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{{Infobox television
| show_name            = Grachi
| image                = [[File:Grachi cast.jpg|200px]]
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| genre                = [[Comedy-drama]]<br />[[Contemporary fantasy]]
| format               = [[Telenovela]]
| creator              = [[Person|Mariela Romero]]
| developer            = 
| writer               = Catharina Ledeboer
| director             =  
| creative_director    = 
| presenter            = 
| starring             = [[Isabella Castillo Díaz|Isabella Castillo]]<br />[[Andrés Mercado]]<br />[[Kimberly Dos Ramos]] <small>(Tem. 1-2)</small><br />[[Mauricio Hénao]]  <small>(Temp.1 Principal, Temp.2 Recurrente y Principal)</small><br />[[imdbname:4444200|Sol Rodríguez]]<br />[[Lance Dos Ramos]] <small>(Temp. 1-2)</small><br />[[Willy Martin]] <small>(Temp.2-Presente)</small><br />[[Maria Gabriela de Faría|Maria Gabriela]] <small>(Temp. 2-Presente)</small><br />[[Rafael de la Fuente]] <small>(Temp.1 Recurrente, Temp.2 Principal)</small><br />Danilo Carrera <small>(Temporada 3)</small><br/>[[Laura Chimaras]] <small>(Temporada 3)
|cabecera = Grachi por [[Isabella Castillo Díaz|Isabella Castillo]] <small>(Temp. 1)</small><br />Magia por [[Isabella Castillo Díaz|Isabella Castillo]], [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]] y [[Maria Gabriela de Faría|Maria Gabriela]] <small>(Temp. 2)</small>
| judges               = 
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| theme_music_composer = 
| opentheme            = 
| endtheme             = 
| composer             = 
| country              = [[United States]]
| language             = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| num_seasons          = 3
| num_episodes         = 74 (Season 1)<br />81 (Season 2)
| list_episodes        =
| executive_producer   = 
| producer             = 
| editor               = 
| location             = Miami, United States <ref>http://www.telenovelajuvenil.com/grachi-en-miami.html</ref>
| cinematography       = 
| camera               = [[Videotape]]; [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]]
| runtime              = 45 minutes (approx.)
| company              = [[Nickelodeon Latin America|Nickelodeon Productions]] Latin America
| distributor          = 
| channel              = [[Nickelodeon Latin America]] 
| picture_format       = [[SDTV]]<br>[[NTSC]];[[480i]]<br>[[PAL]];[[576i]]

[[HDTV]]<br>[[High-definition television|HD]];[[720p]]<br>[[Full HD]];[[1080i]]
| audio_format         = 
| first_run            = 
| first_aired          = [[May 2, 2011]]
| last_aired           = present
| status               = Returning series
| website              = http://www.miescolarium.com/ Official Website
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'''''Grachi''''' is a [[Nickelodeon Latin America]] fantasy television series written by Catharina Ledeboer and Mariana Palos that focuses on the life and love experiences of Graciela "Grachi" Alonso, a teenage witch. It premiered in [[Latin America]] on [[May 2, 2011]]. The series stars [[Isabella Castillo]] as Grachi, [[Andrés Mercado]] as Daniel and [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]] as Matilda; also featuring [[Mauricio Henao]], [[Sol Rodríguez]] and [[Lance Dos Ramos]] in supporting roles. 

In June 2011 it was confirmed that the series was renewed for a second season, which began airing on February 27, 2012. The second season features a rouge teen witch named Mia, portrayed by [[Maria Gabriela de Faria]] and a new rival for Daniel, Leo, portrayed by [[Willy Martin]] both of which worked together earlier in the [[Nickelodeon Latin America productions]] [[Isa TKM]] and [[Isa TK+]].

The series has been dubbed to English and is currently being aired through [[Nickelodeon Philippines]] since January 2012.

==Summary==
The series center on Grachi ([[Isabella Castillo]]), a witch and a new student in Escolarium. She deals with using her magic and trying to find out how to defeat the Principal (a witch who tries to steal the powers of Grachi and Matilda so she can be the most powerful witch). Grachi also deals with her rival, Matilda ([[Kimberly Dos Ramos]]) with whom she fights with for the love of Daniel ([[Andrés Mercado]]).

==Background==
The show was produced by [[Nickelodeon Latin America]] and written by [[Venezuela]] author Mariela Romero, who also created the teen novela ''[[Isa TKM]]''. Tatiana Rodriguez commented that:
{{cquote|This project demonstrates our continued commitment to the region and local talent. We are excited to bring a little bit of magic for Latin American fans and we're confident that Grachi will provide many hours of fascinating humor, romance and fun for all our audience}}
The program uses advanced production technology and [[3D computer graphics|3D]] effects under the management of production house Aisha Enterprises, Inc. The executive producers are Solange Rivero and Yuldor Gutierrez. Winner of the Kids Choice Awards ("The Best TV Series of 2010) create by Nickelodeon Latin America Network, part of MTV Networks/Viacom Satellite Broadcasting).

