El Vato is an American biographical television series based on the life of Mexican singer El Dasa and created by Endemol Shine North America and Boomdog Films for NBC Universo. The plot focuses of the story of Mexican singer El Vato and his friends in their attempt to triumph in the treacherous and seductive musical world of Los Angeles, California. The series stars El Dasa, Cristina Rodlo, Gustavo Egelhaaf and Ricardo Polanco. The first season of the series was broadcast simultaneously by Telemundo and by NBC Universo.On May 19, 2016 NBC Universo renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on August 27, 2017.