Laura Natalia Esquivel
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Laura Natalia Esquivel Gomez (born May 18, 1994 in Buenos Aires
, Argentina
) is an actress and singer, best known for her role as Patricia "Patito" Castro in the popular Argentine children's telenovela, Patito Feo
.
Argentina which was aired in the entire Latin America
. She was chosen to represent Argentina and was one of the finalists.
Afterwards, she appeared in a tribute to Roberto Gómez Bolaños
(Chespirito) in 2005 and in famous variety show "Sábado Gigante - Don Francisco Presenta". She was also chosen as one of the leads in the musical Peter Pan
which had a long run in Buenos Aires
.
In 2005, Argentina's most-watched show, Showmatch, did a segment on talented kids. Her segment, in which she sang Disney songs, achieved extremely high ratings and big repercussion. Because of that, Marcelo Tinelli
offered her a development deal and she was soon chosen as the lead in Patito Feo
, a children-oriented telenovela produced by Ideas del Sur
.
Patito Feo
soundtrack achieved multiple platinum certifications and a Gardel Award. The show was also a huge success achieving high ratings, sold-out stadium concerts all over Latin America and a nomination for the Emmy Awards.
After two seasons, Patito Feo ended in 2008. Laura continued touring with the cast. In 2008, the show became a huge success in Europe, especially in Turkey
, Italy
and Greece
(Hellas)(2010) and Laura is currently learning Italian. She will tour the country soon with a stage production based on Patito Feo and was also chosen by Mediaset
as one of the leads in a telenovela they will produce in Argentina
.
In 2010 while touring Italy and Greece, Laura signed an endorsement deal with Monnalisa, to promote its Teenager line Jakioo. Thousands of kids waited for her arrival at Eleutherios Venizelos Airport to take an autograph or a kiss from the singer. In 2011, Laura spent the majority of her time touring in Italy and Greece to promote the theatrical versions of Patito Feo. She is also a hostess on the TV show, Mundo Teen.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
) is an actress and singer, best known for her role as Patricia "Patito" Castro in the popular Argentine children's telenovela, Patito Feo
Patito Feo
Patito Feo is a comedy TV series for kids and teens from Argentina, starring Laura Natalia Esquivel, Brenda Asnicar, Juan Darthes, Griselda Sicilliani and Gastón Soffritti produced by Ideas del Sur for Canal 13...
.
Biography
Since she was 7, Laura Esquivel had taken singing, acting, piano and dance lessons. She was first introduced to the general public on reality-musical format Codigo F.A.M.A.Código F.A.M.A.
-Format:Out of thousands of auditions in Mexico, 40 , 16 , 17 children are chosen to form the first "phase" of the show, which is called "Código Bronce" or "Code Bronze"....
Argentina which was aired in the entire Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
. She was chosen to represent Argentina and was one of the finalists.
Afterwards, she appeared in a tribute to Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Roberto Gómez Bolaños is a Mexican writer, actor, director, comedian, humorist, songwriter, poet and philosopher. He is best known by his stage name Chespirito .-Life and work:...
(Chespirito) in 2005 and in famous variety show "Sábado Gigante - Don Francisco Presenta". She was also chosen as one of the leads in the musical Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
which had a long run in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
.
In 2005, Argentina's most-watched show, Showmatch, did a segment on talented kids. Her segment, in which she sang Disney songs, achieved extremely high ratings and big repercussion. Because of that, Marcelo Tinelli
Marcelo Tinelli
Marcelo Hugo Tinelli is an Argentine TV host, media producer and businessman, best known as the host of the TV show ShowMatch broadcast on Argentina's Canal 13...
offered her a development deal and she was soon chosen as the lead in Patito Feo
Patito Feo
Patito Feo is a comedy TV series for kids and teens from Argentina, starring Laura Natalia Esquivel, Brenda Asnicar, Juan Darthes, Griselda Sicilliani and Gastón Soffritti produced by Ideas del Sur for Canal 13...
, a children-oriented telenovela produced by Ideas del Sur
Ideas del Sur
Ideas del Sur is a production company founded by Marcelo Tinelli, host of the highest-rated show in Argentina: Videomatch....
.
Patito Feo
Patito Feo
Patito Feo is a comedy TV series for kids and teens from Argentina, starring Laura Natalia Esquivel, Brenda Asnicar, Juan Darthes, Griselda Sicilliani and Gastón Soffritti produced by Ideas del Sur for Canal 13...
soundtrack achieved multiple platinum certifications and a Gardel Award. The show was also a huge success achieving high ratings, sold-out stadium concerts all over Latin America and a nomination for the Emmy Awards.
After two seasons, Patito Feo ended in 2008. Laura continued touring with the cast. In 2008, the show became a huge success in Europe, especially in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
(Hellas)(2010) and Laura is currently learning Italian. She will tour the country soon with a stage production based on Patito Feo and was also chosen by Mediaset
Mediaset
Mediaset S.p.A., known as Gruppo Mediaset in Italian, is an Italian-based media company which is the largest commercial broadcaster in the country...
as one of the leads in a telenovela they will produce in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
In 2010 while touring Italy and Greece, Laura signed an endorsement deal with Monnalisa, to promote its Teenager line Jakioo. Thousands of kids waited for her arrival at Eleutherios Venizelos Airport to take an autograph or a kiss from the singer. In 2011, Laura spent the majority of her time touring in Italy and Greece to promote the theatrical versions of Patito Feo. She is also a hostess on the TV show, Mundo Teen.
Discography
- 2004 Peter Pan (soundtrack)Peter Pan (2003 film)Peter Pan is a 2003 fantasy film released as a joint venture of Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios. P. J. Hogan directed a screenplay co-written with Michael Goldenberg which is based on the classic play and novel by J. M. Barrie. Jason Isaacs plays the roles of Captain...
- 2007 Patito Feo La Historia Más LindaPatito FeoPatito Feo is a comedy TV series for kids and teens from Argentina, starring Laura Natalia Esquivel, Brenda Asnicar, Juan Darthes, Griselda Sicilliani and Gastón Soffritti produced by Ideas del Sur for Canal 13...
- 2007 Patito Feo La Historia Más Linda En El TeatroPatito FeoPatito Feo is a comedy TV series for kids and teens from Argentina, starring Laura Natalia Esquivel, Brenda Asnicar, Juan Darthes, Griselda Sicilliani and Gastón Soffritti produced by Ideas del Sur for Canal 13...
- 2008 Patito Feo La Vida Es Una FiestaPatito FeoPatito Feo is a comedy TV series for kids and teens from Argentina, starring Laura Natalia Esquivel, Brenda Asnicar, Juan Darthes, Griselda Sicilliani and Gastón Soffritti produced by Ideas del Sur for Canal 13...
Filmography
- 2007-2008 Patito FeoPatito FeoPatito Feo is a comedy TV series for kids and teens from Argentina, starring Laura Natalia Esquivel, Brenda Asnicar, Juan Darthes, Griselda Sicilliani and Gastón Soffritti produced by Ideas del Sur for Canal 13...
- as Patricia "Patito" Castro - Un Paradiso Per Due (2009)
- Natale in Sud Africa (2010)
- Maktub (2011)