Yes, 'Reina del Sur' is based on a true story. It shows the real - life situations that many people in the drug - trafficking world face. The story is about a woman who gets involved in the drug business and has to fight to survive and protect her loved ones.
I'm not sure specifically which 'hasta el cielo' you're referring to. There could be many works with that title. It might be about someone's real - life journey to achieve great heights, perhaps in a career or personal growth. Maybe it's about a community's struggle to reach for the sky in terms of development or achieving a difficult goal.
The drug - related activities in 'Reina del Sur' are based on real - life situations. The power struggles and illegal operations are real - life inspired.
Since I don't know the exact story, it could potentially be about a figure who met a watery end and was considered beautiful in a way that defies normal expectations. It could be a story about love and loss, where the person who drowned was remembered in a special way that made them seem the most beautiful. It might also be a story with a moral or lesson, perhaps about the transience of life and the power of memory.