Where was Pablo Escobar El Patron del Mal filmed?

Based on the book La Parabola de Pablo by Alonso Salazar, the series (partially filmed in Miami) traces Escobar’s rise from small-time thug and cigarette trafficker to becoming one of the richest and most powerful men in the Southern Hemisphere — winning a seat in Congress and famously offering to pay off Colombia’s …

Is Popeye the hitman still alive?

Deceased (1962–2020)
Jhon Jairo Velásquez Vásquez/Living or Deceased

Who is Popeye’s character in narcos?

The character of Velasco is based on Jhon Jairo Velásquez, also known by the alias Popeye, who was a Colombian hitman and part of the Medellín Cartel. Other reports say he surrendered to the Colombian authorities in 1992 and CNN reports say he was released from high security prison in 2014.

Who was Popeye in the Medellin Cartel?

John Jairo Velásquez. John Jairo Velásquez Vásquez (born April 15, 1962) also known by the alias “Popeye”, is a former assassin who was part of the criminal structure of the Medellin Cartel until his surrender to the Colombian justice system in 1992.

Who are the actors in El Patron del Mal?

Series cast summary: Cecilia Navia Paty de Escobar / 117 episodes, 2012 Anderson Ballesteros John Mario ‘Chili’ Ortíz 113 episodes, 2 Susana Torres Niki Polanía / 113 episodes, 2012 Marcela Vargas Mireya / 111 episodes, 2012 Joavany Alvarez Pedro Motoa / 103 episodes, 2012

Who is Popeye and what did he do?

John Jairo Velásquez Vásquez (born April 15, 1962) also known by the alias ” Popeye “, is a former assassin who was part of the criminal structure of the Medellin Cartel until his surrender to the Colombian justice system in 1992. Within this structure he claimed to be a lieutenant commanding half…

Who is Camilo Cano in El Patron del Mal?

Camilo Cano is the son of Guillermo Cano who was the publisher of newspaper El Espectador and who was murdered by Escobar in December 1986. Juana Uribe is the vice president of Caracol TV and also the series’ producer.

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