Salma Hayek-Pinault talks new ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ series

[@aimeerebecca1]

The original movie was absolutely beautiful. ❤

[@jaicoture]

ONE. OF. MY. FAVORites.

[@HooliganMomma]

@@jaicoture Mine as well...going to watch this without comparison....ok..I'm gonna TRY!! LOL!!! xo

[@Kass4frass]

i'm already obsessed with this show

[@andym.3711]

No wayyy??? I lovvveee this book!!

[@Tracydot3]

I love how passionate Salma is. I'm excited to watch this series. Now I want to read the book too.

[@lesliebellamy8342]

She’s so beautiful and talented 👏🏻👏🏻

[@lorena617]

salma is a great producer loves everything she makes

[@SpanishEclectic]

I love that Salma can indulge in her passion projects, and will work hard to make them happen. This is a wonderful story, which includes the kind of magical realism I enjoy in the novels of Isabel Allende as well. I grew up reading stories from all over the world, and even though they often do not have happy endings, I prefer this to the way Disney has sugar-coated so much literature. "You can't always get what you want", is a lesson everyone needs to learn. Nice interview.

[@esmeraldaee5100]

This film Is based on the boom wrote by Laura Esquivel. Not by Isabel Allende.

[@SpanishEclectic]

@@esmeraldaee5100 Yes, I know that. But both use magical realism, which is what I said; "as well", as in also.

[@ebradyZ]

By chance, we are currently reading this book for a book club based in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.

[@DonaldMains]

En Espanol o ingles?

[@sandram8761]

Her voice and accent is absolutely gorgeous like her.

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

Like a fine wine ❤ she’s bloody beautiful

[@erictheisen3203]

Wow she looks brilliant for the actress Salma Hayek-Pinault!

[@zenaidauna]

she said that nowadays people are watching foreign-language movies with subtitles, and I’d like to inform her that it hasn’t just started now. For example, we Romanians grew up watching Thalia’s and Natalia Oreiro’s telenovelas, which were massive phenomena in our country, and we always watched them with subtitles, keeping the original audio of the film. This approach opened our minds and helped us learn Spanish, English, Italian, and French from movies. So maybe it’s just recently caught on in other countries, but here in Romania, it’s been this way for a long time. It wasn’t only in films-we listened to music on the radio in Spanish, English, Hindi, French, etc. And we didn’t only watch American movies and telenovelas but also Indian, Chinese, and Japanese films. The point is that we Romanians have a very developed musical and cinematic culture and know many languages because we’ve kept the original language in both film and music. We’re neither racist nor close-minded, and we have a broad knowledge in this respect. So, subtitles aren’t new at all-at least not in Romania. It seems that, actually, other countries are just catching up.

[@edwardramirez8589]

That’s amazing! And yes, other countries have always done this but for some reason Americans have never liked watching foreign entertainment with subtitles, I know many people like this, although it is now starting to change. BTW, I LOVE Thalia and it always makes me smile to know she was huge in other countries.

[@Jedi-Biggs]

Ok know it all

[@zenaidauna]

@@edwardramirez8589 I don't know if other countries have done the same with subtitles as we have, but when I was in Spain and Italy, I noticed that they dub foreign films, layering their own voices over the original. This can limit people, as they only hear their own language. But in Romania, we've always had subtitles, which has helped us a lot in learning new things. I’m a fan of Thalía and Natalia Oreiro, and because of this, I now speak Spanish. Thank you for your response!

[@zenaidauna]

@@edwardramirez8589 And another thing to add: here in the UK, some English people don’t like reading subtitles, which limits them as well. They don’t understand a word of Spanish and look at me cross-eyed when I say something in Spanish, French, or any other language. They don’t want to learn and don’t even realize that English is, in some ways, a limiting language. For one, it’s inconsistent since it’s often written one way but pronounced another. Also, most English words end in consonants, which “closes” the mouth, while in Romanian, Spanish, Italian, French, and even Portuguese, words often end with vowels, especially “e.” That “e” sound allows for breathing and even smiling-a quality English lacks. Plus, even though they use “e” as in “hello,” “help,” and “yes,” they inconsistently change it to sound like “i” in some words. This inconsistency is confusing, making it, in my opinion, a limiting language. So, maybe that’s why they find it hard-or just don’t bother-to learn something more expressive and beautiful.

