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[program jingle]

[interference]

"No Cambié" is a song that scores of artists have performed,

but written by only one.

-Leonardo Dantés. -[intriguing music playing]

[Joaquín] Who is Leonardo Dantés?

There is no simple answer.

The deeper you delve into his background, the less you know of him.

Who is he? Is he a highly regarded composer,

or a TV jester?

The creator of classics like Los Chunguitos' "Carmen"

or of summer hits like "El Baile del Pañuelo"?

It's as if he was more than one Leonardo Dantés.

But if that's the case,

which is the real one?

Which is more authentic?

Whoever claims to know the answer to that

is lying.

[sensual music playing]

[man] No, no, no, no, no. A bit to… to your left.

Left, left, le-- No, not that far, not that far.

Little more to your right, bit less, bit less, bit less, towards the center.

That's it, that's it, that's it, that's it, that's it.

Yeah, yeah. That's my girl. Look at you. Marking everything.

-What's your name? -Javier.

-Your last name? -Jiménez Villa.

That name. We'll have to give you a better one.

-[Javier] All right. -[man] See the camera?

-Yeah. -Look into the camera the whole time.

Smile and seduce it.

Seduce me.

Good. There are ten million girls on the other side of the camera.

Flirt with all of them.

[music continues]

-Who are you, kid? -[musician] Our delicate little flower.

[all chuckle]

-[man] What do you want? -Uh…

Uh, I write songs and I wanted to see if I could, by chance,

give you one of my songs.

Songs written for pansies.

[man] Kid, we're busy working here. So how 'bout you go for a stroll

and then when we're done, come back for an autograph.

Great. Off you go.

Leonardo.

Gimme that.

I'll read this on TV, all right?

Thanks.

[man] Psst, kid! Get over here.

Stand right behind me and don't move, okay? C'mon.

Okay. Roll camera, please.

Mark it.

Gimme a slate, honey. Yeah, work that slate.

Los Reconcomidos, take one.

Beautiful slate, sweetheart.

And

action!

["Seré Tu Reflejo" by Los Reconcomidos playing]

[song continues]

[song ends]

["España, Cuánto Te Quiero" by Tony Genil playing]

[crowd cheering]

[Tony] Thank you very much!

Bravo!

[presenter] What a performance! Let's hear it for Tony Genil!

[Tony] Thank you!

Tony, what's it like singing in front of all these fellow countrymen?

I'm very happy and just overwhelmed with how the entire world has truly embraced

my song, "España, Cuánto Te Quiero." Many thanks.

-Whoo! -[presenter] Right! Those who can, do.

Those who can't, get out!

-You're one of a kind, Paco. -Tony Genil!

Bravo!

[crowd cheering, whistling]

-[dance music playing] -[indistinct chatter]

Excuse me.

[Tony] …buddy in the restroom.

He pissed his pants and now he's too ashamed to come out!

-Tony Genil? -Huh?

I'm so sorry. I just meant to congratulate you.

I really love your song.

I mean, "España, Cuánto Te Quiero." What an amazing song.

-I mean that, really. -Yeah.

Perfect for… for a debut, huh? And especially for a gay bar. Amazing.

[Tony] I'll pay you later.

Perfect for the Spain of the future.

-So, who are you, huh? -Huh?

-Your name? What is it? -Leonardo Dantés.

-Stage name, I reckon. -How did you know?

I mean it doesn't sound like the most humble name.

Nice, nice! See you, Giralda! [chuckles]

So why that name? 'Cause of the Mona Lisa guy?

-The Count of Monte Cristo, actually. -Oh, right, sure.

A count isn't very humble. You know what I mean by not humble, right?

-I love the name-- -Yeah, yeah.

I mean, my name is Tony Genil because I'm from Puente Genil. Simple.

What's your bag? Watch out. Careful, careful!

No, I don't do drugs, to be honest. Don't worry, I--

Not what I meant. What are you doing here? What do you do?

Well, right now, I sing but I'm into writing original songs.

My own songs and lyrics.

Okay, but you're telling me you need the name of a count for that?

Well, I've just arrived in Madrid, and I had to come up with one.

I'm actually from Badajoz, and over there, I don't--

Very pretty over there. Extremadura, right?

[Leonardo] Yes. I was wondering if I could show you some songs and who knows?

-You might be interested, because-- -[door shuts]

[sighs]

[faint barking]

[intriguing music playing]

PARADAI'S GUEST HOUSE

[Leonardo] Excuse me, sir.

Uh, do you know where the nearest bus stop is around here?

[doorman] No.

-No? -[doorman] No.

Ah.

Listen, if you're in a bit of a pickle, I can offer you a room for the evening.

So, uh…

Come on in.

[intriguing music continues]

[celestial tinkling]

[doorman] A double. It's all I have left.

["Seré Tu Reflejo" by Los Reconcomidos playing softly]

What's that sound? Television?

Television? No, no. There's no TV at this hour.

