La Academia Explained

Presenter:
Company:TV Azteca
Runtime:Varies between 2 hours and 3 hours
Executive Producer:Giorgio Aresu (2002–2005)
Eva Borja (2006–2008)
Magda Rodriguez (2009–2011)
Juan Navarrete (2011)
Roberto Romagnoli (2012–2014)
Ángel Aponte (2018–2022)
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish
Network:Azteca Uno
Last Aired:present
Num Seasons:13

La Academia (The Academy) is a Mexican reality musical talent television series shown on TV Azteca, that premiered in June 2002 and is currently in its thirteenth installment. Although the show itself is not affiliated with the Endemol franchise, which includes the "Star Academy" shows, it does share the competition format of many of the variants of the global franchise.

Over the first seasons, the show was a reliable dominator of its time-slot, which was shown by its triumph over Televisa's Operación Triunfo Mexico, in several countries including Chile, Peru and Venezuela. The rival show was only produced for one season, and was in fact the official Endemol entry in Mexico. The last seasons of La Academia had declining ratings, being aired against the Mexican version of The Voice, produced by Televisa, and it eventually ceased production in 2012. However, in 2018, Azteca rebooted the franchise and it aired a new generation of La Academia which received positive reviews from critics and saw an impressive increase in total viewership.

The show has been franchised to other countries: Azerbaijan (Akademiya), Malaysia (Akademi Fantasia), Indonesia (Akademi Fantasi Indosiar), United States (La Academia USA), Paraguay (La Academia Paraguay), Singapore (Sunsilk Academy Fantasia), Thailand (True Academy Fantasia), Central America (La Academia Centroamérica) and Greece (House of Fame).

Overview

Format

Each year, 14–49 people are selected to live together in a house isolated from the rest of the world, spending their days taking classes in singing, dancing, acting, and related fields, each preparing one or two songs for a 3-hour concert which they give each Sunday evening for TV viewers and a live studio audience. Each week, one of the contestants is eliminated based on the number of votes each one receives, until 4 to 10 students become the finalists and compete for the top prize. Viewers can vote by telephone, text or online. Camino a la Fama aired during weekday afternoons, but it was cancelled after The Ninth Generation. This show taped what the students' lives within the La Academia house. It also demonstrated the singing, dancing, and acting classes.

Judges and hosts

The longest serving judge has been Arturo López Gavito with ten seasons on the panel, followed by Lolita Cortés five seasons as judge plus two as the academy's director. Óscar Sarquiz, Chacho Gaytán and Horacio Villalobos remain in third place, having been part of the judging panel three seasons each.

Whereas for hosts, Alan Tacher and Rafael Araneda both were part of the show for four seasons each, with Ingrid Coronado hosting three seasons. Judge and host Yahir, and two-time host Cynthia Rodríguez are two of the academy's students who have been part of the panel.

Cast Member Seasons
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Herbe Popeyocolspan="11"
Amparo Rubíncolspan="12"
Pancho Ruizcolspan="12"
Óscar Lópezcolspan="11"
Alan Tachercolspan="9"
Juan Carlos Alonsocolspan="9"
Jose Luis Cornejocolspan="11"
Óscar Sarquizcolspan="8"
Mónica Garzacolspan="8"
Mimícolspan="10"
Lolita Cortés
Arturo López Gavito
Rafael Aranedacolspan="4"
Enrique Guzmáncolspan="7"
Raúl Quintanillacolspan="7"
Lissetcolspan="7"
Chacho Gaytáncolspan="3"
Olga Tañóncolspan="5"
Ingrid Coronadocolspan="3"
Bibi Gaytáncolspan="4"
Julio Preciadocolspan="3"
Marta Sánchezcolspan="3"
Cruz Martínezcolspan="3"
Yahir
Fernando Del Solarcolspan="3"
Horacio Villalobos
Edith Márquezcolspan="2"
Edwin Lunacolspan="2"
Adal Ramonescolspan="1"
Cynthia Rodríguezcolspan="1"
Danna Paolacolspan="1"
Alexander Acha
Ana Bárbara
Vanessa Claudio

Series overview

AiredWinnerRunner-upThird placeOther FinalistsMain JudgesPresenter(s)Principal
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1MyriamVíctorMiguel
Ángel
Yahir & NadiaHerbe
Pompeyo
Amparo
Rubín
Pancho
Ruiz
Óscar
López
Alan
Tacher
Héctor
Martínez
2ÉrikaMarcoManuelFreddy & RosalíaJuan
Carlos
Alonso
Jose
Luis
Cornejo
Willy
Gutiérrez
3CarlosDulceMelissaLeticia, Israel
& César
Óscar
Sarquiz
MimíLolita
Cortés
Arturo
López
Gavito
Juan
Carlos
Alonso
4ErasmoYuridiaAdriánCynthia, Edgar
& Sylvia
Ilse
5SamuelColetteMarbellaRenataRegina
Orozco
Mónica
Garza
Jesse
Cervantes
6María
Fernanda
FabiolaLuis
Armando
Valeria & PerlaEnrique
Guzmán
Raúl
Quintanilla
LissetRafael
Araneda
Héctor
Martínez
7GiovannaNapoleon & SebastiánAgustín, Menny,
Oscar & Fabiola
Chacho
Gaytán
Olga
Tañón
Rafael
Araneda
Ingrid
Coronado
Lolita
Cortés
8EsmeraldaCarolinaEdgarPaolo, Luis, Edu
Johnny, Daniel
Gerardo & Eri
9ErickPabloCarmenGil, Ronald, Gustavo
Emanuel, Ceci
Yanilen & Hancer
Lolita
Cortés
Bibi
Gaytán
Eduardo
Capetillo
10AlexisChuchoSeleneSantana, Manuel
& Rubi
Julio
Preciado
Marta
Sánchez
Cruz
Martínez
YahirFernando
del Solar
Ingrid
Coronado
Chacho
Gaytán
11PaolaAlexisKatherynDalia & SilviaHoracio
Villalobos
Edith
Márquez
Edwin
Luna
Arturo
López
Gavito
Adal
Ramones
Cynthia
Rodríguez
Héctor
Martínez
12DalúAngieCarlosDennis & CharlyDanna
Paola
Alexander
Acha
13CesiaAndrésMarNelson & RubíAna
Bárbara
Lolita
Cortés
YahirVanessa
Claudio
Alexander
Acha
14Upcoming seasonEspinoza PazChiquis RiveraJaime CamilEsmeralda UgaldeHéctor Martínez

Notes

  1. In the first and second series, the judges' panel rotated between different music experts every week, regular guests are listed.
  2. During the eighth series, several guest judges served as temporary replacement for Olga Tañón, such as: Marta Sánchez, Mónica Naranjo, María Conchita Alonso, Elvis Crespo, Tatiana, Dulce, Los Horóscopos de Durango, Gabriela Spanic, Eduardo Capetillo, and Bibi Gaytán
  3. Paolo is considered the winner of the Judges' International Prize.
  4. Myriam joined the judges' panel on Concert 5.

Main Generations

Season 1: The First Generation (2002)

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Starring:HerbePompeyo
Amparo Rubin
Pancho Ruiz
Óscar López
Num Episodes:22
Network:Azteca 13

La Academia began on 7 July 2002. Fourteen were selected to be part of The First Generation, and Alan Tacher was selected to host. The National Auditorium in Mexico City served as the setting for the final concert, where the winner received a Coca-Cola touring contract, a worldwide trip, a brand new Chevrolet Trail Blazer and the top prize: MX$2.5 million and a recording contract.

