PINY: Institute of New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PINY: Institute of New York |
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| Story by | George Beckerman |
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| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 11 minutes |
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| Distributor | ITV Studios (UK) |
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| Original network | Disney Channel (Spain) |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 18 September 2016 – 9 October 2017 |
PINY: Institute of New York is a fun animated TV show from Spain. It's also known as PINY: Pinypon Institute of New York. The show first aired on Disney Channel in Spain on September 18, 2016. It was created by Victor M. Lopez and Rubén Zarauza. The series is based on the popular Pinypon toy line.
The story is about a girl named Michelle Fairchild. She is a student at a special school called PINY. This school helps young people become top fashion designers. Michelle makes friends with two girls, Lilith and Tasha. Together, they form a group called the Indie Girls. They have many exciting adventures at PINY.
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What the Show is About
PINY: Institute of New York follows Michelle Fairchild. She is a kind 14-year-old who loves fashion. Michelle dreams of becoming a famous designer. One day, she gets an amazing chance. PINY offers her an interview for a full scholarship.
Michelle makes a bit of a clumsy first impression. This happens with Madame Forbes, the school's headmistress. But Michelle still gets accepted into PINY! When she arrives, she meets her new roommates. They are Tasha Robinson, a confident singer, and Lilith Henderson, a smart scientist. Michelle quickly becomes good friends with them. They decide to call their group the Indie Girls.
However, Michelle also meets Julia Cooper. Julia is a spoiled and popular student. She is the leader of another group called the Beautiful People. Julia has two loyal helpers, Dory and Rita. Julia often tries to cause trouble for Michelle and the Indie Girls. She wants to make them look bad.
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Michelle Fairchild is the main character. She is a kind, creative, and sometimes impulsive 14-year-old. Michelle is new to PINY and loves designing clothes. She is part of the Indie Girls team. Michelle is adopted, and she later finds out Julia is her twin sister and rival.
- Tasha Robinson is one of Michelle's best friends. She is a confident and loyal singer. Tasha is also a member of the Indie Girls team.
- Lilith Henderson is another of Michelle's friends. She is very smart and elegant. Lilith is a scientist and sometimes a bit sarcastic. She is the master planner for the Indie Girls.
- Julia Cooper used to be the main bad guy. She is spoiled, a bit bratty, and very popular. Julia leads the Beautiful People team. She often tries to get rid of Michelle. Michelle is her twin sister, and Julia was adopted too.
- Dory Skornik is one of Julia's assistants. She is a cheerful and sensitive person.
- Rita Finucci is Julia's other assistant. She is bossy and very ambitious. Rita is actually the true antagonist of the series.
Other Important Characters
- Madame Rania Forbes is the strict headmistress of PINY.
- Sam Ryan is Will's best friend. He has a crush on Michelle.
- Will Bradley is Michelle's crush. Julia often tries to keep other people away from him.
- Stella Marie is a cowgirl from the West. The Indie Girls become friends with her in one episode.
- James Fairchild is Michelle's father. His wife passed away when Michelle was young.
- Mr. Grasso is a professor at PINY.
- Austin Zimmer is Lilith's cousin. He is a famous singer.
Episodes
The show has 52 episodes in total. Each episode is about 11 minutes long. Here are some examples of what happens in the episodes:
- First Impressions: Michelle tries to get into PINY. She needs to impress the headmistress.
- The Secret: Michelle tries to hide that her father works at the school.
- Fashion Backwards: Michelle finds a way to stop her designs from being stolen.
- To Tutor or Not to Tutor: Julia needs Michelle's help with her schoolwork.
- Fad In: Michelle gets caught in a lie about a new virtual pet.
- Cosmania: Julia wants to star in the PINY musical. Michelle gets a chance to act instead.
- Makeover Nightmare: Michelle and Julia have to work together. It's a disaster for them!
- Horsing Around: Michelle loves horses, but Julia doesn't. They compete for a magazine cover.
- American Mydol: A pop star named Zimmer Austin visits PINY.
- Baby Pictures: Michelle finds it hard to find a baby picture of herself.
- Who is Michelle: Michelle gets some surprising news that makes her confused.
- The Auction: The Indie Girls and Beautiful People design dresses for an auction.
- Crime of Fashion: The Indie Girls are accused of copying their design.
- Coolest Girl in the World: Julia wants to win a competition to be the "Coolest Girl in the World."
- Catwalk on Water: Michelle and Julia are chosen for a big fashion event.
- Downhill Side: Michelle feels jealous when Julia and Tasha become friends.
- The Fake Date: Tasha tries to teach Michelle how to act on a date.
- Wardrobe Malfunction: Michelle and Julia design a dress for a pop star.
- No Fun Anymore: Rita wants to bring back the "bad girl" Julia.
- Julia Quits: Julia thinks about leaving PINY.
- Mr. and Mrs. Cooper: Michelle suspects Julia's family is planning something.
- Looking For Dory: Michelle and Julia wake up and can't find Dory.
- Rita Wears Nada: Julia wants to be a movie star.
- Surprise Party: Michelle wonders why her friends are acting strange.
- Everybody Hates Me: Julia needs Lilith's help for a science fair project.
- Fashion Fake: Julia works for a famous designer, but things aren't what they seem.
- Coffee Girl: Michelle finds out Julia has been lying.
Where to Watch
PINY: Institute of New York first showed in Spain on Disney Channel in September 2016. It also premiered in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Pop channel in September 2017.
Images for kids
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The official logo for the show.
See also
In Spanish: PINY: Instituto de Nueva York para niños
