Lifetime Renews Sanchez’s “Devious Maids” for a 13-Episode Third Season

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

There’s more deviousness in Roselyn Sánchez’s future…

More than two months after Devious Maids’ second season came to a close, Lifetime has picked up the 41-year-old Puerto Rican actress/singer’s mystery comedy-drama for a 13-episode third season.

Ratings-wise, Devious Maids earned its renewal. Its second season premiere episode in April, which was directed by the show’s executive producer Eva Longoria, was on par with its series debut in total viewers (2 million) and climbed 15% in 18-49. It didn’t experience the ratings upswing of the dramedy’s freshman season, which grew to 3 million in the finale, but has averaged a strong 1.8 million viewers in Live+same day calculations.

Created by Marc Cherry and inspired by the Mexican telenovela Ellas son… la alegría del hogar, Devious Maids stars Sánchez, Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramírez, Edy Ganem, Judy Reyes, Rebecca Wisocky and Susan Lucci.

Cherry executive produces the series with Longoria and othes, including Televisa USA’s Paul Presburger and Michael Garcia.

Longoria to Direct Lifetime’s “Devious Maids” Season Two Opener

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Eva Longoria is adding another title to her resume… television series director.

The 38-year-old Mexican American actress will direct the season two premiere episode of Lifetime’s hit series Devious Maids, marking her television directorial debut.

The series, executive produced by Longoria and for former Desperate Housewives boss Marc Cherry, stars Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramírez, Roselyn Sánchez, Edy Ganem and Judy Reyes as five maids with ambition and dreams of their own while working for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills, a place where murder and mayhem collide in the posh mansions of the city’s wealthiest and most powerful families.

Inspired by the hit telenovela, Ellas son… la alegría del hogar, Devious Maids is Lifetime’s fastest-growing scripted series ever and is the number one series across cable in its Sunday time period among women. Its finale last September garnered three million total viewers, making the episode Lifetime’s best drama telecast in 2013.

Devious Maids also stars Susan Lucci, Grant Show, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, Mariana Klaveno, Matt Cedeño, Melinda Page Hamilton and Drew Van Acker. Joining the cast this season are Dominic Adams, Joanna Adler and Colin Woodell.

Devious Maids returns for its second season on Sunday, April 20 at 10:00 pm ET.

Lifetime Renews Sanchez’s “Devious Maids” for a Second Season

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Roselyn Sanchez will be reporting for maid duty for another season…

As predicted, Lifetime has renewed the 40-year-old Puerto Rican actress’ sudser Devious Maids for a 13-episode second season.

Following a not-so-spectacular premiere, the telenovela adaptation has managed to see ratings steadily improve to become Lifetime’s fastest-growing drama in its history.

On August 4, Devious Maids garnered a series high 2.9 million total viewers, up 45% vs. the show’s June 23 premiere. This past Sunday the series registered 2.7 million viewers.

Devious Maids has made Lifetime the No.1 cable network in the Sunday 10 PM time slot among women.

“One of the most daring series on television, Devious Maids has quickly become a hit,” said Lifetime’s EVP and GM Rob Sharenow.

Created by Marc Cherry and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the series is based on the telenovela Ellas son la alegría del hogar.

Devious Maids centers on a close-knit group of maids (Sanchez, Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramírez, Edy Ganem and Judy Reyes), bonded together by their jobs, life struggles and boss’ melodramatic “upstairs-downstairs” universe.

The women turn to one another for support after a fellow maid Flora (Paula Garcés) is brutally murdered at the home of her employers.

Devious Maids also stars Susan Lucci, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, Mariana Klaveno, Grant Show, Matt Cedeño, Melinda Page Hamilton, Drew Van Acker, Brianna Brown and Brett Cullen.

Sanchez’s “Devious Maids” to Premiere on Lifetime in June

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Roselyn Sánchez will be doling out a Lifetime of deviousness this summer…

Following the release of teaser videos for the series last September, Lifetime has announced that it’s new series Devious Maids, which stars the 40-year-old Puerto Rican actress/singer, will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at 10:00 pm ET.

Executive produced by Desperate Housewives’ creator Marc Cherry and DH star Eva Longoria, the series stars Sánchez. Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Edy Ganem and Judy Reyes as five maids with ambition and dreams who work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills, where murder and mayhem collide in the mansions of some of the wealthiest and most powerful families.

Inspired by the Mexican telenovela Ellas son la alegría del hogar, Devious Maids is produced by ABC Studios.

Devious Maids, which was originally developed for ABC, will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at 10:00 pm ET.

Cedeño Lands Recurring Role on Lifetime’s “Devious Maids”

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Matt Cedeño is about to show his Devious side…

The 38-year-old half-Cuban American actor has landed a recurring role on Lifetime’s upcoming series Devious Maids, created by Marc Cherry and co-executive produced by his Desperate Housewives leading lady Eva Longoria.