Miguel Ángel, Myriam, Nadia, Víctor and Yahir reached the finale held on 1 December 2002. Myriam Montemayor Cruz was declared the winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Myriam Montemayor Cruz21 Monterrey, Nuevo León
02Víctor Garcia Perez26 Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas
03Miguel Ángel Rodriguez Chapital18 Puebla, Puebla
04Yahir Othon Parra23 Hermosillo, Sonora
05Nadia Lopez Ayuso19 Oaxaca, Oaxaca
06Toñita Salazar Zamora22 Tantoyuca, Veracruz
07Raul Sandoval23 Mexicali, Baja California
08Estrella Veloz Llamas23 Monterrey, Nuevo León
09Laura Caro18 Tijuana, Baja California
10María Inés Guerra Núñez19 Guadalajara, Jalisco
11José Antonio de la O24 Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas
12Wendolee Ayala23 Torreón, Coahuila
13Alejandro Danel20 Taxco, Guerrero
14Héctor Zamorano23 Veracruz, Veracruz

Season 2: The Second Generation (2002–03)

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Starring:HerbePompeyo
Juan Carlos Alonso
José Luis Cornejo
Óscar López
Num Episodes:17
Network:Azteca 13
Azteca América (USA)

The Second Generation was presented at the final concert of The First Generation on 1 December 2002. Once again, the National Auditorium in Mexico City served as the setting for the final concert, where the winner received the top prize of MX$2.5 million and a recording contract.

Freddi, Manuel, Marco, Rosalía and Érika reached the finale held on 30 March 2003. Érika Alcocer Luna was declared the second winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Érika Alcocer Luna28 San Luis Potosí
02Marco Moré18 Monterrey, Nuevo León
03Manuel Mancillas Dena28 Hermosillo, Sonora
04Fredy Bautista19 Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca
05Rosalía León Oviedo27 Los Angeles, California
06Adrián Carvajal20 Tampico, Tamaulipas
07Enrique Virrueta Gordillo21 Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas
08Azeneth Gonzalez21 Guadalupe, Nuevo León
09Andrea Gonzalez Romo18 Guadalajara, Jalisco
10Fabricio Martinez21 Estado de México
11Ana Lucía Salazar19 Monterrey, Nuevo León
12Alejandra Ondarza23 Ciudad de México
13Víctor Javier Ramos24 Hermosillo, Sonora
14Mauricio Carrera Carranza17 Querétaro
15Marvin Mainte Carpio22 Tijuana, Baja California
16Karla Tijerina19 Ciudad Obregon, Sonora
17Gisela Lopez22 San Luis Potosí
18Elisa Valenzuela Galvan23 Guadalajara, Jalisco

Season 3: The Third Generation (2004)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Lolita Cortés
Mimí
Óscar Sarquiz
Num Episodes:17
Network:Azteca 13
Azteca América (USA))

A year after the end of The Second Generation, The Third Generation, with far more production than before, began on 14 March 2004. The Teotihuacan Hall in Acapulco served as the setting for the final concert, where the winner received a brand new car and a larger top prize of MX$3 million and a recording contract.

This Season was the first to had a permanent judging panel.

Dulce, Melissa, César, Lety Lopez, Carlos and Israel reached the finale held on 4 July 2004. Carlos Rivera Guerra was declared the third winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Carlos Rivera18 Huamantla, Tlaxcala
02Dulce Lopez18 Ciudad de México
03Melissa Ibarra24 Hermosillo, Sonora
04Lety López21 Guadalajara, Jalisco
05Israel Estrada21 Estado de Mexico
06César Robles20 Acayucan, Veracruz
07Hiromi Hayakawa21 Torreón, Coahuila Japan
08Ricardo Hernandez26 Tijuana, Baja California
09Suzette Marquez18 Tucson, Arizona
10Maricarmen Carrion18 Puebla, Puebla
11Martín Vaka19 Morelia, Michoacán
12Rodrigo Najera28 Monterrey, Nuevo León
13Marcia Peña23 Querétaro
14Arturo Quezada23 Guadalajara, Jalisco
15Esteban Espinoza26 Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas
16Marla Marrun25 Veracruz
17Jessica Meza20 Estado de Mexico
18Diego Espinoza 22 Ciudad de México

Season 4: The Fourth Generation (2005)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Lolita Cortés
Ilse
Óscar Sarquiz
Num Episodes:19
Network:Azteca 13
Azteca América (USA)

Almost a year after the start of The Third Generation, The Fourth Generation began on 27 February 2005. The Monterrey Arena in Monterrey served as the setting for the final concert, where the winner received the newly raised top prize of MX$3.5 million and a recording contract.

The Fourth Season was highly controversial, with conflicts between contestant Jolette Hernández and members of the judge panel as the main source of controversy. The final results were also controversial, as frontrunner Yuridia placed second at the grand finale.

Yuridia, Adrian, Cynthia, Erasmo, Edgar and Silvia reached the finale held on 3 July 2005. Yuridia Gaxiola Flores was declared the fourth winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsCity
01Erasmo González Xalpatlahua, Guerrero
02Yuridia Gaxiola Flores Hermosillo, Sonora
03Adrian Varela Culiacán, Sinaloa
04Cynthia Rodríguez Monclova, Coahuila
05Edgar Guerrero Boise, Idaho
06Silvia Mendivil Los Mochis, Sinaloa
07Jolette Hernandez Guadalajara, Jalisco
08José Luis Diaz Guadalajara, Jalisco
09Johanna Delgado Los Angeles, California
10Marco Silva Ciudad de México
11Paula Gonzalez Monterrey, Nuevo León
12Mario Sepulveda Monterrey, N.L.
13Alan Velazquez Estado de México
14Abyadé Rodriguez Guadalajara, Jalisco
15Óscar Otuyemi Pachuca, Hidalgo
16Karina Cazares Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
17René Liceaga Mexicali, Baja California
18Anahí Garcia Monterrey, Nuevo León

Season 5: The Light Generation (2006)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Lolita Cortés
Regina Orozco
Óscar Sarquiz
Num Episodes:24
Module:Prizes
1st: MX$3,000,000[7]
2nd: MX$1,500,000
3rd: MX$500,000[8]
Guest performers: Franco de Vita, Filippa Giordano and David Bolzoni

The Light Generation began on 9 July 2006, where the fewest contestants, four, became finalists. The boardwalk of the Port of Veracruz in Veracruz served as the setting for the final, and first open-air, concert, where the winner received the top prize of MX$3 million and a recording contract.

This was the first season hosted by a female with Monica Garza.

Colette, Renata, Samuel and Marbella reached the finale held on 17 December 2006. Samuel Castelli Marini was declared the fifth winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsCity
01Samuel Castelli Zentla, Veracruz
02Colette Acuña Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas
03Marbella Corella Magdalena de Kino, Sonora
04Renata Rodriguez Barajas Guadalajara, Jalisco
05Vince Miranda Los Angeles, California
06Julia Hernendez Paso del Toro, Veracruz
07Yazmin Valencia Hermosillo, Sonora
08Sebastián Garzon Mexicali, Baja California
09Julio Elenes Culiacán, Sinaloa
10Noé Cantu Monterrey, Nuevo León
11Isabel Becerra Chihuahua, Chihuahua
12Diego Castro Monterrey, N.L.
13Carlos Hernendez Ciudad de México
14Iván Rodriguez Monterrey, Nuevo León
15Diana Santos Chihuahua, Chihuahua
16Citlali Aguilera Guadalajara, Jalisco
17César Ceja Guadalajara, Jalisco
18Armando Gutierrez Teopisca, Chiapas
19Alan Macin Estado de México
20Jaqueline Garcia Oaxaca, Oaxaca
21Niyet Quiroz Guadalajara, Jalisco

Season 6: The Last Generation (2008)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
RaúlQuintanilla
Lisset
Enrique Guzmán
Num Episodes:16
Network:Azteca 13
Azteca America (USA)

The Last Generation began on 31 August 2008. The Víctor Manuel Reyna Stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas served as the setting for the final concert, where the winner received the top prize of MX$3 million, a recording contract and the new La Academia Trophy.