[@carladiaz8612]

I think she referred specifically to people in the US. Most people outside the US we are very exposed to foreign content. I am Peruvian and I grew up watching Japanese animation, British cartoons, Mexican and Brasilian Telenovelas, European movies, Indian movies, Turkish soap operas and the list can continue... Oh, on cable but also open National TV.

[@Arteyliteratura03]

Me encantaria que Salma retomará obras literarias de México y las pudiera adaptar a series como esta, daría a conocer el talento de nuestro país, por ejemplo: Elena Garro con "Los recuerdos del porvenir" sería un gran acierto, incluso una serie de terror con capitulos donde incluya los fabulosos cuentos de la gran escritora zacatecana "Amparo Dávila".

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

Salma is incredible Thank you for sticking up for women and love

[@Tayloryvonne96]

Loved reading this book when I was in college so I can't wait to see the adaption to television.

[@adelaquebgalicia7477]

Me encantó el libro de Como Agua para Chocolate, y también me encantó la película, gran acierto de Salma al hacer está ¡hermosa historia! en una serie, ojalá que muchos puedan verla y que tenga muuucho éxito, bravo Salma y a todo el equipo de actores, director producción, etc, envuelto en éste proyecto. 👏👏👏💗

[@melusinab3082]

Okay I saw the trailer but didn't know Salma was involved. This is going to be awesome. Love the book and original film 📽️ but Salma will bring it to another level

[@griseldapacheco8459]

I love Salma !!

[@esmeraldaee5100]

Don't forget the incredible writer ! Laura Esquivel!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, read the book in Spanish at University.

[@GMayen]

She is beautiful ❤

[@adlenm1894]

I love this book and movie 🍿 I can't wait to see the series!!!

[@topjimmy7996]

Salma is more beautiful than ever!!

[@aPLAGUE0113]

The amazing feeling of being trilingual. The series being in Spanish was genius. It would’ve never been the same in English.

[@maxguereca4159]

Can't way!! Loved the book and the movie

[@mariselagonzalez8354]

😂 She is so funny,I love her.late 50 she is beautiful.

[@aidasanchez6368]

Viva Veracruz!!!

[@renzavala3376]

I’m so excited for this!

[@josuedavid1089]

Can’t wait! Como agua para chocolate

[@stellaalonzo5495]

Looking forward to the series! Loved the book and movie🤗

[@NellieKAdaba]

I loved the book in Spanish at University, but I did not watch the movie yet.

[@DeedeeMG4]

The show is really goooood😍

[@JoseGonzalez-bu6zj]

Omg, I proud, she is making our Mexican culture Proud !

[@joycestepancevich6591]

I adore Salma!! Just love her!!❤❤

[@isacarvalho12]

Estou adorando a série ❤️🇧🇷

[@davidhandel5894]

Go Salma!

[@roxydiaz1]

Esa es mi Mexicana Salma Hayek Linda

[@tampico63]

Bien Chingona nuestra Salma Hayek!

[@NadiaHassan-km7gg]

Her dad is originally from Syria سلمى حايك

[@tenabros5006]

​@@NadiaHassan-km7gg sirya? Hahaha oh my god!! Her father Sami Hayek Dominguez was born in Mexico! Also her paternal grandfather Elias Hayek Labahi was born in Mexico to Lebanese parents

[@esmeraldaee5100]

The original movie from the 90s by the director Alfonso Arau is really beautiful. And please recognize the work of the incredible writer. Laura Esquivel! Unfortunately the trailer produced by Salma :( looks not having the same vibe and magic ✨ than the first movie.

