Grachi

GRACHI

Main Cast of Grachi Season 1
Genre Telenovela
Comedy-drama
Contemporary fantasy
Created by Mariela Romero
Developed by Solange Rivero, Aisha Enterprises, Inc
Written by Mariela Romero
Directed by Arturo Manuitt
Starring Isabella Castillo
Andrés Mercado
Kimberly Dos Ramos
Mauricio Hénao
Sol Rodríguez
Lance Dos Ramos
Willy Martin
Maria Gabriela de Faría
Rafael de La Fuente
Danilo Carrera
Jesús Neyra
Opening theme Grachi by Isabella Castillo (s. 1)
Grachi Remix by Isabella Castillo (s. 2-3)
Ending theme Grachi by Isabella Castillo (s. 1)
Magia by Isabella Castillo, Kimberly Dos Ramos and Maria Gabriela de Faría (s. 2)Alma en dos & Soñar no Cuesta Nada by Isabella Castillo (s. 3)
Composer(s) Santiago Dobles
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English, Spanish
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 205
Production
Executive producer(s) Jose V Scheuren
Producer(s) Solange Rivero
Location(s) Miami, United States[1]
Cinematography Ignacio Gonzales
Camera setup Videotape; Multi-camera
Running time 45 minutes (approx.)
Production company(s) Cinemat Inc
Distributor Comarex Marcel Viany
Release
Original network Nickelodeon Latin America
Picture format SDTV
NTSC;480i
PAL;576i
HDTV
HD;720p
Full HD;1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02) – May 10, 2013 (2013-05-10)
External links
<span%20class="languageicon"%20style="font-size:0.95em;%20font-weight:bold;%20color:#555;">(Spanish) Official website

Grachi is a Spanish-language American fantasy television series written by Mariela Romero, Catharina Ledeboer and Mariana Palos that focuses on the life and love experiences of Graciela "Grachi" Alonso, a teenage witch. It premiered in Nickelodeon Latin America on May 2, 2011. The series stars Isabella Castillo as Grachi, Andrés Mercado as Daniel and Kimberly Dos Ramos as Matilda; also featuring Mauricio Henao, Sol Rodríguez and Lance Dos Ramos in supporting roles.

In June 2011, it was confirmed that the series was renewed for a second season, which began airing on February 27, 2012. The second season features a rogue teen witch named Mía, portrayed by María Gabriela de Faría, and a new rival for Daniel, Leo, portrayed by Willy Martin. In June 2012, the series was renewed for a third and last season of 50 episodes, which aired from March 4, 2012 to May 10, 2013. The third season features two new wizards, Axel (Danilo Carrera) and Manú (Jesús Neyra), while Kimberly Dos Ramos and Lance Dos Ramos, who portrayed Matilda and Chema Román respectively, leave the cast.

In January 2012, the series was dubbed to English and aired through Nickelodeon Philippines. Season 1 aired from January 16, 2012 to April 27, 2012, followed by Season 2 one year later, from May 6, 2013 to September 11, 2013. Season 3 of Grachi is yet to air in the Philippines, but no plans have been made.

In January 2014, Grachi got an English language adaption called Every Witch Way.

Summary

Season 1

The season centers on Grachi (Isabella Castillo), a witch and a new student in Escolarium. She deals with using her magic and trying to find out how to defeat the Principal (an evil witch who tries to steal the powers of Grachi so she can be the most powerful witch). Grachi also deals with her rival, Matilda (Kimberly Dos Ramos) with whom she fights for the love of Daniel (Andrés Mercado). At the end of the season, Matilda celebrates her 16th birthday at the night of the eclipse while the Principal (Martha Pabon) and Sibilo (William Valdes) plan to steal the powers of Matilda and Grachi. The two girls team up and fight the Principal, turning her into a dog, but losing their powers. Matilda finally realizes that Grachi and Daniel are meant to be together.

Season 2

A new witch, Mía Novoa (Maria Gabriela de Faria), who uses her power to do bad, enrolls in Escolarium. Mía is in love with Daniel and Grachi will do anything to fight for their love. Also, a geek named Leo falls in love with Grachi. On the other hand, Matilda starts dating Diego, a Kanay whom she has an on and off relationship due to Matilda's obsession with her powers and her witch instincts. At the end of the season, Grachi and Matilda's parents get married, thus making them stepsisters. Also, both witches teamed up to protect the wedding from an angered Leo, Mía and Athena, a witch in love with Grachi's father Francisco. Also, with the exception of Daniel and Mecha, Grachi and Matilda erases everyone's memories about the events that happened, including Mía.

