Karkú facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Karkú |
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| Opening theme | "Cada Vez" by Six Pack (seasons 1–2) Huracanes by Six Pack (season 3) |
| Country of origin | Chile |
| Original language(s) | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 76 |
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| Executive producer(s) | José Francisco García |
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| Running time | 26 minutes |
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| Original network | Televisión Nacional de Chile Nickelodeon Latin America |
| Original release | February 5, 2007 – July 22, 2009 |
Karkú is an exciting Chilean TV show made for teenagers. It's a type of show called a "telenovela," which means it tells a long story over many episodes. The series was made by My Friend Entertainment and Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN). It aired from 2007 to 2009 and has 3 seasons with a total of 76 episodes.
The Story of Karkú
The show follows a 13-year-old girl named Emilia. She moves from her small hometown of Vallenar, Chile, to live with her aunt and uncle in the big city of Santiago, Chile.
At her new school, British College, Emilia quickly makes new friends. These friends are Fernanda, Valentina, Zico, Alex, and Martín. Together, they have a big goal: to earn money for a special trip overseas at the end of the school year. The series explores many everyday problems and adventures that teenagers face, like building strong friendships and dealing with first crushes and romance.
Meet the Cast
The main characters in Karkú are played by these talented actors:
- Constanza Piccoli as Emilia "Emi" Valdés
- Ignacio Sepúlveda as Francisco "Zico" Sotomayor
- Raquel Calderón as Fernanda "Feña" Urquieta
- Cesar Morales as Martín Maldonado
- Luciana Echeverría as Valentina "Vale" Urquieta
- Vicente Muñoz as Alex Schilling
- Constanza Herrero as Daniela "Dana" Hamilton (in season 3)
- Nicolás Guerra as Cristian "Chris" Hamilton (in season 3)
Behind the Scenes
Karkú was the first TV show of its kind for young people in Latin America. The name "Karkú" comes from a special language called Mapudungun. It means "to dare" or "to be brave." This name perfectly shows the spirit of the show's story.
The show was created by Onell López Campos and José Francisco García. They wanted the series to teach important lessons. It focuses on how teenagers grow up, especially in Latin America. The creators hoped to encourage viewers to be hardworking, work well in teams, and value friendship. Onell López Campos also made sure music was a big part of the show. He wanted music to be more than just background noise; it's a tool the characters use in their adventures.
Where Karkú Aired
The first two seasons of Karkú were shown in Chile on TVN.
- Season 1: February 5 to March 8, 2007
- Season 2: January 2 to February 6, 2008
The third season first aired on Nickelodeon Latin America. This happened between June 17 and July 22, 2009. Nickelodeon also showed the series in many other Latin American countries. Other channels that aired Karkú included Ecuavisa in Ecuador, Señal Colombia in Colombia, and TV Brasil in Brazil. In the United States, the Spanish-language channel ¡Sorpresa! also broadcast the series.
See also
In Spanish: Karkú para niños
