Grachi facts for kids

Grachi is a fun fantasy TV series from the United States, made in Spanish. It's a type of show called a Telenovela, which means it has a long story with lots of drama and romance, like a soap opera. The show was created by Mariela Romero.

The main stars are Isabella Castillo as Grachi and Andrés Mercado as Daniel. Other important actors include Kimberly Dos Ramos, Mauricio Henao, Sol Rodríguez, and Lance Dos Ramos. The series was filmed in Miami, Florida, making it the first Nickelodeon Latin America show recorded outside of Latin America. It was also the first to be filmed in high definition!

Grachi first aired on Nickelodeon Latin America on May 2, 2011. It quickly became super popular! In fact, it was one of the most talked-about shows in Latin America and won over 47 awards. Its first episode had a huge audience of 10.7 million viewers, which was a record for Nickelodeon at the time.

The story is about a teenage girl who moves to a new town and a new school. She has to deal with everyday teen problems like rivalries and crushes. But there's a big twist: she discovers she has magical powers!

The show was so successful that it was dubbed into English and shown in other countries, like the Philippines and parts of Africa. In 2014, Grachi was even adapted into an English-language series called Every Witch Way.

Grachi's Magical Adventures: Season Summaries

Season 1: Discovering Magic

The first season introduces us to Grachi (Isabella Castillo), a new student at Escolarium. She's a witch and is learning how to use her powers. Grachi also has to face the school's Principal, who is an evil witch trying to steal Grachi's magic.

Grachi also deals with her rival, Matilda (Kimberly Dos Ramos). They both like Daniel (Andrés Mercado). At the end of the season, Matilda celebrates her 16th birthday during an eclipse. The evil Principal and Sibilo try to steal Grachi and Matilda's powers. But the two girls team up! They fight the Principal, turning her into a dog, but they lose their own powers. Matilda finally realizes that Grachi and Daniel are meant to be together.

Season 2: New Rivals and Family Ties

In the second season, a new witch named Mía Novoa (María Gabriela de Faría) arrives at Escolarium. Mía uses her powers for bad things and wants Daniel for herself. Grachi has to fight to keep Daniel's love. Also, a smart but nerdy boy named Leo falls for Grachi.

Meanwhile, Matilda starts dating Diego, a Kanay. Kanays are people who can control the four elements! Matilda and Diego have an on-and-off relationship because Matilda is obsessed with her witch powers. At the end of the season, Grachi and Matilda's parents get married, making them stepsisters! The two witches work together to protect the wedding from an angry Leo, Mía, and Athena (a witch who likes Grachi's dad). Grachi and Matilda then erase everyone's memories of the magical events, except for Daniel and Mecha.

Season 3: The School of Witches

Grachi enrolls in the School of Witches in the third season. There, she meets Axel, a mischievous wizard who becomes her new love interest and main enemy. Grachi and Axel share a strange dream about a mysterious necklace.

At the same time, Mía gets her memory back and plans revenge against Grachi. Tony also wants revenge on Grachi because she didn't love him back.

Behind the Scenes: Making Grachi

The show was made by Nickelodeon Latin America and written by Mariela Romero, who also created another popular teen show called Isa TKM.

The creators wanted to bring a bit of magic to Latin American fans. They believed Grachi would offer lots of humor, romance, and fun for everyone watching. The show used advanced technology and cool 3D effects to create its magical world.

Meet the Cast: Characters and Actors

The main cast of Grachi.

Here are some of the main characters and the actors who play them:

• Isabella Castillo as Graciela "Grachi" Alonso: Grachi is a powerful witch who got her powers from her mom. She moves to a new neighborhood with her dad, who teaches math at Escolarium. Her best friend is Mecha, and she's in love with Daniel. In season two, she fights a new enemy, Mía, who wants Daniel. By season three, Grachi's powers are even stronger, and she meets a new love interest and enemy, Axel.

• Andrés Mercado as Daniel Esquivel: Daniel is the leader of the swimming team, "The Sharks." He's Chema's cousin and best friend. He's introduced as Matilda's popular boyfriend. He and Grachi start dating in the first season. In season two, he becomes rivals with Leo because they both like Grachi. In season three, Daniel becomes friends with Leo and faces a new enemy, Axel.

• Kimberly Dos Ramos as Matilda Román (Seasons 1–2): Matilda is the main bad guy in the first season. She was the most popular girl at Escolarium before Grachi arrived. She's also a witch but uses her powers for mean things. She leads a dance group called the "Red Panthers." Matilda is Daniel's ex-girlfriend and wants him back, so she tries to ruin Grachi's life. In season two, she dates Diego and becomes stepsisters with Grachi. Matilda does not appear in the third season.

• Rafael de la Fuente as Diego Forlán: Diego is part of "The Sharks" swimming team. He's Matilda's boyfriend in season two and is a Kanay, meaning he can control the four elements. He becomes a more important character in later seasons. In season three, he falls in love with Axel's sister, Amaya.

• Mauricio Henao as Antonio "Tony" Gordillo: Tony is a very smart and nerdy boy who likes Grachi, but she doesn't like him back. He joins "The Sharks." At the end of season one, Tony leaves to study at a better school. He comes back in seasons two and three as a guest star, and we learn he's a wizard! In season three, he becomes an enemy, trying to hurt Grachi, but Axel traps him.

