RTVE is reshaping its schedule to honor Concha Velasco, who passed away this Saturday in Madrid, with a tribute program that celebrates the artist’s life and career. Velasco, deeply associated with Spanish television, is remembered as a defining figure of her era after seven decades in the spotlight. Her stage and screen work left an enduring mark, and this tribute gathers many of the iconic names and moments from her long career.
La 1’s social history program Heart, hosted by Anne Igartiburu, will air a special edition today from 14:00 to 15:00 to pay homage to the actress. This moment invites viewers to reflect on Velasco’s influence across theater, film, and television.
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In the afternoon, La 1 will present a special broadcast: Neighborhood Cinema, a program Velasco hosted for many years from 2011 to 2020. This edition will be introduced by Ines Balester and will feature two films starring Velasco, Skirt Trial and Red Cross Girls. Guests will include Benjamin Prado, Rosa Villacastín, and Juan Luis Iborra.
Tonight, after the Weekly Report, a live program titled Blood Ties will come from Prado del Rey with guests closely connected to Velasco. The show marked Velasco’s last appearance on a television set in September 2021, when she appeared with her son Manuel Velasco and friends.
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Tonight’s special episode will preserve the documentary Blood Ties, which explores the more private chapters of Velasco’s life. Friends and colleagues share memories and context about the beloved star, including Ana Belén, José Sacristán, Andreu Buenafuente, Silvia Abril, Manuela Velasco, Félix Gómez, Cristina Castaños, and director Fernando Navarrete. The documentary invites viewers to see the human side of the iconic “yes girl.”
La 1 will also air Essentials Concha Velasco: Living Memory tomorrow, Sunday, at 21:30 on La 2. This self-produced documentary traces Velasco’s journey through the history of Spanish theater, cinema, musical theater, and television, reflecting on how a single performer helped shape a national cultural landscape.
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The programs acknowledge the challenges and triumphs of producing and staging music theater, while also examining Velasco’s impact. A candid conversation in Barcelona reveals memories and thoughts from friends and colleagues about whether the era Velasco represents remains possible in today’s industry. The documentary includes testimonies from José Carlos Plaza, Josefina Molina, Pedro Olea, Fernando Navarrete, and José Sacristán, among others, highlighting the broad respect Velasco earned across generations.
RTVE Play presents a collection honoring Concha Velasco
RTVE Play already hosts a curated selection of Velasco’s standout television work: Concha Velasco, Living Memory, a comprehensive review of the artist’s series, life, and career, featuring treasured content and interviews from TVE.
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