amanecer in Mexico until September. There, she plays Amapola, an intense woman who practices witchcraft.

And while she admits there are other projects on the horizon, she confesses that her priority might simply be to rest. "Maybe I'll dedicate myself to vacations... I've well-deserved them. A honeymoon," she said, smiling and thinking of her husband, actor and Telemundo director Miguel Varoni.

In the meantime, she invites her followers to discover her new role on Reinas de la Noche, available on the Canela TV app. "It's free, you can watch it on your phone, tablet... while you wait at the doctor's office. Plus, you accumulate points and get gifts," she says enthusiastically.

Catherine Siachoque has never chased success. She's built it her way: by being true to herself, choosing only what makes her happy, and giving herself passionately to each role. Today, with a serene smile and an eye toward the present, she proves that, more than just a soap opera queen, she's a queen of authenticity.

"If I don't like it, I don't do it," he repeats. Perhaps that's his real secret.