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{{tv|image=Sesame Street - logo (Latin American Spanish).svg|first=[[1972]]|last=[[2016]]|network=Various|seasons=15|episodes=[[:Category:Plaza Sésamo Episodes|1,055]]}}
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[[Image:PSLogo2008.jpg|thumb|300px|The current title card.]]
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[[Image:PlazaSesamoTC.png|thumb|300px|Plaza Sésamo title card.]]
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{{tv|first=[[1972]]|last=|network=Various|seasons=13|episodes=[[:Category:Plaza Sésamo Episodes|1,055]]}}
  
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[[Image:PlazaSesamoSesameStreet.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Abelardo]], [[Lola]], and [[Pancho Contreras]] with their American friends from ''Sesame Street'']]
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[[Image:PlazaSesamoSesameStreet.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Abelardo Montoya|Abelardo]], [[Lola]], and [[Pancho Contreras]] with their American friends from ''Sesame Street'']]
   
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'''''Plaza Sésamo''''' is the original Latin American co-production of ''[[Sesame Street]]''. The series was discontinued in 2016 and all material produced for the Latin American market was rebranded simply as ''[[Sésamo (Latin America)|Sésamo]]'' until 2022, when it was reverted back into its original name.
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'''''Plaza Sésamo''''' is the Latin American co-production of ''[[Sesame Street]]''. Premiering in November [[1972]] and co-produced with Televisa, the series initially featured a mixed cast of Panamanian, Argentinian, and mostly Mexican performers, featured "neutral Spanish", and was meant for kids up to 8 years old. It aired at 2:30 pm on Canal 2. As the years progressed, the series more explicitly reflected Mexico, where the show is shot; in addition to Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Spanish-speaking Puerto Rico, the series debuted on [[PBS]] on April 3, [[1995]], broadcast primarily in Southwest markets on weekends. The program is also seen on Telefutura. It is the only ''Sesame Street'' co-production that can be widely seen in the United States.
  
   
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Premiering in November [[1972]] and co-produced with [[Televisa]], the series initially featured a mixed cast of Panamanian, Argentine, and mostly Mexican performers, featured "neutral Spanish", and was meant for kids up to 8 years old. It aired at 2:30 pm on Canal 2. As the years progressed, the series more explicitly reflected Mexico, where the show is shot; in addition to airing in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and throughout Spanish-speaking Latin America, the series debuted on [[PBS]] on April 3, [[1995]], broadcast primarily in Southwest markets on Saturday mornings. The program is also seen on UniMás. It is the only ''Sesame Street'' co-production that can be widely seen in the United States.
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Abelardo once visited his cousin [[Big Bird]] on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in the USA in episode that aired on Cinco de Mayo.
  
   
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Abelardo Montoya once visited his cousin [[Big Bird]] on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in the US [[Episode 3646|in an episode that aired on Cinco de Mayo]].
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The series was a regional semi-finalist for the 2006 [[International Emmy Awards]], up against ''[[5, Rue Sésame]]'', another co-production of Sesame Street.
  
   
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The series was a regional semi-finalist for the 2006 [[International Emmy Awards]], up against ''[[5, Rue Sésame]]'', another co-production of ''Sesame Street''.
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Several episodes from 2004 to 2006 can be viewed on [[PBS Kids Sprout]]'s on-demand service and episodes from Season 9 are in [[iTunes]]. Originally, PBS Kids Sprout used to air episodes from [[1997]] to [[2000]].
  
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A number of episodes from season 9 are available for purchase from [[The iTunes Store]].
   
 
==Sesame Workshop description==
  
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:''For a list of episodes see [[:Category:Plaza Sésamo Episodes|Plaza Sesamo Episodes]]''.
  
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===Debut Era: 1972-1973===
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===Test pilot: 1971===
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[[File:PlazaSesamo70sTitleLogo.jpg|thumb|300px|Title card from the 70s]]
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[[File:Sesamopilot.jpg|thumb|300px|The cast of the pilot film]]
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[[Image:1972.jpg|thumb|thumb|300px|''Plaza Sésamo'' in the early years.]]
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[[File:Plazapilot2.jpg|thumb|300px|The shop of the pilot film]]
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[[File:PlazaSesamo1979Sketch.jpg|thumb|300px|A 1979 of the original ''Plaza Sesamo' cast]]
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[[File:Plazapilot3.jpg|thumb|300px|Global information about the pilot that came with these pictures]]
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The idea of ''Plaza Sésamo'' came when several government representatives and Latin American teachers asked the [[Sesame Workshop|Children's Television Workshop]] for permission to dub ''Sesame Street'' into the Spanish language. Refusing the offer under the impression that the American-based characters of the show would not work as well in a foreign environment, the CTW instead decided to assist in creating a Latin-based version of the show.
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[[File:MEXICO_TV_GUIDE_1974_PLAZA_SESAMO_COVER.jpg|thumb|300px|[[TV Guide]] cover from 1974.]]
  
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The series debuted in November of 1972. The cast consisted of Panamanian, Argentinian, and mostly [[Mexico|Mexican]] performers and featured "neutral Spanish." The original series also featured two Muppet characters, [[Abelardo (dragon)|Abelardo]] and a small grouchy green parrot called [[Paco]]. The set of the street was turn into a plaza that would be a typical city block in Central or South America with a center fountain, benches, vacant lot with playground equipment, houses, a combination grocery store-cafe, and mechanic's repair shop.<ref>[http://http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=obRKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=f5QMAAAAIBAJ&pg=956,464164&dq=sesame+street+season&hl=en The Telegraph: "In Review: "Sesame South of the Border"]</ref> The curriculum for this season was to teach whole "slight words" that children can learn through repetition and memorization. The show also taught children about hygiene and the importance of cleanliness.<ref>[http://www.informador.com.mx/entretenimiento/2009/104853/6/artistas-se-unen-con-plaza-sesamo-por-mejorar-el-medio-ambiente.html The Palm Beach Post: "Around the World, Kids Love Sesame Street"]</ref>
  