[song echoes faintly]

-Well, do you want the double or not? -Yes, please.

Appreciate you, man.

[song continues muffled]

[song intensifies]

[song distorts disturbingly]

[song fades]

-[whistling] -[unsettling music playing]

-[unsettling music continues] -[whistling]

[whistling]

Morning.

[playful whistle]

Buddy, listen. There's something that's been worrying us both.

Stage names are definitely important, but…

but I think they're almost like a helmet, you know?

You might have the biggest, whitest,

shiniest, coolest helmet, but…

but if you don't have a bike, then it's pointless.

Stage names are nothing without a stage persona, you see?

Who are you?

Leonardo, a persona worthy of a stage,

never does what others have done over and over again.

For instance, you with Tony Genil.

Do you know how many people like you have introduced themselves to him?

Huh? You need to have a bit more mischief.

Mischief? But how?

Mischief, Leonardo. You're so damn innocent.

But how do I do that? Huh?

[double] Relax.

That's what I'm here for.

["No Me Pidas" by Tamara playing]

[double] If life is a stage, I'm gonna take you up there with me.

We're gonna take center stage, and no one will be able to look away.

And everyone will know the name Leonardo Dantés.

SUPERSTAR

[celestial tinkling]

THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. LEONARDO AND MR. DANTÉS

EPISODE 2

[Leonardo] Just picture this.

One day I'm in line to watch Los Chunguitos play, and the next day,

people are lining up to see Los Chunguitos play

but now with my songs.

What a lucky guy, hmm?

Others sing his songs.

[Leonardo] Yeah, but I'm not so focused on that anymore, Margarita.

I'm trying to go back to my singer-songwriter roots.

I've realized over time how… Well, I'm happiest on stage, you know?

That's where I feel… most alive.

If it were up to her, I'd stay home all day. I swear.

How can you stay home, with this record you just released, huh?

Mama, did you hear what he just said?

That album you're holding contains, if I may say so myself,

a beautiful song called, "Enamorado de Javier."

And it's safe to say that it was the first gay song produced in Spain.

Oh!

All right.

And who's Javier?

Someone's nosy. [chuckles]

Wouldn't you like to know? I'm sorry, I don't sing and tell, darling.

-But he's real? -Javier Jiménez Villa.

A very handsome guy from my hometown.

He used to sing. He had this really cool pop band.

I loved it. I was head over heels in love with him.

-And what's this? -[sighs] I haven't heard that in forever.

[Tamara] Luna Azul. You used to sing with this girl?

Yeah, Loly. Awesome girl from the town of Gualchos, near Almuñécar.

Very cool girl, truly.

Whoa, I'm so damn jealous.

[Leonardo] I was asked to form a duo,

because apparently duos work really well on the radio. They just do.

-[Tamara] Mm-hmm. -So, I created this one. Luna Azul.

There's an amazing song in here, and I know I'm tooting my own horn,

but it's a lovely song.

I've always imagined it could be a huge hit, but…

it didn't catch on.

-Let's see what you think. -[cassette clicks]

["No Cambié" by Luna Azul playing on cassette]

[in Spanish] ♪ She managed To erase you from her mind ♪

♪ And her cries have turned to joy ♪

♪ I didn't change I didn't change, I didn't change ♪

♪ I didn't change I didn't change, I didn't change ♪

♪ I'm still the same girl But I'm no longer aching for your love… ♪

[doorbell rings]

[soft snore]

-[Miguel] Hello. -[Leonardo] What you doing here?

He found out you've got that Basque woman. He's dragged me all the way from Lavapiés.

Like a freaking dog.

-She bring her baggage? -[Leonardo] What baggage?

Her boring-ass mother.

-Hey, honey. What's up? -[Tamara] Hello, Miguel.

We keep running into each other.

-Madam, how are you? -[Leonardo] Paco, please. Miguel--

[Miguel] What?

I'm sorry, they've come unannounced. I'd have never asked you to come and--

-I've been thinking a lot about you. -[Leonardo] Miguel, now's not the time.

-You still want a manager, honey? -[Leonardo] Now's not the time.

[Miguel] This is business.

What we were doing is business as well.

What business?

Well, um, Tamara and I will be recording a song together.

Are you serious?

Oh my God. I mean, this… This is marvelous.

Miguel, have you told them about my idea? Because this is brilliant marketing.

-Scumbags. Seriously. -[Paco] I hold the doors to TV wide open.

Television? Which program?

[Paco] Tiempo de Marte. What do you say? I mean, we could also go for Tamboleo.

I've been looking for someone to join me on set.

Specifically, a woman to help tell the story.

Actually, we need to talk about that.

But what type of story?

Well, a fun one, with a bit of controversy,

but… but harmless.

-What bit of controversy? -[Paco and Miguel laugh]

[unsettling music playing]

[double singing in Spanish] ♪ Nudism It's so beautiful and suggestive ♪

[in English] Seriously? You too?

