Diana Bovio and Kate del Castillo star in the film The Biggest Fan

The biggest fan is a film starring Diana Bovio and Kate del Castillo that will arrive on Netflix on May 1st.

It's a story directed by María Torres about successful, professional women with relevant stories, full of humor, but with an evident inclination toward recovering the truly important things in life.

Diana and María chatted exclusively via Zoom with El Siglo de Torreón about the premiere of the feature film, which they hope will be very well received by the public. Neither of them is familiar with the Comarca Lagunera, but they promised to visit it.

“ We're happy, excited, and anxious. We can't wait to hear what people think of the film ,” Diana said, smiling from ear to ear.

Torres (Conoces a Tomás) commented that she wrote the script based on an actress named "Lana Cruz" who is accidentally fired, which generates a series of very peculiar situations.

"'Lana' returns to Mexico and faces this situation. She meets a big fan, 'Polly' (Diana). The idea was to create a film about the friendship between two women. It's an old wives' comedy that's for everyone."

Bovio (We Are Gold, Godinez VS. Mirreyes, Cindy la regia) celebrated that this project was carried out with care, largely by a female team.

“ I love that. This project has a very feminine vibe and a different perspective from how women have been portrayed in films, and that's what attracted me most to this project. I also like the idea that women see ourselves reflected in complex characters who aren't always perfect .”

The actress excitedly shared details about her character "Polly," the eternal fan of "Lana" who enters her life in an unusual way. She described her as "loud, very colorful, and a real foam party."

“ She is the biggest fan, fan, fan of Kate's character.

She's a somewhat childlike woman. She still has that sense of wonder we have as children. She's very carefree about saying things and living life. She comes into Lana's life to remind her that she's alive and how important human relationships are .

Finding the ideal actor or actress for the roles proposed in a film, series, or novel is no easy feat. Torres explained how he went about the task.

“ In Kate's case, it was obvious we wanted an actress with a strong Mexican pop culture presence. It's Kate being Kate, a bit. In Diana's case, she's a very vibrant actress with a great range. I love that comedy comes from drama, and she pulls that off very well .”

For Bovio, working alongside Eric del Castillo's daughter has been a delight, as he has always admired her.

“ This is the first time I've worked with her. Obviously, I knew everything about her life. It was fascinating to me. When we met, I felt a bit like 'Polly,' I was in shock. She's a generous and down-to-earth woman. It's impressive how someone with such a great career can be so down-to-earth and generous .”

As mentioned, "La más fan" addresses the issue of cancellation, which has affected celebrities and all kinds of people who are singled out for mistakes they make or for expressing an opinion that others don't like, which is attributed to the lack of tolerance in society today. In this regard, the actress admitted that it's difficult to deal with and live with.

“ I think we're living in very difficult times in many ways, and the issue of cancellation is one of them. The power people can wield through social media seems dangerous to me because it can ruin a career or even a life. We live, in a way, in fear, and I believe that shouldn't be the case because if you have respect and empathy for others, there's no reason to live in terror of saying something that, in some people's opinion, you shouldn't say. We all have an internal compass that tells us what is right and wrong and what isn't. It's about living with the intention of respecting others and being tolerant .

The biggest fan, likewise, talks about second chances and breaking stereotypes, something María detailed in the virtual meeting with El Siglo de Torreón.

“ You can recover your life, your path, your career after a mistake. It's a film that also touches on themes like friendship, motherhood, and professional development .”

Diana Bovio, who commented that in her personal life she is a fan of filmmaker María Torres and Ricky Martin, has gradually become a reference in film and on platforms, something that, she acknowledged, has not been easy.

“ I struggled a lot at first because I had to leave Monterrey. I arrived in Mexico City with nothing, just a few pesos saved. It's been a long road, but also a rewarding one, and that builds character. I didn't know real life because I'd always been with my parents. I became a woman who was already within me, and little by little, I discovered it .”