La Niñera is a Mexican sitcom based on The Nanny. It stars Lissete who plays Fran Flores, a charming and friendly resident from Roma. She accidentally becomes the nanny of three upper-class children in Mexico. The opening theme song is sung by the main character, Lissete.
It was first introduced into Mexico by TV Azteca, as well as Los Simpsons (The Simpsons), both of which were major programs helping the rise of Fox Network in the US. Early in its life TV Azteca mainly relied on imported programming such as this show.
A local Spanish version of The Nanny in Argentina, released in 2004, was also titled La Niñera.
Plot The story revolves around Fran Flores, who is fired from her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend's store. After working in the cosmetics line "Elba Esther," ends up as a nanny for theater producer Maximiliano Fabregas. After that, she experiences many adventures with his children, Maximiliano's assistant, Sisi, (who is in love with him), and Nicholas the Butler.
Cast Source: Lissete as Fran Francisco De La O as Maximiliano Roberto Leyva as Nicolas Luciana Silveyra as Sisi Daniela Wong as Julieta Carlos Hays as Fausto Gala Montes as Elenita Emma Parga as Teresa Marta Verduzco as Grandmother Tete
Guest appearances Victor Garcia Lupita Sandoval Regina Torne Amaranta Ruiz Sergio Sepúlveda
Episodes
Trivia Ingrid Coronado was originally going to be cast as Fran. The song is sung by Lissete, the main star. Fran is a fan of Juan Gabriel. The opening credits are very similar to the original American series, The Nanny.
See also List of foreign adaptations of The Nanny
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