Just composing a little summer song for you, Leonardo.

How long since anyone's done a smash hit with dance moves? Huh?

I'm talking, "La Lambada," "El Baile Del Caracol"-level stuff.

-[unsettling music playing] -Man, look.

Just listen for one second.

I write the songs, not you. And besides, I want to sing ballads.

You know that's my whole thing. I don't want to write silly summer hits.

Fine. Fine. Whatever you say.

-[guitar chord] -[unsettling music playing]

Go on, you go out there and deal with those piranhas.

I've had enough for today.

Consider it done.

[singing in Spanish] ♪ You're wrong ♪

♪ If you think I've changed ♪

[music playing through headphones]

♪ I'm still ♪

♪ The same girl from yesterday ♪

♪ In my life ♪

♪ Something beautiful happened ♪

♪ That's why ♪

♪ She looks different ♪

♪ She managed to erase you from her mind ♪

♪ And her cries have turned to joy ♪

[in English] To be honest with you, I am so, so happy with Paco Porras,

because… we have a really intense but very, uh…

[Tony] Paco Porras?!

[raucous laughter] Is this real?

He's gone and found himself a girlfriend?

My God!

Wait, you and Paco Porras are dating? Are you engaged?

If it were up to Paco, we'd already have a house,

a family, a daughter, get married.

[Leonardo] Jesus Christ, this is what people want.

I actually believed that this project would finally get me somewhere, you know?

But that's that. They don't want us anywhere.

And yeah, Tamara is really happy, but she can go gossip on television.

I can't even do that.

I don't understand what you're complaining about.

Look at the songs you have. Huh?

You're practically like a father with a bunch of kids.

At least one of them was gonna turn out a dud.

You can't simply stumble through life expecting to find smash hits

like you're picking asparagus in the mountains.

If it happens, it happens.

What you've gotta do is enjoy what you've got in life, Leonardo Dantés.

Yeah, well, thing is, Tony, you're… you're always singing the same song.

Look, what I'm saying is the song's amazing, super cool.

Seriously, I think your Spain song is stupendous,

but it's a little tired, man, that's all.

You're tired.

And I'm old and I'm tired too. But songs are like plants.

You water them and they spring back to life.

And I plan on watering mine until I'm dead.

[slot machine jingling]

I'm sorry, mind turning up the TV?

Anyway, we're buzzing with excitement to hear your new single!

So, Tamara, will you do us the honor of getting on stage

and debuting, "No Cambié"?

[Tamara] Thank you so much!

[audience on TV applauding]

["No Cambié" by Tamara playing]

[Leonardo, in Spanish] ♪ You're wrong ♪

♪ If you think she's changed ♪

♪ I'm still the same girl from yesterday ♪

♪ In my life ♪

♪ Something beautiful happened ♪

[Leonardo] ♪ That's why ♪

♪ She looks different… ♪

[in English] Hey, that guy singing in the playback. Is that your voice?

Yeah, but…

-It's you, no? -Yeah, well…

[both, in Spanish] ♪ I didn't change I didn't change, I didn't change ♪

♪ I didn't change I didn't change, I didn't change ♪

[Tamara] ♪ I'm still the same girl But I'm no longer aching for your love… ♪

[both singing]

[Tamara singing alone]

CLEARANCE CLUB

Hey, thank you for joining me, Tony.

Don't sweat it, buddy. Anything for my friend in times of need.

-You're the best. Good evening. -Good evening.

Hey, buddy, good to see you, man.

Good evening to you!

Let me reintroduce myself in case you don't remember me.

-Tony Genil. -Well, of course I remember. Hi!

-How are you, gorgeous? -I'm great.

-Been seeing you on TV. -What's up, Tony?

-[Tony] What's up? -How you doing?

Hello, Tamara.

Hello, Leonardo.

How crazy is all of this, huh?

Yeah, honestly, it's crazy. Sorry if I'm being too direct

but I just saw you on, uh, on TV, using the playback and I was a little…

-Yeah? -Uh, I was a little taken aback.

Hello, hello. Care for a quick photo? Great.

Beautiful. Thanks, guys!

Hey, wait, wait a minute, I wasn't ready.

Take another one. You there!

-Where's she from? -Uh, Pronto, right?

-Yeah, Josefita's from Pronto. -Hey! Hey you!

Josefita.

[Paco] Hey! Come back!

The truth is, everything happened so fast.

They found out I sing and that Miguel had a copy of "No Cambié" and…

Yeah, but I mean, you could've told 'em that we sing "No Cambié" together.

-See what I mean? -Yeah, yeah.

But you know how this goes.

You have to seize the moment and this opportunity just came knocking.

I would have loved to sing that song with you that day.

-But with this kinda stuff… -Right.

-Artists have no say-- Thanks. -[man] Your shawl, purse.

-Thanks, darling. -You're welcome.

Like I said, with this stuff, artists have no say in the matter.

