¡Vivan los niños!

The story

¡Vivan los niños! is a Mexican telenovela for children that premiered in 2002. It ran for 155 episodes and finished in 2003. The opening, Vivan los niños, was recorded by the Latin pop group OV7. One of its closing themes, also entitled Vivan los niños, was performed by Cuban-American singer and songwriter Ana Cristina. The show is a version of the Argentinian telenovela "Jacinta Pichimahuida, la maestra que no se olvida". The series starred Andrea Legarreta as 2nd grade teacher Lupita Gómez. After the series ended, Andrea became the long-time host of the morning talk show Hoy. On July 12, 2012, in celebration of Andrea's birthday, the producers of Hoy reunited her with the young actors who played her students on the series.

Cast & crew

Andrea LegarretaMaestra Guadalupe "Lupita" Gómez Díaz

Eduardo CapetilloEmiliano Leal

Miguel de LeónAlonso Gallardo

Alejandra Procuna

Alejandra ProcunaDiamantina Robles

Joaquín CorderoJoaquín Castillo

Ignacio López TarsoIgnacio Robles

Raquel OlmedoDirectora Alarica Caradura

Renata Flores

Renata FloresSegismunda Verrugita / Rosamunda Cocoshka

Manuel Saval

Manuel SavalFernando Molina

Rebeca MankitaPaola de Molina

Isabel Martínez 'La Tarabilla'

Isabel Martínez 'La Tarabilla'Francisca "Pancha"

Raúl PadillaFelipe Gómez