Taina (TV series) facts for kids
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| Created by | Maria Perez-Brown |
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| Opening theme | "Gonna Be a Star", performed by Christina Vidal |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Videotape; Multi-camera |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Original release | January 14, 2001 – May 11, 2002 |
Taina is a fun American TV show that aired on Nickelodeon from 2001 to 2002. It's a sitcom, which means it's a funny show about everyday life. The show was created by Maria Perez-Brown.
The first season was filmed at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. Later, for its second season, the show moved to Nickelodeon on Sunset in Hollywood. Even though Taina was very popular and had high ratings, it only lasted for two seasons. It was canceled because making the show became too expensive. You can still find all the episodes uploaded by fans on YouTube.
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Story of Taina's Dream
Taina Morales is a young Latina teenager who has big dreams of becoming a famous singer and actress. She goes to the Manhattan High School of the Performing Arts, a special school for talented students.
- Taina's best friend, Renee Jones, joins her at the school.
- They also meet Lamar again, a friend they hadn't seen since elementary school.
- Maritza Hogg, who Taina and Renee knew before high school, is also at the same school. She wants to be a singer and actress too, and she's often Taina's rival.
In every episode, Taina often imagines herself as a huge superstar. She even performs a new song during these daydreams!
Meet the Characters
Let's get to know the main characters who make Taina so much fun!
Main Characters
- Christina Vidal as Taina Maria Morales is the main character. She's a talented girl who wants to be a professional singer and actress. Taina goes to a performing arts school with her best friend Renee, her rival Maritza, and her friends Daniel and Lamar. Taina and her friends often get into funny situations while trying to become stars. Sometimes, Taina's quick decisions might get her into trouble, but her honesty and kindness always help her out. The name Taina comes from the indigenous Puerto Rican people, the Taínos.
- Khaliah Adams as Renee Aretha Jones is Taina's best friend. She wants to be a comedian and a rapper. Renee is often looking for a boyfriend, but she doesn't always pick the right guys! She helps Taina stay realistic when Taina's imagination runs wild.
- Chris Knowings as Lamar Carlos Johnson is Taina's passionate guy friend. He dreams of becoming a director and writer. Lamar works as an editor for the performing arts school's newspaper. He also has a crush on Taina and hopes she'll notice him one day. Daniel is his best friend, and they often team up to earn some quick money. Lamar is usually the calm one, offering good advice to Taina and the others.
- David Oliver Cohen as Daniel Nathaniel McDaniel is a talented musician who plays many instruments. He even shares a school locker with Taina! Daniel is handsome and has strong opinions. He loves writing songs, playing instruments, and trying to get girls' attention. He thinks he's a ladies' man, but he often ends up being rejected. The show hints that he might have real feelings for Renee. Daniel loves The Beatles and often plays his guitar to accompany Taina's songs.
- LaTangela Newsome as Maritza Hogg is Taina and Renee's rival. She also wants to be an actress and singer, but she's often more competitive than Taina. Maritza loves to outshine others to become a star. However, she's not completely mean. Sometimes, she even works with Taina and her friends to make money or deal with other rivals. She likes to call herself an "evil diva".
Other Characters
- Lisa Lisa as Gloria Elana Morales (Taina's mom)
- Cristina Saralegui as Principal Rojas
- Josh Cruze as Eduardo Morales (Taina's dad)
- Manolo Villaverde as Gregorio "Abuelo" Sanchez (Taina's grandpa)
- Brandon Iglesias as Santito Morales (season 1)
- Selenis Leyva as Titi Rosa (Taina's aunt)
- Joseph Bertot as Hector Colon (Drama teacher)
- Ruben Rabasa as Papito
- Jacob Urrutia as Santito Morales (season 2)
Episodes Guide
The show Taina had two seasons with a total of 26 episodes.
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| 1 | 13 | January 14, 2001 | April 22, 2001 | |
| 2 | 13 | January 19, 2002 | May 11, 2002 | |
Music from the Show
The official soundtrack for the series is called "Taina: Original Television Soundtrack." It was released on February 19, 2002. The album includes songs from the show's second season, like "Feel Good" and "I'm In Love With Me." The show's theme song, "Gonna Be A Star," is also on the album.
The songs are sung by the show's stars, Christina Vidal and LaTangela. Other groups like 3LW and Dream also have songs on the album, as they appeared in the show's first season. Famous music producers and writers, including Full Force, Nate Butler, Lindy Robbins, and Kevin Paige, helped create the music for the soundtrack.
Awards and Recognition
Taina received some awards and nominations for its great work!
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- 2002 – Outstanding Children's Television Programming (Won) - This means the show was recognized as the best children's TV program!
- 2002 – Outstanding Actress in a Television Series – Christina Vidal (Nominated) - Christina Vidal, who played Taina, was nominated for being a great actress.
- 2002 – Outstanding Script for a Television Drama or Comedy – Fracaswell Hyman & Maria Perez-Brown for episode "Quinceanero" (Nominated) - The writers were nominated for their excellent script for the "Quinceañero" episode.
See also
In Spanish: Taina (serie de televisión) para niños