-You know! -Yeah.

Wait a sec, you're leaving already?

Yeah, I have to go home now.

I've been here a while and my mom's waiting for me, so…

-Are you taking a taxi? -Yeah.

-Where are you headed? -Oh, Atocha.

No way! So we're neighbors. I live in Entrevías.

Well, in the nice part of Entrevías. Hah!

-Do you mind if we split a taxi? -No, of course not.

-Great. -You're leaving too?

I just think that… there's nothing more to do here.

At least, I mean, nothing good.

-Why don't you have a drink with Paco? -But we just--

And enjoy the evening.

-I dunno. We just got here. -Yeah, yeah.

Hey, let's be in touch. It was a pleasure to see you.

Sure, likewise, Tamara.

-Alright, buddy. See you. -See you.

See you.

Thanks.

They called me this morning from Tiempo de Marte,

saying they want Tamara to sit at the table.

No, not in the videos, on the main set.

Tamara, huh? Of course, they want her, but you know, I wanna work as well.

Am I just supposed to stay home and jerk off all day?

I don't know why you're so stressed out.

Next week you have Tamboleo and El Reino de Las Mañanas.

-Just relax. -Wait, what?

[Miguel] Honey, we talked about this over the phone. C'mon, Leonardo. Really?

About what though?

Leo, we talked about the shows that wanna bring you on and…

And your stories, man. Paco, say something. You awake?

I'm pretty sure you both, uh, you both talked about it.

[Miguel] You were thrilled, honey.

Hang on, I'll be right back.

[sighs]

What've you done, Leonardo? Huh?

[unsettling music]

So you'd prefer to twiddle your thumbs at home, then?

I'd prefer to be there twiddling my thumbs

instead of humiliating myself on a stupid television show.

Joining us on stage is the writer of one of the biggest radio hits!

You've all heard it, Tamara's "No Cambié."

Let's hear it for Leonardo Dantés. Great to have you here.

-It's an honor. Appreciate it. -Good evening, Leonardo.

[double] God, Leonardo. You're so naive.

You're so naive, you come off as an idiot.

Listen, if you get called in to be on television, show another song.

[presenter] Obviously, Tamara's the star here, so you can't pretend…

I don't know.

I mean, your singing? Unnecessary, in my opinion.

I don't think so. The people… The public really loves me.

They're in love with the song.

Just look at Tamara. She became a star overnight. But, so what?

You can too. The more appearances and songs you show 'em, the better.

Hang on just a sec. You know I don't have more songs to show now.

Yeah, yeah. We have one. It's a beautiful song that we wrote,

that everyone's gonna love.

[presenter] Maybe you can sing us a bit of "No Cambié" since…

-You wrote it, right? How about… -If he knows the lyrics.

Well, I think we're gonna let Tamara sing "No Cambié,"

and Leonardo Dantés will be known for the new, "El Baile del Pañuelo."

["El Baile del Pañuelo" by Leonardo Dantés playing"]

[in Spanish] ♪ A new dance ♪

♪ A new dance ♪

♪ The handkerchief dance The handkerchief dance… ♪

[bullets ricocheting]

-[buzzers] -[cuckoo clock chiming]

[crowd hand clapping]

-How are you dealing with this attention? -I don't know. It's crazy but I enjoy it.

[song continues]

[chuckling]

I've written many songs for Los Chunguitos, for Manolo Escobar,

Sara Montiel…

"Carmen Carmen," "Por la Puerta de Atrás," "Soy el trovador."

-Backstage is where you shine bright. -Whoa! What's up with the jokes?

[song continues]

[panelists cheering]

[buzzer]

-[swirl buzzer] -[thud]

-[woman] Leonardo. -Yes?

-Would you mind signing here? -Of course.

All right then. Oh, thanks again for this.

Shall we? I wanted to talk to you.

[ringing tone]

[ringing tone]

-[Tamara] Hello? -Hello, Tamara, how are you?

[Tamara] Oh, hey! What's going on? Where are you?

Actually, I'm on my way to that television show,

you know, Tiempo de Marte.

Really? Today?

-Yeah, -That's awesome.

With all the TV appearances, I've got an abundance of work at the moment,

and… and they, um, had a few issues with the dates,

but they wanted me and finally convinced me to go.

You really deserve it. Congratulations.

It's cool to get so much work. It's so rewarding.

Oh yeah, it really is.

Listen, Tamara, I've been thinking.

-Yeah? -Um…

So many days have gone by, so many weeks have gone by and…

We haven't sung together.

-Oh. -It's such a shame because…

I don't know, with the chemistry we obviously have,

I mean, as an artistic duo…

-We should… -Right.

We should be singing together on TV and all.

I see.

We could be invited for more than just cheap,

fake gossip and bad jokes, you know?

-Yeah. -Know what I'm saying?

Absolutely.

-So, you're not coming then? -No, I'm on my way as we speak.

