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Amigos x siempre
The younger cast of ¡Amigos X Siempre!.jpg
Genre Children's Telenovela
Directed by Gilberto Macin
Starring Ernesto Laguardia
Adriana Fonseca

Carmen Montejo
Odiseo Bichir
Rebecca Mankita
Germán Robles
Héctor Ortega
Belinda
Theme music composer Alejandro Abaroa
Opening theme Amigos X Siempre by Belinda & Martín Ricca
Country of origin Mexico
Original language(s) Spanish
No. of episodes 115
Production
Executive producer(s) Rosy Ocampo
Eduardo Meza
Production location(s) Filming
Televisa San Ángel
Mexico City, Mexico
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 41-44 minutes
Production company(s) Televisa
Distributor Televisa
Release
Original network Canal de las Estrellas
Picture format 480i SDTV
Audio format Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release January 10 (2000-01-10) – June 16, 2000 (2000-06-16)
Chronology
Preceded by Cuento de Navidad
Followed by Carita de Ángel

Amigos x siempre (which means Friends 4 Ever in English) is a fun Mexican children's telenovela. A telenovela is like a long TV drama series, often with many episodes. This show was made by Rosy Ocampo for Televisa. It first aired on January 10, 2000, and finished on June 16, 2000.

The main grown-up characters were played by Adriana Fonseca (later by Lourdes Reyes) and Ernesto Laguardia. The main child stars were Belinda and Martín Ricca. Some of the characters who caused trouble were played by Odiseo Bichir, Rebeca Mankita, and Germán Robles. The famous actress Carmen Montejo also had a special role.

The story takes place at a fancy but very strict school called Instituto Vidal. The owner and headmistress, Julia Vidal, used to be a kind person. But she became sad and tough after her husband and daughter, Lauriel, passed away.

Julia's granddaughter, Ana, is a sweet and smart 10-year-old. She was also deeply affected by the family's loss. Because of the sadness, she barely spoke. But Ana could express herself through music and had an amazing power to move things with her mind! Ana's dad, Francisco Capistrán, was not a good person. He tried to use the situation to take over Julia's school.

But then, Ana's uncle, Salvador, arrived with Amanda and her adopted son. Their arrival changed everything! Ana's lonely life became much happier. She found her joy again through many exciting adventures, filled with humor, music, and surprising moments.

What the Story is About

The show is about a group of kids from different backgrounds who become great friends. They connect through their love for music. Ana, a child who has faced many challenges, learns to laugh again thanks to Pedro. Pedro is a free spirit who doesn't like the school's strict rules and loves to sing.

Here are some of the friends in the group:

  • Santiago: A rich kid who was mostly raised by his maid.
  • Lourdes: A shy girl who spends a lot of time caring for her brother, Carlitos.
  • Patricia: A lonely girl who dreams of becoming rich, no matter what it takes.
  • Gilberto: He stutters a lot, which makes his self-centered parents feel embarrassed.
  • Renata: She tries hard to get her father's attention. Her dad thinks girls aren't important, so she tries to act like a boy.
  • "El 7 Leguas": A boy from a poor family who isn't allowed to attend the fancy school. He is very loyal and clever.
  • Carlitos: He has Down Syndrome and tries hard to show everyone that kids with disabilities have feelings, care for others, and can help society.
  • Rafa: A chubby boy who is in love with Patricia. He's very smart and writes songs for the group.

The show was also broadcast in Indonesia by SCTV between 2001 and 2002.

Who's Who: The Cast

  • Ernesto Laguardia as Salvador Vidal Ruvalcaba
  • Adriana Fonseca as Melissa Escobar #1
  • Belinda as Ana Capistrán Vidal
  • Martín Ricca as Pedro Vidal Naredo/Santiago del Valle Villareal de Vidal
  • Sergio del Valle as Erick Capistrán Vidal del valle/Eduardo Vidal
  • Lourdes Reyes as Melissa Escobar #2
  • Rebeca Mankita as Amanda Naredo de Vidal, Main female villain
  • Carmen Montejo as Doña Julia Ruvalcaba Vda. de Vidal
  • Odiseo Bichir as Francisco Capistrán, Main male villain
  • Germán Robles as Neftalí Güemes, Villain
  • Héctor Ortega as Crispín Ávila
  • Yolanda Mérida as Brígida Escobar, Villain
  • Hernán Prado as Enrique Buendía
  • Bárbara Ferré as "La Nena" de Sánchez-Gavito
  • Oscar Traven as Ernesto Sánchez-Gavito, Villain
  • Marcela Páez as Isabel Gamba de Egurrola
  • Juan Carlos Bonet as Javier Egurrola
  • Lucía Guilmáin as Teacher Victoria, Villain
  • Julio Mannino as Marcos
  • Vanessa Angers as Claudia Hernández
  • Humberto Dupeyrón as Teacher Arnulfo
  • Julio Monterde as Teacher Félix, Villain
  • Eugenio Bartilotti as Agent Hipólito "Triple Cero"
  • Lisette Sáez as Merlina
  • Francisco Rosell as Teacher Gonzalo
  • Susan Vohn as Laura Vidal Ruvalcaba de Capistrán
  • Maripaz García as Elizabeth
  • Christopher von Uckermann as Santiago del Valle Villareal de Vidal/Pedro Vidal Naredo, Villain
  • Daniela Mercado as Lourdes Egurrola Gamba
  • Grisel Margarita as Patricia Hernández
  • Mickey Santana as Gilberto Sánchez-Gavito
  • Naydelin Navarrete as Renata Sánchez-Gavito, Villain
  • Oscar Larios as Juan "El 7 Leguas"
  • Pablo Poumian as Jaime Ávila "El Tocacintas"
  • Pablo Tableros as Carlitos Egurrola Gamba
  • Ronald Duarte as Rafa Núñez Saldívar
  • Enrique Sánchez as Erick Vidal Luna/Erick Capistrán Luna
  • Amparo Arozamena as Doña Virginia
  • Gerardo Camarena as Agent Doble Cero
  • Jose Magaña as Hans
  • Oscar Morelli as Máximo
  • Mariagna Prats as Olga
  • Juan Carlos Casasola as Fernando
  • Héctor Gómez as Alfonso
  • Queta Lavat as Mother Superior
  • Dolores Salomón "Bodokito" as Nun Pilar
  • Alberto Inzúa as Darío Ruiz Sandoval
  • Alexis Ayala as Manuel Ruiz Sandoval
  • Raúl Magaña as Gerardo, Villain
  • Gabriel Ramos Villalpando as Alex
  • Enrique Sánchez as "El Nopal"
  • Montserrat Campos Rivera as "La Chilis"
  • Aarón González as "El Mocos"
  • Silvia Lomelí as Hostess of radio
  • Ariel López Padilla as Himself
  • Arturo Peniche as Himself
  • Karla Álvarez as Herself
  • Yamil Sesin
  • Diego Sieres
  • Banda El Recodo
  • Tierra Cero

Music from the Show

The show also released music albums!

  • ¡Amigos X Siempre! (album)
  • ¡Amigos x siempre! en la ruta de la amistad

Awards Won

Amigos x siempre won several awards for its great performances!

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2001 19th TVyNovelas Awards Best Actor Ernesto Laguardia Nominated
Best Antagonist Actor Odiseo Bichir
Best Leading Actress Carmen Montejo
Best Female Revelation Belinda
Best Child Revelation Won
Palmas de Oro Best Child Actress
Premios Eres Best Singer & Actress

in Televisa

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Amigos por siempre (telenovela) para niños

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