Chiquititas (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Chiquititas is a kids, family, soap and comedy series.

What it’s about. Chiquititas is a Brazilian children's musical telenovela co-produced by SBT and Telefe and originally broadcast on SBT from July 28, 1997, to January 19, 2001. Based on the original Argentine telenovela created by Cris Morena, it was adapted for Brazilian television by Ecila Pedroso for the first season and Caio de Andrade for the subsequent seasons. Starring Flávia Monteiro, Fernanda Souza, and a large ensemble cast, the series ran for five seasons and became one of the most successful children's productions in Brazilian television history. The story follows a group of orphaned children living at the Raio de Luz orphanage, where they find love, friendship, and hope under the care of the kind-hearted Carolina "Carol" Correia. As the children face abandonment, family conflicts, first love, and personal challenges, they rely on music, imagination, and friendship to overcome adversity while dreaming of finding a family and a brighter future.

Who’s in it. Chiquititas stars Flávia Monteiro as Carolina Correia / Carol, Nelson Freitas as Dr. Fernando Brausen, Alex Benn as José Ricardo Almeida Campos Júnior (Júnior) and Marcos Pasquim as Felipe Mendes Ayala, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Chiquititas has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chiquititas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chiquititas tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.