Mujeres Asesinas (English: Killer Women) is a 2005 Argentine television series that blends elements of drama, psychological suspense, and crime thriller. It was inspired by a book by the same title by Marisa Grinstein describing the lives of 14 women who committed homicides in Argentina. The series was produced by Pol-ka Producciones and aired on the Argentine TV channel Canal 13 from July 19th, 2005, to March 25th, 2008.

Canal 13 rebroadcast those rated as "Best Episodes" at 23:00 from 4 January 2010.

Plot Mujeres Asesinas depicts the homicides committed by women in Argentina discussed in the trilogy of books of the same name by Marisa Grinstein. It has been the recipient of many awards, including the Golden Martin Fierro Award, the highest award granted by the Association of Journalists of Television and Radio Argentina, or APTRA. Each episode presents a dramatized account of real-life cases involving women who committed homicide, exploring the psychological, social, and emotional circumstances surrounding each crime. The series is notable for its anthology format, with each story featuring a different cast and narrative, allowing for a wide range of portrayals and interpretations of female violence.

Beyond its gripping storytelling, Mujeres Asesinas sparked public debate about gender, justice, and the representation of women in media. It also marked a turning poing in Argentine television by combining high production values with socially provocative themes, and by showcasting performances from many of the country's most acclaimed actresses.

Episodes

First season 01 Eugenia Tobal Marta Odera, monja (Marta Odera, nun). 02 Juana Viale Ana D., mujer corrosiva (Ana D., corrosive woman). 03 Dolores Fonzi Claudia Sobrero, cuchillera (Claudia Sobrero, cutler). 04 Julieta Díaz Ana María Gómez Tejerina, asesina obstinada (Ana María Gómez Tejerina, obstinate killer). 05 Cristina Banegas Emilia Basil, cocinera (Emilia Basil, cook). 06 Cecilia Roth Clara, la fantasiosa (Clara, the fantasist). 07 Betiana Blum Ana María Soba, heredera impaciente (Ana María Soba, impatient heiress). 08 Mercedes Morán Graciela Hammer, incendiaria (Graciela Hammer, incendiary). 09 Araceli González Margarita Herlein, probadora de hombres (Margarita Herlein, man tester). 10 Ana María Picchio Stella O., huérfana emocional (Stella O., emotional orphan). 11 Valeria Bertuccelli Marta Bogado, madre (Marta Bogado, mother). 12 Cristina Banegas Margarita, la maldita (Margarita, the wicked). 13 Andrea Bonelli y María Abadi Laura E., encubridora (Laura E., concealer). 14 Julia Calvo, Edda Bustamante, Claudia Fontán y Alejandro Urpadilleta Brujas incautas y falsa mujer (Incautious witches and false woman). 15 Paola Krum Lisa, la soñadora (Lisa, the dreamer). 16 Romina Gaetani Norah, amiga (Norah, friend). 17 Carola Reyna Sandra, la gestora (Sandra, the managing). 18 Cecilia Roth Cándida, esposa improvisada (Cándida, improvised wife). 19 Bárbara Lombardo Patricia, vengadora (Patricia, avenger). 20 Leonor Manso Ofelia, enamorada (Ofelia, in love). 21 Romina Ricci Carmen, hija (Carmen, daughter). 22 María Leal Cristina, rebelde (Cristina, rebel). Second season 01 Nacha Guevara Yiya Murano, envenenadora (Yiya Murano, poisoner). 02 Celeste Cid Lucía, memoriosa (Lucía, mindful). 03 María Leal, Emilia Mazer y Gloria Carrá Hermanas de sangre (Blood sisters). 04 Araceli González Irma, la de los peces (Irma, that of the fish). 05 Andrea Pietra Javiera, ingenua (Javiera, naive). 06 Cristina Banegas Leonor, madrastra (Leonor, stepmother). 07 Nancy Dupláa Laura, abandonada (Laura, abandoned). 08 Leticia Brédice Susana, dueña de casa (Susana, woman in charge). 09 Romina Gaetani Laura, madre amante (Laura, loving mother). 10 Cristina Banegas Elvira, madre abnegada (Elvira, selfless mother). 11 Vera Fogwill Gloria, despiadada (Gloria, merciless). 12 Julieta Díaz Felisa, desesperada (Felisa, desperate). 13 María Valenzuela Isabel, enfermera (Isabel, nurse). 14 María Socas Ana, sometida (Ana, submitted). 15 Leonor Manso Ema, costurera (Ema, seamstress). 16 Romina Ricci Cecilia, hermana (Cecilia, sister). 17 Emilia Mazer María, creyente (María, believer). 18 Bárbara Lombardo Mercedes, virgen (Mercedes, virgin). 19 Romina Ricci Andrea, bailantera (Andrea, suburb dancer). 20 Andrea Pietra Carmen, honrada (Carmen, honored). 21 María Valenzuela Blanca, operaria (Blanca, operative). 22 Leonor Manso Elena, protectora (Elena, protective). 23 Celeste Cid Ramona, justiciera (Ramona, righteous). 24 Bárbara Lombardo Sandra, confundida (Sandra, confused). 25 Leticia Brédice Eliana, cuñada (Eliana, sister-in-law). 26 Manuela Pal Soledad, cautiva (Soledad, captive). 27 Andrea Pietra Olga, encargada (Olga, responsible). 28 Agustina Cherri Sofía, nena de papá (Sofía, daddy's girl). 29 Malena Solda Mónica, acorralada (Mónica, cornered) 30 Ana María Orozco Mara, alucinada (Mara, hallucinatory). 31 Eleonora Wexler Rosa, soltera (Rosa, single). 32 Laura Novoa Nélida, tóxica (Nélida, toxic). 33 Emilia Mazer Silvia, celosa (Silvia, jealous). 34 Virginia Innocenti Próspera, arrepentida (Próspera, sorry). 35 Leonor Manso Pilar, esposa (Pilar, wife). 36 Jazmín Stuart Paula, bailarina (Paula, dancer). 37 Andrea Bonelli Leticia, codiciosa (Leticia, greedy). Third season 01 Gabriela Toscano Rita, burlada (Rita, mocked). 02 Cristina Banegas Milagros, pastora (Milagros, pastor). 03 Romina Gaetani Nora, ultrajada (Nora, outraged). 04 Araceli González Blanca, perdida (Blanca, lost). 05 Andrea del Boca Sonia, desalmada (Sonia, heartless). 06 Laura Novoa Claudia, herida (Claudia, wounded). 07 Leticia Brédice Perla, anfitriona (Perla, hostess). Fourth season 01 Romina Ricci Dolores, poseída (Dolores, possessed). 02 Ana María Picchio Thelma, impaciente (Thelma, impatient). 03 Juana Viale Marta, manipuladora (Marta, manipulator). 04 Dolores Fonzi Marcela, lastimada (Marcela, hurt). 05 Belén Blanco Azucena, vengadora (Azucena, avenger). 06 Rita Cortese Alicia, deudora (Alicia, debtor). 07 Mirta Busnelli Juana, instigadora (Juana, instigator). 08 Julieta Ortega Marga, víctima (Marga, victim). 09 Carola Reyna Nina, desconfiada (Nina, distrustful). 10 María Abadi Carolina, humillada (Carolina, humiliated). 11 María Onetto Noemí, desquiciada (Noemí, deranged). 12 Valentina Bassi Lorena, maternal (Lorena, motherly).

