Sisters of the Underground

By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

Sisters of the Underground is an 8-episode scripted series by Executive Producers Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez. It follows the true story of three courageous women, known as the Mirabal sisters,

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Sisters of the Underground episodes:

July 21, 2025 Latino USA: What Our Favorite Telenovela Villain Reveals About Human Evolution
In this episode, our Executive Editor Maria Garcia reflects on the legacy of Soraya Montenegro, her favorite telenovela villain of all time. Maria explores what Soraya’s legacy reveals about being labeled an evil woman, and even, human evolution.

Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.

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26min
October 02, 2023 Great News!
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October 19, 2022 Sisters of the Underground (Behind the Scenes)
Eva Longoria, Dania Ramirez, and the powerful voices at the heart of this podcast, discuss how the show was made and why it matters.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

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Credits read by Mary Castellanos

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33min
October 12, 2022 The Mirabal Legacy
Warning: This episode contains gun violence, discretion is advised.

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A final battle for freedom, the end of the regime, and a naming ceremony.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

Alex Lynn Ward - Adela’s Mom + Museum Usher

Jaqueline Calderon Guido - Young Minou

Daniel Lujan - Pedro Gonzáles + Guard

Sylvio Martins - Leandro de Guzmán

Michael Uribes - Driver

Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Amado

Juan Villa: Antonio Imbert + Murphy

Ryan Padilla: Judge + Yaniqueque Vendor

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36min
October 05, 2022 Las Mariposas
Tactical movements, a tragedy, and a remembrance.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

Alex Lynn Ward: Tonó

Daniel Lujan: Rufino de la Cruz + Guard

Sylvio Martins: Leandro Guzmán and Jesus Camilo

Darius De La Cruz: Jaimito + Guard

Marco Parra: Guard

Ryan Padilla: Criacao De La Rosa

Juan Villa: Murphy

Credits read by Mary Castellanos

Song Credit: Que Vive El Jefe by Orquesta Santa Cecilia de Luis Alberti
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31min
September 28, 2022 Fight or Flight
A public trial, an insecure regime, and a national anthem.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

Additional Cast:

Alex Ward: Julia Trujillo and Sina Cabral

Jaqueline Caleron Guido - Lady

Michael Uribes - Romeo Trujillo

Hector Annibal - Johnny Abbes

Sylvio Martins - Bailiff

Ryan Padilla - Betancourt + Judge

Marco Parra - Prosecutor

Daniel Lujan - Defense Attorney

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39min
September 21, 2022 La 40
WARNING -This episode contains some violence that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised.

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Torture chambers, corrupt military intelligence, and a meetings of the minds.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

Additional Cast:

Alex Lynn Ward - Civilian + Tonó + Sina Cabral

Darius De La Cruz - Student

Marco Parra - Julio Escoto

Daniel Lujan - Pipe

Sylvio Martins - Leandro Guzman

Jaqueline Guido Calderon - Dulce and Young Minou

Darius de La Cruz - Guard

Michael Uribes: Manuel de Moya Alonzo and Vargas

Ryan Padilla: Priest + Guard

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34min
September 14, 2022 Guerrera
Love at first sight, a serenade, and an underground movement.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

Additional Cast:

Alex Lynn Ward - Tonó

Sylvio Martins - Leandro Guzmán

Marco Parra - Julio Escoto + Priest

Darius De La Cruz - Rafael Henriquez

Credits read by Mary Castellanos

Song Credits:

Contigo En La Distancia by Luis Miguel - performed by Sergio Carlo

Mambo Instrumental by Linda Matrinez

Colin Rey Merengue by Ray Santos

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42min
September 07, 2022 Out of Hell
Arrests, interrogation rooms, and a woman’s right to an education.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

Additional Cast:

Juan Villa - Don Enrique + Receptionist

Michael Uribes - Manuel de Moya + Pedestrian

Darius De La Cruz - Rafael Henriquez + Guard + Pedestrian

Sylvio Martins - Virgillio Trujillo

José Maria Cabral - Priest

Ryan Padilla - Stadium Announcer

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37min
August 31, 2022 Dreams and Nightmares
A box of letters, a kidnapping, and a party that sparks a revolution.

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The Letters of Minerva Mirabal and Manolo Tavárez: Love and Resistance in the Time of Trujillo

Day Player Credits:

Juan Villa - Don Enrique + Manuel de Jesus Troncoso

Alex Lynn Ward - Nun at School

Jaqueline Calderón Guido - Lina Lovaton

Darius De La Cruz - Jaimito Fernández

Michael Uribes - Manuel de Moya Alonzo

Daniel Lujan - Pedro Gonzáles

Ryan Padilla - Airport Announcer

Credits read by Mary Castellanos

Song Credit: Que Vive El Jefe by Orquesta Santa Cecilia de Luis Alberti
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44min

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How many episodes does Sisters of the Underground have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

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