The Argentine series ‘En el Barro’ is causing a stir online, and two of its main stars are finally opening up. We’re talking about María Becerra, who just made her acting debut, and Valentina Zenere, a key character in the show. They’re sharing their thoughts on that super viral moment: their kiss scene in “La Quebrada” prison.
That specific episode really got social media buzzing. María plays an inmate who creates adult content from behind bars. Zenere’s character, “Marina,” ends up getting involved in the whole project.
Netflix’s official series account shared the artist from ‘Corazón vacío’ reacting to the scene. She couldn’t hide her surprise. “Love, this is the kissing scene,” she laughed, holding a tablet as the kiss played. The moment it showed up on screen, she cried, “Oh my God, no!” and covered her face with the device.
Valentina Zenere, who has been acting for years, was more relaxed. She was still pretty amused. “Take that, viewers,” she said. “It’s just a little kiss, it’s fine.” But Becerra was more honest. “Just that much? You left me wanting more. It’s so intense. When you’re performing it, it feels normal. But watching it, oh God.”
María Becerra Felt Totally Comfortable
Beyond the laughs, both actresses spilled some behind-the-scenes secrets. Zenere explained they had a valuable intimacy coach on set. This was super important for making those intense scenes work well. It helped make sure everyone felt comfortable and respected.
“It’s always good to talk things through,” the lead actress mentioned. “But then you reach a point where you just let it flow. You don’t want to be too robotic during the take.”
For María Becerra, it was even more of a challenge. This was her first time acting on TV. But she shared that she handled it naturally. “I didn’t feel strange or uncomfortable at all,” the 25-year-old artist commented. “Even knowing the whole world would see it.”
The viral kiss wasn’t just a big plot point. It really boosted ‘En el Barro’ on social media. The amazing chemistry between the two actresses keeps sparking all kinds of comments and even memes.
The series first dropped on August 14. It’s Netflix’s fresh take on the ‘El Marginal’ world. ‘En el Barro’ is a spin-off that promises to deliver the gritty drama that hooked millions of viewers from 2016 to 2022.
This time, the story moves to a women’s prison called “La Quebrada.” It’s a made-up place with a backstory as interesting as the plot itself. The series has eight episodes. It currently sits at number three on Netflix’s global top list. Only the reality show ‘Fit for TV’ and ‘Merlina 2,’ starring Jenna Ortega, are ahead of it.