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Nina's World

Nina's World is an animated children's television series. It is a spin-off/prequel to the Sprout network's first programming block, The Good Night Show, focusing on host Nina,[1] as a 6-year-old child who lives with her family in Chicago, Illinois. It's the second Sprout original series to be spun off from one of the network's programming blocks (the first being The Chica Show, which was spun off from The Sunny Side Up Show). The show premiered on September 26, 2015 on the Sprout network.[2] This incarnation of Nina was introduced by Cat Greenleaf in August 2015.[3]

Nina's World
GenreFlash Animation Series
Children's television series
Educational
Family
Comedy
Adventure
Fantasy
Musical
Created byAndrew Beecham, Lisa O'Brien
Based onPBS Kids Sprout programming blocks
Directed byKevin Micallef
Voices ofRita Moreno
Isabella Farrier
Michele Lepe
Bronwen Holmes
Mandy Patinkin
Theme music composerDaniel Ingram
ComposersCaleb Chan
Daniel Ingram
Country of originCanada
United States
Original languagesEnglish
Spanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes52 episodes, 4 specials and 13 shorts (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMichele Lepe, Lisa O'Brien
EditorJonas Crawley
Running time21 minutes
Production companyPipeline Studios
Original release
NetworkUniversal Kids
ReleaseSeptember 26, 2015 (2015-09-26) (on Sprout) –
October 21, 2018 (2018-10-21)

Plot

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This show follows 6-year old Nina, who lives in the city of Chicago, as each adventure takes her on new things to try. At the end, she goes to bed while knowing all about the adventure.

Voice cast

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  • Isabella Farrier as Nina
  • Rita Moreno as Abuelita
  • Michele Lepe as Mami
  • David Torres as Papi
  • Ulka Mohanty as Dr. Kapur
  • Evans Johnson as Mavis the Post Master
  • Dhirendra Miyanger as Mr. Kapur
  • Mandy Patinkin as Mr. Lambert
  • Douglas Quan as Mr. Lin
  • Darcy Han as Mrs. Lin
  • Dayton Wall as Aiden
  • Enrique Lopez as Carlos
  • Bronwen Holmes as Chelsea B.
  • Ethan Luu as Eddie Lin
  • Cristiano Batista as Nico
  • Gigi Saul Guerrero as Rosie
  • Tiana Jung as Skye Lin
  • Kira Tozer as Suzy
  • Edwin Perez as Tio Javier
  • Tabitha St. Germain as Claire, Mrs. Goldstein and Star
  • Michael Daingerfield as Radio DJ
  • Caitlyn Bairstow as Rhea the Raptor

Characters

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Kids

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  • Nina Sabrina[4] Flores[5] (also called Ninala[6]) is the titular protagonist, voiced by Isabella Farrier. She is six[7][8] years old, celebrates birthdays with Star, and feeds her pet at night.[9] She has the same name as an adult who appears in The Good Night Show.[10] she would often visualize her daydreams and wishes, On the other hand she is playing with her best plush/imaginary friend Star, her friends, and her family. Starting in the second season, Nina would often break the fourth wall by talking to the audience from the beginning of episodes when she's doing something cool, telling about the situation, and by the end of the episode about a lesson she learns or plan succeed. Her middle name is mentioned by her mother in "Nina Rides a Bike".
  • Aiden Jakeups is one of Nina's friends who at first started out as a bully in the episode "Nina's Amazing Amigos" but then became a friend onwards, although he would sometimes tease Nina and her friends. He loves eating Colombian arepas. He also has a allergy to Nuts in the episode "Nina's Nutty Adventure", but is only able to eat things that are nut free. He is voiced by Dayton Wall-Fouts.
  • Carlos is Nina’s best human male friend and Nico's younger brother. He is an African American and a Latino from Colombia. His catchphrases are "Aw, bananas" and "Why, (something), why?!" He often likes playing with Nina and Chelsea. He is voiced by Enrique Lopez in Season 1 and Chance Hurstfield in Season 2.
  • Chelsea B Smith. is Nina’s best female friend, voiced by Bronwen Holmes in Season 1 and Zoey Siewert in Season 2. She has a fun loving attitude and shows an obsession for space. She can also roller skate and jump rope. She is the daughter of Claire and Oliver. Her catchphrases are "Jumping Jupiter", "Bingo Bango", and "Brain Blast".
  • Eddie Lin is the Skye’s brother and a close friend of Nina, Eddie works at “The Everything Store” with his sister Skye and his parents. He's good at doing karate, and he can be a bit bossy when he thinks everyone should go his way because he's the oldest. Voiced by Sean Quan.
  • Nico is Carlos' big deaf Brazilian brother. He knows how to speak in sign language, though he doesn't usually reveal his voice in some episodes, until in the episode, "Nina's Brother", he was able to actually speak, with his voice being provived by Cristiano Batista.
  • Rosie, also called Rostia, is voiced by Gigi Saul Guerrero (appears in "Nina Dives In"). She serves as a lifeguard in the community pool, and as a Karate Teacher in "Nina Learns Karate".
  • Skye Lin is an older friend of Nina who designs kites, and sometimes helps at “The Everything Store” with her brother Eddie and her parents. She is voiced by Tiana Jung.
  • Suzy is voiced by Kira Tozer. She appears in "Nina the Babysitter".
  • Jennifer is Mrs. Goldstein's daughter who only appeared in "Nina's World Hanukkah Adventure Special". Voiced by Mayim Bialik.
  • Santi Flores, formally called Santiago, is Nina's little brother voiced by Adriana Cidwell. His appearance was in "Nina's Sweet Valentine Surprise" as a baby, then in the second season, he became a toddler who always wants to play and help out on what her sister is doing. However, sometimes he can't due to him being too young. He loves bears and soccer. Santi copies Nina for fun, but they still love each other.
  • Natalia is Nina's cousin from Mexico, voiced by Ana Martin, who has appeared in the second season "The New Nina", and again in "Nina and her Shadow". She always likes telling jokes, especially with Carlos.
  • Polly is Mavis' niece, who is very shy and is Santi's best friend, voiced by Ava Kelders. She appears in an episode "Nina's Yard Dale". Other episodes where she has appeared in the third season are "Nina Finds a Kitten", "Nina's in Charge", and "Nina in The Middle".
  • Hemeed is one of Nina's friends. He's usually silent but has talked in a few other episodes. He appeared in the second season. Voiced by Karim Fahmy.

