''Famous in 12'' is an American

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series that aired on

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. Premiering on June 3, 2014, the series chronicles the Artiaga family as they relocate to

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in order to seek fame over the course of 12 weeks.

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provide the family with opportunities and situations to increase their chances. While on the series, the family continues to build their brand utilizing

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to interact with viewers. Each week features a "star power meter" that calculates which individual family member is receiving the most interest. The show was canceled in week five and the family was sent home early due to lack of viewer interest.

Cast

* Mike Artiaga * Angie Artiaga * Jameelah Artiaga * Maariyah Artiaga * Taliah Artiaga

Episodes

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External links

* 2010s American reality television series 2014 American television series debuts 2014 American television series endings English-language television shows Television shows set in Los Angeles The CW original programming Television series by Warner Horizon Television {{US-reality-tv-stub