Jennifer Lopez is set to take on what could be the most demanding role of her career for HBO Films' new project about "The Cocaine Godmother," Griselda Blanco.
"I've been fascinated by the life of this corrupt and complicated woman for many years," Lopez said in a statement. "Complicated," though, barely begins to describe Blanco. Below, a quick primer on the famous drug lord.
1. Blanco was the quintessential rags-to-riches kingpin
Blanco grew up in the slums of Cartagena, Colombia, though she considered Medellín her hometown – she moved there with her mother at the age of 3. She was born in...
"I've been fascinated by the life of this corrupt and complicated woman for many years," Lopez said in a statement. "Complicated," though, barely begins to describe Blanco. Below, a quick primer on the famous drug lord.
1. Blanco was the quintessential rags-to-riches kingpin
Blanco grew up in the slums of Cartagena, Colombia, though she considered Medellín her hometown – she moved there with her mother at the age of 3. She was born in...
- 8/11/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- People.com - TV Watch
Jennifer Lopez is set to take on what could be the most demanding role of her career for HBO Films' new project about "The Cocaine Godmother," Griselda Blanco. "I've been fascinated by the life of this corrupt and complicated woman for many years," Lopez said in a statement. "Complicated," though, barely begins to describe Blanco. Below, a quick primer on the famous drug lord. 1. Blanco was the quintessential rags-to-riches kingpinBlanco grew up in the slums of Cartagena, Colombia, though she considered the country's capital Medellín her hometown - she moved there with her mother at the age of 3. She...
- 8/11/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Lopez is set to take on what could be the most demanding role of her career for HBO Films' new project about "The Cocaine Godmother," Griselda Blanco. "I've been fascinated by the life of this corrupt and complicated woman for many years," Lopez said in a statement. "Complicated," though, barely begins to describe Blanco. Below, a quick primer on the famous drug lord. 1. Blanco was the quintessential rags-to-riches kingpinBlanco grew up in the slums of Cartagena, Colombia, though she considered the country's capital Medellín her hometown - she moved there with her mother at the age of 3. She...
- 8/11/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
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