The TV judge of Telemundo’s “Caso Cerrado” brings her own style to the court show format, even singing the program’s theme song. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The Miami-based “Caso Cerrado” visited Huntington Park in September. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
On “Caso Cerrado,” Ana Maria Polo doesn’t don any dour black robe but instead sports brightly-colored attire. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Carmen, the defendant in a case, gets makeup applied. She was sued by her lover after she posted a sex video of him on YouTube. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
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Salvadora Martinez applauds and waves an American and a Cuban flag during the taping in Huntington Park. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Susi cries during the taping. She had allowed her husband to have a mistress, Carmen, who posted a video of the husband on YouTube. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Francisco consoles his wife, Susi, while Carmen, the defendant, walks out after their case. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Ana Maria Polo poses for pictures with Huntington Park Mayor Andy Molina at the taping. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
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“Caso Cerrado’s” leading lady had early aspirations of becoming an actress before going into law. Her taste for the theatrical is apparent on the show. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
