9 Things To Watch Out For In The New Celia Cruz Novela

Celia is set to air on Telemundo.

A novela based on the life of iconic salsa singer Celia Cruz is coming to Telemundo and, judging from previews out so far, it's going to make us cry.

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A lot. Also, sing.

Have a look:

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So, here are the big takeaways so far:

1. We'll get to see that following her dream wasn't easy:

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But she was a fighter.

2. In fact, we'll get to know a lot about pre-fame Celia.

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And her signature specs.

3. We'll be served some GRADE-A DRAMA.

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This is a novela, after all.

4. The novela won't shy away from the racist and sexist crap Celia faced on her way to becoming a star.

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Look at this prick.

5. This novela is definitely going to make us cry.

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When Celia and her orchestra were forbidden from re-entering Cuba, the impact was devastating.

6. In fact, we'll also see a lot about what was happening in Cuba at the time Celia was rising to fame.

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The context matters.

7. We'll get to learn about her romance with her manager and fellow musician Pedro Knight.

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Seriously, just look at them.

8. We'll get to see A LOT OF LOOKS!

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OUTFITS!!!!

9. And, very importantly: The novela WILL feature her iconic wigs.

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Could've used MORE wigs, honestly.

¡AZUCAR!

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Celia is set to air this fall on Telemundo.