Before the new comedy series 'Cómplices' was a hit on ViX, it was just a funny conversation between girlfriends, as its creator and star, Mexican actress Lucía Méndez, remembers it vividly: a night with singers Dulce and Laura León, full of laughter and gossip, when someone brought up Tinder.
The actress and her co-stars, Laura Flores and Maribel Guardia, told me all during an interview in Mexico City.
"I had no idea what it was," she says, laughing. "One of them was scrolling through the app, and I said, 'What are you doing there?' We were in tears laughing!"
A producer filmed the moment and posted it online. The clip exploded, gaining more than 40 million views. That's when Méndez had an idea: what if women of her generation could live freely on screen, funny, unfiltered, and imperfect? "That's where Cómplices was born," she says. "I wanted to create something real, a story about women my age who are still alive, still dreaming, still loving." Then she found the perfect partner: her son Pedro Torres Méndez, who is her co-producer.
When Legends Become Sisters
In Cómplices, Méndez plays María José, one of four women working behind the scenes of a chaotic daytime talk show. When their tyrannical producer is found dead, they become suspects, and their bond is put to the test.
But the chemistry between the actresses isn't just acting. Guardia remembers meeting Flores decades ago, when she was still Miss Costa Rica. "Lucía was already a huge star," she says. "I used to see her in the Televisa hallways and think, 'Wow, I'll never be at her level.' And now, we're laughing together like old friends."
Flores jumps in with a smile. "I'm in this show because Lucía invited me. I've admired her since I was a teenager. When she called, I didn't even ask what the script was. I just said yes."
Méndez beams. "That's what friendship looks like. We've been through everything: success, heartbreak, gossip, all of it, but we still show up for each other."
The Real-Life Miss Universe Moment
The interview was a day after a viral moment from the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, when Miss Mexico was publicly humiliated by a Thai organizer during a live broadcast.
"That man's behavior was disgusting," Méndez says firmly. "You don't humiliate a woman on stage. We're not quiet anymore. When you disrespect one of us, you disrespect us all."
Guardia, who once competed in Miss Universe herself, adds, "People have no idea how much work it takes to get there. That young woman stood her ground with grace. That's what being a woman today means."
Méndez nods. "The timing was poetic. Just as women at Miss Universe stood together, Cómplices premiered, a show about women choosing solidarity over rivalry."
Laughter, Ice-Cold Water, and Imperfect Perfection
The three actresses can't stop laughing when they recall one of the hardest scenes to film a wild sequence that took place in a freezing city fountain.
"It was winter," Guardia says. "Hail was falling, the water was ice-cold, and I thought, 'This is how I go, in a fountain in Mexico City!'"
Flores cracks up. "Lucía's wig flew off, I was shivering, Maribel was turning blue. It was a disaster. But we couldn't stop laughing."
"That's what made it magical," Méndez adds. "We've spent our whole lives being told to be perfect. This time, we were messy, raw, happy. That's real beauty."
What Cómplices Really Means
Directed by Salvador Espinoza (Club de Cuervos), the ViX original blends comedy, mystery, and heart. But for the women at its center, it's a manifesto about sisterhood, aging under the public scrutiny, and empowerment.
"You can feel the love on screen," Flores says. "People tell us, 'I wish I had friends like that.' And that's exactly what we wanted, to make people laugh and remind them what real friendship looks like."
Méndez nods. "We grew up in an industry that made women compete for the spotlight. Now we're standing in it together."
From Queens to Cómplices
With Lucía Méndez's vision, Maribel Guardia's charm, Laura Flores's warmth, and Marjorie de Sousa's energy, Cómplices isn't just another comedy. It's a story about four women who defined an era of Latin television are now leading a story that celebrates female unity, self-love, and second chances.
"We've earned the right to laugh at life," Méndez says with a grin. "And now, we're laughing together."
Cómplices is now streaming exclusively on ViX.
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