The series will be renewed for a second [[season]], set to air in January 2012. The ''Grachi'' cast will also embark on a tour of [[Latin America]].

Grachi returns in 2013 for a third season. [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]] and [[Lance Dos Ramos]] will not be in this third season.

==Main cast==
{{AP | Annex: Characters Grachi}}
Personalities === ===
{| Class = "wikitable" width = 950px
! rowspan = "2" | Actor / Actress
! rowspan = "2" | Character
! rowspan = "2" | Occupation Magic
! colspan = "3" | Seasons
| -
! width = "7%" | 1! width = "7%" | 2! width = "7%" | 3
| -
| [[Isabella Castillo Diaz | Isabella Castillo]]
| [[Grachi Alonso | Alonso Grachi]]
| Witch
| Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "3" align = "center" |'' 'Protagonist'''
| -
| [[Andres Mercado]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Daniel Esquivel | Daniel Esquivel]]
| No Powers
| Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "3" align = "center" |'' 'Protagonist'''
| -
| [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]]
| [[Matilda Roman]]
| Witch
| Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "2" align = "center" |'' 'main antagonist''' | | style = "background: # BCF5A9" colspan = "2" align = "center" | ' Invited'''' '
| -
| [[Rafael de la Fuente]]
| [[Diego Forlan (Grachi character) | Diego Forlan]]
| Kanay
| Style = "background: # A9F5BC" align = "center" |'' 'Sub''' | | style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "2" align = "center" |'' 'co-star' ''
| -
| [[Maria Soledad Rodriguez | Sol Rodriguez]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Mecha | Mecha Estevez]]
| Guardian
| Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "3" align = "center" |'' ''' co-star'
| -
| [[Lance Dos Ramos]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Chema | Chema Esquivel]]
| No Powers
| Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "2" align = "center" |'' 'co-star''' | |
| -
| [[Willy Martin]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Leo | Leo Martinez]]
| Electric Powers
| | | Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "2" align = "center" |'' 'Co-antagonist'''
| -
| [[Maria Gabriela de Faria]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Mia | Mia Novoa]]
| Witch
| Style = "background: # BCF5A9" align = "center" |'' 'Invited''' | | style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "2" align = "center" |'' ''' Star Antagonist '
| -
| [[Mauricio Henao]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Tony | Tony Gordillo]]
| Warlock
| Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "1" align = "center" |'' 'co-star''' | | style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "1" align = "center" | '' 'Feature Presentation''' | |
| -
| [[Danilo Carrera]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Axel | Axel Vélez]]
| Warlock
| | | Style = "background: # BCF5A9" colspan = "1" align = "center" |'' 'Guest''' | | style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "1" align = "center" | '' 'Antagonist'''
| -
| [[Laura Chimaras]]
| [[Appendix: Characters Grachi # Andrea | Andrea Román]]
| Witch
| | | | | Style = "background: # ddffdd" colspan = "1" align = "center" |'' 'Antagonist'''
| -
|}