Adults

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  • Abuelita Yolie[11] is Nina’s grandmother(abuelita is a Spanish term of endearment for abuela which means grandmother) and Mami's mother[12] who teaches Nina and others stretches each episode, voiced by Rita Moreno. She is considered one of the main characters.[13] Yolie moved from Mexico to a new home with her daughter (Nina's Mami) prior to Nina's birth.[14]
  • Carmen is Nina's cousin.
  • Claire (also spelled Clair in closed captions) is Chelsea’s mother,[15] voiced by Tabitha St. Germain She is a local dentist being referred as Dr Claire.
  • Dr. Kapur is the local Veterinarian at the Pet Vet and is the husband of Mr Kapur. Voiced by Ulka Mohanty.
  • Jorge is Carmen's fiancé.
  • Mami aka Mrs. Flores[16] is voiced by Michele Lepe and the husband of Papi/Mr Flores, who works at the Bakery, who plays the adult Nina in The Good Night Show. Nina is Mami's daughter.[17] Like her mother Yolie, she is a Mexican immigrant.[14]
  • Mavis the Post Master and the niece of Polly who is voiced by Evans Johnson.
  • Mr. Kapur is the principal at Nina's school and the wife of Dr Kapur. Voiced by Dhirendra Miyanger.
  • Mr. Lambert the town librarian and a secret admirer to Abuelita Yolie. Voiced by Mandy Patinkin.
  • Mr. Lin is voiced by Douglas Quan.
  • Mrs. Lin is voiced by Darcy Han.
  • Mrs. Goldstein is a coward but nice shopkeeper lady running in the local grocery store. Voiced by Tabitha St. Germain.
  • Papi aka Mr. Flores[citation needed] is Nina's father and the wife of Mami/Mrs Flores, voiced by David Torres.
  • Tio Javier is Nina's uncle and Mrs Flores's brother and a musician that runs in a music store. Voiced by Edwin Perez.
  • Dr Rivers is part of the Ocean Patrol and has appeared in the episode "Nina's Seaside Rescue".
  • Paquito Fernando is a famed salsa singer and is friend of Abuelita Yolie and Tio Javier who appears in Nina Live. Voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Animals

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  • Hush is the pet fish of Nina in every episode before Nina goes to bed she would feed Hush and say "Hush Hush little fish we are here to make a wish we close our eyes and then we start to make a wish with all our heart" However starring in Season 2 the bedtime scene is now unsence [sic?] with Nina now counting with her adventure, Hush later guest-hosts The Good Night Show with Melanie Martinez and Star before Leo replaced Melanie and then Nina replaced Leo.
  • Lucy is a firefly who provides light at Nina's bedside In the Season 2 episode The Hand Me Down she now gives Lucy to her little brother Santi since he decide that Lucy his new favorite toy and Nina is too old to play her, Lucy later guest-hosts The Good Night Show with Leo before Nina replaces him.
  • Max is Carlos and Nico's mischievous, but friendly, dog.
  • Star is the best friend of Nina who is a Star as his name suggests, voiced by Tabitha St. Germain. He can only be seen talking to Nina when she's alone but starting in the second season he now interact with Carlos & Chelsea and Santi occasionally. He appears 2D in this show[18] and later appears as a 3D puppet in The Good Night Show.[19] which he originally hosts with Melanie Martinez then Leo before Nina came to replace them.

