Dos y Dos facts for kids

Dos y Dos is a fun and educational TV show and DVD series. It helps kids aged two to seven learn Spanish and English. The show first started in San Diego in 2009.

Discovering the Dos y Dos Show

Each episode of Dos y Dos is mostly in Spanish. But it also includes many English words and phrases. This helps children learn basic English while enjoying the show. The show features a lively cast of Latino actors who sing, dance, and teach.

In every episode, characters named Sofia, Fernando, Adriana, and Andres go on an adventure. They find five giant puzzle pieces. When these pieces are put together, they show the main topic of the day. Some topics include shapes, colors, weather, and even how to make a super-fast paper airplane!

Dos y Dos also teaches important life lessons. These include sharing, helping others, and working together as a team. Each show has cool music videos sung by the cast in Spanish.

There's also a special character called Foto Joe. He speaks English and travels the world taking pictures. When Foto Joe appears, kids learn from his photos and sing a song in English.

The Parents' Television Council gave Dos y Dos a "green light" rating. This means they approved the show for kids aged 3 and older.

Meet the Dos y Dos Cast

The show has a talented group of actors who bring the characters to life.

Andres: Bayardo De Murguia

Bayardo De Murguia plays Andres. He joined the show in October 2008. Bayardo has a smooth and friendly singing voice. Before Dos y Dos, he studied theatre and acted in many plays. After the show, Bayardo continued his acting career in Los Angeles. He has appeared in TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. He also does voice-over work in both Spanish and English.

Fernando: Ritchie Valenzuela

Ritchie Valenzuela is Fernando. He joined the cast in August 2008. Ritchie is a great dancer and has been performing since he was a child. He has also won awards for his singing. Ritchie has performed and choreographed for many stage shows. He also teaches dance to children in San Diego.

Sofia: Karla Bautista

Karla Bautista plays Sofia. She was part of another Spanish children's group before Dos y Dos. Karla is naturally good with children and has a magnetic personality. She often uses her bilingual voice for educational games for kids, like those by LeapFrog. Karla has a teaching degree and teaches in a high school district in California.

Adriana: Blanca Buelna

Blanca Buelna is Adriana. She has over 12 years of experience performing on stage and in videos. Blanca has been in plays like Grease and Dracula. She also won an award at a Latin American music festival. Blanca has a degree in Youth Theater. After Dos y Dos, she continued her passion for working with young people and community groups.

Foto Joe: Joseph Dionisio

Joseph Dionisio plays Foto Joe. He is also the Production Manager for the show. As Foto Joe, he is the English-speaking friend who brings English into the Spanish show. Joseph has nearly 10 years of acting experience. He was also part of "The Jumpitz" children's DVD series. Joseph helps manage the stage operations for plays and musicals in San Diego.

Show Seasons and Songs

The first season of Dos y Dos had 13 full episodes. The second season started on February 20, 2010. The show created 104 original songs in both Spanish and English. It also produced 39 music videos.

Reaching Kids Around the World

In 2009, a company called 4Kids International partnered with Dos y Dos. They helped sell the show's products worldwide. 4Kids International is also known for popular brands like Pokémon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Rose Entertainment, based in Mexico City, helps distribute Dos y Dos to TV stations internationally. By April 2010, Dos y Dos was airing across the U.S. on the Latin American Television Network every Saturday and Sunday morning.

Latin American Multimedia Corporation

Joe Lizura on the set of Dos y Dos

Joe Lizura was in charge of Latin American Multimedia Corporation from 2008 to 2011. Everett Hernandez became the CEO in 2013.