🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL🚨 — Rebelde is making a comeback!
That's right, the iconic Mexican telenovela that ran for 440 episodes between 2004–2006 is introducing a new generation of classmates at Elite Way School in Netflix's latest reboot.
Rebelde is coming back! In 2022, head back to Elite Way School as a new generation of students hope to win the Battle of the Bands.
It took me a minute to pick my mouth up off the floor after reading that announcement! Rebelde took over my life when I was younger. I made sure to make it home by 3 p.m. every day, just so I could get there in time to sing the theme song: "Y soy rebelde..."
I even had all of the CDs, and "Enséñame" is still played in heavy rotation!
I was so invested in the relationships (Team Roberta + Diego) and friendships, the endless drama (remember when Roberta's biological father faked being a teacher at her school just so he could meet her?), and of course, the many characters who came and went (Sol was the one I loved to hate).
But enough about me, here's what we know about the show so far:
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English translation: EWS is renowned for the excellence of its illustrious student body — young people ready to dazzle the world. In these halls, we have shaped icons who have gone on to entertain millions with their talent, and our classrooms have turned students into stars, ready for the big stage.
Today, our Board of Directors is proud to present the next generation of young people who will become part of our prestigious institution in the upcoming 2022 school year.
We welcome our future students Azul Guaita, Sergio Mayer Mori, Andrea Chaparro, Jeronimo Cantillo, Franco Masini, Lizeth Selene, Alejandro Puente and Giovanna Grigio, who have been selected from an impressive list of applicants.
The new students will start wearing the EWS uniform during orientation, which will start on March 1 of this year, thus preparing themselves for the upcoming 2022 school year at this institution, always committed to educating the leaders of tomorrow.
First: Estefanía Villarreal will reprise her role as Celina Ferrer, this time taking over the school as principal.
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As of now, she is the only original character slated to make a return.
Next, let's meet the new cast:
According to Elle Mexico, there's no need to compare the new class to the originals, because that's not the intent of the revival.
Azul Guaita
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Age: 19
Where she's from: Mexico
A little about her: Azul starred in Soltero con Hijas and Mi Marido tiene Familia.
I know we shouldn't compare, but is anyone else getting Mia Colucci vibes?
Sergio Mayer Mori
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Age: 23
Where he's from: Mexico
A little about him: Sergio's a model and his parents are Rubí star Bárbara Mori and federal deputy Sergio Mayer.
Andrea Chaparro
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Age: 18
Where she's from: Mexico
A little about her: Andrea is the daughter of actor Omar Chaparro. She's also a musician and artist.
Jerónimo Cantillo
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Age: 29
Where he's from: Colombia
A little about him: Jeronimo starred in shows like Los Morales, Tormenta de Amor, and Verdad Oculta. He is also a musician.
Lizeth Selene
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Age: 21
Where she's from: Mexico
A little about her: Lizeth is a musician and model. This is her first acting role.
Franco Masini
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Age: 26
Where he's from: Argentina
A little about him: Franco worked on projects like Peter Punk, Amar Después de Amar, and Sólo el Amor. He is also a musician.
Giovanna Grigio
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Age: 23
Where she's from: Brazil
A little about her: Giovanna is an actor, model, and musician. You might have seen her in Chiquititas, As Five, Malhação - Viva a Diferença, and Cinderella Pop.
Alejandro Puente
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Age: 25
Where he's from: Mexico
A little about him: Alejandro was featured in another Netflix series called Él Club. He also starred in the Mexican stage adaptation of Dead Poets Society alongside Alfonso Herrera (yup, that Alfonso, from the original Rebelde).
The series is scheduled to debut in 2022. That's about all we know right now, but we'll be sure to update you as more information is released.
I know the thought of a reboot can be a little off-putting, especially when it's a show you hold close to your heart, but I'm excited to see the Elite Way School legacy continue.
Just think of it this way: The original Rebelde was a remake of the Argentinian show Rebelde Way and look how well that came out. So let's keep hope alive until they give us reason not to, LOL!