Soy Luna

Soy Luna was a popular Argentine telenovela directed by Jorge Nisco and Martín Saban and produced by Disney Channel Latin America. The series originally premiered in the USA and other countries in 2016 and ran successfully until 2018. The drama series was catered primarily towards teenagers and young adults, but its grasp didn’t stop there - people of all ages found the program captivating and engaging.

The storyline brings us to the life of Luna Valente, portrayed by Karol Sevilla, a happy-go-lucky teenager who loves to roller skate and enjoy life with her friends. Luna’s life is simple and uncomplicated. She resides in Mexico with her parents, who are not quite what they seem at first. Luna works in her parents' fast food joint as well as a part-time delivery girl. One of Luna's distinctive traits is her passion for roller skating, a hobby that will turn out to be much more than a form of leisurely entertainment for her in the days to come.

As Luna's life goes on, circumstances shift, causing the entire family to uproot their lives and move to Argentina as her parents' work life changes. Here, their path crosses with that of the sophisticated yet enigmatic Benson family, owners of a multinational conglomerate.

From here, we follow Luna as she navigates through her new life and the challenges that come along with it. A new city, new school, new friends, and an exclusive roller skating training ground become parts of Luna's everyday life. She learns to adapt to these changes, showing us her resilience, and how she never loses her optimism or zest for life. Along with her personal growth, the show also emphasizes the development of Luna's roller-skating skills, setting a stage for numerous enchanting skating sequences.

Soy Luna has an extensive set of supporting characters, with each having their quirks, traits, and story arcs. They weave in with Luna's life to add depth and create a diverse narrative, touching upon various themes and societal issues. Notable characters include Matteo Balsano (Ruggero Pasquarelli) - a confident skater with a mysterious fascination towards Luna, and Ambar Smith (Valentina Zenere) - Luna’s polar opposite, serving as the central antagonist of the series.

Nina Simonetti (Caro Ibarra) shines as Luna's introverted but intelligent best friend who aides Luna in her trials and tribulations in Buenos Aires. Rounding off the main cast are Luna's parents - Monica and Miguel Valente (Ana Jara and Jorge Lopez), whose distinct personality traits serve as an anchor to Luna’s journey.

An engaging blend of drama, music, friendship, rivalry, and romance, Soy Luna stays clear from conventional teen storylines and offers a rich and vivid narrative that is both engaging and emotionally nuanced. The show boasts eye-catching cinematography, energetic performances complemented by interesting dialogue, and a harmonious musical score, giving viewers a complete entertainment package. Beyond its entertaining aspects, Soy Luna harbors a sense of positivity, individuality, passion, and determination, making it a unique series in the landscape of youth-oriented television.

The series is vibrant and youthful in essence, with the charm of Buenos Aires and the exhilaration of roller skating being recurring motifs throughout, all set to an engaging Reggaeton and Latin pop soundtrack.

Soy Luna was much loved and appreciated by audiences during its run, earning praise for its entertaining plot, appealing characters, and diverse cast. It contributed significantly to the popularity of roller skating and encouraged teenagers worldwide to follow their dreams, irrespective of the hurdles that may come their way. This charming telenovela ended its successful run in 2018 but continues to be available for international audiences to enjoy and experience Luna's compelling journey.