culture
April 12, 2026
País Paisa, how El Águila descalza's play will be seen forty years after its premiere
Forty years ago, Carlos Mario Aguirre and Cristina Toro gave a new meaning to Colombian comedy with the premiere of País paisa. Since then, audiences have laughed with the adventures of Don Emel and other characters from the play. We review the history of the play with them...
TL;DR
- Carlos Mario Aguirre and Cristina Toro premiered 'País paisa' forty years ago.
- The play redefined Colombian comedy.
- Audiences have enjoyed the adventures of Don Emel and other characters.
- The creators reflect on the history of the work.