-I'm heading your way now. -You're not coming to the fruit shop?

Where?

To Tony's friends' place?

-You're with Tony right now? -He should be here any minute.

Come on, join us. It should be interesting.

Hey, it's fine. I will go perform.

[microphone interference]

Guys, what do you have going on here? 'Cause we're really confused.

No, no. It's okay. This is my neighborhood.

In Vallecas, my hometown, everyone… everyone loves Tony Genil.

I've got two friends, Elías and José,

that have inaugurated the autumn season at their fruit shop

and asked if I could bring along Tamara and Leonardo Dantés, um…

The people love us here, so I said, "Of course, I'm up for it."

And that's what we're here for. To celebrate the occasion together.

-Right, Tamara? -Absolutely.

I was very delighted when Tony mentioned visiting the opening

of this wonderful fruit shop, so, uh…

He's my friend and if he asks me for a favor, I mean, of course,

I'll go above and beyond,

so that's why we're both here.

And later, maybe we'll toast with a bit of champagne and…

-That's pretty much it, you know? -[Tony] Hmm.

And in my case, you know, well I've written many songs

for the group Los Chunguitos,

a band that's also native of this town, of Vallecas.

Well, I figured, why not join these guys?

-[reporter 1] Are you getting paid? -No, absolutely not. Not one dollar.

-[reporter 2] You'd charge for a concert? -Yes, of course.

[reporter 2] You haven't done any. We only see you on set.

I'd be happy to show you flyers of all the venues I've sung at.

See, before this, I was only well known up north, in neighborhood pubs and such…

A few local papers and stuff. And now, I've reached global stardom, basically.

[reporter 1] Would you like to be normal and not have to do this kind of thing?

Doesn't it bother you when people laugh at you?

How'd you make a living?

How would you live if you didn't have our "tabloid garbage" to feed off of?

[reporter 2] I think you're a little out of line.

Oh, I'm outta line? I believe you're outta line, mister.

Yeah, what gets to me is that there are professionals

who have no respect for others. Others in general.

And the media? Don't even get me started.

[reporter 1] Leonardo, how do you cope with always being second?

Oh, well, I think you're misinformed.

I think that depends on your point of view 'cause I've had an extensive career.

And let me be clear, I'm not the one who's out of line here,

because you, my friend, are the one who's saying

that I'm supposedly taking advantage of Tamara's image.

When in fact, I'm a songwriter who has written

some of the most famous songs in all of Spain.

If you can't even see that, if you won't value me as an artist…

-Leonardo's written multiple songs. -You're off base here.

-Millennial hymns, like, like… -You're off base.

Like for Sara Montiel, Manolo Escobar, Raffaella Carrà…

Go on, tell 'em the names.

Well, "Carmen," "Por La Calle Abajo," "Vagando Por Ahí," "Como un Payaso,"

"No Puedo Darte Riquezas"…

These are songs the world's danced to and you still hear at clubs, so…

[reporter 1] So, it's fair to say it's Tamara who's taking advantage of you

and your popularity.

Well, hang on. Tamara, forgive me for saying this.

Uh, I believe that we're actually both mutually taking advantage of each other.

Respectfully, of course, because, I mean, it's what we discussed ages ago, right?

-We said we're stronger together. -Hmm.

For instance, you weren't famous until we went on television.

-So the song-- -No, I'd been on TV already.

[Leonardo] But you have to understand that without "No Cambié,"

no one would know your name.

-[Tamara] What are you saying? -[tense music playing]

[Tony] Sing "Carmen, Carmen"!

[in Spanish] ♪ Carmen, Carmen I'm going to have to get drunk ♪

♪ Carmen, if I don't I'll never talk to you ♪

-[in English] Don't know that? -[reporter 1] No.

[somber music playing]

[Joaquín] Some say Tamara is nobody beyond her song, "No Cambié,"

but that's about to change.

We've got our hands on a sex tape, featuring the one and only Tamara.

Some say it's just a publicity stunt arranged by her

or her old manager, Miguel de Diego.

But get this. They're both in front of the camera!

Uh, we'd like to talk to them, but we don't have them with us.

We do, however, have their third wheel with us.

Say hello to Leonardo Dantés.

[audience cheering, applause]

[Joaquín] Leonardo, you have an innate talent

for coming up with anthems on the spot.

So, what would be the anthem of this divorce?

-[Macarena] Yeah! -Well…

♪ Divorce, divorce, you'll get a divorce ♪

♪ If you wanna get a divorce How about getting hitched first? ♪

Listen, somebody take this woman's wig off now.

-No, Piluchi. -What's beneath that?

No, no, Piluchi, please don't. No!

[giggling]

[dramatic music on TV]

[music continues]

Here we go!

[mocking, in Spanish] ♪ The handkerchief dance ♪

-[in English] What is this? -Bah.

Once they release the ratings, we'll know. But it seems to me like they love it.

Just you wait. I can feel it.

They're gonna want us on this show every week.

