''Yo Soy'' is a
singing
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and
impersonation
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competition show. It is the Peruvian version of the European show ''I am...'', which has its own versions in other countries. It was presented by
Adolfo Aguilar and
Karen Schwarz
Karen Susana Schwarz Espinoza (born 21 January 1981 in Callao, Peru) is a Peruvian model and ex-TV host. She was the co-host of '' Yo Soy''.
Career
In 2011, Schwarz was part of the cast of the TV game show ''El último pasajero'', hosted by Ad ...
up to starts of 2015. In the middle of 2015, it is presented with
Cristian Rivero and Jesus Alzamora. It was produced by ''GV Producciones'' in 2012; in 2013, it is produced by ''Rayo en la botella''.
It is broadcast on Latina (Channel 2) and licensed by
Endemol.
The jury is composed of producer
Ricardo Morán, singer
Maricarmen Marín
Maricarmen Marín Salinas is a Peruvian actress, cumbia singer, dancer, and TV host. She started as a dancer in the musical show ''"La movida de los Sabados"'' and she became famous as the lead singer of the female technocumbia musical group "Agua ...
and impersonator Fernando Armas. Since 2014, Katia Palma began to be part of the jury, replacing Armas some time later.
Format
The program have three judges, who are responsible for selecting contestants based on their physical and vocal similarity to a given artist. The jury then chooses which participants remain and which leave.
The first prize is $25,000. In the last season of 2012 ("The Revenge"), the first prize was a
Suzuki Grande Nomade.
Seasons
'' Great Famouses ''
References
External links
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2010s Peruvian television series
2012 Peruvian television series debuts
Latina Televisión original programming