Season 3

Grachi enrolls in the School of Witches, where she meets a new love-interest and main antagonist, Axel, a mischievous wizard. Grachi and Axel share a dream about a mysterious necklace; in the meantime, Mía's memory is restored, thus plotting a revenge plan against Grachi, while Tony wants revenge on Grachi for not loving him back.

Background

The show was produced by Nickelodeon Latin America and written by Venezuela author Mariela Romero, who also created the teen novela Isa TKM. Tatiana Rodriguez commented that:

This project demonstrates our continued commitment to the region and local talent. We are excited to bring a little bit of magic for Latin American fans and we're confident that Grachi will provide many hours of fascinating humor, romance and fun for all our audience

The program uses advanced production technology and 3D effects under the management of production house Aisha Enterprises, Inc. The executive producers are Solange Rivero and Yuldor Gutierrez.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
Season premiere Season finale
1 74 May 2, 2011 August 11, 2011
2 81 February 27, 2012 June 18, 2012
3 50 March 4, 2013 May 10, 2013

TV specials

Wonderfully Magical Story

Wonderfully Magical Story is the first special of the series, which premiered on May 2, 2011, before the release of the series. This special was a presentation of the characters and the content of the series. It only showed the first season presentation.

Unpublished episode

This is a TV special containing some deleted scenes. It has been released on August 19, 2011. Principally, the episode focuses on Diego and his powers.

Quiero Mis 16

It's a fictional story, set during the preparations for Matilda's sixteenth birthday. It has been released on August 25, 2011.

Music

The soundtrack of the first season was released in Latin America on June 7, 2011. The album includes 15 songs used in the series. The simple theme of the series was released on June 7, 2011, with its accompanying video. The second single from the album, Hechizo de Amor, was released on May 6, 2011, performed by the band Ádammo.

  1. "Grachi" – Isabella Castillo; compose by Lizmay Fozzy; recorded by Mixed & Mastered; co-produced by Santiago Dobles, Tony Choy and Aisha Enterprises, Inc.
  2. "Goma de Mascar" – Paty Cantú
  3. "¿Qué Sabes?" – Isabella Castillo; recorded by Mixed & Mastered; co-produced by Santiago Dobles, Tony Choy and Aisha Enterprises, Inc.
  4. "Tú Eres Para Mí" – Isabella Castillo and Andrés Mercado; recorded by Mixed & Mastered; co-produced by Santiago Dobles, Tony Choy and Aisha Enterprises, Inc.
  5. "Tú y Yo" – Grachi cast; recorded by Mixed & Mastered; co-produced by Santiago Dobles, Tony Choy and Aisha Enterprises, Inc.
  6. "Somos Aire" – Motel
  7. "Lobo" – Koko
  8. "Hechizo de Amor" – Ádammo
  9. "Las Palabras" – Manuela Mejía
  10. "Llega el Otoño" – Abril Cantilo
  11. "Enamorada " – Miranda!
  12. "Algún Día" – Ádammo
  13. "Acabo de Llegar" – Denisse
  14. "Goma de Mascar (Hoddie Remix)" – Paty Cantú

