Universo’s original scripted series EL VATO returns this Sunday, august 27, with second season.

The dramedy contains 13-episode and follows El Vato, played by El Dasa and his unconditional friends Mariana, El Pollo, and Brandon, played by Cristina Rodlo, Gustavo Egelhaaf and Ricardo Polanco, respectively, as they face challenges with humor along their journey to achieve the American dream.

The series based on El Dasa’s incredible real life story follows El Vato and his friends as they continue fighting for their dreams in Los Angeles, in pursuit of a coveted spot in the Regional Mexican music world. After signing a contract, El Vato realizes he is trapped. Lolo Lozada, played by Horacio Castelo, the owner of his contract, only signed him to stop him from competing with other norteño singers in his record company. As usual, El Vato’s friends will accompany him on these adventures and will have to face people who want take him down, juggle various love interests and do the impossible to continue the fight with his friends.

In addition to the fun-filled adventures, viewers will get to enjoy musical collaborations by El Dasa who composed the series’ music including “El Hijo del Desierto”, “Soy Norteño” and “Ya me vi.”

EL VATO Season 2 premieres on UNIVERSO Sunday, August 27 at 10pm/9C.