After 71 days of intense competition and 24/7 live streaming on Vix, Mario Bezares was crowned the winner of TelevisaUnivision’s Casa de los Famosos Mexico Season 2. The reality show, a social media and television phenomenon, captivated audiences who passionately voted for their favorite contestants each week.
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A Season of Drama and Triumph
The final four contestants vying for the title were Arath de la Torre, Gala Montes, Karime Pindter, and Mario Bezares. Team Mar emerged as fan favorites, securing all five of its members spots in the finale. Brigitte Bozzo, also a member of Team Mar, achieved fifth place, exiting the house just days before the final competition.
The season wasn’t without controversy. Sponsors withdrew their support from the show following the behavior of contestant Adrián Marcelo, whose psychological tactics against Team Mar led to his eventual departure.
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A Historic Win for Bezares
Bezares’ victory marks a significant milestone for the Casa de los Famosos franchise. He is the first male winner, breaking a streak of female victories across four seasons on Telemundo in the U.S., one season in Colombia, and the first season in Mexico. His win follows Wendy Guevara’s historic triumph in Season 1 of Casa de los Famosos Mexico, where she became the first transgender woman to win the competition. A staggering 39 million votes were cast by viewers in Mexico, solidifying Bezares’ popular appeal.
Based on the Big Brother Format
Casa de los Famosos Mexico, produced in Mexico by Endemol Shine Boomdog, is based on the internationally renowned Big Brother format created by John de Mol. The show’s premise involves a group of celebrities living together in a house, isolated from the outside world, with their every move captured on camera. Viewers can access the live stream 24/7 via a Vix Premium subscription in Mexico.
Casa de los Famosos Mexico Season 2 Final Results:
- 4th Place: Arath de la Torre
- 3rd Place: Gala Montes
- 2nd Place: Karime Pindter
- 1st Place: Mario Bezares
A Cultural Phenomenon
Casa de los Famosos Mexico continues to solidify its position as a major cultural phenomenon, driving conversations across social media and traditional television platforms. The show’s success underscores the enduring appeal of reality television and the power of audience engagement in shaping the outcome of the competition. The anticipation for Season 3 is already building.
