Taina 

Taina Morales is a Latina teenage girl who wants to be a famous singer and actress. Tiana goes to the Manhattan High School of the Performing Arts. The show is based on her school and home ... See full summary »

Creator:

Maria Perez-Brown

Stars:

Christina Vidal, Khaliah Adams, Christopher Knowings

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Christina Vidal	...	Taina Maria Morales 26 episodes, 2001-2002
Khaliah Adams	...	Renee Aretha Jones 26 episodes, 2001-2002
Christopher Knowings	...	Lamar Carlos Johnson 26 episodes, 2001-2002
David Oliver Cohen	...	Daniel Nathaniel McDaniel 26 episodes, 2001-2002
LaTangela	...	Maritza Hogg 26 episodes, 2001-2002
Lisa Lisa	...	Gloria Morales 20 episodes, 2001-2002
Manolo Villaverde	...	Gregorio 'Abuelo' Sanchez / ... 19 episodes, 2001-2002
Josh Cruze	...	Eduardo Morales 18 episodes, 2001-2002
Selenis Leyva	...	Tita Rosa 13 episodes, 2001
Brandon Iglesias	...	Santito Morales 13 episodes, 2001
Ruben Rabasa	...	Papito / ... 12 episodes, 2001-2002

Storyline

Taina Morales is a Latina teenage girl who wants to be a famous singer and actress. Tiana goes to the Manhattan High School of the Performing Arts. The show is based on her school and home life and her constant daydreams about being a super star.

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Plot Keywords:

2000s | new york | new york city | manhattan | family relationships | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2001 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dorado Entertainment, Nickelodeon Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

On February 19, 2002 during its second season, Nickelodeon released the Taina soundtrack, featuring songs by Christina Vidal and LaTangela. Other songs on the soundtrack were sung by 3LW and Dream, who both guest starred on the show. The album, released by both Jive records and Nick records, includes songs such as "I Thought That We Were Friends" and the show's theme song, "Gonna Be a Star".

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Quotes

Tania's Mum: Maritza, you can use my makeup!
Maritza: Sorry Mrs. Morales, but drug store cosmetics makes a girl look cheap.

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Crazy Credits

Guest Star KASSIE SPIELMAN played role of BEATRICE

User Reviews

Hillarious on and off camera

I first saw the show around episode 3 or 4, I think, and the line that had me hooked was when Renee said,"Maritza, shouldn't you slither away some where and eat your young?" [Something like that] This show is hillarious, and what makes me laugh so much more is that the show moved production to CA for their second season and I got to be an extra. They are just as funny on set as they are on the show. In some respects even more funnier. Even though I am barely legal, this show is great for all ages. I know it's cheasy but it truely is family programming, and that's one thing that Nickelodeon has always done. Thank You.