Perla, María Fernada, Fabiola, Luis Armando and Valeria reached the finale held on 12 December 2008. María Fernanda Alvo Díaz was declared the sixth winner of La Academia.

Later Maria Fernanda, Valeria, Perla, Jackie, Fatima and Alex formed a girl group called G6; Fabiola Rodas won the third season of Desafio de Estrelas a year later.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01María Fernanda Alvo21 Guadalajara, Jalisco
02Fabiola Rodas16 Guatemala
03Luis Armando24 Veracruz
04Valeria Dessens16 Hermosillo, Sonora
05Perla Estrada17 Caborca, Sonora
06Alex Garza21 Monterrey, N.L.
07Jackie Gonzalez22 California
08Matías Aranda23 Argentina
09Wilfredo Pineda16 Sinaloa
10Esteban Vazquez18 Texas
11Cintia Urtiaga17 Guadalajara, Jalisco
12Iván Estrada18 Mexico, DF
13Fátima Molina22 Guadalajara, Jalisco
14Héctor Silva25 Monterrey, N.L.
15Alba Alcudia15 Tabasco
16Gerardo Castillo22 Guatemala
17Monserrat Monroy18 Veracruz
18Dasahev Saavedra19 Hermosillo, Sonora
19Alejandra Sandoval15 Jalisco
20José Roberto Carrillo24 Tecate, Baja California

Season 7: The New Generation (2009)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Olga Tañón
Chacho Gaytán
Num Episodes:12
Network:Azteca 13

The New Generation was renewed due to the popular demand and led by the most outspoken critic, Lolita Cortés, beginning on 4 October 2009. This season featured 36 contestants, and seven, became finalists. The Víctor Manuel Reyna Stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas once again served as the setting for the final concert, where the winner received the lowest top prize of MX$1 million and a recording contract.

Agustín, Oscar, Fabiola, Sebastián, Menny, Giovanna and Napoleón reached the finale held on 20 December 2009. Giovanna Nicole Paz was declared the seventh winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Giovanna Paz16 Manzanillo, Colima
02Sebastián Martingaste25 Argentina
Napoleón Robleto23 Guatemala
04Agustín Argüello19 Argentina
05Menny Carrasco26 Chihuahua, Chihuahua
06Oscar Jiménez22 Guadalajara, Jalisco
07Fabiola Jaramillo30 Orizaba, Veracruz
08Jaccyve Álvarez23 Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz
09Mike Bobadilla28 Culiacán, Sinaloa
10Luz Leguizama24 Oakland, California
11Rod Pérez17 Mérida, Yucatán
12Patricia Ahjtung15 Catemaco, Veracruz
13Alejandra Capelini22 Xalapa, Veracruz
14María Reynoso18 Guadalajara, Jalisco
15Daniel Solís*41* Tijuana, Baja California
16Adriana Sánchez 29 Guadalajara, Jalisco
17-19Mayrenne Carvajal40 Veracruz
Roy Rosas32 Nogales, Sonora
Yadhira Mendez21 Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
20-23Brian Vega21 Monterrey, Nuevo León
Carlos Pleasant28 Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
Luis Guillen38 Los Angeles, California
Roberto Vázquez29 León, Guanajuato
24-28Alex García15 Monclova, Coahuila
Dafne Olivera40 Ciudad de México
Ingrid Álvarez15 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas
Mell Rivera21 Los Angeles, California
Nicole Vargas17 Guadalajara, Jalisco
29-35Alberto Campos24 Ciudad de México
Daniela Rodríguez23 Ciudad de México
Denisse Marion Vega22 Ciudad de México
Kurt Arredondo27 Irapuato, Guanajuato
Manuel Ortiz22 Sonora, Sonora
Melissa Norzagaray17 Sinaloa
Michelle Quintero28 Ciudad Obregón, Sonora
36Jorge Vázquez20 Los Angeles, California

Season 8: The Bicentennial Generation (2010)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Olga Tañón
Chacho Gaytán
Num Episodes:15
Network:Azteca 13

Bicentennial Generation was the name given to this season in honor of the 200 years of Mexican independence. It began on 12 September 2010, featuring 49 contestants, and 10 finalists, marking an all-time high for the series. The Víctor Manuel Reyna Stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, served as the setting for the finale for a third time. For the first time ever, two winners were announced: one was chosen by the panel of critics as well as Lolita Cortés and La Academia teachers, winning the International Prize of US$20,000; the other was chosen by the viewers, winning La Academia: Bicentenario and MX$1 million.

Luis, Eri, Gerardo, Esmeralda, Carolina, Johnny, Daniel, Edgar, Paolo and Edu reached the finale held on 19 December 2010. Esmeralda Ugalde Mota was declared the eighth winner of La Academia. Paolo Ragone won the first and only International Prize.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Esmeralda Ugalde18 San Ciro de Acosta, San Luis Potosí
01(2)*Paolo Ragone28 Argentina
02Carolina Soto27 Chile
03Edgar García15 Tijuana, Baja California
04Luis González29 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas
05Edu del Prado33 Spain Equatorial Guinea
06Johnny Morales30 Venezuela
07Daniel Riolobos24 Federal District
08Gerardo Cuevas25 Guadalajara, Jalisco
09Eri Carranco29 Monterrey, Nuevo León
10María López25 Mexicali, Baja California
11Álvaro Bautista23 Guadalajara, Jalisco
12Benjamín Rosales29 Argentina
13Andrés Alejandre25 Ensenada, Baja California
14Deyra Cornejo35 Villa Juárez, Sonora
15Guillermo Martín29 Spain
16Isabel Marín de León18 Guatemala
17Belén Castorena25 Cancún, Quintana Roo
18Denise Faro22 Italy
19Gina Rivera24 Veracruz
20-21
Eddie Bilalovic22 Federal District
Mark Lewin22 Venezuela
22-24Jorge Tinoco19 Guanajuato
Lizette Limón17 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Sandra Estrada16 Hidalgo
25-32Daniella Augspurg19 El Salvador
Elaine Hernández41 Cuba
Eduardo Jiménez32 Federal District
Karla Silva19 Campeche
Leonardo Ruiz27 Michoacán
Leonel Regata21 Cuba
Rosendo Robles22 Glendale, California
Ventura Esquiviaz20 Tepatitlán, Jalisco
33-49
Brisa Carillo17 Chihuahua
Carmen Vásquez16 Tlaxcala
David Duclaud26 Morelos
Dayana Falcón21 Cuba
Florentina González31 Guadalajara, Jalisco
Josue Bravo26 Puebla
Lupita Infante23 Los Angeles, California
Mariana Niebla23 Durango
Nicolas Padilla19 Colima
Paloma Naya18 Tepic, Nayarit
Paola Bustamante22 Querétaro
Pepe Betancourt28 Torreón, Coahuila
Santa Degyves37 Acapulco, Guerrero
Santiago Pérez18 Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Sonia Mayorga22 Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas
Verónica Ramos27 Ensenada, Baja California

Season 9: 2011 Generation (2011)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Lolita Cortés
Chacho Gaytán
Num Episodes:18
Network:Azteca 13

La Academia 2011 premiered on 21 August 2011,[16] and it was the first reality show to be aired in 3D. It featured 35 contestants. The season was led by Eduardo Capetillo, and hosted by his wife Bibi Gaytán accompanied by Rafael Araneda. During the middle of the competition, on 26 October, Eduardo Capetillo announced to the contestants that Magda Rodriguez was no longer the producer (she was fired due to low ratings). Juan Navarrete became the new producer. At the end of the 11th. Concert, Eduardo Capetillo announced that he would look for new contestants to join the competition. On the 12th. and 13th. Concert, 6 new contestants (Cecilia, Dianela, Héctor, Valeria, Alfonso, Gaby) were brought to the competition. After involving La Academia on a personal matter, Eduardo Capetillo and Bibi Gaytán were fired on 7 December 2011, 2 weeks before the finale. It was announced Julio Preciado would take his place as principal for the remaining weeks of the competition and Ingrid Coronado will return to host the semifinal and finale. The finale was held on 18 December, once again in Víctor Manuel Reyna Stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. The winner received MX$500,000 in addition to the cash prize accumulated over the course of the competition and a recording contract.

