Telemundo’s New Reality Competition, Juego de Villanos, Reveals Its First Villains: Controversy, Strategy and Chaos
MIAMI – October 28, 2026 – Telemundo today revealed the first personalities joining its new reality competition Juego de Villanos, premiering Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm/6c. Hosted by Facundo, this explosive group of villains will arrive ready to play fearlessly, form alliances, ignite rivalries and do whatever it takes to survive the competition, become the Emperador Villano and take home $200,000.
The first personalities entering Juego de Villanos are:
Yina Calderón – Explosive, outspoken and unfiltered, Calderón has built a career in which she never goes unnoticed. Her willingness to confront others and say exactly what she thinks has made her one of the most controversial figures on television and social media.
Alicia Machado – Her appearances on various reality shows have showcased her strong, competitive and authentic personality, as well as her ability to stand firmly behind her ideas and convictions. With a career marked by high-profile moments, from Miss Universe® to La Casa de los Famosos, Machado arrives with leadership, confidence and determination.
Nahomi Mejía – Determined, authentic and resilient, Mejía has built her story by breaking barriers and proving what she is made of. Self-assured and firm in her convictions, she knows how to adapt to high-pressure situations without losing her essence, bringing a strong personality and competitive energy to the game.
Plutarco Haza – Known for portraying complex characters in series such as Telemundo’s El Señor de los Cielos, Plutarco brings an analytical, outspoken and steadfast personality. His intelligence, experience and ability to read people make him the kind of player who observes before making his move.
Luca Onestini – An international reality TV star whose credits include the fifth season of La Casa de los Famosos, Onestini is a strategic, confident competitor with a strong ability to adapt. He knows that forming alliances can be just as important as reading his rivals, and he rarely leaves anything to chance.
Arleth Terán – Successful, outspoken and no stranger to controversy, Terán is not one to stay silent. Accustomed to standing her ground regardless of the consequences, she has the character to face any confrontation head-on. Intense, elegant and unpredictable, she arrives ready to shake things up from the very first conflict.
David Ponce – With a solid career in television and high-profile productions such as El Señor de los Cielos, where he portrayed Skinny, Ponce has brought intense, strong-willed characters to life. Off camera, he projects confidence, competitiveness, and a presence that is hard to ignore.
Awilda Herrera – With character, experience and a presence that naturally commands attention, Herrera knows how to navigate environments where living together puts tempers to the test. Direct and determined, she is not one to change her position simply to avoid an argument and firmly stands behind her beliefs.
Miguelito – An actor, comedian and performer, Miguelito has built a career defined by discipline, resilience and talent, going from the traditional circus to the prestigious Cirque du Soleil, where he is part of the cast of KURIOS. Behind his charisma and sense of humor is a clever competitor who knows how to surprise.
Telemundo will soon announce more personalities joining Juego de Villanos to complete a competition where alliances can shift, rivalries can explode at any moment and no one is safe.
Juego de Villanos will bring together 18 personalities, all willing to do whatever it takes to make it to the end. In each episode, contestants will have to demonstrate their ability to manipulate, negotiate and outplay their rivals through intense challenges and eliminations designed to test their strategy and gameplay skills. Throughout the season, alliances can shift at any moment, rivalries will intensify and every move will have consequences. Only one will outlast the competition to be crowned Emperador Villano and take home the $200,000 cash prize.
Juego de Villanos is produced by Banijay Colombia for Telemundo and is based on NBCUniversal Formats’ House of Villains, under the supervision of Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Content, alongside Pancho Calvo, Vice President of Unscripted Content, with Juan Pablo Ybarra serving as executive producer. For Banijay Colombia, Harold Sánchez is the executive producer and Hernán Huñis serves as showrunner.
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