Netflix biopic 'Moria' charts the icon's life and legacy

Netflix has released Moria, an eight-episode biopic about Argentine entertainer Moria Casán, timed to her 80th birthday. The series, created and directed by Javier Van de Couter, features Sofía Gala Castiglione (Casán's real-life daughter) as the young Moria, Griselda Siciliani in the middle era, and Cecilia Roth as the mature version, with Casán herself appearing as an omniscient narrator Source: hoydo. The show has drawn attention for its unconventional structure and its focus on the relationship between mother and daughter Source: clarin.

Family and debut

A notable element is the acting debut of Helena Tuñón, Casán's 17-year-old granddaughter, who portrays the adolescent Moria in the sixth episode, "No hablen de mí." The episode depicts the electroshock therapy Casán underwent at age 13, a scene Casán described as "muy fuerte" Source: infobae. Casán praised her granddaughter on Instagram: "Bienvenida al escenario de la vida. Te amo" Source: clarin.

Queer perspective and reception

Sofía Gala emphasized the series' queer viewpoint, noting it is "un punto de vista queer y está buenísimo" Source: lavozar. Critics have offered mixed reactions: El País called it "excesiva, delirante, frívola e histriónica," but considered these qualities a compliment Source: elpaises. In contrast, Vanitatis praised it as "kitsch y apabullante" Source: elconfidencial.

Key points

• Casán's real name is Ana María Casanova; she was born in Buenos Aires on August 16, 1946 Source: diariolibree.
• The series covers her career from the 1970s revista era to her later television work Source: hoydo.
• Casán has been a longtime ally of the LGBTIQ+ community, recalling her efforts to free dancers from police stations during the dictatorship Source: infobae.