

Season 1 • Episode 545
LatestBased on the original version of same name created by Cris Morena, the series tells the story of a group of orphans living in a manor, known as Raio de Luz, struggling and being guided by a young woman, Carol, that assumes a maternal figure for them. Their experiences such as discovering first love, deceptions, loneliness and friendship, as well as adventures in fantasy, are depicted throughout the series. The narrative is followed by musical themes and videoclips.
Acting
Giovanna Grigio's Mili — iconic orphan energy.
Production
Fantasy sequences that aged like fine cheese.
Writing
Cris Morena's formula: trauma + musical number = gold.
Creators
Cris Morena, Íris Abravanel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chiquititas became a Latin American phenomenon, spawning dolls, albums, and live tours — basically the Beatles for sad Brazilian children.
Íris Abravanel adapted this while married to Silvio Santos, Brazil's TV emperor, proving nepotism can occasionally deliver orphan bangers.