World Champion Boxer: Jorge "El Travieso" Arce Limited TV Series in Development
The Benavides family -- father Yecid Sr. and his wife Viktoriia Merkulova, along with his two sons Yecid Jr. and Johanan -- have built the number one production business in Bolivia and have produced the #1-rated Bolivian movie Engaño a Primera Vista (Deceit at First Sight), which has more than 6.5 million YouTube views. The two sons also starred and directed the comedy feature, the most watched film in Bolivia of all time, breaking 14 years of box office records and still maintains the #1 record in Bolivia since its debut in 2016. The 20+ year family business produces many top commercials both in Bolivia and in Miami/U.S and is also the go-to production services company for international producers in Bolivia, working on projects with Discovery, National Geographic, Travel Channel, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, and multiple others.
- Yecid Benavides Sr., Yecid Benavides Jr. and Johanan Benavidesfrom Artistas Latinos have been attached as showrunners, production consultants and writers.
- Veteran television executive Cesar Diaz, CEO of 7A Media, is attached as an international distribution consultant, while El Travieso is on board as Consulting Associate Producer.
- Following the success of Marino, Neira, and Mora's 2021 Emmy winning short documentary Jorge "El Travieso" Arce Una Promesa Vida (A Life Promise), the authorized biographical drama series will cover the inspirational life and hardships of the world boxing champion.
- Jorge Arce, who at the age of 10 swore to God that if his dying father was allowed to live, he would become the world boxing champion.