Afro-Colombian Teen Witch Drama 'Siempre Bruja' Is Set To Premiere on Netflix February 2019

Watch the announcement clip featuring the series' star Angely Gaviria.

Afro-Colombian Teen Witch Drama 'Siempre Bruja' Is Set To Premiere on Netflix February 2019
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Back in October, Netflix shook the internet revealing a new drama series featuring a badass Afro-Colombian bruja.

Now we can mark our calendars to commence the binging. Siempre Bruja (Always a Witch) will be available to watch on Netflix on February 1, 2019, Shadow and Actreports.


In the series we'll meet Carmen, a young black bruja who time travels to avoid being burned at the stake in 1646 Cartagena, Colombia. We'll follow her as she adjusts to the city's modern life in the present day.

Siempre Bruja is based on the novel by author Isidora Chacon, Yo, Bruja. Production commenced this past summer and will have 10, 1-hour episodes in its first season.

Watch the magical announcement clip below, featuring actor Angela Gaviria, who plays Carmen in the series.

Siempre Bruja: Always a Witch | Date Announcement [HD] | Netflixyoutu.be

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