LaSexta will premiere next December 6, during prime time, 'Sidosa', the documentary in which actor and director Eduardo Casanova publicly reveals that he lives with HIV. The production, which has already been shown in cinemas and is available on atresplayer, will now arrive on television with a story that seeks to break the prejudices and silence that still surround this virus.
The project is produced by Atresmedia in collaboration with Producciones del Barrio and features Jordi Évole as producer and host. The direction is by Lluís Galter and Màrius Sánchez, who accompany Casanova in one of the most intimate stories of his personal and professional career.
The arrival of the documentary on laSexta coincides with the recognition it received at the 2026 Ondas Awards, where it was awarded as Best Documentary. The jury highlighted its ability to unite the stories of Casanova and Évole in a collective narrative about HIV that contributes to combating social stigma.
Eduardo Casanova breaks years of silence about HIV
In 'Sidosa', Eduardo Casanova explains how he has lived for years with HIV without making it public. The actor received the diagnosis when he was 17 years old and decided to keep it private for a long time due to fear of possible personal and professional consequences. His decision to tell it publicly represents an important step in the visibility of people living with the virus. Until now, there had not been a public figure of his popularity in Spain who had openly shared this reality.
Casanova himself has explained the vindictive meaning of the documentary's title, which seeks to turn around a word historically used as an insult. "Just as queers have appropriated the insult 'maricón' (faggot), I want to appropriate 'Sidosa' (AIDS-ridden woman)", the actor defended.
The production combines humor, emotion, memories, and cinema to bring the viewer closer to the current reality of people with HIV. It also shows how the fear of rejection and social prejudices can affect those who live with the virus.
Jordi Évole accompanies the actor in his most intimate confession
Jordi Évole accompanies Casanova during this personal journey and participates in a conversation that goes beyond a conventional interview. The documentary allows us to learn about the doubts, fears, and difficulties that led the director to remain silent for so many years.
The production also seeks to explain that living with HIV does not mean having to give up a normal life. Through the actor's experience, the documentary aims to bring to the public a reality that continues to be surrounded by misinformation and discrimination.
With this premiere, laSexta reinforces its commitment to social documentaries and stories that seek to generate conversation. In addition, Atresmedia and Producciones del Barrio maintain their collaboration after other projects such as 'Salvados', 'Lo de Évole', 'Anatomía de...' and 'Eso que tú me das'.
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