Emanuel, Cecilia, Gustavo, Ronald, Gil, Yanilen, Erick, Hancer, Pablo & Carmen reached the finale. Erick Sandoval was declared the ninth winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Erick Sandoval26 Mexicali, Baja California
02Pablo Balzano27 Argentina
03Carmen Rios25 San Francisco, USA
04Gil Álvarez23 Guadalajara, Jalisco
05Ronald Martínez31 Venezuela
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Gustavo Cornejo30 Chicago, USA
Emanuel Peña15 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Cecilia de la Cueva25 Ciudad de México
Yanilen Díaz25 Cuba
Hancer Pérez19 Guatemala
11Valeria Cox26 Chile Argentina
12Alfonso Cravioto33 Ciudad de México
13Héctor Ruiz24 Tuxla Gutiérrez, Chiapas
14Lizbeth Colin15 Acapulco, Guerrero
15Gaby Albo20 Ciudad de México
16Denisha Audifred29 Torreón, Coahuila
17Dianela26 Durango
18Melissa Barrera21 Monterrey, Nuevo León
19Paco Zazueta24 Ciudad Obregón, Sonora
20-22Jose Antonio Mora23 Ecuador
Javi Baerga23 Puerto Rico, USA
Jesus Falcón26 Macuspana, Tabasco
23-24Eduardo D' Esezarate23 Puebla, Puebla
Tadeo Bustamante29 Cancún, Quintana Roo
25Gaby Luna18 Durango, Durango
26Frank Díaz19 Los Angeles, USA
27Dariela Vallejo25 Guadalajara, Jalisco
28Yazmín Sanchez15 Tempoal, Veracruz
29Huicho Pérez15 Chihuahua, Chihuahua
30Mariana Balquiarena20 Los Angeles, USA
31Noé Varela18 Houston, USA
32-33Alan Martin21 Tepatitlán, Jalisco
Ceci Magaña22 Guadalajara, Jalisco
34-36Bárbara Ibarra16 Monterrey, Nuevo León
Karen Lopez21 Culiacán, Sinaloa
Sergio Aguilar21 Guadalajara, Jalisco
37-41Jacqueline Solis28 Guadalajara, Jalisco
Yamileth Hernández21 Poza Rica, Veracruz
Arón Manzanero19 Mérida, Yucatán
Giselle Rodriguez18 Hermosillo, Sonora
Elisa Castellanos17 Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas

Season 10: The Decade Generation (2012)

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Starring:Julio Preciado
Marta Sánchez
Cruz Martínez
Yahir
Num Episodes:17
Network:Azteca 13

The Decade Generation premiered on 26 August 2012, celebrating the tenth anniversary of La Academia.[17] [18] [19] Fernando De Solar and his wife Ingrid Coronado were introduced as the new hosts of La Academia. On 16 August, it was confirmed that the four judges will be Marta Sánchez, Julio Preciado, Cruz Martínez and First Generations fourth place, Yahir. Chacho Gaytán, serve as the Principal of this generation. In this season, the contestants were no longer isolated as they could use the social media to keep in touch with fans and family. On 16 September, the winner of The First Generation, Myriam, joined the judges panel. The finale was held on 16 December, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. The Polyforum Chiapas, served for the first time as the setting of the final concert. The winner received a Recording Contract and MX$1,000,000.

Alexis, Chucho, Manuel, Rubí, Santana & Selene reached the finale. Alexis Montoya was declared the tenth winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Alexis Montoya26 Caborca, Sonora
02Chucho Rivas14 Mazatlán, Sinaloa
03Selene Fitch23 La Paz, Baja California Sur
04Santana Olvera21 Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas
05Manuel Aguilar25 Tuxpan, Veracruz
06Rubí Mendivil19 Ahome, Sinaloa
07Yara Rey27 Cuba
08Hacib Samir29 Mexico, DF
09Maru Barrios33 Mexico, DF
10Francisco 'Pako' Madrid31 Los Mochis, Sinaloa
11Gaba Flores29 Monterrey, Nuevo León
12Kevin Ruano20 Guatemala
13Azucena del Toro31 Guadalajara, Jalisco
14Gabriela Maldonado41 Argentina
15Freddy Sandoval35 Uruapan, Michoacán
16Diana Molina21 Martinez de la Torre, Veracruz
17Sandra Arcos29 Mexico, DF
18Liz & Mar Rodriguez34/14 Tijuana, Baja California
19Erik Torrel26 Puebla, Puebla
20Mario Orellana18 El Salvador

Reboot Generations

Season 11 (2018)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Edwin Luna
Edith Márquez
Horacio Villalobos
Num Episodes:14
Network:Azteca Uno

Season 11 premiered on 8 July 2018, as TV Azteca's celebration of its twenty-five year anniversary. This generation serves as the return of one of its most successful formats, according to statements by the content director, Alberto Ciurana. On 14 May, it was announced that Adal Ramones would return to the small screen as the host of La Academia, after joining TV Azteca almost three years after leaving their competitor, Televisa. On 4 July 2018, the names of the contestants and teachers of the new season of La Academia were revealed through social media accounts of the reality show, which will be led by Héctor Martínez, the principal of the First Generation of the show. Later that day, it was announced that the new panel of judges will be formed by Arturo López Gavito, Horacio Villalobos, Edwin Luna and Edith Márquez. The finale was held on 7 October, in which the winner received a recording contract and MX$1,000,000.

Katheryn, Dalia, Alexis, Paola & Silvia reached the finale. Paola Chuc was declared the eleventh winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Paola Chuc20 Guatemala, Guatemala
02Alexis Bonifaz24 Mapastepec, Chiapas
03Katheryn Venegas22 Choluteca, Honduras
04Dalia Duarte30 Tijuana, B.C.
05Silvia Zepeda 19 Apatzingan, Michoacán
06Diego Almonte22 Santiago, Chile
07Fernando Davila24 Torreon, Coahuila
08Isboseth Garza24 Matamoros, Tamaulipas
09Marian Herrera20 Ciudad de México
10Ana Samano20 Vallarta, Jalisco
11Adolfo Esponda21 Culiacan, Sinaloa
12Daniela Montes20 Tijuana, B.C.
13Montserrat Ibarra25 Zapopan, Jalisco
14Montserrat Torales24 Gomez Palacios, Durango

Season 12 (2019–20)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Alexander Acha
Danna Paola
Horacio Villalobos
Num Episodes:16
Network:Azteca Uno
Module:Prizes
1st: MX$1,000,000
2nd: MX$100,000
3rd: MX$100,000

On 23 October 2019, Television Azteca held a special ceremony to reveal details about the upcoming season of its most successful show. Horacio Villalobos and Arturo López Gavito will seat again at the judges' table and they will be joined by Remmy Valenzuela (who was let go after the first concert), Alexander Acha and Danna Paola. For the first time, the reality show will have a prestigious artist who will become "the voice of experience" and work as a mentor for the contestants. This task will pertain to the Chilean singer and songwriter Beto Cuevas, who explained that it will take them out of their comfort zone.During the presentation, Adal Ramones and Cynthia Rodríguez also presented the principal of La Academia, which will again be Héctor Martínez, and the teaching staff will be Alan Benabib, Beto Castillo, Guille Gómez, Lula Ross, Jorge Romano, Raúl Carballeda, Rodrigo Cachero and Rosa Virgen. In addition, Chacho Gaytán will be in charge of the musical direction of the show. The finale was held on 23 February, in which the winner received a recording contract and MX$1,000,000.

