Mimi Lazo Back On Set For El Pez Que Fuma
Reuniting with a screen icon in a shoot promising admiration, friendship and optimism!!!!!
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Veteran Venezuelan actress Mimi Lazo is back on set for the new film adaptation of El Pez Que Fuma, marking a reunion with director-producer Luis Fernández and a talented production team. The shoot kicks off after months of anticipation among fans, who have tracked both Lazo’s distinguished career and the project’s gradual build-up.
Project Reunion
In a recent Instagram post, director and producer Luis Fernández expressed his enthusiasm for working with Lazo again. He wrote in Spanish:
“Para mi siempre es un placer reencontrarnos en el set de grabación o filmación, siempre por delante mi respeto y admiración por ti además del cariño y amistad que existe, espero que disfrutemos nuestro proyecto y rodaje al máximo, lograr sacarlo adelante lo mejor posible y que sea un gran éxito, bendiciones @mimilazod @elpezquefumafilm @prodetiopia @divartecine @eternopictures @miercolesdecinefilos @luisfernandez14”
Translated:
“For me, it is always a pleasure to reunite on the recording or filming set. Above all, I have my respect and admiration for you, in addition to the affection and friendship that exists. I hope we enjoy our project and shoot to the fullest, bring it forward as best as possible, and that it will be a great success. Blessings to Mimi Lazo, El Pez Que Fuma Film, Prodetiopia, Divartecine, Eterno Pictures, Miércoles de Cinefilos, and Luis Fernández.”
On-set images shared alongside the post show Lazo in vintage-inspired wardrobe—red cocktail dress, wide-brimmed hat and signature poise—stepping fully into the role of La Garza.
Team Behind The Scenes
El Pez Que Fuma Film heads production, joined by creative partners Prodetiopia and Divartecine. Eterno Pictures will oversee post-production, while Miércoles de Cinefilos handles special screenings and festival strategy. This collaboration underscores the ambition to honor the original story’s gritty atmosphere with fresh cinematography, sound design and narrative scope.
A Historic Collaboration
The pair’s reunion follows an earlier tease from Fernández. In March he posted:
“Materializando un sueño: dirigir a @mimilazod como La Garza en nuestra versión de #ElPezQueFuma. Agradecido con este equipazo de talentos!”
Beyond this modern take, El Pez Que Fuma carries deep roots in Lazo’s career. Daughter Sindy Lazo recently recalled that more than 30 years ago her mother’s breakout role in the original film propelled Lazo to study acting in Rome and later led to a landmark stage production. In 1994, a sold-out season at the Teatro de la Casa Sindical de El Paraíso featured Lazo as La Garza under the direction of Jose Ignacio Cabrujas.
Since her debut in the 1970s, Mimi Lazo has built a four-decade résumé across Venezuelan film, television and theatre, earning acclaim for her versatility and depth. This latest venture not only reunites her with a longtime creative ally but also reintroduces an iconic character to a new generation.
Cameras are rolling once again on the beloved tale, and production insiders hint at behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and release updates in the coming months. With respect, admiration and genuine camaraderie leading the way, Mimi Lazo’s return to El Pez Que Fuma promises to be one of the year’s standout Venezuelan film moments.
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