Menudo: Forever Young
The fans. The fame. The facade.
Overview
The rise and fall of Menudo, the most iconic Latin American boy band in history. But behind the glitz and glamour was a web of abuse and exploitation at the hands of the band’s manager, Edgardo Diaz. Through revealing interviews with former Menudo members, this docuseries examines how this extravagant facade was disguising serious wrongdoings by Diaz.
Key Crew
Top Cast
Sergio Blass
Ralphy Rodríguez
Angelo Garcia
Andy Blázquez
Raül Reyes
Raymond Acevedo
Ashley Ruiz
Damarisse Martinez Ruiz
Seasons
Season 1 (2022)
No overview available.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Small Change
2022-06-23Puerto Rican business manager Edgardo Díaz gambles on the formation of the “forever young” boy band Menudo – who quickly take Latin America by storm.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 2: Big Bucks
2022-06-23Mainland USA becomes enamored with Menudo as they expand into English-language pop… until a run-in with Miami law threatens the band’s wholesome image.
Runtime: 47 minEpisode 3: The Allegations
2022-06-23The Menudo empire begins to show cracks as allegations of mistreatment and sexual abuse surface.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 4: The Legacy
2022-06-23While Menudo’s legacy is cemented in the international boy band craze of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, some former members reflect on the unresolved injustice, scandal, and trauma of their experience.
Runtime: 37 min