Angie, Dalú, Carlos, Charly & Dennis reached the finale. Dalú was declared the twelfth winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Dalú Borunda24 Culiacán, Sinaloa
02Angie Flores18 Honduras
03Carlos Torres21 Guadalajara, Jalisco
04Dennis Arana21 Guatemala
05Charly Zúñiga24 Matamoros, Tamaulipas
06Maria Fernanda González29 Mazatlán, Sinaloa
07Susy Ortoño22 Apatzingán, Michoacán
08Francely Abreu18 Mérida, Yucatán
09Jonathan Meza21 Hermosillo, Sonora
10Gibran Gutiérrez19 Guadalajara, Jalisco
11Jorge Alejandro Flores25 Honduras
12Effeta López21 Guadalajara Jalisco
13Rosa Mary Mier26 Puebla, Puebla
14Jazmin & Stephanie Sotelo19 Loreto, Zacatecas

Season 13 (2022)

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Starring:Arturo López Gavito
Lolita Cortés
Ana Bárbara
Horacio Villalobos
Num Episodes:19
Network:Azteca Uno
Estrella TV (USA)
Module:Prizes
1st: MX$1,000,000

La Academia will commemorate its 20th anniversary with a new season in 2022. On 9 May 2022, it was announced that Lolita Cortés and Arturo López Gavito will once again share the judges' panel. The season will also have Horacio Villalobos and popular singer, Ana Bárbara critiquing the students' performance every Saturday and Sunday. As part of the 20 year celebration, First Generation's Yahir will serve as the main host with Vanessa Claudio as co-host, who will be replacing Adal Ramones and Cynthia Rodriguez.Alexander Acha will act as the principal of the new season, while Aleks Syntek will step in as their mentor.

Andres, Cesia, Nelson, Rubí & Mar reached the finale. Cesia was declared the thirteenth winner of La Academia.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Cesia Saenz23 Comayagua
02Andrés Seuv25 Sonora
03Mar Rendón19 Quito
04Nelson Carreras21 Guatemala
05Rubí Ibarra21 San Luis Potosí
06Eduardo Ochoa29 California
07Santiago Domínguez22 Mexico City
08Fernanda Herrera21 Tabasco
09Zunio27 Guayaquil
10Isabela Ortega19 Tabasco
11Jackie López26 Sinaloa
12Mariana Logue27 Mexico City
13Emilio de la Cruz21 Aguascalientes
14Alejandra Wiessner28 Sonora
15Esmeralda Azucena24 Guerrero

Spin-off Generations

AiredWinnerRunner-upThird placeOther FinalistsMain JudgesPresenter(s)Principal
1234
USMarianaGustavoNoheliaAfid & YoshigeiAdrián
Pieragostino
María
Conchita
Alonso
Lolita
Cortés
Arturo
López
Gavito
Fernando
del Solar
Beto
Castillo
CAMayKikeLiamElvira, Bryan, Alex,
Luis, David & Diana
Raquel
Rivas
Pedro
Meléndez
Carlos Guerrero,
Celina Chanta
& Gustavo Vallecillo
Tavo
Bárcenas
K1EddyNahomyAdamarisChristopher, Ximena
& Michelle
Alicia
Villarreal
Lolita
Cortés
Luis
Coronel
Ingrid
Coronado
Kiko
Campos
K2KarlaSarahNicole
& Alexis
Angélica & SofíaVíctor
García

USA: Season 1 (2005–06)

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Num Episodes:14

La Academia USA is the first musical reality show with only Hispanic contestants launched by Azteca America in October 2005. The auditions were done nationwide and the first La Academia USA concert was on 20 November 2005.

After three months of competition La Academia USA came to an end, crowning Mariana Vargas as winner of the Latin Reality Show. As the winner and runner-up, Mariana and Gustavo respectively received contracts with Warner Music for the release of an album.

PlaceContestants
01Blanca Mariana Vargas Grajeda
02Gustavo Alfonso Amezcua Fuentes
03Nohelia María Sosa Guerrero
04Afid Ferrer Ávalos
05Yoshigei Cázares Silva
06Jazmín Olivo Ceballos
07Francisco Alvarado Rivera
08Adán Castillo
09Iván Quiñonez
10Diana Galindo Martínez
11Heloisa Alves
12Catalina Naranjo
13Michael Anthony Muenchow
14Gabriel Juan Rodríguez Policastro
15Alejandro Hernández López
16Carlos Soto García
17Bianca Filio Martínez
18Fatimat Aihassan Villanueva

C.A: Season 1 (2013)

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PlaceContestantsCountry
01May Velasquez Diaz El Salvador
02Kike Alvarado Paz Honduras
03Liam Rivera Euceda Honduras
04Elvira Del Carmen López Guatemala
05Bryan Calvo Alvarez
06Alex Lima Guatemala
07Luis Gabriel Guerra
08David Navarro Zuñiga
09Diana Villamonte
10Yuli Visoná Castillo
11Joan Alfaro Rodriguez
12Bárbara Lavaire Cruz Honduras
13Edwin Josué Moreno Guatemala
14María Fernanda León
15Allan Amed Licona Rodriguez Honduras
16Henna Marcela Figueroa
17Arnold Galtán Guatemala
18Leo Brooks Palma
19Gaby Escamilla
20Liz Yes Tobar Guatemala
21Rox Saravia Vargas Nicaragua
22Adry Beatriz Portillo

KIDS: Season 1 (2013)

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Num Episodes:16
Module:Prizes
1st: MX$500,000
2nd: MX$250,000
3rd: MX$100,000
Guest performers: Peter La Anguila, Alicia Villareal, Carlos Rivera, Lambda García

La Academia Kids was presented in 2010 at the Bicentenanial Generation finale with Tatiana as the host. On 22 February 2012, Tatiana announced on her twitcam that the show was officially cancelled due to production issues.[20] On 11 July 2013, it was confirmed that La Academia Kids was in production again.[21] Ingrid Coronado returned as the host, joined by Mauricio Barcelata and Mariana Torres.[22] Alicia Villarreal, Lola Cortés and Luis Coronel serve as judges. On 31 August, the show aired a casting special, while the first live concert took place on 7 September, and the finale was held on 21 December, where the winner received MX$500,000.

Adamaris, Cristopher, Eddy, Michelle, Nahomy & Ximena reached the finale. Eddy Valenzuela was declared the first winner of La Academia Kids.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Eddy Valenzuela12 Chihuahua
02Nahomy Campas12 Sonora
03Adamaris Madrid10 Culiacán, Sinaloa
04Cristopher Vega08 Guadalajara, Jalisco
05Ximena Ramos07 Durango
06Michelle Gómez10 Guadalajara, Jalisco
07Guillermo Romo11 Estado de México
08Melany García10 Guatemala
09Esaú Juarez06 Guadalajara
10Japhet Jaquim07 Puebla
11Viviann Baeza14 Querétaro
12Cristian Aguilar13 Monterrey, Nuevo León
13Lupillo Llamas09 Tijuana, Baja California
14Santiago Jiménez12 Distrito Federal
15Juan Ángel García10 San Luis Potosí
16Corina Agosto 10 Guadalajara, Jalisco
17Irany Martínez09 Mexicali, Baja California
18Daniela Armas12 Uruapán, Michoacán
19Sebastián Urdiales11 Distrito Federal
20Leslie Alavez11 Distrito Federal

KIDS: Season 2 (2014)

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Num Episodes:16
Module:Prizes
1st: MX$500,000
2nd: MX$250,000
3rd: MX$100,000

Due to the high ratings Azteca producer Roberto Romagnoli confirmed a second season of the kids version.[23] On 25 July 2014, it was confirmed that Ingrid Coronado will return as the host, joined by Mariana Torres and Carlos Arenas. While Alicia Villarreal, Lolita Cortés, and First Generations second place, Víctor García will serve as judges. The season premiered on 16 August with a two-week casting special episodes, the first live concert took place on 30 August.

