The three lead actors are Alice Braga (Teresa Mendoza), Hemky Madera (Pote Galvez), and Peter Gadiot (James Valdez) in the crime thriller ‘Queen of the South‘.
Main cast
- Teresa MendozaAlice Braga1–5Main
- Camila VargasVeronica Falcon1–4Main
- James ValdezPeter Gadiot1–5Main
- Pote GalvezHemky Madera1–5Main
- Don Epifanio VargasJoaquim de Almeida1–3Main
- Javier JimenezAlfonso Herrera4–5Main
- Gato FierrosJon-Michael Ecker1Main
Supporting cast
- Kelly Anne Van AwkenDakin Matthews1–5Supp
- Devon FinchJamie Hector3–5Supp
- Brenda ParraAlicia Sanz1–2Supp
- Oleg StansfieldYul Vazquez2–3Supp
- LuaDaisy Haggard4–5Supp
Guest & voice
- MaggieMolly Hagan1Guest
- General CisnerosJoaquín Cosío2Guest
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About this cast
Queen of the South follows Teresa Mendoza, a woman who rises from poverty to become a powerful drug cartel leader. The series stars Alice Braga as Teresa, Hemky Madera as her loyal lieutenant Pote, and Peter Gadiot as the enigmatic James. The show aired for five seasons on USA Network and is available on Netflix UK.
FAQs
Who plays Teresa Mendoza in Queen of the South?
Alice Braga plays the lead role of Teresa Mendoza.
Who plays Pote Galvez?
Hemky Madera portrays Pote Galvez.
How many seasons of Queen of the South are there?
There are five seasons, airing from 2016 to 2021.
Where can I watch Queen of the South in the UK?
The series is available to stream on Netflix UK.
Is Queen of the South based on a true story?
It is loosely based on the novel ‘La Reina del Sur’ by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, but the characters and story are fictional.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026