Miss XV
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Miss XV is an original upcoming Mexican tween musical television series inspired by the 1987 telenovela
Quinceanera. It will be produced by Pedro Damián
for Nickelodeon Latin America
and Canal 5
.
. Filming began on October 12, 2011; the first episodes are expected to air in early March 2012. The series is expected to have two seasons, with 120 episodes for season one and 80 for season two.
as a collaboration for Canal 5
, and Nickelodeon Latin America
. Mexican actresses Danna Paola
, Natasha Dupeyrón
, and Renata Notni were all cast as leads for the telenovela. A trailer for the telenovela featuring all three actresses was released in late 2010. Mexican actor Eddy Vilard
was previously attached to the project for a lead role alongside Mexican actress Danna Paola
.
By the beginning of 2011, Miss XV was cancelled before production began for unknown reasons. However, in June 2011, the series was reformatted and recast. Most of the original actors previously attached to the project were dropped and their roles were recast. Casting was conducted in Mexico City during June and July 2011. Dupeyrón's role was not recast and she remained an original cast member. Mexican actresses Danna Paola
and Renata Notni were both dropped from the project. Danna stated that she was no longer interested and wished to work on her solo album. Mexican actress and singer Paulina Goto
, best known for her role in Damián's 2010 telenovla, Niña de mi Corazón
, was cast as the lead, replacing Danna Paola
. Eiza González
auditioned for one of two lead roles. Gonzalez was considered for a part, but was later told that she lost the role because producers felt she was too old. Argentine singer and actress, Brenda Asnicar
also auditioned for a role, but did not receive a part.
revealed that producers were looking to cast third actress as the female antagonist "La Black Princess". In mid-August 2011, Argentine television hostess and model, Macarena Achaga, was confirmed as the "La Black Princess". Miss XV is Achaga's television debut.
is a band composed of the six main characters of the series, Miss XV. The members are Paulina Goto
, Elezar Gómez, Natasha Dupeyrón
, Macarena Achaga, Yago Muñoz, and Jack Duarte. The band will sing songs presented on the show. The band's debut performance was at Mexico's Kids Choice Awards on September 3, 2011 in Mexico City. They performed their first single, Wonderland.
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
Quinceanera. It will be produced by Pedro Damián
Pedro Damián
Pedro Damián is a Mexican actor, television producer and director, who was executive producer for two teen telenovelas, Clase 406 and Rebelde, distributed within and outside Mexico.-Acting:...
for Nickelodeon Latin America
Nickelodeon Latin America
Nickelodeon Latin America is a cable and satellite television channel, counterpart of the American network Nickelodeon. It is oriented to Latin American region and the caribbean; mainly for children and teens. It is owned by MTV Networks Latin America. The channel was launched on December 20, 1996...
and Canal 5
Canal 5 (Televisa Network)
Canal 5 is a television network owned by Televisa, broadcasting from Mexico City and originating from its flagship station, XHGC-TV. Most programming on this station is intended for children and young people, while at night usually features foreign drama and action series, as well a movies...
.
Pre-Production and Background
Miss XV is an original television series inspired by the 1987 telenovela Quinceanera, starring Thalía and Adela Noriega. The project was first announced in late 2010.It will be produced by Pedro DamiánPedro Damián
Pedro Damián is a Mexican actor, television producer and director, who was executive producer for two teen telenovelas, Clase 406 and Rebelde, distributed within and outside Mexico.-Acting:...
. Filming began on October 12, 2011; the first episodes are expected to air in early March 2012. The series is expected to have two seasons, with 120 episodes for season one and 80 for season two.
Original Cast and Recasting
In 2010, Miss XV (previously called Miss XV: Sueña Princesa) was announced as the latest television production from producer Pedro DamiánPedro Damián
Pedro Damián is a Mexican actor, television producer and director, who was executive producer for two teen telenovelas, Clase 406 and Rebelde, distributed within and outside Mexico.-Acting:...
as a collaboration for Canal 5
Canal 5 (Televisa Network)
Canal 5 is a television network owned by Televisa, broadcasting from Mexico City and originating from its flagship station, XHGC-TV. Most programming on this station is intended for children and young people, while at night usually features foreign drama and action series, as well a movies...
, and Nickelodeon Latin America
Nickelodeon Latin America
Nickelodeon Latin America is a cable and satellite television channel, counterpart of the American network Nickelodeon. It is oriented to Latin American region and the caribbean; mainly for children and teens. It is owned by MTV Networks Latin America. The channel was launched on December 20, 1996...
. Mexican actresses Danna Paola
Danna Paola
Danna Paola Rivera Munguío is a Mexican actress and singer better known as Danna Paola. She is best known for playing Amy in the Amy: La Niña de la Mochila Azul with the Mexican singer Tatiana. She has also performed in other telenovelas like Querida Enemiga and Muchachitas...
, Natasha Dupeyrón
Natasha Dupeyrón
Natasha Elizabeh Dupeyrón Estrada better known professionally as Natasha Dupeyrón, is a Mexican actress and singer. Natasha has starred in various Mexican telenovelas since childhood...
, and Renata Notni were all cast as leads for the telenovela. A trailer for the telenovela featuring all three actresses was released in late 2010. Mexican actor Eddy Vilard
Eddy Vilard
Eddy Vilard is a Mexican actor.- Biography :Before joining the cast of Rebelde, Eddy Vilard was part of the Necaxa and Cruz Azul soccer team; he was going to be drafted to Argentina to play pro-soccer because of his skills, but he hit a nerve while playing and was unable to go.He appeared in...
was previously attached to the project for a lead role alongside Mexican actress Danna Paola
Danna Paola
Danna Paola Rivera Munguío is a Mexican actress and singer better known as Danna Paola. She is best known for playing Amy in the Amy: La Niña de la Mochila Azul with the Mexican singer Tatiana. She has also performed in other telenovelas like Querida Enemiga and Muchachitas...
