Netflix announces Karol G documentary set for premiere in May

Colombian pop singer Karol G is set to unveil her highly anticipated documentary "Tomorrow Was Beautiful" on Netflix, available for streaming on May 8. 

Directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Cristina Costantini, the documentary traces Karol G's journey from her childhood in Medellín, Colombia, to her creation of "Mañana Será Bonito," which made history as the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to top the Billboard 200 chart.

Netflix dropped a trailer this week featuring behind the scenes footage from the artist's record-breaking stadium tour, and interviews where she discusses the industry skepticism she experienced as a woman in reggaeton pop. 

According to Constantini, the documentary aims to present an authentic portrayal of life on tour. 

"In my first conversation with Karol, she expressed a deep desire to do a warts-and-all documentary about what life on tour can be like," Costantini said in a Netflix press release. "She wanted to show the hard parts and the struggle that it took to get where she is now."

When initially revealing the documentary, Karol G promoted it on social media by posting a handwritten note.  Translated from Spanish, she writes, "A story born from dreams that seemed impossible, fueled by unwavering faith" and calls the piece, "A relentless journey that defied all odds."

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The documentary arrives as Karol G continues expanding her influence in entertainment. Her Mañana Será Bonito Tour generated over $313 million in revenue, setting a record as the highest-grossing Latin tour by a female artist. 

More recently, she made her acting debut in the Netflix series "Griselda" and was named Billboard's Woman of the Year for 2024, becoming the first Latin woman to receive the honor.