Alleged text messages that were reportedly exchanged between actress Kate del Castillo and Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán have hit the web, revealing how eager the famous drug lord was to meet the star.

Mexican newspaper Milenio claims to have acquired text messages that were exchanged between the star and Guzmán prior to their much talked about meeting.

While the messages haven't been verified, if they are real, they will add to the controversy and suspicion already surrounding the "La Reina del Sur" star.

In the messages, sent to Guzmán's attorney's cellphone, the cartel leader is referred to as "papa" and the actress is called "hermosa," reported NBC News.

The exchange includes Guzmán calling the actress his friend, explaining that he is eager to meet her in person, and asking her when she will be in Mexico.

The actress responds that she too is excited about their meeting and hopes "to be able to discuss their project in person."

Guzmán goes on to reveal to the Mexican-American star that he is in Sinaloa and even flirts with the actress.

He tells del Castillo that he will take care of her and that she should bring some alcohol to their meeting. The drug lord even suggests the star's own brand of tequila, "El Bucana."

"If you bring wine I'll try it. I like tequila and Bucana but I'll try the tequila that you bring and champagne," he says.

Guzmán proves to be infatuated with the actress when he states, "You're the best in the world. We're going to be very good friends. You will agree by the time you're heading home. I wish it could be sooner."

The actress then responds with a surprisingly emotional message explaining that she felt safe for the first time in her life. She adds, "You know who I am, not as an actress or a celebrity, but as a woman, a person."

The texts also reveal that Guzmán's attorney introduced del Castillo's desire to bring actor Sean Penn along for their meeting.

Guzmán wasn't aware of who Penn is, but after his attorney explains that he is one of the most recognized actors in Hollywood and Penn's interest in meeting, the kingpin consents and leaves the choice up to del Castillo.

"Let her bring the actor and if she needs to bring more people she can, whatever she likes," he adds.

On Friday Jan. 8, Guzmán was recaptured by authorities. He had spent six months on the run after escaping a maximum security prison through an underground tunnel.

His conversations with del Castillo and Penn may have been rooted in a desire to make a biopic about his life. The interactions also may have contributed to his recapture, reported El Pais.

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