Technoboys
| Technoboys | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gerardo Gatica Luis Gerardo Méndez |
| Written by | Alexandro Aldrete |
| Produced by | Pablo Zimbrón Alva Gerardo Gatica Iván Gutiérrez Araico |
| Starring | Luis Gerardo Méndez |
| Cinematography | Emiliano Villanueva |
| Edited by | Yibran Asuad |
| Music by | Pablo Chemor |
Production companies | Agencia Bengala Cine Vaquero Panorama Global |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Technoboys is a 2024 Mexican satirical musical comedy film directed by Gerardo Gatica and Luis Gerardo Méndez (in his directorial debut) and written by Alexandro Aldrete.[1] It stars Méndez accompanied by Karla Souza, Gabriel Nuncio, Daniela Vega, Fernando Bonilla, Joaquín Ferreira, Luis Rodríguez "El Guana", Ari Brickman, Vin Ramos, Germán Bracco, Mónica del Carmen and Fernanda Castillo.[2] It follows the return of Technoboys, a forgotten Mexican boy band from the 90s.[3]
Synopsis
Twenty years after dominating the charts, the boy band Technoboys returns to the stage to reclaim their throne in the ruthless world of pop. But on their path to success, they will have to confront a changing world they barely understand: the dreaded cancellation, the return of the techno-merengue band that are their sworn enemies, and the hidden agenda of vocalist Alan, who only wants to win back singer Melena.[4]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[5][6]
- Luis Gerardo Méndez as Alan
- Bernardo De Paula como Alan's voice
- Karla Souza as Melena
- Gabriel Nuncio as George
- Daniela Vega as Charlize
- Fernando Bonilla as Freddy
- Demetrio Bonilla as Young Freddy
- Joaquín Ferreira as Leo
- Luis Rodríguez "El Guana" as Babyface
- Ari Brickman as Masiosare
- Vin Ramos as Juan
- Germán Bracco as Jay
- Mónica del Carmen as Yanetín
- Fernanda Castillo as Coquis Topete
- Paola Fernandez as Aguacero
Release
The film had a limited theatrical release on September 5, 2024, in Mexican theaters,[7] then premiered worldwide on September 11 of the same year on Netflix.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67th Ariel Awards | Best Costume Design | Mariestela Peckinpah | Pending | [9] |
References
- ^ "Luis Gerardo Méndez codirige 'Technoboys', nueva película mexicana de Netflix". Cveintiuno. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Karla Souza y Luis Gerardo Méndez regresan en «Technoboys»". Marie Claire México.
- ^ Camacho, Emilio (2024-09-13). "'Technoboys': Una SÁTIRA a la MÚSICA de los 90's". LOS40 México (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Technoboys: Una cinta llena de humor, nostalgia y música, dirigida y protagonizada por Luis Gerardo Méndez". Fideicomiso para la Promoción y Desarrollo del Cine Mexicano en la Ciudad de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ ""Technoboys", la divertida película de Netflix sobre lo que sale mal cuando una 'boy band' de antaño busca tener éxito hoy en día". Gestión (in Spanish). 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Lista de actores y personajes de "Technoboys": guía de reparto de la película mexicana de Netflix". Gestión (in Spanish). 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Nuestra película #Technoboys estrena en algunos cines del país este jueves 5 de septiembre!". Facebook. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Esparza, Kike (2024-06-08). "Technoboys de Luis Gerardo Méndez ya tiene fecha de estreno en Netflix". El Informador (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "La Academia Mexicana de Cine rectifica las nominaciones de los 67 Premios Ariel tras las protestas del sector audiovisual". Kinótico. 13 July 2025.
External links
- Technoboys at IMDb