Gaviota & Sebastián
Love across classes in the coffee country
The coffee-picker and the plantation heir: a love across classes that became the most-watched telenovela in Colombian history and was reborn on Netflix in 2021.
01Why it matters
The original reached a 69.9% share, a Colombian record; the 2021 remake with William Levy introduced it to a new global generation.
02The conflict
The class divide between the picker and the heir.
03The iconic moment
Gaviota singing among the coffee plants.
04What survived
The Netflix remake (2021) with Laura Londoño and William Levy.
05What to watch, read & listen
06Where to travel
07Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Gaviota & Sebastián famous?
The original reached a 69.9% share, a Colombian record; the 2021 remake with William Levy introduced it to a new global generation.
How does the story of Gaviota & Sebastián end?
Gaviota singing among the coffee plants. The Netflix remake (2021) with Laura Londoño and William Levy.
Where can you visit the story of Gaviota & Sebastián?
You can visit Coffee Region, in Quindío / Risaralda. The Coffee Cultural Landscape (UNESCO).
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