The Ballad of Hortensia

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The Ballad of Hortensia

"Life gives you surprises."

2024

1h 34m

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Comedy

Fantasy

Drama

Overview

A narcissistic comedian wakes up in the opposite sex body following an automobile accident.

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Cast & Crew

21 members

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Julio Yudice

Alex / Hortensia

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Francisco Gattorno

Mauricio

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Helena Haro

Susana

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Lourdes Chavez

Rosita

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Frank Borja

Hugo

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Rochelle DeCoito Gutiérrez

Marcela

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Mateo Honles

Aldo

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Miguel Amador

Abogado de Canal

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Josué Bernal

Dagoberto

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Boris Barraza

Don Andrés

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Leandro Sanchez Arauz

Marcelo

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Jaime Villacorta

Jaime

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Marcela Santamaria

Elisa

Costume & Make-Up

Ricky Mina

Ricky

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Jesús Vanegas

Guardia

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Rodrigo Altamirano

Tico

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Teda Bertrand

Dir. Antonio Rendon

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Carmen Trigueros

Ginecologa

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Sandra Zometa

Doctora

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Gloria Sandoval

Enfermera

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Luciana Sandoval

Mujer Actriz

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