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated/Receiver Result
2011 Kids' Choice Awards México
Favorite Female Character in a Series Isabella Castillo Won[2]
Favorite Male Character in a Series Andrés Mercado Won[2]
Favorite Villain Kimberly Dos Ramos Nominated[2]
Favorite TV Program Won[2]
Kids' Choice Awards Argentina
Television Revelation Isabella Castillo Nominated[3][4]
Favorite Villain Kimberly Dos Ramos Nominated[3][4]
Favorite Latin Television Program Nominated[3][4]
2012 Kids Choice Awards Favorite Latin Artist Isabella Castillo Won[5]
Kids' Choice Awards México Favorite Program Nominated[6][7]
Favorite Actor Andrés Mercado Nominated[6][7]
Favorite Actress Isabella Castillo Nominated[6][7]
Favorite Actor in a Series Rafael de La Fuente Nominated[6][7]
Mauricio Henao Nominated[6][7]
Favorite Actress in a Series Sol Rodriguez Nominated[6][7]
Favorite Villain Kimberly Dos Ramos Nominated[6][7]
Maria Gabriela de Faria Nominated[6][7]
Meus Prêmios Nick Favorite Actress Isabella Castillo Won[8]
Favorite TV Character Isabella Castillo Won[8]
Girl of the Year Kimberly Dos Ramos Nominated[8][9]
Favorite TV Program Won[8]
Kids' Choice Awards Argentina Favorite TV Program Won[10]
Favorite Actor Andrés Mercado Nominated[10][11]
Favorite Actress Isabella Castillo Won[10]
Favorite Villain Kimberly Dos Ramos Nominated[10][11]
Maria Gabriela de Faria Nominated[10][11]
Revelation Sol Rodriguez Nominated[10][11]
2013 Kids Choice Awards Favorite Latin Artist Isabella Castillo Won[12]
Kids' Choice Awards México Favorite Series or TV Program Nominated[13]
Favorite Actor Andrés Mercado Nominated[13]
Favorite Actress Isabella Castillo Nominated[13]
Favorite Actress in a Series Ana Carolina Grajales Nominated[13]
Favorite Villain María Gabriela de Faría Won[13]
Meus Prêmios Nick Favorite Actor Andrés Mercado Nominated
Boy of the Year Danilo Carrera Won
Kids' Choice Awards Argentina Favorite Actress Sol Rodriguez Nominated
Favorite Actor Andrés Mercado Nominated
Favorite Villain María Gabriela de Faría Nominated
Danilo Carrera Nominated
Favorite TV Program Nominated

International broadcasts

In the Philippines, Grachi started to air on January 16, 2012 on Nickelodeon, Monday to Friday at its original timeslot, 5:30 p.m. Also, catch-up episodes aired every Saturday and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Season 1 ended on April 27, 2012. One year later, Season 1 catch-up episodes aired again on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and continued every Saturday and Sunday until Season 2 eventually aired on May 6, 2013 at its new timeslot, 7:30 p.m. Unlike in Season 1, no catch-up episodes were aired on Saturday and Sunday. Grachi took a 2-week break from July 22, 2013 to August 2, 2013. The show started airing again on August 5 and ended on September 11, 2013, with the finale extending 20 more minutes. As of October 2014, Nickelodeon has no plans to air Season 3, and the show is instead replaced by its American adaptation, Every Witch Way.

Country Channel
Union of South American Nations Latin America Nickelodeon (Latin America)
 Italy Nickelodeon (Italy)
Rai Gulp
 Brazil Nickelodeon (Brazil)
 Portugal Nickelodeon (Portugal)
 Philippines Nickelodeon (Philippines)
 Nicaragua Televicentro (Canal 2)
 Venezuela Televen
 Mexico TV Azteca
 Malaysia Astro Bella
Mustika HD
 Colombia City TV Bogota
Señal Colombia
Teleantioquia
 Argentina Canal 9 (Argentina)
 Ecuador Ecuavisa
 Peru ATV Peru
 El Salvador Canal 12 (El Salvador)
 Honduras Canal 11 (Honduras)
 Dominican Republic Telesistema 11
 Spain Nickelodeon (Spain)
 Romania TVH
 France Télétoon+
 Poland Teletoon+
 Ghana Multi TV
 Russia Teen TV[ru]

References

  1. ""Grachi" en Miami" (in Spanish). Telenovela Juvenil. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Ganadores de los Kids' Choice Awards México 2011" (in Spanish). 7 September 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Todos los nominados a los Kids' Choice Awards Argentina" (in Spanish). 22 August 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "Los ganadores de los Kids' Choice Awards y un reconocimiento a Cris Morena" (in Spanish). 13 October 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  5. "Isabella Castillo Wins Nobel Kids' Choice Award for Nickelodeon Latin America's "Grachi"". 16 April 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Nominados Oficiales A Los Kids Choice Awards Mexico 2012" (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "La lista de ganadores de los Kids Choice Awards México 2012" (in Spanish). 1 September 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Cauã Reymond, Luan Santana e Michel Teló vão ao Meus Prêmios Nick" (in Spanish). 4 October 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  9. "Nominados Oficiales A Los Meus Premios Nick 2012!" (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Premios Kids's Choice Awards Argentina 2012: Ganadores, lista completa: 05.10.12" (in Spanish). 7 October 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "Se conocieron los candidatos de los Kids' Choice Awards Argentina" (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  12. "Kids' Choice Awards 2013: conheça os vencedores" (in Portuguese). 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 "Conoce a los nominados para los Kids' Choice Awards México 2013" (in Spanish). 8 July 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
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