Telemadrid has announced the premiere date for a fresh entry in its lineup. The channel is set to debut the new program on Monday, June 27 at 23:00, titled Madrid, one of three million, created by Jota Abril. The format spotlights notable individuals who’ve made Madrid their home, and it is produced by Robert Sadik, aiming to capture the city’s vibe through intimate conversations with people who have chosen the capital as their base of life.
In the forthcoming issue of Madrid’s public television, Abril will sit down with a rotating roster of artists who have decided to put down roots in Madrid, reflecting on their beginnings in the city and the moments that shaped their paths. The season opener features Carlos Latre, a renowned comedian and impressionist born in Castellón de la Plana, who will share memories of his early days in Madrid and how the city influenced his career choices and artistic voice.
As the series progresses, a diverse group of guests will join the studio chats. Venezuelan writer and television host Boris Izaguirre, Concha Velasco from Valladolid, Pepe Domingo Castaño of Padrón, as well as Cuban performer Fofito, and Andalusian artists Karina, Antonio Carmona, and Roberto Leal will participate in conversations with Abril. Each episode will peel back layers of personal experience, exploring the guest’s unique relationship with Madrid and the ongoing journey of establishing themselves in the capital’s dynamic arts and cultural scene.
Jota Abril has expressed genuine enthusiasm for steering the format, noting her own long-standing connection to Madrid. Since arriving in the city in 1993 at age 17, she has witnessed how the capital can shape a person’s trajectory and life choices. Abril’s commitment to creating a space where guests feel at home is central to the show’s mission, as it highlights the emotional and practical realities of building a life in a new urban landscape.
The Madrid-born journalist and producer emphasizes the importance of documenting these transitions, explaining that the program invites guests to revisit the nerve-racking and exhilarating moments that accompany relocation. Viewers are offered an authentic portrait of the challenges and triumphs that accompany starting anew in a city that never sleeps, where every street corner carries a memory, and every conversation can open doors to new opportunities. The resulting narratives are presented with warmth and curiosity, underscoring Madrid’s role as a living backdrop for personal reinvention.