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Developed by 11 consultants and psychologists across South America, a test pilot was filmed in the summer of 1971. It was shown to forty-eight different Latin American consultants and tested on children in the fall of 1971. This initial pilot featured a bird counterpart to [[Big Bird]], rather than the reptilian one who would follow. The cast included [[Carlos Ancira]] as shopkeeper Don Ramón, Juan Ángel Martínez as mechanic Gonzalo, [[Luisa Huertas]] as nurse Rosita, and Dunia Zaldívar as Maria Luisa. They continued in these roles for the 1972 series.
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Roughly 50% of the content that made up the pilot was content previously run on ''Sesame Street'' and dubbed, a trend that would follow into the show itself.
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===First run: 1972-1973===
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[[File:42400255.jpg|thumb|300px|A 1973 issue of the comic ''Chiquilladas'', with ''Plaza Sésamo'' characters on the cover.]]
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In revising the show for air, [[Abelardo (reptile)|Abelardo]] was redesigned as a Latin-themed reptillian creature to add to the nationalized appeal, and [[Paco]], a parrot, was added to fill a role similar to that of [[Oscar the Grouch]]. Of the content that was tested, musical-based content such as the [[Jazz Numbers]] failed to appeal to children, and were dropped in the final show.
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The series debuted in November of 1972 in Puerto Rico, January 8, 1973 in Mexico and throughout spring 1973 in the majority of Latin America.<ref>[https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CRECB-1973-pt9/pdf/GPO-CRECB-1973-pt9-7-1.pdf#page=48 Christian Science Monitor: "Spanish "Sesame Street" a Hit in Latin America"]</ref> The cast consisted of [[Mexico|Mexican]] performers and featured "neutral Spanish." Four human characters occupied ''Plaza Sésamo''; Don Ramon, the shopkeeper; Gonzalo; Rosita; and Maria Luisa. The setting was a plaza that resembled a typical city block in Central or South America with a center fountain, benches, vacant lot with playground equipment, houses, a combination grocery store-cafe, and a mechanic's repair shop.<ref>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=obRKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=f5QMAAAAIBAJ&pg=956,464164&dq=sesame+street+season&hl=en The Telegraph: "In Review: Sesame South of the Border"]</ref> The curriculum for this season was to teach whole "slight words" that children can learn through repetition and memorization. The show also taught children about hygiene and the importance of cleanliness.<ref>[http://www.informador.com.mx/entretenimiento/2009/104853/6/artistas-se-unen-con-plaza-sesamo-por-mejorar-el-medio-ambiente.html The Palm Beach Post: "Around the World, Kids Love Sesame Street"]</ref> The overall pace of the show was slower than that of [[Sesame Street]] to allot for the length of Spanish words and slower pace of life in Latin American countries.
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===First revamping: 1975===
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[[Image:Abelardo_and_cast.jpg|thumb|300px|The cast in 1975.]]
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[[File:PlazaSesamo1979Sketch.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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[[Image:plazasesamo70sscene.png|thumb|300px]]
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A second season of 260 episodes, officially named ''Plaza Sésamo II'' in-house, debuted on February 2, [[1975]]. The show was heavily re-tooled to have a stronger Latin curriculum and episodes focused on issues afflicting Latin American society, including gastroenteritis. Alongside a small facelift to the plaza set and a revision to the puppet characters' designs, the cast of human characters was replaced and recast, adding an Argentinian actress and a Panamanian actor to diversify the makeup of the cast, bringing the total of the human cast from four to six.<ref>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=obRKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=f5QMAAAAIBAJ&pg=956,464164&dq=sesame+street+season&hl=en The Telegraph: "In Review: Sesame South of the Border"]</ref>
   
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===First revamping: 1981===
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===Second revamping: 1981===
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[[Image:Plazasesamo logo.JPG|thumb|300px|Title card from the 80's]] [[File:PlazaSesamo1980sCast.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Plaza Sésamo'' cast in the 1980s]]
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[[File:PlazaSesamo1980sCast.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Plaza Sésamo'' cast in the 1980s]]
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[[Image:Plazasesamo logo.JPG|thumb|300px|Title card from the 80s]]
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[[File:PlazaSesamoEarly90sTitleCard.jpg|thumb|300px|Title card as used for video releases during the early 1990s]]
 
[[File:MEXICO TV GUIDE 1984 PLAZA SESAMO AD.JPG |thumb|300px|TV Guide ad from 1984.]]
  
[[File:MEXICO TV GUIDE 1984 PLAZA SESAMO AD.JPG |thumb|300px|TV Guide ad from 1984.]]
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The series was re-vamped in the early 80's. The improved series got rid of the early resident Muppet and replaced them with Montoya (Parrot) and a brown grouch named [[Bodoque]]. While the first era lasted for two seasons, this era only lasted for only one season. In 1993, the first series of ''Plaza Sésamo'' videos were released, featruing new stories with Montoya and Bodoque.
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The series was revamped for a third season in 1981. In this incarnation, Abelardo and Paco were replaced by Montoya, a big parrot, and a brown grouch named [[Bodoque]]. While the first era lasted for two differentiated seasons, this revamp only lasted one.
   
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In 1985, an earthquake in Mexico City caused a 10-ton antenna to collapse into [[Televisa]]'s south tower, in the process destroying masters for many shows including ''Plaza Sésamo'''s first 3 seasons.
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===Second Revamping: 1995-2001===
  
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In 1993, the first series of ''Plaza Sésamo'' videos were released, featuring new stories with Montoya and Bodoque.
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===Third revamping: 1995-2001===
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[[File:PlazaSesamo90Cast.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Plaza Sesamo'' cast in the 1990s.]]
 
[[Image:Plazasesamo.jpg|thumb|300px|Cast from ''Plaza Sésamo'' and ''[[Sesame Street]]'']]
  
[[Image:Plazasesamo.jpg|thumb|300px|Cast from ''Plaza Sésamo'' and ''[[Sesame Street]]'']]
 
[[File:PlazaSesamo1995Bus.jpg|thumb|300px]]
  
[[File:PlazaSesamo1995Bus.jpg|thumb|300px]]
 
[[Image:PlazaSesamo1995.jpg|thumb|300px]]
  
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[[File:PlazaSesamo19981999TitleCard.jpg|thumb|300px|''Plaza Sesamo'' title card from 1998 to 1999.]]
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[[File:Plaza_Sesamo_1995_Title_Card.png|thumb|300px|''Plaza Sesamo'' title card from 1995]]
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[[Image:Plazasesamotitlecard.jpg|frame|''Plaza Sésamo'' title card from 2000.]]
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[[File:PlazaSesamo19981999TitleCard.jpg|thumb|300px|''Plaza Sesamo'' title card from 1998 to 2000.]]
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During this time, Bodoque was taken out of the show and in his place were two new characters, [[Lola]], an energetic female monster who (like [[Elmo]]) speaks in the third person, and [[Pancho Contreras]], a grouchy monster who's always busy. Montoya was also renamed [[Abelardo]] (But, he kept the name Montoya for his last name) and his dopey personality became more playful and childlike.
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During this time, Bodoque was taken out of the show and replaced by two new characters: [[Lola]], an energetic female monster who speaks in the third person, and [[Pancho Contreras]], a blue monster who's always busy. Montoya was also renamed [[Abelardo Montoya|Abelardo]] (but he kept the name Montoya for his surname) and his personality became more playful and childlike.
   