Angélica, Alexis, Karla, Nicole, Sarah & Sofía reached the finale. Karla Herrarte was declared the second winner of La Academia Kids, making her the first foreigner to ever win a season of the show.

PlaceContestantsAgeCity
01Karla Herrarte12 Amatitlán, Guatemala
02Sarah Silva11 California, USA
03Nicole Gatti09 Veracruz
Alexis Orozco12 Tijuana, Baja California
04Angélica Vargas11 California, USA
05Sofia Escobar08 Puebla
06Giovanni Malvaez08 Xochimilco, DF
07Yuawi Lopez 06 Durango
08Anthon Morales12 Nuevo León
09Jose Fernando Hernandez10 Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas
10Jacob Ayala11 El Dorado, Culiacán
11Jesus Figueroa12 Mixco, Guatemala
12Lolita Mora12 California, USA
13Valeria Amarillas06 Sinaloa
14Alison Rivera08 Tabasco
15Pablo Reina06 Coahuila
16Ximena Magaña12 Jalisco
17Samantha Castro10 Veracruz
18Alejandro Vargas12 Tecamac, Estado de México
19Santiago Escobedo05 Mexicali, Baja California
20Marco Lopez11 Azcapotzalco, DF

Notable careers

La Academia has been the most important reality show of Azteca, but not all of the contestants have transcended to a successful career. There are some examples of former La Academia contestants, that have been constantly on the public eye:

  1. Carlos Rivera, was the winner of The Third Generation, and decided to switch from a singing career to musical theater. He has done five plays, one of them being The Lion King Musical in Spain which got him international recognition. Since 2015 he joined Azteca's rival network, Televisa. He plays in El hotel de los secretos ("The Hotel of Secrets"), a Mexican soap-opera based the Spanish TV series Gran Hotel. In 2018, he became one of the 4 coaches of the Mexican version of The Voices 7th season, produced by Televisa. His latest album Guerra has been a worldwide success, topping the charts all around the world. Rivera has collaborated with artists including the late Juan Gabriel, Thalía, José José, Pandora, Reyli Barba, Ana Torroja, Marta Sánchez, Franco De Vita, Ana Carolina and Daniel Boaventura, Paulo Gonzo, Abel Pintos, and India Martínez.
  2. Yuridia, earned the second place of The Fourth Generation, and has recorded 7 albums including a , they have managed to sell 3.5 million copies in Latin America and have received Gold, Platinum and even Diamond certifications.
  3. Melissa Barrera, earned the eighteenth place of The 2011 Generation. From 2012 to 2015 she starred in four telenovelas produced by TV Azteca. In 2018, She starred as Lyn Hernandez on the Starz show, Vida. She was Vanessa in the 2020 film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical In The Heights, and is currently the lead of the Scream Franchise reboot films.
  4. Yahir was part of The First Generation of this reality, and so far he has been one of the contestants with the most achievements, he has starred in soap-operas and recorded albums which garnered different recognitions.
  5. María Inés Guerra, released only one album after her participation in La Academia. Instead, she kept going as an acknowledged host of important television shows in Azteca, furthermore she was the main antagonist of the 2003 soap opera Enamórate and hosted shows for other networks like Glitz, E! Entertainment Television and Disney Channel.
  6. Nadia was the fifth place of The First Generation, and her 2003 album received Gold and Platinum recognitions, as well as having her duet with Yahir, Contigo Si, on the top charts for 24 weeks. She has recorded several albums in different genres, and one of them earned a Grammy nomination, in addition to 3 Gold and 1 Platinum certifications.

The following table lists the top 10 most followed accounts on Instagram.

RankUsernameOwnerFollowersSeason
1Carlos Rivera8.6m 3
2Cynthia4.3m4
3Yuridia1.1m4
4Esmeralda1.0m8
5Yahir986k 1
6Alex Garza912k 6
7Melissa Barrera877k9
8El Dasa725k6
9Dennis Arana514k12
10Dalú462k12
The following table lists the top 10 most followed accounts on Twitter.
RankUsernameOwnerFollowersSeason
1Carlos Rivera899k3
2Cynthia874k4
3Yahir338k1
4Yuridia349k4
5María Inés243k1
6Victor García171k1
7El Dasa131k6
8Esmeralda Ugalde115k8
9Nadia112k1
10Myriam88k1

The following table lists the top 10 most viewed performances on YouTube.

RankSongContestantViewsSeasonSource
1La DiferenciaYuawi López10mK2[24]
2Con AlturaFrancely6.1m12[25]
3Soy RebeldeJolette3.5m4[26]
4Ahora TúDalú4.0m12[27]
5Mi Peor ErrorDalú3.4m12[28]
6La Muerte Del PalomoYuridia3.0m4[29]
7A Quien Le Importa?Jolette2.6m4[30]
8Y Yo Sigo AquíJolette2.5m4[31]
9ÁngelXimena Ramos2.2mK1[32]
10Detrás de Mi VentanaYuridia2.2m4[33]
The following table lists the top 10 most viewed music videos on YouTube.
RankSongArtistViewsSeasonSource
1Amigos No Por FavorYuridia411m4[34]
2Ya Te OlvidéYuridia374m4[35]
3Que Lo Nuestro
Se Quede Nuestro
Carlos Rivera183m3[36]
4Te EquivocasteYuridia167m4[37]
5Me MueroCarlos Rivera157m4
6Lo Que Son las CosasYuridia121m4[38]
7¿Cómo Pagarte? Carlos Rivera116m3[39]
8RecuérdameCarlos Rivera109m3[40]
9No La BesesYuridia103m4[41]
10Solo TúCarlos Rivera90m3

The following table lists the top 5 most popular songs of the show.

SongOriginal ArtistContestantsTotal
Si No Te Hubieras IdoMarco Antonio SolísToñita & Raul (1)
César (3)
Yuridia (4)
Samuel (5)
Jackie (6)
Daniel (7)
Edgar (8)
Gustavo (9)
Santana (10)
Jorge (12)
10
Como Quien Pierde una EstrellaAlejandro FernándezVíctor (1)
Jose Luis (4)
Carlos A. (5)
Esteban (6)
Óscar (7)
Paolo (8)
Gil (9)
Gibran (12)
8
Secreto de AmorJoan SebastianVíctor (1)
Noé (5)
Jackie (6)
Agustín (7)
Leonardo (8)
Eduardo & Erick (9)
Alexis (10)
Carlos (12)
Ahora QuiénMarc AnthonyAdrian & Marco (4)
Carlos A. (5)
Meny (6)
Andrés (8)
J. Antonio (9)
Hacib (10)
Dalia (11)
Dennis (12)
El Sol No RegresaLa 5ª EstaciónKarina (4)
Yazmín & Renata (5)
Wilfredo & Perla (6)
Denise & Daniella (8)
Cecilia (9)
Sandra (10)
Marian (11)
Dalú (12)
The following table lists the top 10 best selling albums according to AMPROFON.
RankAlbumArtistCertificationsSeason
1La Voz de un ÁngelYuridia

4
2Para MíYuridia
4
3-4Habla El CorazónYuridia
4
YahirYahir1
5No Te Apartes de MíYahir1
6-10Mi Historia en La AcademiaMyriam
1
Victor GarcíaVictor García1
NadiaNadia1
Entre MariposasYuridia4
Yo CreoCarlos Rivera3
Source:

The following table lists the viewership ranking of all seasons.