.
By the beginning of 2011, Miss XV was cancelled before production began for unknown reasons. However, in June 2011, the series was reformatted and recast. Most of the original actors previously attached to the project were dropped and their roles were recast. Casting was conducted in Mexico City during June and July 2011. Dupeyrón's role was not recast and she remained an original cast member. Mexican actresses Danna Paola
Danna Paola
Danna Paola Rivera Munguío is a Mexican actress and singer better known as Danna Paola. She is best known for playing Amy in the Amy: La Niña de la Mochila Azul with the Mexican singer Tatiana. She has also performed in other telenovelas like Querida Enemiga and Muchachitas...
and Renata Notni were both dropped from the project. Danna stated that she was no longer interested and wished to work on her solo album. Mexican actress and singer Paulina Goto
Paulina Goto
Paulina Gomez Torres, known professionally as Paulina Goto, is a Mexican actress, singer, and television hostess best known for her debut role as 'Andrea Paz' in the Mexican youth telenovela telenovela Niña de mi Corazón....
, best known for her role in Damián's 2010 telenovla, Niña de mi Corazón
Niña de mi Corazón
Niña de mi Corazón is a juvenile Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa and Telefe adapted from Pedro Damian's 1997 Mi Pequeña Traviesa, that premiered on March 8, 2010 and ended on July 9, 2010.-Synopsis:...
, was cast as the lead, replacing Danna Paola
Danna Paola
Danna Paola Rivera Munguío is a Mexican actress and singer better known as Danna Paola. She is best known for playing Amy in the Amy: La Niña de la Mochila Azul with the Mexican singer Tatiana. She has also performed in other telenovelas like Querida Enemiga and Muchachitas...
. Eiza González
Eiza González
Eiza González Reyna, Eiza González Reyna, Eiza González Reyna, (born January 30, 1990 in Caborca Sonora, México, is a Mexican actress and singer, and the daughter of former model Glenda Reyna...
auditioned for one of two lead roles. Gonzalez was considered for a part, but was later told that she lost the role because producers felt she was too old. Argentine singer and actress, Brenda Asnicar
Brenda Asnicar
Brenda Daniela Asnicar Mendoza , is an Argentine actress and singer. She is perhaps best known for starring season 1 and 2 of Patito Feo.-Early Years & Career:...
also auditioned for a role, but did not receive a part.
Casting Finalization
In August 2011, casting finished and the first five cast members were confirmed. Pedro DamiánPedro Damián
Pedro Damián is a Mexican actor, television producer and director, who was executive producer for two teen telenovelas, Clase 406 and Rebelde, distributed within and outside Mexico.-Acting:...
revealed that producers were looking to cast third actress as the female antagonist "La Black Princess". In mid-August 2011, Argentine television hostess and model, Macarena Achaga, was confirmed as the "La Black Princess". Miss XV is Achaga's television debut.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paulina Goto Paulina Goto Paulina Gomez Torres, known professionally as Paulina Goto, is a Mexican actress, singer, and television hostess best known for her debut role as 'Andrea Paz' in the Mexican youth telenovela telenovela Niña de mi Corazón.... |
Valentina (lead female protagonist) |
| Eleazar Gómez Eleazar Gómez Eleazar Gómez Sanchez is a Mexican actor. He is noted for his performance in Mexican telenovelas. Gómez is the brother of actress Zoraida Gómez and actor Jairo Gómez.-Telenovelas:... |
Alexis (lead male protagonist) |
| Natasha Dupeyrón Natasha Dupeyrón Natasha Elizabeh Dupeyrón Estrada better known professionally as Natasha Dupeyrón, is a Mexican actress and singer. Natasha has starred in various Mexican telenovelas since childhood... |
Nathalia (Valentina's best friend) |
| Macarena Achaga | Leonora (antagonist) |
| Jack Durate | Eddy |
| Yago Muñoz | Nico |
| Raquel Garza | Catalina (Valentina's mother) |
| Fernanda Malo "Fuzz" | Lula |
| Reynaldo Rossano | |
| Verónica Jaspeado | |
| Gaby Platas | |
| Ignacio Casano | |
| Beatriz Moreno | |
| Nicole Faure | |
| Antonio de Carlo | |
| José Eduardo Derbez |
Musical Group: Eme 15
Eme 15Eme 15
Eme 15 is a Mexican pop band composed of the six main actors from Nickelodeon Latin America and Canal 5 tween musical drama series Miss XV. Eme 15 was formed by Televisa producer, Pedro Damián in August 2011.-Band members:...
is a band composed of the six main characters of the series, Miss XV. The members are Paulina Goto
Paulina Goto
Paulina Gomez Torres, known professionally as Paulina Goto, is a Mexican actress, singer, and television hostess best known for her debut role as 'Andrea Paz' in the Mexican youth telenovela telenovela Niña de mi Corazón....
, Elezar Gómez, Natasha Dupeyrón
Natasha Dupeyrón
Natasha Elizabeh Dupeyrón Estrada better known professionally as Natasha Dupeyrón, is a Mexican actress and singer. Natasha has starred in various Mexican telenovelas since childhood...
, Macarena Achaga, Yago Muñoz, and Jack Duarte. The band will sing songs presented on the show. The band's debut performance was at Mexico's Kids Choice Awards on September 3, 2011 in Mexico City. They performed their first single, Wonderland.