Cast The following is a list of actresses who have made the role of killer in the series:

Eugenia Tobal Juana Viale Dolores Fonzi Julieta Díaz Cristina Banegas Cecilia Roth Betiana Blum Mercedes Morán Araceli González Ana María Picchio Valeria Bertuccelli Nahuel Pérez Biscayart Andrea Bonelli Claudia Fontán Julia Calvo Edda Bustamante Paola Krum Romina Gaetani Carola Reyna Bárbara Lombardo Leonor Manso Romina Ricci María Leal Nacha Guevara Celeste Cid Emilia Mazer Gloria Carrá Andrea Pietra Nancy Dupláa Leticia Brédice Vera Fogwill María Valenzuela María Socas Manuela Pal Agustina Cherri Malena Solda Ana María Orozco Eleonora Wexler Laura Novoa Virginia Innocenti Jazmín Stuart Gabriela Toscano Andrea del Boca Belén Blanco Rita Cortese Mirta Busnelli Julieta Ortega María Abadi María Onetto Valentina Bassi

Martín Fierro Awards

Martín Fierro Awards Best Unit/ Miniseries 2005 - Winner Best Unit / Miniseries 2006 - Nominated Best Unit / Miniseries 2007 - Nominated Best actress of Unit / Miniseries 2005 - (Inés Estévez) Winner Best actress of Unit / Miniseries 2006 - (Cristina Banegas) Winner Best actress of Unit / Miniseries 2007 - (Cristina Banegas) Winner

See also Mujeres asesinas (2008 TV series) Mujeres asesinas (2022 TV series)

References

External links Official Weblog Official Web (second season) Official Web (third season) Application firms for possible fifth season