RankYearGenerationSeason
12002The First Generation1
22005The Fourth Generation4
32003The Second Generation2
42004The Third Generation3
52009The New Generation7
62008The Last Generation6
72006The Light Generation5
82010The Bicentennial Generation8
92018Season 1111
102019Season 1212
112011The 2011 Generation9
122012The Decade Generation10

Tours

Tours
SeasonTour NameDatePlacePerformers
1Tour 2002–2003Auditorio Nacional, Mexico DF
Monterrey, N.L.
Veracruz
Oaxaca
Querétaro
Leon, Guanajuato,
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Pachuca, Hidalgo
San Luis Potosí
Morelia, Michoacan
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Aguascalientes
Hermosillo, Sonora
Mexicali, B.C.
Tijuana, B.C.[42]
Myriam
Victor
Miguel Angel
Yahir
Nadia
Toñita
Raul
Estrella
Laura
Ma. Ines
Jose Antonio
Wendolee
Alejandro
Hector
First Generation24 August 2017Auditorio Nacional, Mexico DFMyriam
Victor
Miguel Angel
Toñita
Raul
Estrella
Laura
Ma. Ines
Jose Antonio
Wendolee
Alejandro
Hector
4Tour 200516 July 2005
23 July 2005
24 July 2005
28 July 2005
29 July 2005
30 July 2005
31 July 2005
27 August 2005
28 August 2005
7 September 2005
8 September 2005
9 September 2005
10 September 2005
11 September 2005
23 September 2005
24 September 2005
29 September 2005
1 October 2005
7 October 2005
8 October 2005
9 October 2005
Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico DF
San Luis Potosí
Leon, Guanajuato
Querétaro
Aguascalientes
Guadalajara
Colima
Las Vegas, USA
Dallas, USA
Hermosillo, Sonora
Los Angeles, USA
Fresno, USA
Sacramento, USA
Monterrey-Salinas, USA
San Jose, USA
Boise Idaho, USA
Houston, Texas
McAllen, Texas
Phoenix, Arizona
Yuma, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona[43] [44]
Erasmo
Yurdia
Adrian
Cynthia
Edgar
Sylvia
Jose Luis
Johanna
Marco
Paula
Abyade
Mario
Jolette
7La Nueva Academia Tour21 May 2010 Auditorio Nacional, Mexico DF[45] Giovanna
Sebastian
Napoleon
Agustin
Menny
Oscar
Fabiola Jaramillo
9La Gira que Gira28 January 2012
29 January 2012
18 February 2012[46]
Teatro Blanquita, Mexico DF
Teatro Blanquita, Mexico DF
Jalisco
Erick
Pablo
Carmen
Gil
Ronald
Gustavo
Ceci
Yanilen
Hancer
Tadeo

Spin-offs

ShowSeasonsConcertsSeason PremiereSeason Finale
1st Desafío de Estrellas1-2156 April 200313 July 2003
Homenaje A...1-21120 July 200328 September 2003
2nd Desafío de Estrellas1-4228 January 200625 June 2006
El Gran Desafío de Estrellas1-61419 April 200926 July 2009
Segunda Opportunidad1-7 + USA1121 March 20106 June 2010

Desafio De Estrellas (2003, 2006, 2009)

See main article: Desafio de Estrellas. Desafío de Estrellas is a Mexican musical show produced and distributed by Azteca, the second most important network in the country. The format of the Desafío is similar to American Idol with contestants eliminated every week and a grand finale with the top contestants competing to win the first place prize. Azteca has, until 2006, produced two versions of the program, one in 2003 and the other in 2006.

Homenaje a...(2003)

Tribute to... placed season 1 and 2 contestants against each other each Sunday to compete for MX$100,000.

Segunda Oportunidad (2010)

See main article: Segunda Oportunidad. Second Chance premiered on 21 March 2010. This show featured former contestants from seasons 1 to 7 who competed for a second chance at the competition and the music industry. The show featured 53 contestants from the 7 generations of "La Academia" and "La Academia USA". On 4 March, 50 contestants were announced, the other two will be chosen by voters on the internet. On 10 March, they announced the composition of 13 teams of four members each.

International versions

International Version
Region Local name Channel Winner Main Presenters


Central America
La Academia CentroaméricaAzteca GuatemalaSeason 1, 2013: May VelasquezCarlos Guerrero (season 1)
Celina Chanta (season 1)
Gustavo Vallecillo (season 1)
GreeceHouse of FameSkai TVSeason 1, 2021

Stefanos Pitsiniagas

Eleni Foureira
IndonesiaAkademi Fantasi IndosiarIndosiarSeason 1, 2003: Veri Affandi
Season 2, 2004: Theodora Meilani Setyawati
Season 3, 2004: Putu Sutha Natawijaya
Season 4, 2005: Ade Alfonso
Season 5, 2006: Tri Widi Nugroho
Season 6, 2013: Stefanny Patilaya
Adi Nugroho (Season 1 - Season 6)
Najib Ali (Season 4)
Bianca Liza(Season 6)
AFI JuniorIndosiarSeason 1, 2004: Samuel Dharmawan
Season 2, 2004-2005: Deasy
Season 3, 2005: Adi
Season 4, 2008: Teuku Ryzki Muhammad
La Academia Junior IndonesiaSCTVSeason 1, 2014: Kirana Anandita
Season 2, 2015: Ruri
MalaysiaAkademi FantasiaAstro RiaSeason 1, 2003

Vincent Chong Ying-Cern
Season 2, 2004

Ahmad Zahid Baharuddin
Season 3, 2005

Asmawi Ani
Season 4, 2006

Mohammad Faizal Ramly
Season 5, 2007

Norsyarmilla Jirin
Season 6, 2008

Stracie Angie Anam
Season 7, 2009

Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip
Season 8, 2010

Ahmad Shahir Zawawi
Season 9, 2011

Hazama Ahmad Azmi
Season 10, 2013: Faizul Sany
Season 11, 2014: Firman Bansir
Season 12, 2015: Sufi Rashid
Season 13, 2016: Amir Masdi
Megastar 2017: Idayu

Aznil Nawawi (Season 1-Season 5, season 9 & Megastar)
Jimmy Shanley (season 8)
Sarimah Ibrahim (season 6-season 8)
AC Mizal (season 6-season 7)
Seelan Paul(season 1)
Zizan Razak (New Version, season 10 AF 2013-2016)
ParaguayLa AcademiaTelefuturoSeason 1, 2013: Marilina Bogado
Dani Da Rosa (season 1)
SingaporeSunsilk Academy FantasiaStarHub TVSeason 1, 2012: Hui Xian
Louis Wu & Ophelia Su Bei Ru (season 1)
ThailandTrue Academy FantasiaTrue VisionsSeason 1, 2004: Vit, Pacharapol Jantieng
Season 2, 2005:Aof, Supanat Chalermchaichareonkij
Season 3, 2006: Tui, Kiatkamol Lata
Season 4, 2007: Nat, Nat Sakdatorn
Season 5, 2008

Natthew, Nat Thewphaingam
Season 6, 2009

Zani, Nipaporn Thitithanakarn
Season 7, 2010

Por, Aunnop Tongborrisut
Season 8, 2011

Ton, Thanasit Chaturapush
Season 9, 2012

Ice, Pornpassorn Chaianannithi
Season 10, 2013: Tungbeer, Phurivach Teerachad
Season 11, 2014: Aim, Sathida Pinsinchai
Season 12, 2015: Max, Apisorn Sukawatnasai

