Nubeluz
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Nubeluz was a Peru
vian children's show airing from 1990 to 1996. The show was produced by Panamericana Televisión and aired through Perú's Channel 5, was directed by Luis Carrizales Stoll and written by Alonso Alegria, Maritza Kirchhausen, Catalina Lohmann, Clara María Cavagnaro and Fernando Gagliuffi. It was usually hosted by two or three young girls called Dalinas (perhaps a portmanteau of "dama linda", or "pretty lady" in English
).
Nubeluz's main contribution to the genre was the creation of an alternative world made of 'nube' (cloud) and 'luz' (light), with its own language, called 'glúfico', and its own peculiar manners and customs, where two weekly fiestas were held (the terms 'program' or 'show' were never used).
Nubeluz featured several competitions between children (and even adults on occasion) divided into two colored teams, always red and yellow, plus songs and dances, some with overt messages, performed by the Dalinas, interspersed with cartoons. The female back-up dancers were called Cíndelas, and the male back-up dancers were known as Gólmodis. The competition was also set to its own musical score, played in the background exclusively while competition was in progress. This musical score included an acoustic, instrumental remix of the song "Rock This Town
" by the Stray Cats.
During the competitions, the Gólmodis were in charge of assisting and spotting the competitors. However, the Gólmodis were also in control of the swinging demolition pads during one of the competition's toughest events, "Glufiadores". The Cíndelas were in charge of handing out the prizes at the end of each event, as well as wrapping towels around the competitors at the end of events that involved getting wet.
Numerous well-known singing groups, as well as other noted personalities, most of them well-known in Latin America, made special guest appearances on the show at various times during its run. They performed their own songs or showed off their own talents. They frequently even experienced the show's competition first-hand during their guest appearance.
The show enjoyed great success and was soon broadcast through lots of Latin American countries. Moreover, it began to be broadcast to other countries, such as China, Turkey, Egypt and The Philippines among others. However, the suicide
of one of the main hostesses, Mónica Santa María
, was a turning point that lead to its decline. The show finally ended in 1996. However, it was reprised in other countries like Venezuela
with a whole new cast.
It has been confirmed that a pilot for a new version of the show was shot in March 2008 in Peru, having 4 new dalinas.
Antuané and Anabel Elías (1990-1994), Elvira Villa (1991-1996), Rossana Fernandez-Maldonado, Maria Pía Ureta, Noelia Cogorno, Daniela Sarfaty and siblings Claudia Nagaro and Franco Nagaro shared the role of Cindelas and Golmodis.
Nubeluz was originally created for broadcast in Spanish and in Peru. In the mid 90's an English language version appeared, starring Monica Potter
as the first American Dalina. The 1995 season also featured a character called Glufo, much like the American Barney the Dinosaur
. During its final two seasons, Nubeluz was relocated to Venezuela.
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
vian children's show airing from 1990 to 1996. The show was produced by Panamericana Televisión and aired through Perú's Channel 5, was directed by Luis Carrizales Stoll and written by Alonso Alegria, Maritza Kirchhausen, Catalina Lohmann, Clara María Cavagnaro and Fernando Gagliuffi. It was usually hosted by two or three young girls called Dalinas (perhaps a portmanteau of "dama linda", or "pretty lady" in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
).
Nubeluz's main contribution to the genre was the creation of an alternative world made of 'nube' (cloud) and 'luz' (light), with its own language, called 'glúfico', and its own peculiar manners and customs, where two weekly fiestas were held (the terms 'program' or 'show' were never used).
Nubeluz featured several competitions between children (and even adults on occasion) divided into two colored teams, always red and yellow, plus songs and dances, some with overt messages, performed by the Dalinas, interspersed with cartoons. The female back-up dancers were called Cíndelas, and the male back-up dancers were known as Gólmodis. The competition was also set to its own musical score, played in the background exclusively while competition was in progress. This musical score included an acoustic, instrumental remix of the song "Rock This Town
Rock This Town
"Rock This Town" is a song by the Stray Cats from their UK debut album Stray Cats. Its first U.S. release was on the 1982 album Built for Speed. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982, becoming the first of the band's three top ten hits in the U.S...
" by the Stray Cats.
During the competitions, the Gólmodis were in charge of assisting and spotting the competitors. However, the Gólmodis were also in control of the swinging demolition pads during one of the competition's toughest events, "Glufiadores". The Cíndelas were in charge of handing out the prizes at the end of each event, as well as wrapping towels around the competitors at the end of events that involved getting wet.
Numerous well-known singing groups, as well as other noted personalities, most of them well-known in Latin America, made special guest appearances on the show at various times during its run. They performed their own songs or showed off their own talents. They frequently even experienced the show's competition first-hand during their guest appearance.
The show enjoyed great success and was soon broadcast through lots of Latin American countries. Moreover, it began to be broadcast to other countries, such as China, Turkey, Egypt and The Philippines among others. However, the suicide
Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
of one of the main hostesses, Mónica Santa María
Mónica Santa María
Mónica Janette Santa María Smith, was a Peruvian model and TV hostess. She was born in Lima, Peru, and became very popular when she hosted the Peruvian children's TV show Nubeluz...
, was a turning point that lead to its decline. The show finally ended in 1996. However, it was reprised in other countries like Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
with a whole new cast.
It has been confirmed that a pilot for a new version of the show was shot in March 2008 in Peru, having 4 new dalinas.
Dalinas (Perú)
- Mónica Santa MaríaMónica Santa MaríaMónica Janette Santa María Smith, was a Peruvian model and TV hostess. She was born in Lima, Peru, and became very popular when she hosted the Peruvian children's TV show Nubeluz...
(1990–94) - Lilianne Kubiliun (1993–94)
- Karina Calmet (1995)
Dalinas (Venezuela)
- Scarlet Ortiz (1995–96)
- Gaby EspinoGaby EspinoMaría Gabriela "Gaby" Espino Rugero is a Venezuelan actress and model. She best known for her roles in telenovelas.-Biography:...
(1995–96) - Concetta Lo Dolce (1995–96)
Magazine
PLAK was the official magazine for Nubeluz.Antuané and Anabel Elías (1990-1994), Elvira Villa (1991-1996), Rossana Fernandez-Maldonado, Maria Pía Ureta, Noelia Cogorno, Daniela Sarfaty and siblings Claudia Nagaro and Franco Nagaro shared the role of Cindelas and Golmodis.
Nubeluz was originally created for broadcast in Spanish and in Peru. In the mid 90's an English language version appeared, starring Monica Potter
Monica Potter
Monica Potter is an American film and television actress.-Early life:Potter, one of four daughters, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to an Irish American Roman Catholic family. Her father, Paul Brokaw, was the inventor of the first flame-resistant car wax, and her mother, Nancy, was a secretary....
as the first American Dalina. The 1995 season also featured a character called Glufo, much like the American Barney the Dinosaur
Barney & Friends
Barney and Friends, also referred to by HiT Entertainment as Barney the Friendly Dinosaur, is an independent children's television show produced in the United States, aimed at children from ages 1-8...
. During its final two seasons, Nubeluz was relocated to Venezuela.