Juani from production already told me.

I mean you. Or me. Or Leonardo Dantés.

[tinkling]

Leonardo Dantés is free to do whatever he wants.

["Futbolistas Naturistas" by Leonardo Dantés playing]

[song continues]

-[doorbell] -Oh!

Um, someone's ringing, right? Just a moment.

Gonna make sure it's one of our guys.

[indistinct chatter]

That was great. We'll pick up where we left off.

It's looking very cool. It's looking good. Yeah.

Hi there. Pleasure to meet you.

Pardon the intrusion but I need these papers signed by noon

and no one could get a hold of you, buddy.

What is this specifically?

That there is a transfer of rights to "No Cambié"

for a new version that's coming out with Tony Genil and Loly, the blonde chick.

They want it as the opening track.

-I tell you, everybody fucking sucks. -What? Why?

I mean, what is the point of recording another "No Cambié"? Seriously, Miguel?

-But how does that affect you? -Well, I dunno, man. I dunno.

In other news, I heard Tamara and some stupid mama's boy

are gonna release a record.

The kid's Mario Vaquerizo, who manages Alaska.

[in Spanish] "Who cares what I do? Who cares what I say?"

[in English] I've always thought it didn't rhyme, but that charisma!

And I imagine she'll be releasing "No Cambié" as well.

So, one way or another, you're gonna make a fortune.

The bitch won't even fucking return my calls. She picks up and hangs up.

Why would she ever return your calls, you stupid asshole?

Look man, honestly,

when you showed me that video, then you took it to every network,

I said, "Tamara won't ever speak to that man again."

Whatever. You think it's crude.

But I believe the video's beautiful and super sensual. She looks sexy.

I really love the artistry you put into everything,

which is why I think of you as a true Renaissance mind.

I've always said this, Miguel. That you… But also, I…

What?

[clicks teeth]

I would like to take care of her, to be honest.

-Who, Tamara? -Yeah.

No, well… Actually, the song, I mean.

TAMARA LIVE PRESENTING HER NEW ALBUM

["Superestar" by Tamara playing]

[cameras clicking]

[Leonardo] Where did these people come from?

Aw, thing is, baby girl, see, this week's gonna be a bit rough, hon.

-I wanted to tell you because… -Well, hello.

-You're Leonardo Dantés, aren't you? -[Leonardo] Yeah. Hello.

Carlos Berlanga. Uh, I… uh, I'm a fan, actually.

Oh wow, thanks, man. I'm also a big fan of yours, Carlos.

-Wow. -[Carlos laughs]

Plus, your most recent CD was wonderful. Especially that song by Vainica Doble.

-That's more my style of course. -Thanks.

[Leonardo simpers]

Right, well, uh… Let's keep grinding and rhyming, right?

'Cause where there's rhyme, well, there's always truth.

That's right, Leonardo. [laughs]

Well, um… It was a pleasure to meet you and thanks so much.

-Evening to you both. -Uh, Carlos, wait. Wait a minute.

What's up?

You see him as well?

Who, him? Yes, of course I do.

Yeah, yeah. I have one too.

Ah.

-And where is he? -Well, I keep him at home, Leonardo.

He's always working for me. It's much better that way.

The second you let your guard down, they fuck you over and your entire career.

Trust me.

-Goodbye. -[song ends]

[double sighs]

Who does that motherfucker think he is?

[unsettling music playing]

What's the matter? You want me to leave or something?

Because if you want me to leave, just tell me. I will gladly leave.

You know, I came to this party to protect you from everyone.

See you back at the house.

[rock music playing]

[knocking]

Hey there!

Hello.

Congratulations on the concert and the album's official release.

For everything, obviously.

Thanks.

Take a seat.

Would you like a drink?

No, thanks. I'm fine.

You okay?

Well, Tamara, if I'm being honest, I'm a bit sad because…

I mean, you released the song but you pulled my name.

-Of course we didn't pull it. -It's not on the cover, Tamara.

When I did the LP of "El Baile Del Pañuelo"

I put your name on the cover. Front and center.

[Tamara] Hmm.

How are things with Miguel?

Why do you ask? Because of the video? Because of your video?

-[Tamara] Hmm. -Well, you see…

I happen to find that tape very disrespectful.

-So you know. -You didn't say anything?

Yes, of course I said something. I said, "Miguel, I… I dunno."

"Don't fuck Tamara over." But--

-Of course. -You knew beforehand, you mean.

[sighs]

Well then, I will leave you alone, Tamara,

and I won't spoil your evening with this stuff.

Well…

[Tamara] You once told me about how tough things were for you back home.

How poorly they treated you.

The insults, the mockery.

And how do you deal with it?

-You left, hmm? Mm-hmm? -I left. That's true.

Well, I want the same. To be left in peace.

And for you people to get this through your heads.

I'm not a goddamn freak,

or an idiotic drama queen, and certainly not a whore.

