High School Musical: El Desafio Mexico
Encyclopedia
High School Musical: El Desafίo is a spin-off the movie High School Musical
, it is the film version for Mexico
, premiered on September 5, 2008 in Mexican cinema. The premiere was held on August 24, 2008 in Auditorio Nacional of Mexico City. The film stars the finalists of the program High School Musical: La Selección, with the special participation of the musical duo Jesse & Joy
. As is filmed in Mexico, most of the soundtrack are of the genre Reggeton.
), the captain of the school football team, Los Borregos, discovers that his neighbor and fellow classmate, Mariana (Mariana Magaña), has changed a lot over the summer. Meanwhile, Luli (Mar Contreras) is still as vain as ever and overshadows her poor brother, Fernando (Fernando Soberanes), and his companions, whom she refers to as "The Invisibles." A new school year begins at High School Mexico (HSM, initially interpreted), and the school has announced a "Battle of the Bands" contest hosted by Jesse & Joy
. Working against the clock and with limited resources, the guys put forces for the big day. Cristobal, Mariana, and a few of their peers, come together and form a band called "Fair Play". In an effort to win, Luli dares the impossible task of separating Cristobal from his friends. But only one band will be the winner; the one who understands that teamwork, personal development, and hard work will make them better artists and also better people.
), and included a Bonus: Up Doo sung by antagonists. In addition to the Mexican version was the cover "Dime Ven" Motel of banda and the song "Life is an Adventure" performed by Mariana and Fernando, consisting of Jesse and Joy for the movie.
of the film was released on December 2, 2008, 5 months sooner than previously advertised.
. The book contains 8 pages of stills from the film.
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
, it is the film version for Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, premiered on September 5, 2008 in Mexican cinema. The premiere was held on August 24, 2008 in Auditorio Nacional of Mexico City. The film stars the finalists of the program High School Musical: La Selección, with the special participation of the musical duo Jesse & Joy
Jesse & Joy
Jesse & Joy are a Latin Grammy Award–winning Mexican pop duo formed in 2005 by siblings Jesse and Joy .-History:...
. As is filmed in Mexico, most of the soundtrack are of the genre Reggeton.
Plot
Over the summer, Cristóbal (Cristóbal OrellanaCristóbal Orellana
Cristóbal Orellana Sierra is an actor and singer, born on July 11, 1983 in Mexico City.- Biography :He started his musical carrier in Guadalajara, Jalisco as a member of the boyband Genoma VERSUS and recorded an album named Contra el Suelo...
), the captain of the school football team, Los Borregos, discovers that his neighbor and fellow classmate, Mariana (Mariana Magaña), has changed a lot over the summer. Meanwhile, Luli (Mar Contreras) is still as vain as ever and overshadows her poor brother, Fernando (Fernando Soberanes), and his companions, whom she refers to as "The Invisibles." A new school year begins at High School Mexico (HSM, initially interpreted), and the school has announced a "Battle of the Bands" contest hosted by Jesse & Joy
Jesse & Joy
Jesse & Joy are a Latin Grammy Award–winning Mexican pop duo formed in 2005 by siblings Jesse and Joy .-History:...
. Working against the clock and with limited resources, the guys put forces for the big day. Cristobal, Mariana, and a few of their peers, come together and form a band called "Fair Play". In an effort to win, Luli dares the impossible task of separating Cristobal from his friends. But only one band will be the winner; the one who understands that teamwork, personal development, and hard work will make them better artists and also better people.
