El príncipe del barrio is a Mexican sitcom television series produced by Rosa María Noguerón for TelevisaUnivision. The series is inspired by the play Lagunilla, mi barrio, itself an adaptation of the 1981 Mexican film of the same name. It premiered on Las Estrellas on 2 July 2023. The series stars an ensemble cast of Ariel Miramontes, Violeta Isfel, Luis Fernando Peña, José Luis Guarneros, Alma Cero, Eduardo Espinosa, Cecilia Galliano, and Juan Soler.
In February 2026, the series was renewed for a fourth season that premiered on 19 July 2026.
Premise The series follows Albertano (Ariel Miramontes), who after becoming independent from his family, decides to move to Lomas de Chacaltepec, where everyone seeks love and fortune.
Cast Ariel Miramontes as Albertano Violeta Isfel as Polly Luis Fernando Peña as Commander (seasons 1-2) Alma Cero as La Jarocha José Luis Guarneros as Britney Eduardo Espinosa as El Morro Cecilia Galliano as Yesenia (seasons 1-3) Juan Soler as Manolo (season 1) Arturo Peniche as Manolo (season 2) José Luis Rodríguez "El Guana" as Commander (season 3) Ricardo Fastlicht as Gaspar (seasons 3-present) Abelito Saenz as El Mayor (season 4) Cynthia Urías as Lucía (season 4)
Episodes Series overview
Season 1 (2023)
Season 2 (2024)
Season 3 (2025)
Season 4 (2026)
Production On 18 May 2023, it was reported that Ariel Miramontes had begun production on a new series titled Lomas de Chacaltepec, with Juan Soler being cast as well. On 22 May 2023, it was announced that the series would be inspired by the play Lagunilla, mi barrio, with most of the cast reprising their roles in the television adaptation. On 24 May 2023, El príncipe del barrio was announced as the official title of the series. The series premiered on 2 July 2023. Filming of the third season began on 18 February 2025. The third season premiered on 15 June 2025. Filming of the fourth season began on 9 February 2026. The fourth season premiered on 19 July 2026.
Reception Ratings
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Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated Result Ref 2024 Produ Awards Best Sitcom El príncipe del barrio Best Lead Actor - Sitcom Ariel Miramontes 2025 Best Sitcom El príncipe del barrio
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