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New cast members were also added, some of which continue to appear to this day, including [[Don Boni]] and [[La Abuela]]. It was also during this period that the new [[Anything Muppet]]-type characters, the [[Multimuppet]] and [[Multimonstruo]] were added, allowing many new recurring characters.
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New cast members were also added, some of which continue to appear to this day, including [[Don Boni]] and [[La Abuela]]. It was also during this period that the new [[Anything Muppets|Anything Muppet]]-type characters, the [[Multimuppet]] and [[Multimonstruo]] were added, allowing many new recurring characters.
   
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This version also added the current Plaza Sesamo theme which would be modified in later seasons.
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==="Mercado" Era: 2005-present===
  
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[[File:PlazaSesamo13_1.jpg|thumb|300px|The Cast of Plaza Sésamo's 13th Season]] {C}[[File:PlazaSesamo2011Elmo&Group.jpg|thumb|300px|Elmo on Plaza Sésamo's 14th Season]] {C}
  
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[[Video:Plaza Sésamo Show Open|thumb|right|300px|The show's opening since 2005.]]
  
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During the planning for new episodes of the show in [[2003]], the researchers of Latin America felt the set could use a re-vamping. They felt the set should be something all kids in Latin America could relate to.<ref>[http://www.sesameworkshop.org/aroundtheworld/mexico Sesame Workshop]</ref>So, the set designers created a set based on a ''mercado'', small marketplaces that are plentiful in Latin America. The new set also used bright vivid colors like typical mercados and bright lights to reflect the bright, Mexican sun. The set debuted in season 9 in [[2005]].
  
   
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==="Mercado" era: 2005-2016===
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Season 9 also brought new recurring segments used at the program's start or end. "[[Lola Aventuras]]" was introduced as a way to encourage girls to be active and productive (as well as attracting a male audience also). Other sketches include "[[Hazlo Tu Mismo]]" and "[[Los Monstruos También Lloran]], which spoofs [[Soap operas|Telenovas]] with celebrity guests. As well, a new opening theme was produced, featuring the main Muppet charcaters (as well as Elmo and Grover) in an animated environment, discovering the letters that spell "Plaza Sesamo".
  
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[[File:PlazaSesamo13_1.jpg|thumb|300px|The Cast of Plaza Sésamo's 13th Season]]
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[[File:PlazaSesamo2011Elmo&Group.jpg|thumb|300px|Elmo on Plaza Sésamo's 14th Season]]
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[[File:PlazaSésamo2011Cast.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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[[File:Plaza Sesamo Show Open|thumb|right|300px|The show's opening since 2005.]]
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During the planning for new episodes of the show in [[2003]], the researchers of Latin America felt the set could use a re-vamping so it could be something all kids in Latin America could relate to.<ref>[http://www.sesameworkshop.org/aroundtheworld/mexico Sesame Workshop]</ref> The set designers created a set based on a ''mercado'', small marketplaces that are plentiful in Latin America. The new set also used bright vivid colors like typical mercados and bright lights to reflect the bright, Mexican sun. The set debuted in season 9 in [[2005]].
   
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Season 9 also brought new recurring segments used at the program's start or end. "[[Lola Aventuras]]" was introduced as a way to encourage girls to be active and productive (as well as attracting a male audience also). Other sketches include "[[Hazlo Tu Mismo]]" and "[[Los Monstruos También Lloran]], which spoofs [[Soap operas|Telenovelas]] with celebrity guests. As well, a new opening theme was produced, featuring the main Muppet characters (as well as Elmo and Grover) in an animated environment, discovering the letters that spell "Plaza Sesamo".
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In [[2006]], season 10 of the show debuted. The season focused on [[Healthy Habits for Life|healthy habits]], featuring various plots about food and exercise. Many episodes also ended with a special message from a celebrity and one of the Muppet characters about exercise, eating healthy and other health-related tips. Introduced this season was a family from Argentina that moved to the plaza. However, they debuted late in the season and did not appear after the season.
  
   
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In [[2006]], season 10 of the show debuted. The season focused on [[Healthy Habits for Life|healthy habits]], featuring various plots about food and exercise. Many episodes also ended with a special message from a celebrity and one of the Muppet characters about exercise, eating healthy and other health-related tips. Introduced this season was a family from [[Argentina]] that moved to the plaza. However, they debuted late in the season and did not appear after the season.
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In [[2008]], the series celebrated its 35th anniversary. Season 11 debuted that year in March. During this season, several changes were made, including new actors to play [[La Abuela]] and [[Daniela]]. As well, a new [[Lavender]] [[Multimuppet]] as added to the cast. [[Abby Cadabby]] also was added to the show, appearing at the start of some episodes in three-part sketches where she performs a magic trick with an ordinary object. Two new recurring segments debuted also: A brief segment that is shown shortly after the first scene where one of the main Muppet characters introduces the letter of the day, and "[[Pancho Visión]]", a daily segment in which Pancho Contreas presents a film about his friends all over the world.
  
   
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In [[2008]], the series celebrated its 35th anniversary. Season 11 debuted that year in March. During this season, several changes were made, including new actors to play [[La Abuela]] and [[Daniela]]. As well, a new [[Lavender]] [[Multimuppet]] as added to the cast. [[Abby Cadabby]] also was added to the show, appearing at the start of some episodes in three-part sketches where she performs a magic trick with an ordinary object. Two new recurring segments debuted also: A brief segment that is shown shortly after the first scene where one of the main Muppet characters introduces the letter of the day, and "[[Pancho Visión]]", a daily segment in which Pancho Contreras presents a film about his friends all over the world.
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Season 12 of the show debuted in October [[2009]] with the main curriculum of [[:Category:Environmentalism|ecology]].<ref>[http://www.informador.com.mx/entretenimiento/2009/104853/6/artistas-se-unen-con-plaza-sesamo-por-mejorar-el-medio-ambiente.html]</ref>. A new actor for Manuel appears.
  
