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created and produced by Marcela Citterio for

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. Based on the 1881 children's novel by

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, ''

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'', it stars Chiara Francia as the titular character. The series was previewed digitally on Nick Play and

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on March 10, 2017. Its official premiere was on March 13, 2017. The series follows the story of Heidi, a girl who lives in the mountains with her grandfather, her best friend and her animals, until her Aunt Dete arrives to take her to live in the city. Music for the show was produced by Martin Della Nina and Sebastian De La Riega at Estudio Santito On March 3, 2017,

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confirmed that the series would be renewed for two more seasons.

Plot

Heidi, an adventurous mountain girl sees how her life changes when she has to move to the city. There she will live in the Seseman mansion and meet Clara, a girl with agoraphobia that Heidi will try to help.

Series overview

Cast

Main

* Chiara Francia as

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as Emma * Victorio D’Alessandro as Toro * Mario Guerci as Sesemann * Florencia Benitez as Rottenmeier * Victoria Ramos as Clara

Recurring

* Melisa Garat as Maxine * Minerva Casero as Morena * Joaquín Ochoa as Lolo * Francisco Francia (Pancho) as Pedro * Santiago Achaga as Junior * Yoyi Francella as Vicky * Nicolás Di Pace as Imanol/Oliver * Nicolás Riedel as Boris * Paulina Patterson as Sol * Sofía Morandi as Abril * Tiziano Francia as Diego * Sol Estevanez as Rita * Daniel Campomenosi as Ulises * Mónica Bruni as Dete * Fernando Fernández as Abuelito * Adriana Salonia as Paulina * Pietro Sorba as Pietro * Marger Sealey as Sheila

Special participation

* Santiago Talledo as Clemente * Pepe Monje as Gerardo

References

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