Cast of Characters
| Main Cast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Character | Actor | Notes |
| Cistóbal Rodriguez | Cristóbal Orellana Cristóbal Orellana Cristóbal Orellana Sierra is an actor and singer, born on July 11, 1983 in Mexico City.- Biography :He started his musical carrier in Guadalajara, Jalisco as a member of the boyband Genoma VERSUS and recorded an album named Contra el Suelo... |
The male protagonist Protagonist A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify... ; Soccer team captain for the Borregos. |
| Mariana Galindo | Mariana Magaña | The female protagonist Protagonist A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify... ; Shy and brainy, bust suddenly a talented singer. |
| Luli Casas Del Campo | Mar Contreras | The female antagonist Antagonist An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend... ; The undisputed star of the school. |
| Fernando Casas Del Campo | Fernando Soberanes | The male antagonist Antagonist An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend... until recruited to choreograph for Cristobal's band. |
| Supporting Cast | ||
| Character | Actor | Notes |
| Juan Carlos | Juan Carlos Flores | |
| Faby | Fabiola Paulin | |
| Jorge | Jorge Blanco | |
| Stephie | Stephie Camarena | |
| César | César Viramontes | |
| Pau | Paulina Holguin | |
| Caroline | Carolina Ayala | |
| Mr. Rodrigues | Juan Manuel Bernal | The father of Cristobal. |
| Mrs. Galindo | Lumi Cavazos Lumi Cavazos Lumi Cavazos is a Mexican actress who won the Best Actress awards at the Tokyo Film Festival, and Brazil’s Festival de Gramado for her portrayal of "Tita" in the 1993 adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s Mexican novel, Like Water for Chocolate... |
The mother of Mariana. |
| Mrs. Casas Del Campo | Lisa Owen | The mother of Luli and Fernando. |
| Mr. Casas Del Campo | Victor Martin Hugg | The father of Luli and Fernando. |
| Mr. Guerrero | Álvaro Guerrero Álvaro Guerrero Álvaro Guerrero is a Mexican film actor from Mexico City, Mexico, best known for his role as "Daniel" in the 2000 film Amores Perros.-External links:... |
The school principal. |
| Angelina | Carmen Beato | |
| Joy | Joy Huerta Uckey | |
| Jesse | Jesse Huerta Uckey | |
| Marifé | Carla Medina | |
| Cook | Roger González | |
Soundtrack
The August 15 launch of the CD's songs film.titulado The songs were originally proposed for the same movie Argentina, composed by Fernando Lopez Rossi, but with different arrangements (e.g. reggaetonReggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
), and included a Bonus: Up Doo sung by antagonists. In addition to the Mexican version was the cover "Dime Ven" Motel of banda and the song "Life is an Adventure" performed by Mariana and Fernando, consisting of Jesse and Joy for the movie.
- El Verano Terminó (High School Musical: El Desafio cast)
- Siempre Juntos (High School Musical: El Desafio cast)
- Life is an Adventure (Mariana Magaña, Fernando Soberanes)
- Yo Sabia (Cristóbal Orellana, Mariana Magaña)
- A Buscar El Sol (Mariana Magaña)
- Everything is Better Now (Cristóbal Orellana)
- Dime Ven (High School Musical: El Desafio cast)
- Superstar (Mar Contreras, Paulina Holguin, Fabiola Paulin, Carolina Ayala)
- Make Better Together (Cristóbal Orellana, Mariana Magaña Mariana, Fernando Soberanes, Juan Carlos Flores, Jorge Blanco, Stephie Camarena, Cesar Viramontes)
- Acting, Dancing, Singing (High School Musical: El Desafio cast)
- Doo Up (Mariana Magaña, Fernando Soberanes) [Bonus Track]
DVD
The DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
of the film was released on December 2, 2008, 5 months sooner than previously advertised.
- The Summer Ended (Music Video)
- Segments of "Express" from Disney ChannelDisney ChannelDisney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
- Commercial: "The Challenge Behind the Dream" from Disney ChannelDisney ChannelDisney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
Novela
High School Musical: El Desafío was transcribed into the form of a novela, and was released by Random HouseRandom House
Random House, Inc. is the largest general-interest trade book publisher in the world. It has been owned since 1998 by the German private media corporation Bertelsmann and has become the umbrella brand for Bertelsmann book publishing. Random House also has a movie production arm, Random House Films,...
. The book contains 8 pages of stills from the film.