   
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Season 12 of the show debuted in October [[2009]] with the main curriculum of [[:Category:Environmentalism|ecology]].<ref>[http://www.informador.com.mx/entretenimiento/2009/104853/6/artistas-se-unen-con-plaza-sesamo-por-mejorar-el-medio-ambiente.html]</ref> A new actor for Manuel appears.
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The ''mercado'' was again revamped in [[Plaza Sésamo 13 temporada|season 13]] (which debuted in late September 2010), and new Muppet character [[Gaby]] was added. In 2011, the show introduced a new, 14th season. The new season features [[Elmo]] as a new character on the plaza and a new muppet character, Connor, who is in a wheelchair. Javier Williams, producer of the broadcast, says about the new muppet character, "We made it important that working with this Telethon, from the ages of 3 or 4 years will leave a small message that no matter where a child is in a wheelchair, is still like any other." The curriculum will focus on diversity of places, customs, and conditions. Guest Stars include [[Juanes]], who will appeared in a "Word of the Day" segment.<ref>[http://http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Frotativo.com.mx%2Fcinetv%2Fplaza-sesamo-una-ruta-distinta%2F68825%2Fhtml%2F]</ref>
  
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The ''mercado'' was again revamped in [[Plaza Sésamo 13 temporada|season 13]] (which debuted in late September 2010), and new Muppet character [[Gaby]] was added.
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In 2011, Season 14 debuted in August and featured [[International Elmo|Elmo]] as a new character on the plaza and a new Muppet character, Camilo, who is in a wheelchair.<ref>[http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.cronica.com.mx/nota.php%3Fid_nota%3D603116&prev=/search%3Fq%3DVerenice%2BCallejo%2BPlaza%2BSesamo%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3D6xS%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D830%26bih%3D814%26prmd%3Dimvnso&sa=X&ei=z9KWULHZGMzSigKnx4CICw&ved=0CD8Q7gEwBA Cronica: Plaza Sesamo begins new season]</ref> Javier Williams, producer of the broadcast, says about the new muppet character, "We made it important that working with this Telethon, from the ages of 3 or 4 years will leave a small message that no matter where a child is in a wheelchair, is still like any other." New cast members were also added including Rafael and Natalia, the first Argentinean couple.<ref>[http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.lacapital.com.ar/ed_impresa/2011/6/edicion_946/contenidos/noticia_5350.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3DMirko%2BRuggiero%2BPlaza%2BSesamo%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DRhS%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D830%26bih%3D814%26prmd%3Dimvnso&sa=X&ei=xs6WUNaLMI3jigLW9IGgBQ&ved=0CEYQ7gEwBQ La Capital: For Televisa was a great choice]</ref> The curriculum will focus on diversity of places, customs, and conditions. Guest Stars include [[Maite Perroni]] from [[RBD]] and [[Juanes]] who will appeared in a "Word of the Day" segment.<ref>[http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3DCamilo%2BPlaza%2BSesamo%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D830%26bih%3D814%26prmd%3Dimvns&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=es&twu=1&u=http://entretenimiento.starmedia.com/television/juanes-promueve-diversidad-en-plaza-sesamo.html&usg=ALkJrhjH5IOuDNjEhs3dZFM79-sVAZSCcA starMedia: Juanes promotes diversity]</ref>
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2012 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the show.
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For Season 15, 52 episodes debut in December 2013, the street scenes move to RCN [[Colombia]]. The new Muppets were "tech-savvy friends" [[Chip (Plaza Sésamo)|Chip]] (owner of Café Clic) and [[Gina (Plaza Sesamo)|Gina]], and human cast additions were Luisa and Martin. In addition to the existing health, diversity, and literacy themes, the season added a focus on math.
   
 
==Cast==
  
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''Muppet Cast in the 70s:''
  
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:[[Abelardo (crocodile)|Abelardo]] (first Abelardo): [[Justo Martinez]]
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:[[Abelardo (reptile)|Abelardo]] (first Abelardo): [[Justo Martinez]]
 
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''Muppet Cast 2005:''
  
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:[[Abelardo Montoya|Abelardo]]: [[Eugenio Bartilotti]], [[Héctor Loeza]]
 
:[[Lola]]: [[Rocío Lara]]
  
:[[Lola]]: [[Rocío Lara]]
 
:[[Pancho]]: [[Odín Dupeyrón]], [[Marypaz García]] (assist)
  
:[[Pancho]]: [[Odín Dupeyrón]], [[Marypaz García]] (assist)
 
:[[Elefancio]]: [[Itzel Tapia]], [[Marcia Coutiño]] (2005)
  
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:Other Muppets and Monsters ("[[Multimuppet]] y [[Multimonstruo]]"): [[Alejandro Abaroa]], Santiago Alonso, [[Alejandro Benítez]], Raul Buendia, [[Igor Cruz]], Eduardo De Juabelz, Flavio Ruiz, Carlos Martello
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:Other Muppets and Monsters ("[[Multimuppet]] y [[Multimonstruo]]"): [[Alejandro Abaroa]], Santiago Alonso, [[Alejandro Benítez]], Raul Buendia, [[Igor Cruz]], Eduardo De Juanbelz, Flavio Ruiz, Carlos Martello
   
 
''Muppet Cast 2009:''
  
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''Muppet Cast 2010:''
  
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:[[Pancho]]: [[Alfonso Soto]], [[Maripaz García]] (assist)
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:[[Gaby]]: [[Verenice Callejo]]
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:Other Muppets and Monsters ("Multimuppet y Multimonstruo"): José Luis Arévalo, [[Carlos Marttelo]], Eduardo de Juanbelz
   
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''Muppet Cast 2011:''
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''Human Cast in the 70s:''<ref>[http://http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=obRKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=f5QMAAAAIBAJ&pg=956,464164&dq=sesame+street+season&hl=en The Telegraph: "In Review: "Sesame South of the Border"]</ref>
  
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:[[International Elmo|Elmo]]: [[Carlos Marttelo]]
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:Tono: [[Maurico Herrera]] - Mechanic
  
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:Gaby: Verenice Callejo
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:[[Alicia]]: [[Irene de Bari]] - Public health nurse, wife of Tono
  
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:[[Camilo]]: Diego Monsiváis
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:[[Carlos (Plaza Sésamo)|Carlos]]
  
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:Modesto Microfono: José Luis Arévalo
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:[[José (Plaza Sésamo)|José]] - The Storekeeper
  
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:Mano de Pancho: Gabriel Guzmán
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:[[Mercedes]]: [[Xochiti Vigil]] - Young student and shopkeeper assistant
  
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:Multimuppet: [[Diego Medel]]
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:[[Fernando]]: [[Fernando Balzaretti]] - Airline pilot
  
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:[[Tony Diaz]] - Truck driver
  