==Recurring characters==
*'''[[Sharlene Taule]] as Katty, [[María del Pilar Pérez]] as Dotty and [[Alexandra Pomales]] as Betty - the Panteras Rojas (Red Panthers); Matilda's friends and dancing group. Betty transfers to a different school.
*'''Melanie ([[Evaluna Montaner]]), Roberto ([[Andrés Cotrino]]) and Luis ([[Cristian Campocasso]])''' - Daniel's little brothers and sister.
*'''[[Liannet Borrego]] as Cussy Canosa''' - Julio's girlfriend, secretary in Escolarium, Grachi's magic tutor.
*'''[[Lino Martone]] as Julio Vallas''' - Cussy's boyfriend, son of Mrs. Director.
*'''[[Katie Barberi]] as Úrsula''' - Matilda's mother and, Wife of Francis
*'''[[Ramiro Fumazoni]] as Francisco Alonso''' - Grachi's father, later, new principal of the Escolarium.
*'''[[Adriana Cataño]] as Cristina de Esquivel''' - Daniel's mother.
*'''[[Manuel Carrillo]] as Ricardo Esquivel''' - Daniel's father.
*'''[[Mónica Spear]] as Marjorie Novoa''' - Sister Mia
*'''[[Natalia Streignard]] as Teresa Ramirez''' - Professor De Escolarium
*'''[[Andrea Legarreta]] as Adelia Ruiz- Professor De Escolarium
*'''[[Virginia Nuñez]] as Kim Kanay- Student Of Escolarium
*'''[[Martha Pabón]] as Mrs. Director''' - Principal of Escolarium and main antagonist in Season Two. She has become Matilda's mentor on season 1.
*'''[[Marisela González]] as Lolo''' - Mecha's mother and Úrsula's personal assistant only in Season 1. In Season 2, she leaves Ursula's house and goes to an apartment with her daughter Mecha. She was the guardian of Ora. She Appears In Episodes 48, 55, 56, 63, 70, 73, 76 and 81 Of the Second Season.
*'''[[Ana Apollonio]] as Guillermo's unnamed mother'''
*'''[[Nicole Apollonio]] as Diana''' - Guillermo's sister.
*'''[[Raquel Rojas]] as Rosa Forlan''' - leader of the gossips, Diego's sister.
*'''[[Wendy Regalado]] as Lucia''' - member of the gossips. She is in love with Tony.
*'''[[Erika Navarro]] as Veronica''' - member of the gossips.
*'''[[Elizabeth Lazo]] as Carolina''' - member of the gossips.
*'''[[Angela Rincon]] as Silvia''' - member of the gossips.
*'''[[Gabriela Guevara]] as Marta''' - member of the gossips.
*'''[[Rafael de la Fuente]] as Diego Forlan''' - member of "Los Tiburones" and elemental wizard (Churi Kanai), also Matilda's boyfriend.
*'''[[Guilherme Apollonio]] as Guillermo''' - member of "Los Tiburones". Diego's best friend and Rosa's boyfriend.
*'''[[Carlos Arrechea]] as Sebastian''' - member of "Los Tiburones".
*'''[[Yony Hernandez]] as Carlos''' - member of "Los Tiburones".
*'''[[William Valdes]] as Sibilo/Ora Santisteban''' - Lolo's ring, former wizard and Oracle.
*'''[[Jesus Licciardello]] as Eduardo''' - Dotty's lizard which was temporarily turned human by Matilda.
*'''[[Alex Rosguer]] as Miguel''' - leader of "Los Delfines" and Daniel's rival.
*'''[[Paloma Marquez]] as Isadora''' - dance teacher at Escolarium.
*'''[[Yosvany Morales]] as Teacher of Chemistry - teacher at Escolarium
*'''[[Francisco Chacin]] as Fernando Gordillo''' - Tony's father and worker of the Cafeteria at Escolarium.

==Special Guests==
*'''[[Ádammo]]''' in episode 25
*'''[[Paty Cantú]]'''

==Ancestor characters==
*'''[[Isabella Castillo]] as Gracia''' - She is a very powerful witch like her descendant Grachi. Minerva was her best friend but they turned to enemies because they both fell in love with a pirate named Danilo. She also knows about the famous "Padlock Spell" and the real owner of the Exoren. Gracia is in love with Danilo.
*'''[[Andrés Mercado]] as Danilo''' - He is a pirate captain. He is in love with Gracia. It is possible that Daniel is his descendant.
*'''[[Kimberly Dos Ramos]] as Minerva''' - She is also a witch, but uses her powers to do bad like her descendant Matilda. Minerva is Danilo's ex-girlfriend, and she is determined to win his love back and destroy Gracia like Matilda wants to destroy Grachi.

==TV Special==

===Wonderfully Magical Story===
''Wonderfully Magical Story'' is the first special of the series, which premiered on May 2, 2011, before the release of the series. This special was a presentation of the characters and the content of the series.

===Unpublished episode===
This is a TV special containing some deleted scenes. It will be released on August 19, 2011. Principally, the episode focuses on the character Churi Kanaya, Diego, and his powers such as freezing and ignition.

===Quiero Mis 16===
It will be a fictional story, made by a fictional TV show called "Quiero Mis 16". The release is scheduled for August 25, 2011. This special tells the story of the 16th birthday of the character of Matilda, and will feature scenes from final episode.

==Music==
The soundtrack of the series was released in [[Latin America]] on June 7, 2011. The album includes 15 songs used in the series. The simple theme of the series was released on June 7, 2011, with its accompanying video, by Nickelodeon Latin America. The second single from the album, ''Hechizo de Amor'', was released on May 6, 2011, performed by the band [[Ádammo]]. In [[Philippines]] exists  Grachi by Isabella Castillo in English version.

