My Big Big Friend facts for kids

Quick facts for kids My Big Big Friend
Genre	Animated Adventure Comedy Fantasy Preschool
Created by	Andrés Lieban Claudia Koogan Breitman
Developed by	Mary Mackay-Smith
Written by	Meghan Read Craig Martin James Backshall Andrew Sabiston Jeff Sweeney Clive Endersby Deborah Jarvis Claudia Koogan Breitman Betty Quan Jenn Engels Deborah Jarvis Steven Westren Dennise Fordham Todd Brian Amy Benham Amy Cole Christin Simms Morgan Barnes Heather Jackson Mary Mackay-Smith Andrés Lieban Allen Markuze Amanda Smith-Kolic Pay Chen Hugh Duffy Ben Joseph Kate Minsky
Story by	Mary Mackay-Smith
Directed by	Andrés Lieban
Voices of	See below
Theme music composer	Meiro Stamm
Country of origin	Canada Brazil
Original language(s)	English Portuguese
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	52 (104 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	André Breitman Ira Levy Peter Williamson
Producer(s)	André Breitman Stephanie Betts Meghan Read
Running time	22 minutes
Release
Original network	Discovery Kids (Latin America and Brazil) Treehouse TV (Canada)
First shown in	Brazil
Original release	Brazil: August 2010 (2010-08) – 2014 Canada: September 4, 2011 (2011-09-04) – December 15, 2014 (2014-12-15)

My Big Big Friend (known as Meu Amigãozão in Brazil) is a fun animated TV show for kids. It was made by Andrés Lieban and Claudia Koogan Breitman from Canada and Brazil. Two companies, 2D Lab from Brazil and Breakthrough Animation from Canada, worked together to create it.

The show first aired in Brazil on August 9, 2009, on Discovery Kids Latin America. It then came to TV Brazil on May 9, 2010. Canadian viewers could watch it on Treehouse TV starting August 9, 2010. The show was supported by special government funding for TV and film projects.

The story is about three children: Yuri, Lili, and Matt. Each child has a special "Big Big Friend." These friends are invisible to grown-ups and other kids. But Yuri, Lili, and Matt can all see each other's Big Big Friends. The show is made using a computer animation style called flash animation, specifically with Toon Boom Harmony software.

Meet the Main Characters

This section introduces the three main human characters in the show.

Yuri: The Imaginative Explorer

Yuri is 5 years old. He is a very smart, independent, and happy boy. He has a huge imagination, which often leads to exciting adventures. Since he is an only child, Yuri can sometimes feel a bit lonely. This also means he might be a little selfish at times.

Lili: The Determined Leader

Lili is almost 6 years old. She is very strong-willed and loyal to her friends. Lili often speaks her mind without thinking first. She is the oldest of four children and helps take care of her three baby brothers. This has made her a bit bossy, which her friends don't always like, especially when she tries to control their games.

Matt: The Energetic Sports Fan

Matt is 7 years old. He loves playing sports and is full of energy in everything he does. Matt is very curious and always has new ideas and opinions. He can be quite mischievous, which often gets him into funny trouble. Matt has an older sister named Nina, who sometimes teases him.

Meet the Big Big Friends

Learn about the amazing imaginary friends who join Yuri, Lili, and Matt on their adventures.

Golias: Yuri's Gentle Giant

Golias is Yuri's Big Big Friend. He is a very large, round, blue elephant. Golias is loving and enjoys acting, dressing up, and trying new things. He also loves playing outside. However, Golias is quite shy and might get scared if the lights are off. He loves giving Yuri rides on his trunk. Golias gets sad if he feels left out of the fun.

Nessa: Lili's Cheerful Giraffe

Nessa is Lili's Big Big Friend. She is a pink giraffe who is super friendly and can make friends with anyone. Nessa is always positive and happy. She also lets Lili ride on her long neck. Nessa is good at helping friends solve problems and get along.

Bongo: Matt's Bouncy Kangaroo

Bongo is Matt's Big Big Friend. He is a green Kangaroo. Just like Matt, Bongo is athletic, full of energy, and always jumping around. He has a great sense of humor and a laugh that makes everyone else laugh too. Bongo doesn't like being ignored and loves attention. He can also be quite fearful. Even though he's a male kangaroo, he has a pouch that Matt rides in. Bongo seems to have many pouches, as he pulls things from different spots on his body!

Who Are the Voices Behind the Characters?

Find out which talented actors bring these characters to life!

Canadian Voice Actors

• Yuri – Nissae Isen
• Matt – Gage Munroe
• Lili – Addison Holley
• Golias – Scott McCord
• Bongo – Rick Miller
• Nessa – Tajja Isen

Brazilian Voice Actors

• Yuri – Fernanda Ribeiro
• Matt – Eduardo Drummond
• Lili – Anna Rita Cerqueira
• Golias – Márcio Simões
• Bongo – Sérgio Stern
• Nessa – Lina Mendes

Episode Guide

My Big Big Friend has two seasons with a total of 52 episodes. Each episode usually tells two different stories.

Season 1 (2009-2011)

Season 1 first aired in Brazil on September 9, 2009, and in Canada on August 9, 2010. It has 26 episodes.

Season 2 (2012-2014)

Season 2 began airing in Brazil in 2012 and in Canada on March 3, 2014. It also has 26 episodes.

Images for kids

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