A singer's all I am.

Just a singer.

That's something I've wanted as well.

-[melancholic music playing] -Yeah.

[door closes]

It's been great. We're very excited because a few hours ago,

we closed the deal on the rights, which means we're releasing "No Cambié,"

Loly's version.

There'll be one more artist who'll be singing,

who's very famous, but for… for now, we won't say who it is.

But I have something to say, okay? This guy has amazing hair!

-[jingle] -Hey!

[presenter] The people have spoken. Okay, but hang on, hang on.

Let's clear things up for our folks here and those watching at home.

Why do we need another version of "No Cambié"?

[Tony] I can tell you why.

Because this is the real one, the authentic one,

with the original singing voice of the one and only, Loly Álvarez.

I sing in the original one. But Leonardo Dantés, that Judas,

gave the song to Tamara and she just imitated my voice for the entire song.

Know what we call that where I come from? Theft. [voice echoes]

[double] Listen, Leonardo. Don't worry, I know what we need to do.

I have been obsessing over this and I've got a really awesome idea.

We're gonna make a song

where we make fun of them both. What do you think?

It's gonna be hilarious. Here, listen. Listen to this.

"Get the word out. Watch out for Tony. Get the word out. Watch out for Loly."

"When they're apart, they're bad news."

"But together, they'll terrorize you."

What do you think?

What's the matter, Leonardo?

Look, I think that…

From now on, I'm gonna do this alone.

That's fine. You're tired, that's normal.

I'm gonna go to bed and I'll leave you alone tonight.

-No problem. -No, I think you've misunderstood me.

["Seré Tu Reflejo" by Los Reconcomidos playing]

Wait, Leonardo. What are you gonna do without my mischief and…

I'm so freakin' tired of your mischief, Leonardo.

-I've… -[double] But…

Just think about it, Leonardo. In times like these…

-You'll really need-- -"In times like these…"

"Stuff on TV today… The period in history that we live in,

you've been fighting your whole life for this, you must ride the wave,

you're just a homo from Badajoz…" I'm so fucking done!

Stop blaming everyone else, Leonardo.

You're the one to blame!

I'm so sick of "El Pañuelo."

[in Spanish] ♪ The handkerchief dance ♪

[In English] I'm over it.

Who do you think you are, huh?

[ominous whoosh]

[song ends]

MY MATH JOURNAL, A BLANK PAGE.

I TEAR IT OUT, FOLD THE CORNERS, AND WATCH IT FLY.

["Seré Tu Reflejo" by Los Reconcomidos playing softly]

Leonardo Dantés is a damn crooner.

No more ifs or buts.

[song continues softly]

[song intensifies]

[door opens, slams]

TWO YEARS LATER

[Leonardo] And so from that moment on, I stopped making appearances on TV,

I put a stop to… to doing interviews and…

and I quit screwing around, as they say.

You've seen how things were going for me in Madrid.

I don't… I just don't have anything going for me here.

Oh, Leo. [wry laugh]

I know that…

that we haven't really been in touch much lately and…

That's water under the bridge, Tony. It's all right.

But the truth is that Madrid will be weird without you in it.

[laughs]

Madrid will forever remain the same as long as Tony's here.

[scoffs]

[sighs]

-[phone rings] -[Tony clicks tongue]

Yes?

[woman] Leonardo?

Yeah?

Hey, it's Juani, from Jusmusic. From Tiempo de Marte.

Hello, Juani. How are you? How've you been?

Well, I was calling because we wanted to invite you to set with Tamara.

Ah, well, as you may already know, I haven't been doing that sort of…

that sort of thing in a while. B-- But, uh… What… w… What is…

um… I'm sorry, uh…

Well, we thought it'd be real interesting,

and since no one's seen you together in ages…

And so, we wanted to propose a reunion.

To remember the old days.

[vocalizes] "No Cambié." [speaking] Maybe heal some old wounds.

I mean, you know.

[on TV] Is what went on that bad? I mean, is it that impossible to resolve?

It's damaged me deeply, you know?

He may not necessarily be the person I've had the worst experience with…

Thank you.

…but it's a fact that Leonardo, at the end of the day, chose a path, an…

an inner circle that… that I want nothing to do with.

-[Joaquín] Don't you think maybe-- -Nothing.

He may have felt hurt at a certain point too?

-How so? -It's best he tells you the story himself.

Joining us in the studio tonight, Leonardo Dantés!

["Soy el trovador" by Leonardo Dantés playing]

[audience cheering]

[zapping]

[boing]

Leonardo! Welcome.

-[Leonardo] An honor. -[Joaquín] Welcome.

Leonardo, buddy, some people in our crew thought you'd show up

with a big mane and a beard like Robinson Crusoe,

because you've… you've been almost invisible.

Well, the truth is that people have been asking me for the same song for a while.

And I needed to take a bit of a breather,

recharge my batteries to create some new music and focus on my art.

