The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story

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The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story

2017

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

5.8(24 votes)

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Overview

Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.

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9 members

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Kate del Castillo

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Eric del Castillo

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Jillian Warry Barberie

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Sabina Berman

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Epigmenio Ibarra

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Roxanna Castellanos

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Don Francisco

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Fabiola Campomanes

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Alberto Guerra

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