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''Muppet Cast 2013:''
  ⚫
:[[Chip (Plaza Sésamo)|Chip]]: Verenice Callejo
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:[[Gina (Plaza Sesamo)|Gina]]: Héctor Loboguerrero
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:Mano de Pancho: Magda Solano
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  ⚫
''Human Cast in 1975:''<ref>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=obRKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=f5QMAAAAIBAJ&pg=956,464164&dq=sesame+street+season&hl=en The Telegraph: "In Review: "Sesame South of the Border"]</ref>
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:Toño, the mechanic: Mauricio Herrera
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:Alicia, public health nurse/wife of Toño: Irene de Bari
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:Carlos the truck driver: Tony Díaz
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:José the storekeeper: [[Jorge Arvizu]]
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:Mercedes the student/shop assistant: [[Xochiti Vigil]]
  ⚫
:Fernando the airline pilot: Fernando Balzaretti
   
 
''Human Cast in the 80s:''
  
''Human Cast in the 80s:''
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:[[Teresa (Plaza Sésamo)|Teresa]]: [[Romelia Aguero]]
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:Teresa: [[Romelia Agüero]]
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:[[Sandra]]: [[Ana Silvia Garza]]
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:Sandra: Ana Silvia Garza
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:[[Sebastian]]: [[Jaime Garza]]
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:Sebastián: [[Jaime Garza]]
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:[[Miguel (Plaza Sésamo)|Miguel]]: [[Alejandro Ibarra]]
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:Miguel: [[Alejandro Ibarra]]
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:[[Fernando]]: [[Justo Martinez]]
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:Fernando: [[Justo Martínez]]
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:Ana: Rocío Ortíz
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:[[Ana (Plaza Sésamo)|Ana]]: [[Rocio Ortiz]]
  
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:[[Goyo]]: [[Raoul Rossi]]
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:Don Goyo: [[Raúl Rossi]]
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:[[Pepe (Plaza Sésamo)|Pepe]]: [[Salvador Sanchez]]
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:Pepe: [[Salvador Sánchez]]
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:[[Paula]]: [[Rosalia Valdez]]
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:Paula: [[Rosalía Valdés]]
   
 
''Human Cast now:''
  
''Human Cast now:''
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:[[La Abuela]]: [[Evita Muñoz]], [[Beatriz Aguirre]]
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:[[La Abuela]]: Dacia González, [[Evita Muñoz]], [[Beatriz Aguirre]]
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:[[Don Boni]]: [[Edgar Vivar]], [[Sergio Corona]]
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:[[Don Boni]]: [[Héctor del Puerto]], [[Édgar Vivar]], [[Sergio Corona]]
 
:[[Carmen]]: [[María Del Sol]]
  
:[[Carmen]]: [[María Del Sol]]
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:[[Gertrudis]]: [[Socorro Bonilla]], [[Leonorilda Ochoa]]
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:Gertrudis: Socorro Bonilla, Leonorilda Ochoa
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:[[Pablo]]: [[Ariel López Padilla]], [[Benjamin Rivero]]
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:[[Pablo]]: [[Ariel López Padilla]], [[Benjamín Rivero]]
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:[[Maria (Plaza Sésamo)|Maria]]: [[Paty Díaz]], [[M'Balia Marichal Ibar]]
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:[[María (Plaza Sésamo)|María]]: Ilse María Olivo Schweinfurth, Paty Díaz, Silvia Lomelí Osorio, [[M'Balia Marichal Ibar]], Mariana Sánchez Williams
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:[[Susana (Plaza Sésamo)|Susana]]: [[Liza Echeverria]], [[Mariana Garza]]
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:Susana: Lorena Martínez, Yolanda Ventura, Liza Echeverría, [[Mariana Garza]]
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:[[Juan]]: [[Alberto Mayagoitia]], [[Raúl Magaña]]
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:Juan: Alberto Mayagoitía, Raúl Magaña
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:[[Neftalí]]: [[Héctor Hernández]], [[Pedro Romo]]
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:[[Neftalí]]: Héctor Hernández, Pedro Romo
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:[[Daniela]]: [[Maria Fernanda Urdapilleta]], [[Mariana Botas]], [[Paula Gutiérrez]]
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:[[Daniela]]: María Fernanda Urdapilleta, Mariana Botas, Paula Gutiérrez
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:[[Manuel]]: [[Manuel Bermudez]], [[Charlie Santana]], [[Alan Sanchez]], [[Santiago Hernández]]
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:[[Manuel]]: Manuel Bermúdez, Charlie Santana, Alan Sánchez, Santiago Hernández
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:[[ToNo]]: [[Isaac Castro]]
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:Toño: Isaac Castro
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:[[Romina]]: [[Anahí Sánchez]]
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:Romina: Anahí Sánchez
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:Doña Mati: [[Veronika Con K]]
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:Rafael: Mirko Ruggiero
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:Natalia: Vanina Mirki Gianbattistelli
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:Luisa: Estefanía Piñeres
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:Martin: Nicolás Salazar
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:Baruch Mardonado Karime Hernández
   
 
==Spanish Voices==
  
==Spanish Voices==
 
:[[Bert]] ([[International Bert|Beto]]): [[Jorge Arvizu]] (original), [[José Antonio Macías]] (current)
  
:[[Bert]] ([[International Bert|Beto]]): [[Jorge Arvizu]] (original), [[José Antonio Macías]] (current)
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:[[Ernie]] ([[International Ernie|Enrique]]): [[Jaime Vega]] (80s), [[Rene Garcia]] (current)
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:[[Ernie]] ([[International Ernie|Enrique]]): [[Jaime Vega]] (original), [[Rene Garcia]] (current)
 
:[[Cookie Monster]] ([[International Cookie Monster|Lucas]]): [[Jorge Arvizu]] (original), [[Rene Garcia]] (current)
  
:[[Cookie Monster]] ([[International Cookie Monster|Lucas]]): [[Jorge Arvizu]] (original), [[Rene Garcia]] (current)
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:[[Elmo]]: [[Eduardo Garza]] (original), [[Igor Cruz]] (current)
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:[[Grover]] ([[International Grover|Archibaldo]]): [[Jose María Iglesias]] (original), [[Alejandro Mayen]] (second voice), [[Ricardo Mendoza]] (current voice)
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:[[International Elmo|Elmo]]: [[Eduardo Garza]] (1996-ca.2006), [[Igor Cruz]] (ca. 2006-2011), [[Carlos Martello]] (2011 onward)
−  
 
:[[Big Bird]]: [[Eduardo Garza]]
  