• Sol Rodríguez as Mercedes "Mecha" Estevez: Mecha is Grachi's best friend. She lives with Matilda because her mom works for Matilda's mom. Mecha is in love with Chema. In season two, she moves out and becomes Mía's guardian. In the third season, she falls in love with Manú.

• Lance Dos Ramos as José María "Chema" Esquivel (Seasons 1–2): Chema is Daniel's cousin and best friend, also part of "The Sharks." He lives with Daniel's family because his parents travel a lot. He is in love with Mecha. He doesn't appear in the third season.

• Maria Gabriela de Faría as Mía Novoa (Seasons 2–3): Mía is a new witch at Escolarium and Grachi's enemy in season two. She likes Daniel, but he doesn't like her back. At the end of season two, she tries to ruin Grachi's father's wedding but loses her memory. In season three, she gets her memory back and tries to get revenge, but eventually becomes friends with Grachi.

• Willy Martin as Leonardo "Leo" Martinez (Seasons 2–3): Leo is a smart and creative guy who uses science to make his own magic. He has a crush on Grachi and doesn't like Daniel. In season three, he becomes friends with Daniel and starts dating his best friend, Valeria.

• Danilo Carrera as Axel Vélez (Seasons 2–3): Axel is a wizard at the school of witchcraft. He's Amaya's brother and Mía's ex-boyfriend. He's the main villain of the third season and uses his powers for bad things.

• Jesús Neyra as Manú (Season 3): Manú used to be Axel's best friend. He falls in love with Mecha and later joins the good guys, becoming Mecha's boyfriend.

• Katie Barberi as Úrsula: Úrsula is Matilda's mother and later Grachi's father's wife. She accidentally gets Matilda's powers for a while. She becomes closer to Grachi and Francisco in season two and marries Francisco.

• Ramiro Fumazoni as Francisco Alonso: Francisco is Grachi's father. He becomes the new principal of Escolarium and later marries Úrsula.

• Sharlene Taulé as Katty: Katty is a co-leader of the "Red Panthers" and Matilda's helper. She's best friends with Dotty and Betty.

• María del Pilar Pérez as Dotty: Dotty is a member of the "Red Panthers" and Matilda's helper.

• Carlos Arrechea aka Carlo Arrechea as Sebastian (Seasons 1–3): Sebastian is a funny member of "The Sharks" swimming team. He likes to be the center of attention and is known for burping a lot in season three. His nickname is "The Dangerous Shark."

• Alexandra Pomales as Betty (Season 1): Betty is a member of the "Red Panthers" and Matilda's helper. She transfers to a different school during the first season.

• Cristian Campocasso as Luis Esquivel: Luis is Daniel's younger brother.

• Evaluna Montaner as Melanie Esquivel (Seasons 1–2): Melanie is Daniel's younger sister. She likes Grachi and wants her to be Daniel's girlfriend.

• Andrés Cotrino as Roberto Esquivel (Seasons 1–2): Roberto is Daniel's younger brother.

• Liannet Borrego as Cussy Canosa (Season 1): Cussy is Julio's girlfriend, a secretary at Escolarium, and Grachi's magic tutor.

• Lino Martone as Julio Vallas (Season 1): Julio is Cussy's boyfriend and the Principal's son. He used to coach "The Sharks."

Episodes: How Many Seasons?

Grachi had three exciting seasons!

Special TV Moments

The Grachi series also had a few special TV episodes:

• Wonderfully Magical Story: This special aired before the series started. It introduced the characters and gave a sneak peek into the first season.
• Unpublished episode: This special showed deleted scenes from the show. It mainly focused on Diego and his powers.
• Quiero Mis 16: This was a fictional story about Matilda's sixteenth birthday preparations.

Music from Grachi

The show released several music albums with songs from the series.

Life's Wonderfully Magical, Volume 1

This was the soundtrack for the first season, released in Latin America on June 7, 2011. It had 14 songs sung mostly by Isabella Castillo and other cast members. The main theme song, "Grachi," was released with a music video. This album was very popular, reaching #1 in Mexico and earning a diamond certification there!

Life's Wonderfully Magical, Volume 2

The second soundtrack came out on April 11, 2012, for season two. All the songs on this album were sung by the cast. One song, "Lagrimas," was even nominated for a Latin Grammy! This album was a huge hit, reaching #1 in 14 countries.

Soñar No Cuesta Nada

This album, released on April 23, 2013, was the soundtrack for the third season. It featured songs by Isabella Castillo. This album also did well, reaching #14 on the Billboard Latin Hot 100 chart. It included a new version of the popular song "Lagrimas."

Awards and Nominations: Grachi's Success

Grachi won many awards during its run! Here are some of the awards and nominations it received:

Grachi Around the World

Grachi was shown in many countries! For example, in the Philippines, it started airing on January 16, 2012, on Nickelodeon. Season 1 finished in April 2012. Season 2 aired later, from May to September 2013. However, Season 3 of Grachi was never shown in the Philippines because Nickelodeon Asia decided to air the English version, Every Witch Way, instead.

See also

In Spanish: Grachi para niños