Settha Sirachaya (Season 1-Season 12)
United StatesLa Academia USAAzteca AméricaSeason 1, 2005-2006: Mariana Vargas
Alan Tacher (season 1)
Fernando del Solar (season 1)
JapanSuper Idol FantasiaTV TokyoSeason 1,Yasuyuki Oda

See also

Notes and References

  1. 10 September 2006 . MYRIAM - Gana La Academia 1ra generación . samanthamyrifan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160603125351/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkrx3b_f1PQ . 3 June 2016 . live.
  2. 31 October 2010 . Final 1a generación Victor garcia 2do lugar . Martinarro01096 . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160619104742/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhNDHpnMa24 . 19 June 2016 . live.
  3. 24 November 2010 . Erika - Ganadora La Academia 2 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160502042816/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLmHRNbubC4 . 2 May 2016 . live.
  4. 19 June 2010 . Carlos Rivera - Ganador La Academia 3 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808123817/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVNgxNWyl3s . 8 August 2021 . live.
  5. 24 November 2010 . Dulce - 2do Lugar de La Academia 3 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160418105516/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkbu10oh8uw . 18 April 2016 . live.
  6. 24 November 2010 . Melissa - 3er Lugar La Academia 3 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160801125757/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVG3wFZ374Y . 1 August 2016 . live.
  7. 19 June 2010 . Samuel - Ganador La Academia 5 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160508151546/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfyapwvq49g . 8 May 2016 . live.
  8. 24 November 2010 . Marbella - 3er Lugar La Academia 5 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160702015950/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWjqhGj2lsA . 2 July 2016 . live.
  9. 15 December 2008 . ¡María Fernanda gana La Academia! . . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200229225510/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytHwvhScLMU . 29 February 2020 . live.
  10. 15 December 2008 . Fabiola obtiene el segundo lugar . . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160914023327/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy0o0qxWK74 . 14 September 2016 . live.
  11. 21 December 2009 . Giovana ganadora de la academia 2009 . giovananicole . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160722222318/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVwyH70zWKg . 22 July 2016 . live.
  12. 20 December 2010 . primeros lugares 02 (19-12-10 final de la academia bicentenario) . numades9 . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160414122323/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppkx6nrOD24 . 14 April 2016 . live.
  13. 27 December 2011 . Carolina Soto 2do Lugar La Academia 8 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160508124618/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UURHzlpqoTY . 8 May 2016 . live.
  14. 27 December 2011 . Edgar 3er Lugar de La Academia 8 . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160414224410/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqRN0PgNvv8 . 14 April 2016 . live.
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  17. Web site: Una Academia 10 para celebrar su aniversario: Lola Cortes.
  18. Web site: 'La Academia 10 años' iniciará próximamente su 'casting' :: TVNotas !Irresistible! . Tvnotas.com.mx . 6 January 2013 . 20 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120720045955/http://www.tvnotas.com.mx/2012/05/07/C-31896-la-academia-10-anos-iniciara-proximamente-su-casting.php . dead .
  19. Web site: Harán casting para "La Academia 10 años", revela Romagnoli. Con René Franco . Radioformula.com.mx . 6 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160108183023/http://www.radioformula.com.mx/notas.asp?Idn=241984 . 8 January 2016 .
  20. Web site: Azteca presentaría "La Academia Kids". Con Flor Rubio . Radioformula.com.mx . 6 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131110070939/http://www.radioformula.com.mx/notas.asp?Idn=232347 . 10 November 2013 .
  21. Romagnoli . Roberto . romagnolirobert . 355431154645614592 . 11 July 2013 . Este año la Academia es de los kids!!! Los niños son los dueños de ella!!!! Ya llega A Azteca la Academia Kids!!! . es . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305073727/https://twitter.com/romagnolirobert/status/355431154645614592 . 5 March 2016 . live.
  22. Web site: Ingrid Coronado y Mauricio Barcelata conducirán La Academia kids. Con Flor Rubio . Radioformula.com.mx . 26 July 2013 . 26 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131110065251/http://www.radioformula.com.mx/notas.asp?Idn=342327 . 10 November 2013 .
  23. Web site: Confirma Romagnoli 2da temporada "México Baila" y "La Academia Kids". Con Flor Rubio . Grupo Fórmula . es-MX . 19 September 2013 . 8 February 2022 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927112942/http://www.radioformula.com.mx/notas.asp?Idn=355962 . 27 September 2013 .
  24. 2 September 2014 . Yuawi Lopez - La Diferencia - Concierto 1 Academia Kids lala 2 . B DAMIÁN . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211018001304/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t_B4ntggfQ . 18 October 2021 . live.
  25. 24 November 2019 . La Academia 2019 Francely Con Altura . IBSZERO . . 26 November 2021.
  26. 2 January 2017 . Jolette Mi sueño en la academia - Semana 6 . . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201224222908/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls0_jwWBtJ4 . 24 December 2020 . live.
  27. 29 December 2019 . Dalú - Ahora tú - Malú Octavo Concierto La Academia . César Chairez . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201117013933/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P8GJKqTz4A . 17 November 2020 . live.
  28. 22 December 2019 . Dalu - Mi Peor Error - séptimo Concierto - La Academia . César Chairez . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210819210346/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqKYrC2TpMk . 19 August 2021 . live.
  29. 23 December 2009 . yuridia - la muerte del palomo . samir avila . . 15 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210202025633/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6mAm5ZzLbE . 2 February 2021 . live.
  30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGgtl32s_W8.
  31. 2 January 2017 . Jolette Mi sueño en la academia - Semana 7 . . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191205021206/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_DG3yEan9I . 5 December 2019 . live.
  32. 6 October 2013 . Ximena - Angel (La Academia kids) . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131217004429/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryvRxbl5T7A . 17 December 2013 . live.
  33. 29 July 2012 . Yuridia - Detras de mi ventana (La Academia 4) . La Academia Fan . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171229010414/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0gWZ-4XedU&gl=US&hl=en . 29 December 2017 . live.
  34. 20 October 2017 . Yuridia - Amigos No por Favor (Primera Fila) (En Vivo) . YuridiaVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211114104916/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpXdFTmIlYU . 14 November 2021 . live.
  35. 7 December 2011 . Yuridia - Ya Te Olvidé . YuridiaVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211107111237/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMLuLLCXXx4 . 7 November 2021 . live.
  36. 22 December 2016 . Carlos Rivera - Que Lo Nuestro Se Quede Nuestro (Versión Acústica) . CarlosRiveraVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211115130507/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4lZHCgefMI . 15 November 2021 . live.
  37. 24 November 2017 . Yuridia - Te Equivocaste (Primera Fila) (En Vivo) ft. Malú . YuridiaVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210726073652/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pYscaBMzSw . 26 July 2021 . live.
  38. 31 May 2012 . Yuridia - Lo Que Son las Cosas . YuridiaVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210416181227/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt1DAfbDXus . 16 April 2021 . live.
  39. 9 October 2015 . Carlos Rivera - ¿Cómo Pagarte? (Official Video) . CarlosRiveraVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210429234333/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0diOZSlLKdg . 29 April 2021 . live.
  40. 11 October 2017 . Carlos Rivera - Recuérdame (De "Coco"/Versión de Carlos Rivera/Official Video) . DisneyMusicLAVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211108061422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfzmjgpx-VE . 8 November 2021 . live.
  41. 30 September 2013 . Carlos Rivera - Solo Tú (Video) . CarlosRiveraVEVO . . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210520112727/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npI4PIO5ij0 . 20 May 2021 . live.
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