Episodes

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Season 1 (2015–17)

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1. Nina's Birthday; Nina's Big Adventure Written By Sheila Rogerson

Airdate September 26, 2015


Nina plans to make her sixth birthday the best birthday ever. However, nothing goes well. First, she loses her yellow bows but then they are later found. She is worried that Tio Javier isn’t going to make in time for her party. Then, she accidentally rips out the piñata, but she learns from Abuelita that any special day can still be a good day.

Nina is disappointed that she isn't going on a big adventure like her uncle Tio Javier. However, with a little imagination, she and Abuelita go around the block like their own adventure.

2. Nina the Nurse!; Super Nina! Written By Betty Quan Sheila Dinsmore

Directed By Kevin Micallef

Airdate September 26, 2015

Abuelita is sick, so Nina is eager to be her nurse to recover Abuelita's cold. However, she must need to know what her patient really needs.

Nina and Carlos become superheroes to save the day, but then they realized that don't need to be superheroes to be amazing; they can be helpful-everyday-heroes and make a big difference.


3. Nina Wants to Grow; Nina Takes the Stage Witten By Rosemary Contreas Atul N. Rao

Airdate September 27, 2015

Nina wants to grow taller. However, she realizes there are good things about being small and that she'll grow during the time.

When Mrs Lin teaches the kids about a Chinese shadow puppet Nina and her friends put on play. But she struggles on how her friends to play the role.


4. Nina the Kite Flyer; Nina's First Sleepover Witten By Rosemary Contreas

Airdate September 27, 2015

When Carlos accidentally breaks the kite that he and Nina made together for the kite festival, they must put aside their differences to make a new one with Skye's help.

Nina tries to make things perfect when she hosts a sleepover with Chelsea.


5. Nina from Space; Nina Makes Music Written By John Van Bruggen Madellaine Paxson

Airdate October 3, 2015

Nina and Chelsea pretend to be visitors from another planet.

Nina and Abuelita Yolie visit Tio Javier since he's having some trouble with his song. But while Abuelita and Tio Javier see what's the issue, Nina and Star check out the musical instruments.


6. Nina Unplugged; Nina the Great Witten By Sheila Rogerson

Airdate October 10, 2015

When the whole neighborhood gets a blackout Nina see an opportunity to bring family friends together.

Nina and Chelsea nearly let their competitive spirits get in the way in their magic show.


7. Nina the Artist; Nina and the Missing Myna Bird Witten By Atul N. Rao John Van Bruggen

Airdate October 17, 2015

Nina tries to paint a picture for a school project but she's having some trouble getting inspired on what to paint but then she made a surprise that often to like.

When Carlos and Max accidentally leave the door and scare away Dr Kapur's pet bird, Vikarm, Nina, Abuelita, and Star must rescue her.


8. Nina Delivers; Nina's Library Hop Witten By Maria Escobedo Shelia Rogerson

Airdate October 24, 2015

Nina and Abuelita become delivering ladies to deliver some letters to the post office.

When Nina finds a frog a middle of the road while going to the library for her very first time with Abuelita and Chelsea she tries to find some frog books but then Hoppy starts to disrupt the people in the library.


9. Nina and Papi Play Baseball; Nina the Shadow Chaser Witten By Jagjiwan Sohal

Airdate October 31, 2015

Nina wants to learn how to play basketball, so Papi teaches her how.

Skye is watching Nina while her parents are out but after the girls watch a scary movie, they become shadow monsters.


10. Nina Henna Hijinx; Nina's Everything Garden

Airdate November 7, 2015

When Dr Kapur gives Nina a henna on her arm she tries to be patient when it needs to dry before she can get up.

Nina learns to be open to new and different things when she gets the chance to plant her own garden.


11. Nina Show and Tell; Nina's Snow Day Airdate Betty Quan John Van Bruggen

Airdate November 21, 2015

When Nina finds a flower nicknamed Florecita that's growing in the sidewalk crack, she finds a way to save its beauty.

When Chelsea really wants winter to come back instead of just having summer Nina gives her a homesick snow party.

