Eight years after his passing, the "Divo of Juárez" is set to speak to us once more. Netflix recently dropped the second trailer for the highly anticipated documentary, Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will. It promises an intimate journey into the life of the legendary artist, using never-before-seen videos, photos, and recordings directly from his personal archives. As Juan Gabriel himself once said, "When one leaves, what remains is what one gave." This series aims to show us exactly what he gave.
The two-minute preview feels like a private chat with the singer. His own voice narrates the entire piece, reflecting on his life, his art, and the deep loneliness he often felt. A big question on everyone’s mind is whether Netflix used artificial intelligence to bring his voice back to life. Fans and critics are buzzing with curiosity about this detail.
The trailer transports us back to Juan Gabriel’s early days, full of humility and longing. "I was 13 years old and wanted to know life," he shares. We see old photographs and home videos, showing him singing in the streets, on corners, outside restaurants, and even on buses. Directed by María José Cuevas, known for her work on Bellas de noche and La dama del silencio: el caso Mataviejitas, the series paints a clear picture of the man behind the superstar. It explores how he turned his loneliness into creative fuel and his vulnerabilities into powerful art.
Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, the Divus of Juárez. Courtesy: Netflix
The documentary also touches on the sacrifices that came with fame. Juan Gabriel speaks candidly, saying, "I had a lot of loneliness… and I made loneliness my friend." It highlights his fight for acceptance, how he broke barriers by bringing popular music to grand, classical stages. His performance at the Palace of Fine Arts, a symbol of high culture, was both a massive triumph and a controversial moment in his career.
This four-episode series comes from producers Laura Woldenberg and Ivonne Gutiérrez, known for their powerful documentaries 1994 and The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo. They had unique access to Juan Gabriel’s personal archives. This allowed them to explore over forty years of his life and career. Netflix calls it a "revealing look at Alberto Aguilera Valadez, the man behind the icon, who transformed his pain into anthems and broke stigmas and prejudices throughout his life."
The documentary even features videos filmed by the singer himself, material that has never been seen before. Director Cuevas creates a deeply personal and cinematic experience. It captures not just the legend he became, but also the gentle and sometimes solitary person he was beneath all the glitter.
Alberto Aguilera Valadez, known to the world as Juan Gabriel, was born on January 7, 1950, in Parácuaro, Michoacán. He passed away on August 28, 2016, in Santa Monica, California, at 66 years old from a heart attack. His death left a huge void in Latin music. Yet, he left behind an incredible legacy: over 1,800 songs and more than 100 million albums sold.
He was a father to six sons: Iván, Joan, Hans, Jean, Alberto, and Joao Aguilera. Since his passing, his children have worked to keep his memory alive and protect his artistic creations. Juan Gabriel’s influence reached across borders and touched generations, making him a beacon of pride, freedom, and authenticity for millions.
With this new preview, Netflix confirms that Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will will be more than just a tribute. It promises to be a deeply human, emotional, and truly eye-opening portrait of the "Divo of Juárez." Get ready to dive in when the series premieres on October 30, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.