[Macarena] Tamara, what's the matter, honey? Cat got your tongue?

I don't have anything to say.

[dramatic sting]

Well, I do have something to say, Tamara.

-[Joaquín] Thank God. -[Leonardo] Would you mind if I stand up?

[Joaquín] Of course. I want you to feel at home.

[chorale music playing]

So, Tamara, I've been thinking

that there are three things that I primarily want to say to you.

The first is that

I really am sorry if I hurt you at any point in time,

or if I permitted others to hurt you.

The second thing is that I am so incredibly proud

of having played a… a small part in your… in your, uh…

your exciting career.

And the third…

-[music fades] -[dramatic silence]

…is that I really miss you, Tamara.

[startled gasps]

[dramatic silence]

[low murmurs]

[silence]

-Thank you. -[scattered gasps]

-Tamara. -[grandiose organ music playing]

[cheers, applause]

[Andréi] They're conjoined twins, joined by the pussy.

[Macarena] Oh!

Thank you, sir.

[Juani] Oh my God, Leonardo.

-Juani! -You gave me goosebumps, dear!

-Fantastic! -Thank you so much, Juani.

To be honest, you've all been stupendous.

If the ratings are positive, you'll be back.

No doubt about it. Start brainstorming, okay?

Okay, like about what sort of thing?

Or maybe I can compose some song for Tamara and me. I can--

After what we've seen today, think more dirty laundry,

scandal, that sort of thing.

What d'you mean a scandal? Everything's worked out now.

Worked out? Honey… Come on, Leonardo.

You know how TV works, you know this.

[ominous music playing]

Tamara?

[footsteps echo]

Tamara?

[music intensifies]

[footsteps fade]

[nostalgic music playing]

[women whispering]

[bells ringing]

[indistinct whispering]

[indistinct chatter, laughter]

[chatter stops]

[emotive music playing]

[crockery rattling]

[man 1] José Luis! Look who's here!

Leonardo?

Oh, my goodness, you're really here.

Oh, my-- Leonardo! Welcome!

-Welcome to the town! -I appreciate it. Thank you, man.

-It's been so long. -Yeah. Phew.

Have you seen what we've done to the place?

-Yeah. -Have a drink for God's sake.

All right, how about, I dunno, some local wine?

A little wine? You got it.

[man 1] Hey, Leonardo!

[man 2] What are you doing in San Vicente?

You can't imagine what an honor it is to have you here with us.

Leonardo, you are fantastic. We always see you on TV!

You're such a pro and you make our village very proud.

[doorbell rings]

-Hey. -[man gasps]

[man] I thought I was being pranked. [laughs]

I don't know if you recognize me. Javier. Javier Jiménez Villa.

-Javier Jiménez Villa. -[chuckle]

Of course I recognize you, my friend.

[Javier] It's such a pleasure to have you round these parts again!

When we were kids, I was the musician! Can you believe it?

-[Leonardo] That's true. -Look at you now.

-Well… -You've traveled the whole world.

And I got as far as being mayor of the town.

-Is that so? You've become mayor, Javier? -Yes, yes. I'm sorry.

We heard you were coming here and, um, came to…

offer you to be guest of honor at the festival.

-The Cork Festival of our town? -The same one. It starts tomorrow.

[chuckles]

Oh man, well of course. Yes!

What an honor. I'm flattered, Javier. Really.

That's great.

-How exciting. Thank you. -Have you come to visit for the festival?

No. No, I'm not really visiting, no. I… I've actually returned.

-These are for you. -Thank you so much.

A great singer-songwriter. You all know him very well.

The true king of the stage. Give him a round of applause!

SAN VICENTE DE ALCÁNTARA CORK FESTIVAL

[Leonardo] Thank you very much. Thank you.

Mayor.

[crowd cheering, applause]

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you for the enthusiasm. I'm just bursting with excitement!

Thank you, really.

Well, the truth is…

[bells tolling]

[children chattering]

Please forgive me, but…

but I'm a bit nervous because… coming back to the village

that raised you is a very, very, very cool experience

because you are reunited with your clan,

but, uh, you might also reunite with your old self again.

[emotive music playing]

[Leonardo] Finding yourself is something that

should be fairly simple, but in truth… in truth, it's hard.

The truth is…

I would like to invite to the stage someone who's very special to me.

Someone who's influenced who…

who I truly am.

Without him, you wouldn't be showering me with love.

So, please give it up and let us welcome…

Leonardo Dantés.

Oh, hello.

"Round and round, life always flows."

"Sometimes forward and sometimes it slows."

Congratulations, my friend.

[laughs] Thank you. This is too much, truly. Thank you.

Thank you, really.

[emotive music continues]

[music intensifies]

[celestial tinkling]

[cheering]

[atmospheric buzzing]

[celestial tinkling]

[cheers, applause]

["El Baile del Pañuelo" by Leonardo Dantés playing]

[song ends]

[nostalgic music playing]

[music ends]