:[[Big Bird]]: [[Eduardo Garza]]
  ⚫
:[[Abby Cadabby]]: [[Liliana Barba]] (official voice), [[María Fernanda Morales]] (occasional voice), [[Marina Huerta]]
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:[[Zoe]]: [[Pilar Escandon]]
  
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:Prairie Dawn (Aurora):
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:[[Oscar the Grouch|Oscar]]: [[Alejandro Mayen]] (original), [[Ricardo Mendoza]]
  
  +
:[[Zoe]]: [[Pilar Escandon]] (official voice), [[Marina Huerta]] (occasional voice)
  ⚫
:[[Oscar the Grouch|Oscar]]: [[Alejandro Mayen]] (original), [[Ricardo Mendoza]] (current)
 
:[[Rosita]]: [[Laura Torres]]
  
:[[Rosita]]: [[Laura Torres]]
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:[[Grover]] ([[International Grover|Archibaldo]]): [[Alejandro Mayen]]
  
 
:[[Mr. Snuffleupagus|Snuffy]]: [[Eduardo Borja]]
  
:[[Mr. Snuffleupagus|Snuffy]]: [[Eduardo Borja]]
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:[[Count von Count|The Count]] ([[International Count von Count|Conde Contar]]): [[Martin Soto]] (original), [[Carlos Torres]] (current)
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:[[Count von Count|The Count]] ([[International Count von Count|Conde Contar]]): [[Jaime Vega]] (original voice), [[Martin Soto]] (1990s-2000s), Carlos Torres (current voice)
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:[[Kermit the Frog]] ([[International Kermit|La Rana Rene]]): [[Jose María Iglesias]]
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:[[Kermit the Frog]] ([[International Kermit|La Rana Rene]]): [[Salvador Nájar]]
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:[[Baby Bear]] (Bebe Oso): [[Ricardo Mendoza]]
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:[[Baby Bear]] (Bebe Oso): [[Ricardo Mendoza]] (oficial voice), Carlos Iñigo (occasional voice)
 
:[[Roxie Marie]]: [[Marina Huerta]]
  
:[[Roxie Marie]]: [[Marina Huerta]]
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:[[Telly Monster|Telly]]: [[José Antonio Macías]]
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:[[Abby Cadabby]]: [[Liliana Barba]][[Marina Huerta|<br />]]
  
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:[[Telly]]: [[José Antonio Macías]]
  
   
 
==Credits==
  
==Credits==
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:Head Writer: Susana Romero (1996-2000)
  
:Head Writer: Susana Romero (1996-2000)
   
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==References==
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==Gallery==
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==Sources==
 
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==See also==
  
==See also==
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*[[:Category:Plaza Sesamo Sketches|Plaza Sesamo Sketches]]
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*[[:Category:Plaza Sésamo Sketches|Plaza Sésamo Sketches]]
 
*[[:Category:Plaza Sésamo Merchandise|Plaza Sésamo Merchandise]]
  
*[[:Category:Plaza Sésamo Merchandise|Plaza Sésamo Merchandise]]
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==External links==
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*[https://www.plazasesamo.com/ Official site]
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Sesame Street - logo (Latin American Spanish)
Premiere 1972
Finale 2016
Network Various
Seasons 15
Episodes 1,055
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Plaza Sésamo title card.

PlazaSesamoSesameStreet

Abelardo, Lola, and Pancho Contreras with their American friends from Sesame Street

Plaza Sésamo is the original Latin American co-production of Sesame Street. The series was discontinued in 2016 and all material produced for the Latin American market was rebranded simply as Sésamo until 2022, when it was reverted back into its original name.

Premiering in November 1972 and co-produced with Televisa, the series initially featured a mixed cast of Panamanian, Argentine, and mostly Mexican performers, featured "neutral Spanish", and was meant for kids up to 8 years old. It aired at 2:30 pm on Canal 2. As the years progressed, the series more explicitly reflected Mexico, where the show is shot; in addition to airing in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and throughout Spanish-speaking Latin America, the series debuted on PBS on April 3, 1995, broadcast primarily in Southwest markets on Saturday mornings. The program is also seen on UniMás. It is the only Sesame Street co-production that can be widely seen in the United States.

Abelardo Montoya once visited his cousin Big Bird on Sesame Street in the US in an episode that aired on Cinco de Mayo.

The series was a regional semi-finalist for the 2006 International Emmy Awards, up against 5, Rue Sésame, another co-production of Sesame Street.

A number of episodes from season 9 are available for purchase from The iTunes Store.

Sesame Workshop description

Plaza Sésamo premiered in Mexico and Latin America in 1972. The acclaimed Spanish-language television series for preschool children depicts a colorful neighborhood, the Plaza, which is home to a mix of families, children, and Muppets. Like its counterpart, Sesame Street, the show intertwines animation, live action films, studio segments and original music videos that teach basic literacy and numeracy and help children gain a better understanding of the world around them. In 2003, Plaza Sésamo celebrated its 30th anniversary. Three decades after launching in Mexico and Latin America the series continues to educate and delight children through its television broadcast and in other media, including; books, videos, toys, and a Plaza Sésamo theme park in Monterrey, Mexico. In 2006, the first of three exciting new seasons of Plaza Sésamo will air on Televisa, Discovery Kids Latin America, Univision Puerto Rico, and TeleFutura. Additionally, Sesame Workshop will distribute the show throughout the Latin American marketplace and the US Hispanic marketplace. The new episodes of Plaza Sésamo will see the return of Abelardo, Lola, and Pancho, as well as favorites Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert, and Ernie. Regional live action films, produced by local producers from throughout Latin America, will highlight the rich cultural diversity of the region. In addition, ten new 60-minute Plaza Sésamo home video titles, including a holiday special, will be produced along with seasons 9, 10 and 11.

History

For a list of episodes see Plaza Sesamo Episodes.

Test pilot: 1971

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The cast of the pilot film

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The shop of the pilot film

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Global information about the pilot that came with these pictures

The idea of Plaza Sésamo came when several government representatives and Latin American teachers asked the Children's Television Workshop for permission to dub Sesame Street into the Spanish language. Refusing the offer under the impression that the American-based characters of the show would not work as well in a foreign environment, the CTW instead decided to assist in creating a Latin-based version of the show.

Developed by 11 consultants and psychologists across South America, a test pilot was filmed in the summer of 1971. It was shown to forty-eight different Latin American consultants and tested on children in the fall of 1971. This initial pilot featured a bird counterpart to Big Bird, rather than the reptilian one who would follow. The cast included Carlos Ancira as shopkeeper Don Ramón, Juan Ángel Martínez as mechanic Gonzalo, Luisa Huertas as nurse Rosita, and Dunia Zaldívar as Maria Luisa. They continued in these roles for the 1972 series.