#"Grachi" - [[Isabella Castillo]]
#"Goma de Mascar" - [[Paty Cantú]]
#"¿Qué Sabes?" - [[Isabella Castillo]]
#"Tú Eres Para Mí" - [[Isabella Castillo]] and [[Andrés Mercado]]
#"Tú y Yo" - [[Elenco de Grachi]]
#"Somos Aire" - [[Motel]]
#"Lobo" - [[Koko]]
#"Hechizo de Amor" - Ádammo
#"Las Palabras" - [[Manuela Mejía]]
#"Llega el Otoño" - [[Abril Cantilo]]
#"Enamorada" - [[Miranda!]]
#"Algún Día" - [[Ádammo]]
#"Acabo de Llegar" - [[Denisse]]
#"Goma de Mascar (Hoddie Remix)" - [[Paty Cantú]]

==Prizes and Nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#96c; text-align:center;"
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Year
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Award
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Category
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Nominated/Receiver
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Result
|-
| rowspan="5"|2011
| rowspan="5"|[[Kids Choice Awards México|Kids' Choice Awards México]]<ref>http://kidschoiceawardsmexico.mundonick.com/votacion/</ref>
|-
| Favorite Female Character in a Series
| [[Isabella Castillo]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Favorite Male Character in a Series
| [[Andrés Mercado]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Favorite Villain
| [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Favorite TV Program
| Distribution of ''Grachi''
| {{won}}
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#96c; text-align:center;"
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Year
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Award
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Category
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Nominated/Receiver
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Result
|-
| rowspan="7"|2011
| rowspan="4"|[[Kids' Choice Awards Argentina]]<ref>http://kidschoiceawardsargentina.mundonick.com/votacion/</ref>
|-
| Disclosure On TV
| [[Isabella Castillo]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Favorite Villain
| [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Favorite Program Of TV Latin
| Distribution of ''Grachi''
| {{Nom}}
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#96c; text-align:center;"
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Year
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Award
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Category
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Nominated/Receiver
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Result
|-
| 2012
| [[Kids Choice Awards]]
| Favorite Latin Artist
| [[Isabella Castillo]]
| {{won}}
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#96c; text-align:center;"
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Year
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Award
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Category
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Nominated/Receiver
! style="background: #FFA500;"|Result
|-
| rowspan="8"|2012
| rowspan="8"|[[Kids Choice Awards México|Kids' Choice Awards México]]
| Favorite Program
| Distribution of ''Grachi''
| {{pending}}
|-
| Favorite Actor
| [[Andrés Mercado]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| Favorite Actress
| [[Isabella Castillo]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|Favorite Actor of Distribution
| [[Rafael de La Fuente]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| [[Mauricio Henao]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| Favorite Actress of Distribution
| [[Sol Rodriguez]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Favorite Villain
| [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| [[Maria Gabriela de Faria]]
| {{pending}}
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#96c; text-align:center;"
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Year
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Award
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Category
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Nominated/Receiver
! style="background: #FFC0CB;"|Result
|-
| rowspan="6"|2012
| rowspan="6"|[[Kids' Choice Awards Argentina]]
| Favorite TV Program
| Distribution of ''Grachi''
| {{pending}}
|-
| Favorite Actor
| [[Andrés Mercado]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| Favorite Actress
| [[Isabella Castillo]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| Favorite Villain
| [[Kimberly Dos Ramos]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| [[Maria Gabriela de Faria]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| Revelation
| [[Sol Rodriguez]]
| {{pending}}
|-
|}

==Episodes==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="padding: 0px 8px" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Season
! style="padding: 0px 8px" rowspan="2" | Episodes
! style="padding: 0px 80px" colspan="2" | Originally aired ([[Latin America|L.A.]] dates)
|-
! [[Season premiere]]
! [[Season finale]]
|-
| style="background-color: Orchid; color: #1E90FF; text-align: center; top" | 
| style="text-align: center; top" | '''[[#Season 1: 2010|1]]'''
| style="text-align: center; top" | 74
| style="text-align: center; top" | May 2, 2011
| style="text-align: center; top" | August 11, 2011
|-
| style="background-color: #8B008B; color: #1E90FF; text-align: center; top" | 
| style="text-align: center; top" | '''[[#Season 2: 2010|2]]'''
| style="text-align: center; top" | 81
| style="text-align: center; top" | February 27, 2012
| style="text-align: center; top" | June 18, 2012
|-
| style="background-color: #8B008B; color: #1E90FF; text-align: center; top" | 
| style="text-align: center; top" | '''[[#Season 3: 2013|3]]'''
| style="text-align: center; top" | 
| style="text-align: center; top" | 2013
| style="text-align: center; top" | 2013
|}

==International broadcasts==
*In the [[Philippines]], it started to air on January 16, 2012 on [[Nickelodeon Philippines|Nickelodeon]] Monday to Friday at its original timeslot at 5:30 p.m. Also a catch up airs every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Season 1 ended last April 27, 2012.
*In the [[USA]] Grachi, it started to air in 2012

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