[@Gely-fc2ub]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love Salma speaking english, I understand it all.

[@dyms2034]

Abs going to watch ❤

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

[@AlejandroRiveraArmenta]

I love Salma❤❤❤❤❤❤ Mexicana ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindas.martin2806]

I read Like Water for Chocolate many, many years ago and loved it. it is wonderful to think it will be a series. On another subject, I live in Teopisca Chiapas and rescue dogs here. We have no vet here and so many dogs here get poisoned. I was hoping that I could write Doña Selma to see if she might help us in some way, speaking with officials to persuade them to stop poisoning the dogs, or perhaps a grant for a vet to provide free sterilizations for a time. I tried connecting with Facebook pages for her, but it is difficult to know if they are real or false. If someone reads this and knows how I might write to her or her staff I would be very grateful. Thank you very much.

[@joseangellazcano6926]

Wow I can't wait to watch the series. Salma sounds a bit under the weather.

[@homercorrea7940]

She and Linda Carter are both Beautiful Mexican Women!

[@desertrose128]

And Selena ❤❤

[@RoxxiRockstar]

LAURA ESQUIVEL is the author of the book. She deserves credit as well. Your interview and caption just said based on the beloved book. 🙄 Please show respect to the Latina author as well!

[@luciar.villanueva1780]

I’m excited

[@PureSparkles22]

I love that her daughter wants to study political science

[@ZeCabreira]

Como Agua Para Chocolate!

[@Arteyliteratura03]

Basado en la novela de Laura Esquivel

[@diatribe1194]

AUTHOR LAURA ESQUIVEL WROTE A BOOK TITLED "THE LAW OF LOVE"... WHY IT HAS NEVER BEEN MADE INTO FILM IS BEYOND ME... NOT TOO LATE

[@nidkahg9648]

No creo que se pueda comparar con la peli! Regina Torné, fenomenal!. Y Salma con todo el dinero que tiene, no se ha quitado ese acento, horrendo!

[@Malouco]

Oh mah gowowowosh whata bonita 😍

[@vicbecerra4582]

Salma, quiero decirte que no es que se le ocurriera a Mamá Elena que Tita no se casara, si no que era una tradición familiar que la hija menor cuidara de sus padres y esta no se podría casar para seguir con esa tradición., el tema es que Tita quiere que esa tradición muera con ella y no pase a su sobrina a la que ella amamantó y que es la Tatar abuela de quien lee el recetario., iba muy bien la serie hasta que vi ese detalle. 😅

[@tadeoerrasti629]

I'm afraid that no one is going to match Regina Torne's performance 😢

[@rioverde1597]

Salma Vergara

[@magaDi97]

Novel by Laura Esquivel

[@gely9717]

Nicole kidman for.the casting

[@lilyortiz8578]

Nothing line the original movie please don’t try to still from the original movie! Thank you salma

[@israel172251]

I am sure is amazing if Salma is the producer!!❤

[@noeminoemi1350]

she looks good for 60.

[@lpg8518]

All these older actresses are suddenly looking amazing. I'm not hating, but I think a lot of them are on the ozempic wagon and losing the extra weight, they look awesome. I'm jealous, I can't take it because it's got something to do with hormones and cancer survivors can't go there.

[@ItsME-no1youno]

I haven’t forgotten that Salma Hayek stayed silent on ad controversy involving children & BDSM teddy bears 😮

[@desertrose6100]

Exactly 100%

[@gamj25]

Que deje de inyectarse los labios

[@nightowly8845]

I agree!!! She looked much more beautiful before she injected the lips and other parts of the face! It was not necessary. I am sorry to see this.

[@gely9717]

I suppose Nicole kid man become the star of.that film

[@diatribe1194]

OYE SALMA, NO DIGAS STODI, DI STADI.. SUENA MAS A LA PALABRA STUDY...

[@emmcee476]

What's up with her voice? I don't think it's always been like that

[@louisar4227]

A lot of people’s voices get deeper as they get older