Roughly 50% of the content that made up the pilot was content previously run on Sesame Street and dubbed, a trend that would follow into the show itself.

First run: 1972-1973

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A 1973 issue of the comic Chiquilladas, with Plaza Sésamo characters on the cover.

In revising the show for air, Abelardo was redesigned as a Latin-themed reptillian creature to add to the nationalized appeal, and Paco, a parrot, was added to fill a role similar to that of Oscar the Grouch. Of the content that was tested, musical-based content such as the Jazz Numbers failed to appeal to children, and were dropped in the final show.

The series debuted in November of 1972 in Puerto Rico, January 8, 1973 in Mexico and throughout spring 1973 in the majority of Latin America.[1] The cast consisted of Mexican performers and featured "neutral Spanish." Four human characters occupied Plaza Sésamo; Don Ramon, the shopkeeper; Gonzalo; Rosita; and Maria Luisa. The setting was a plaza that resembled a typical city block in Central or South America with a center fountain, benches, vacant lot with playground equipment, houses, a combination grocery store-cafe, and a mechanic's repair shop.[2] The curriculum for this season was to teach whole "slight words" that children can learn through repetition and memorization. The show also taught children about hygiene and the importance of cleanliness.[3] The overall pace of the show was slower than that of Sesame Street to allot for the length of Spanish words and slower pace of life in Latin American countries.

First revamping: 1975

Abelardo and cast

The cast in 1975.

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Plazasesamo70sscene

A second season of 260 episodes, officially named Plaza Sésamo II in-house, debuted on February 2, 1975. The show was heavily re-tooled to have a stronger Latin curriculum and episodes focused on issues afflicting Latin American society, including gastroenteritis. Alongside a small facelift to the plaza set and a revision to the puppet characters' designs, the cast of human characters was replaced and recast, adding an Argentinian actress and a Panamanian actor to diversify the makeup of the cast, bringing the total of the human cast from four to six.[4]

Second revamping: 1981

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The Plaza Sésamo cast in the 1980s

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Title card from the 80s

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Title card as used for video releases during the early 1990s

MEXICO TV GUIDE 1984 PLAZA SESAMO AD

TV Guide ad from 1984.

The series was revamped for a third season in 1981. In this incarnation, Abelardo and Paco were replaced by Montoya, a big parrot, and a brown grouch named Bodoque. While the first era lasted for two differentiated seasons, this revamp only lasted one.

In 1985, an earthquake in Mexico City caused a 10-ton antenna to collapse into Televisa's south tower, in the process destroying masters for many shows including Plaza Sésamo's first 3 seasons.

In 1993, the first series of Plaza Sésamo videos were released, featuring new stories with Montoya and Bodoque.

Third revamping: 1995-2001

PlazaSesamo90Cast

The Plaza Sesamo cast in the 1990s.

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Cast from Plaza Sésamo and Sesame Street

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Plaza Sesamo 1995 Title Card

Plaza Sesamo title card from 1995

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Plaza Sesamo title card from 1998 to 2000.

During this time, Bodoque was taken out of the show and replaced by two new characters: Lola, an energetic female monster who speaks in the third person, and Pancho Contreras, a blue monster who's always busy. Montoya was also renamed Abelardo (but he kept the name Montoya for his surname) and his personality became more playful and childlike.

New cast members were also added, some of which continue to appear to this day, including Don Boni and La Abuela. It was also during this period that the new Anything Muppet-type characters, the Multimuppet and Multimonstruo were added, allowing many new recurring characters.

This version also added the current Plaza Sesamo theme which would be modified in later seasons.

"Mercado" era: 2005-2016

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The Cast of Plaza Sésamo's 13th Season

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Elmo on Plaza Sésamo's 14th Season

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Plaza Sesamo Show Open

The show's opening since 2005.

During the planning for new episodes of the show in 2003, the researchers of Latin America felt the set could use a re-vamping so it could be something all kids in Latin America could relate to.[5] The set designers created a set based on a mercado, small marketplaces that are plentiful in Latin America. The new set also used bright vivid colors like typical mercados and bright lights to reflect the bright, Mexican sun. The set debuted in season 9 in 2005.

Season 9 also brought new recurring segments used at the program's start or end. "Lola Aventuras" was introduced as a way to encourage girls to be active and productive (as well as attracting a male audience also). Other sketches include "Hazlo Tu Mismo" and "Los Monstruos También Lloran, which spoofs Telenovelas with celebrity guests. As well, a new opening theme was produced, featuring the main Muppet characters (as well as Elmo and Grover) in an animated environment, discovering the letters that spell "Plaza Sesamo".

In 2006, season 10 of the show debuted. The season focused on healthy habits, featuring various plots about food and exercise. Many episodes also ended with a special message from a celebrity and one of the Muppet characters about exercise, eating healthy and other health-related tips. Introduced this season was a family from Argentina that moved to the plaza. However, they debuted late in the season and did not appear after the season.

In 2008, the series celebrated its 35th anniversary. Season 11 debuted that year in March. During this season, several changes were made, including new actors to play La Abuela and Daniela. As well, a new Lavender Multimuppet as added to the cast. Abby Cadabby also was added to the show, appearing at the start of some episodes in three-part sketches where she performs a magic trick with an ordinary object. Two new recurring segments debuted also: A brief segment that is shown shortly after the first scene where one of the main Muppet characters introduces the letter of the day, and "Pancho Visión", a daily segment in which Pancho Contreras presents a film about his friends all over the world.

Season 12 of the show debuted in October 2009 with the main curriculum of ecology.[6] A new actor for Manuel appears.

The mercado was again revamped in season 13 (which debuted in late September 2010), and new Muppet character Gaby was added.

In 2011, Season 14 debuted in August and featured Elmo as a new character on the plaza and a new Muppet character, Camilo, who is in a wheelchair.[7] Javier Williams, producer of the broadcast, says about the new muppet character, "We made it important that working with this Telethon, from the ages of 3 or 4 years will leave a small message that no matter where a child is in a wheelchair, is still like any other." New cast members were also added including Rafael and Natalia, the first Argentinean couple.[8] The curriculum will focus on diversity of places, customs, and conditions. Guest Stars include Maite Perroni from RBD and Juanes who will appeared in a "Word of the Day" segment.[9]

2012 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the show.