Season 2 (2017–18)

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Shorts

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In addition to the main full episodes there are a number of titled shorts associated with them:

  • Nina's Birthday Party[20]
  • Nina's Imagination[21]
  • Nina's World EPK[22]
  • Nina and Papi's Best Day Ever[23]
  • Nina and the Yard Sale[24]
  • Nina Cupcake[25]
  • Nina Dog Sits[26] aka Nina Dogs Sits[27] is a short based on episode 14
  • Nina Good Night[28]
  • Nina Shops with Abuelita[29]
  • Nina Speaks Spanish[30]
  • Nina with Something Completely Silly[31]
  • Stretches with Abuelita[32]
  • Tio Missing Party[33]

Broadcast

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The show premiered as part of NBC Kids on January 2, 2016, with new episodes airing weekly through February, scheduled for 10:00am on Saturday mornings.[7]

On July 2, 2016, the show began airing on Telemundo's morning block MiTelemundo with two new episodes every Saturday morning at 9:30am–10:30am with Spanish audio track.[34]

Internationally, the series can also be found on eToonz in South Africa.

Reception

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The series was positively received. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media called the series "superb" and said that the series has "strong diversity, community, [and] family themes". She also argued that the series has themes of forging "strong relationships," solving issues, and embracing new situations, and stated the show's best aspect is its protagonist, who would "delight youngsters who tune in for her adventures."[35]

Games

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  • Nina's Big Adventure[36]
  • Nina Match Up[37]
  • Spot the Differences in Nina's World[38]

References

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  1. ^ Hassan, Mohamed (September 25, 2015). "Rita Moreno: 'Nina's World' Children's Show Reflects True Diversity". NBC News. Retrieved January 4, 2016. Nina's World is an animated prequel to "The Good Night Show" featuring Nina as a six-year-old girl.
  2. ^ del Barco, Mandalit (September 25, 2015). "Move Over, Dora: 'Nina's World' Brings Another Bilingual Girl To TV". NPR.org. Retrieved January 4, 2016. Starring Rita Moreno and Mandy Patinkin, it's about a 6-year-old Latina girl and the multicultural neighborhood she grows up in.
  3. ^ "Nina's Introduction". SproutOnline.Com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2015. Nina talks to Cat Greenleaf about her age and her "Best Day Ever" book.
  4. ^ Mami. "Nina Rides a Bike". Nina's World. Nina Sabrina Flores! (said at end to scold her for riding a bike alone without permission)
  5. ^ "Nina Speaks Spanish". Nina Flores
  6. ^ Goldstein, Mrs. "Nina Unplugged". Nina's World. 3 minutes in. Oy vey! You startled me Ninala... and these old bones have had enough excitement thanks to the power pickle we're in!
  7. ^ a b "NBC Kids". NBC.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2015. Nina's World tells the story of imaginative six-year-old Nina and her best friend Star. Together, the pair explores Nina's vibrant and colorful neighborhood. Every day transforms into a new excursion that celebrates family, community, diversity, and wonder.
  8. ^ "Nina's World". SproutOnline.com. Nina's World tells the story of imaginative six-year-old Nina and her best friend Star.
  9. ^ "Nina". SproutOnline.com. Hi! I'm Nina! I love to celebrate my (my birthday) with my best friend named (Star). We like to go on adventures around the neighborhood! At night, I feed my pet
  10. ^ "Nina-1". SproutOnline.com. Hi! I'm Nina! Hola. It's me, Nina! At the end of everyday my bestfriend (Star) and I begin our great Good Night adventures with all of you!
  11. ^ Chelsea. "Nina's First Sleepover". Nina's World. 3 minutes in. Thanks for inviting me, Nina's Grandma... I mean- Abuelita Yolie.
  12. ^ "Nina The Great". Nina's World.
  13. ^ "Abuelita". SproutOnline.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2015.
  14. ^ a b "To Mami, from Nina". Nina's World.
  15. ^ Nina's First Sleepover, closed captions attribution
  16. ^ Lin, Skye. "Nina the Shadow Chaser". Nina's World. 0 minutes in. Thanks Mrs. Flores, but don't worry, we'll be just fine.
  17. ^ "Mami". sproutonline.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2015.
  18. ^ "Star". SproutOnline. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015.
  19. ^ "Star-1". sproutonline.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2015.
  20. ^ "Birthday Party".
  21. ^ "Imagination".
  22. ^ "World EPK".
  23. ^ "Best Day Ever".
  24. ^ "Nina and Yard Sale".
  25. ^ "Cupcake". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
  26. ^ "Nina Dog Sits". Archived from the original on September 6, 2016.
  27. ^ "Nina Dogs Sits". Archived from the original on September 6, 2016.
  28. ^ "Good Night". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
  29. ^ "Shops Abuelita".
  30. ^ "Speaks Spanish".
  31. ^ "Something Completely Silly". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
  32. ^ "Stretches Abuelita".
  33. ^ "Tio Missing Party".
  34. ^ "Nina's World". zap2it.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2016.
  35. ^ Ashby, Emily (September 21, 2019). "Nina's World Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  36. ^ "Nina's Big Adventure". Archived from the original on January 1, 2016.
  37. ^ "Nina Match Up". Archived from the original on January 1, 2016.
  38. ^ "Spot the Differences". Archived from the original on September 8, 2015.
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