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Cris Morena
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Cris Morena in 2023.
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María Cristina De Giacomi
23 August 1956 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Occupation | Television producer, former actress, former television presenter, composer, musician, songwriter, writer, former fashion model |
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Gustavo Yankelevich
(m. 1972; div. 1995) |
| Children | Romina Yankelevich Tomás Yankelevich |
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| Associated acts | Romina Yan, Erreway, Felipe Colombo, Luisana Lopilato, Camila Bordonaba, Benjamín Rojas y Teen Angels |
María Cristina De Giacomi (born August 23, 1956), known as Cris Morena, is a famous television producer from Argentina. She is also a talented composer, writer, and former actress and model. She runs her own company, Cris Morena Group.
Morena is known for creating some of Argentina's most popular TV shows for young people. These include Jugate Conmigo, Chiquititas, Rebelde Way, Floricienta, and Casi Ángeles. Her shows became huge hits around the world.
She started her career as a producer at the TV channel Telefe. Later, she created her own company to produce her shows. Morena is the mother of actress Romina Yan and producer Tomás Yankelevich. After taking a break, she returned to create new shows like Te quiero y me duele and Margarita, a spin-off of Floricienta.
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Early Life and Career
Cris Morena was born María Cristina De Giacomi in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She grew up in a neighborhood called Palermo. Her father was an engineer, and her mother was a sociologist. She went to a private religious school.
At 17, she began working as a fashion model. She became a well-known face for Lee Jeans in Argentina. At the same time, she studied to become a social worker. She met Gustavo Yankelevich while working on a TV show called Voltop. They fell in love and got married in 1974.
After her children, Romina and Tomás, were born, she took a break from work. She returned to acting a few years later. She appeared in a show called Dulce Fugitiva in 1979. It was then that she started using the name Cris Morena.
In the 1980s, Morena began writing music. She was already a good pianist and enjoyed writing poems. Her songs became very successful. She is one of the most successful songwriters in Argentina's history. She also acted in popular comedy shows like Mesa de Noticias and Amigos son los Amigos.
By 1991, she started producing her own shows. Her first big hit was Jugate Conmigo. This show made her a powerful name in television. Her shows like Chiquititas and Floricienta were popular worldwide. They led to albums, concerts, and many products.
Since 1995, Morena has worked mostly behind the scenes as a producer and songwriter. She is also known for creating amazing stage musicals based on her TV shows. These musicals often sell out at the famous Teatro Gran Rex in Buenos Aires.
In 2010, after the sudden death of her daughter, Romina, Morena took a break from work. She returned in 2012 with a new project called Aliados.
Family Life
Morena married Gustavo Yankelevich in 1974. He became a very important TV producer in Argentina. He was the director of Telefe, one of the country's biggest TV channels. They divorced in 1996 but remained good friends and business partners.
Their two children, Romina Yan and Tomás Yankelevich, also worked in television. Romina was a famous actress. She starred in her mother's show Chiquititas as the beloved character Belén. She became very popular with children and families.
Romina passed away suddenly in 2010 at the age of 36. Her death was a great shock to the country. TV channels paid tribute to her, and many people mourned her loss. After this, Morena took a two-year break from television.
Her son, Tomás, is a director and producer. He directed movies and TV shows, including some of his mother's projects. In 2011, he became the director of Telefe, just like his father had been.
Famous TV Shows
Cris Morena is famous for creating TV shows that teenagers and children love. Her stories are full of music, friendship, and adventure.
Jugate Conmigo
Jugate Conmigo was Morena's first big success as a producer. It started in 1991 and was a game show for teenagers. Morena hosted the show with a group of ten teens.
The show had games, comedy skits, and musical numbers. The songs, written by Morena, were about teen life. They covered topics like love, friendship, and gossip. The show was a huge hit. The cast became famous and held big concerts. The show's albums sold millions of copies.
Chiquititas
Chiquititas (which means Tiny Angels) was a show about children living in an orphanage called Rincón de Luz (Corner of Light). It started in 1995 and became one of the most popular shows in Argentina's history.
The main character was Belén, played by Morena's daughter, Romina Yan. The show followed the children's lives, their dreams, and their search for a family. It had many songs that became famous. Each year, the cast performed in a huge musical at the Teatro Gran Rex. These shows were incredibly popular and sold over a million tickets over the years.
The show was so successful that it was remade in other countries. The Brazilian version was a massive hit. It was also very popular in Israel.
Rebelde Way
In 2002, Morena created Rebelde Way. The show was about a group of teenagers at an elite boarding school. The four main actors, who were already popular from Chiquititas, formed a real band called Erreway.
The show and the band became a sensation. They released albums that sold millions of copies and toured all over Latin America. Rebelde Way was especially popular in Israel, where the cast was greeted by huge crowds of fans.
The show was remade in many countries. The most famous version was Mexico's Rebelde. The band from that show, RBD, became a global phenomenon.
Floricienta
Floricienta was a modern-day fairytale, like a new version of Cinderella. The main character, Flor, was played by actress Florencia Bertotti. The show started in 2004 and was a massive success.
It was a huge hit with audiences and critics. The show's ratings were very high, and its music was extremely popular. The first album was one of the best-selling albums of the year. The cast performed in sold-out concerts in huge stadiums.
Floricienta became a hit all over Latin America. It was shown on the Disney Channel in many countries. The cast toured and performed for over a million people. The show was also remade in countries like Brazil, Portugal, and Chile.
Casi Ángeles
Casi Ángeles (Almost Angels) began in 2007. The show followed a group of teens who discover they have special missions to complete. The main actors formed a band called Teen Angels.
The show was very popular and ran for four seasons. It had a unique story that mixed adventure, mystery, and romance. The band Teen Angels was also very successful. They released several albums and toured in many countries, including Israel and Spain.
After the show ended, the band continued to perform for a few more years. They said goodbye to their fans with a final concert in 2012.
Recent Work
After taking a break, Cris Morena returned to creating television. She launched a new show called Aliados in 2013. It was a story about young people who are helped by beings of light from another universe. The show had a unique format, with episodes on TV and shorter clips online.
More recently, she created Margarita, a new story connected to her classic show Floricienta. Cris Morena continues to create magical worlds that capture the hearts of young audiences everywhere.
Her productions
See also
In Spanish: Cris Morena para niños