For Season 15, 52 episodes debut in December 2013, the street scenes move to RCN Colombia. The new Muppets were "tech-savvy friends" Chip (owner of Café Clic) and Gina, and human cast additions were Luisa and Martin. In addition to the existing health, diversity, and literacy themes, the season added a focus on math.

Cast

Plaza sesamo abelardo

Muppet Cast in the 70s:

Abelardo (first Abelardo): Justo Martinez
Paco: Justo Martinez

Muppet Cast in the 80s:

Montoya (early Abelardo): Alberto Estrella
Bodoque: Jaime Vega

Muppet Cast 2005:

Abelardo: Eugenio Bartilotti, Héctor Loeza
Lola: Rocío Lara
Pancho: Odín Dupeyrón, Marypaz García (assist)
Elefancio: Itzel Tapia, Marcia Coutiño (2005)
Other Muppets and Monsters ("Multimuppet y Multimonstruo"): Alejandro Abaroa, Santiago Alonso, Alejandro Benítez, Raul Buendia, Igor Cruz, Eduardo De Juanbelz, Flavio Ruiz, Carlos Martello

Muppet Cast 2009:

Other Muppets and Monsters ("Multimuppet y Multimonstruo"): Liz Serrano, Enrique Madrid, Alicia Paola Sanchez, Leticia Amezcua, Gerardo Zardain

Muppet Cast 2010:

Pancho: Alfonso Soto, Maripaz García (assist)
Gaby: Verenice Callejo
Other Muppets and Monsters ("Multimuppet y Multimonstruo"): José Luis Arévalo, Carlos Marttelo, Eduardo de Juanbelz

Muppet Cast 2011:

Elmo: Carlos Marttelo
Gaby: Verenice Callejo
Camilo: Diego Monsiváis
Modesto Microfono: José Luis Arévalo
Mano de Pancho: Gabriel Guzmán
Multimuppet: Diego Medel

Muppet Cast 2013:

Chip: Verenice Callejo
Gina: Héctor Loboguerrero
Mano de Pancho: Magda Solano

Human Cast in 1975:[10]

Toño, the mechanic: Mauricio Herrera
Alicia, public health nurse/wife of Toño: Irene de Bari
Carlos the truck driver: Tony Díaz
José the storekeeper: Jorge Arvizu
Mercedes the student/shop assistant: Xochiti Vigil
Fernando the airline pilot: Fernando Balzaretti

Human Cast in the 80s:

Teresa: Romelia Agüero
Sandra: Ana Silvia Garza
Sebastián: Jaime Garza
Miguel: Alejandro Ibarra
Fernando: Justo Martínez
Ana: Rocío Ortíz
Don Goyo: Raúl Rossi
Pepe: Salvador Sánchez
Paula: Rosalía Valdés

Human Cast now:

La Abuela: Dacia González, Evita Muñoz, Beatriz Aguirre
Don Boni: Héctor del Puerto, Édgar Vivar, Sergio Corona
Carmen: María Del Sol
Gertrudis: Socorro Bonilla, Leonorilda Ochoa
Pablo: Ariel López Padilla, Benjamín Rivero
María: Ilse María Olivo Schweinfurth, Paty Díaz, Silvia Lomelí Osorio, M'Balia Marichal Ibar, Mariana Sánchez Williams
Susana: Lorena Martínez, Yolanda Ventura, Liza Echeverría, Mariana Garza
Juan: Alberto Mayagoitía, Raúl Magaña
Neftalí: Héctor Hernández, Pedro Romo
Daniela: María Fernanda Urdapilleta, Mariana Botas, Paula Gutiérrez
Manuel: Manuel Bermúdez, Charlie Santana, Alan Sánchez, Santiago Hernández
Toño: Isaac Castro
Romina: Anahí Sánchez
Doña Mati: Veronika Con K
Rafael: Mirko Ruggiero
Natalia: Vanina Mirki Gianbattistelli
Luisa: Estefanía Piñeres
Martin: Nicolás Salazar
Baruch Mardonado Karime Hernández

Spanish Voices

Bert (Beto): Jorge Arvizu (original), José Antonio Macías (current)
Ernie (Enrique): Jaime Vega (original), Rene Garcia (current)
Cookie Monster (Lucas): Jorge Arvizu (original), Rene Garcia (current)
Grover (Archibaldo): Jose María Iglesias (original), Alejandro Mayen (second voice), Ricardo Mendoza (current voice)
Elmo: Eduardo Garza (1996-ca.2006), Igor Cruz (ca. 2006-2011), Carlos Martello (2011 onward)
Big Bird: Eduardo Garza
Abby Cadabby: Liliana Barba (official voice), María Fernanda Morales (occasional voice), Marina Huerta
Prairie Dawn (Aurora):
Zoe: Pilar Escandon (official voice), Marina Huerta (occasional voice)
Oscar: Alejandro Mayen (original), Ricardo Mendoza (current)
Rosita: Laura Torres
Snuffy: Eduardo Borja
The Count (Conde Contar): Jaime Vega (original voice), Martin Soto (1990s-2000s), Carlos Torres (current voice)
Kermit the Frog (La Rana Rene): Salvador Nájar
Baby Bear (Bebe Oso): Ricardo Mendoza (oficial voice), Carlos Iñigo (occasional voice)
Roxie Marie: Marina Huerta
Telly: José Antonio Macías

Credits

Senior Producer: Ginger Brown
Line Producer: Salvador Perez
Associate Producer: Magaly Villacorta Faria
Executive Producer: Rosy Ocampo
Associate Producers: Eduardo Meza, Alfredo Gonzáles, Fernández
Music Coordinator: Alejandro Abaroa
Theme song ("Entrada a Plaza Sésamo") by Walterio Pesqueira

Animation Credits

Animation Director: Oscar González Loyo (1996-2000)
Art Director: Oscar González Guerrero (1996-2000)
Head Writer: Susana Romero (1996-2000)

Gallery

Sources

  1. ↑ Christian Science Monitor: "Spanish "Sesame Street" a Hit in Latin America"
  2. ↑ The Telegraph: "In Review: Sesame South of the Border"
  3. ↑ The Palm Beach Post: "Around the World, Kids Love Sesame Street"
  4. ↑ The Telegraph: "In Review: Sesame South of the Border"
  5. ↑ Sesame Workshop
  6. ↑ [1]
  7. ↑ Cronica: Plaza Sesamo begins new season
  8. ↑ La Capital: For Televisa was a great choice
  9. ↑ starMedia: Juanes promotes diversity
  10. ↑ The Telegraph: "In Review: "Sesame South of the Border"

See also

External links

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