Cedeño, best known for his role as Brandon Walker on NBC’s Days of our Lives, is expected to appear in the series’ tweaked pilot and will reportedly be upped to series regular status if they dramedy gets renewed for a second season, according to Deadline.com.

The pilot for Devious Maids, originally developed for ABC last season and later saved by Lifetime, is based on the hit Mexican telenovela Ellas son la Alegría del Hogar. Starring Roselyn Sanchez, Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes and Dania Ramirez, the series follows the lives of four ambitious maids who try to pursue their dreams while working for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills.

Cedeño will play Alejandro Reyes, a successful recording artist. Back home after three long months on tour, Alejandro just wants to lounge by the pool.

Sanchez’s “Devious Maids” Headed to Lifetime…

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s official… Marc Cherry’s Devious Maids pilot, starring Roselyn Sanchez, will be heading to series at Lifetime.

The cable network has delivered a 13-episode order for the ABC Studios-produced project, which was originally developed for ABC but didn’t get picked to go to series.

“This show and Marc Cherry’s unique story telling voice perfectly articulate Lifetime’s strategy of attracting top-tier creatives with their most original and exciting projects,” said Lifetime’s president Nancy Dubuc and EVP Rob Sharenow in a joint statement.

Based on the hit Mexican telenovela Ellas son la Alegría del Hogar, Devious Maids follows the lives of a group of ambitious maids who work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills while attempting to make their own dreams reality.

Along with Sanchez, Devious Maids stars Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes, Dania Ramirez and Susan Lucci.

The pilot will reportedly undergo some tweaking and reshoots for its move to Lifetime, according to Deadline.com, including the possible elimination of the role played by Angelique Cabral.

Devious Maids will be executive produced by Cherry, who wrote the adaptation, as well as his producing partner Sabrina Wind and Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria.

Production on Devious Maids will be based in Atlanta, with the series slated to launch on Lifetime in 2013.

Ramirez Cast in ABC’s Devious Maids Pilot

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Dania Ramirez is apparently maid for ABC’s latest project from Desperate Housewives’ creator Marc Cherry.

The 32-year-old Dominican actress is the first lead cast to star in the pilot for Cherry’s Devious Maids, which centers on four ambitious maids trying to realize their own dreams while working for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills.

Devious Maids is an adaptation of Televisa’s popular telenovela Ellas son… la alegría del hogar (The Disorderly Maids of the Neighborhood), which centered on five housekeepers who work in a quiet condominium where nothing ever happens until the residents become divided over the building of a new swimming pool during a severe water shortage.

Ramirez will reportedly play Rosie, a single mother who left her son in Mexico when her husband died, crossed the border illegally and now works as a housemaid/nanny for two self-absorbed and successful actors.

Ramirez, best known for playing Maya Herrera on NBC’s Heroes, most recently appeared as Alex on HBO’s Entourage. She’ll next appear in the film projects American Reunion and Premium Rush.

ABC Has Ordered a Pilot of Marc Cherry’s Devious Maids

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry’s drama about Latina maids in Beverly Hills is one step closer to becoming a reality.

ABC has just ordered a pilot of the hour-long drama Devious Maids, an adaptation of Televisa’s popular telenovela Ellas son… la alegría del hogar (The Disorderly Maids of the Neighborhood), which centered on five housekeepers who worked in a quiet condominium where nothing much ever happens until the residents became divided over the building of a new swimming pool during a severe water shortage. One day, one of tenants mysteriously disappears, a suitcase full of money appears—along with a dead body at the bottom of the half-finished pool—and the maids find themselves smack dab in the middle of it all.

The American version, written and executive produced by Cherry, would follow four ambitious maids who work for the filthy rich and unbelievably famous in Beverly Hills while tryin to make their own dreams a reality.

Still no word on who would play the four maids, but ABC recently signed this year’s Sundance Film Festival darling Gina Rodriguez to a talent deal.

“Desperate Housewives” Creator Developing Devious Latina Maid Drama…

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom Castaneda

Move over, Dora! A new crop of Latina housekeepers could be taking over our televisions in the near future…

“Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry is currently developing an hour-long drama for ABC that would center around four Latina maids working in Beverly Hills.

Marc Cherry developing "Devious Maids," based on Televisa's "Ellas son... la alegría del hogar"

The cast of Televisa's "Ellas son... la alegría del hogar"

Entitled “Devious Maids,” the series is an adaptation of Televisa’s popular telenovela “Ellas son… la alegría del hogar” (“The Disorderly Maids of the Neighborhood”), which centers around five housekeepers who work in a quiet condominium where nothing much ever happens until the residents became divided over the building of a new swimming pool during a severe water shortage. One of tenants then mysteriously disappears, a suitcase full of money appears—along with a dead body at the bottom of the half-finished pool—and the find themselves smack dab in the middle of it all.

ABC has given a script order for the project, which Cherry will write and executive produce.

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