
The Candidate
Comedy · Drama
Overview
The naughty and funny witch Dioselina provides esoteric services to her neighbors helping them with rituals and ridiculous oddments, until her success falls apart when Dr. Sarmiento, a corrupt politician closes her business. This situation motivates her to want to unmask the intentions of the politician, uniting with her neighbors in a campaign to give her her due.
Top Cast


Gustavo Villanueva
Gustavo Villanueva
La bruja Dioselina
Gustavo Villanueva
La bruja Dioselina


Camilo Cifuentes
Camilo Cifuentes
Felipe Sarmiento
Camilo Cifuentes
Felipe Sarmiento


Alexandra Restrepo
Alexandra Restrepo
Luisa
Alexandra Restrepo
Luisa
Fernando Monge
Fernando Monge
Asistente Dioselina
Fernando Monge
Asistente Dioselina


Alberto Saavedra
Alberto Saavedra
Marcos
Alberto Saavedra
Marcos


Patricia Maldonado
Patricia Maldonado
Martha
Patricia Maldonado
Martha
Edwart Silva
Edwart Silva
Andrés
Edwart Silva
Andrés
Andrés Carvajal
Andrés Carvajal
Reportero
Andrés Carvajal
Reportero


Inés Prieto
Inés Prieto
Emilia
Inés Prieto
Emilia
Javier Rodriguez
Javier Rodriguez
Obreches
Javier Rodriguez
Obreches
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