Sofia's Diary
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Sofia's Diary was produced and created by Nuno Bernardo and Triona Campbell with their company beActive
Sofia's Diary is a drama that is shown online through the social networking site Bebo
, which is the same site that hosts KateModern
.
A version of Sofia's Diary originally came out in 2003 in Portugal
. This means it actually predates the first video of lonelygirl15
which came out in 2006. Sofia is played by 22-year-old Rachel Hyde-Harvey
.
Sofia's Diary was the second internet based show to make the transition to UK TV (Tiscali Showcase on C4 being the first in 2007) following its acquisition by Channel Five (from Sony Pictures Television International) on April 17, 2008. The first two seasons of the show were broadcast on 'Fiver' (previously 'Five Life').
Following an 8-month break, Sofia's Diary returned to Bebo to begin a 6-week third season, from May 29, 2009. This season differs to the first two, in that new episodes are only being shown on Tuesdays and Fridays, as opposed to every weekday.
Sure Girl originally sponsored Sofia's Diary. Season 3 of the show is being exclusively sponsored by Transport for London
(TfL), to help increase awareness among teenagers of its road safety campaign.
as well.
to London
. It focuses on her making brand new friends and fitting in at school. Her videos were uploaded on a weekday basis.
The main character, Sofia, works at Wicked magazine, and is enemies with Rebecca Nixon. She was dating Josh Angelo and, later, Finn. She used to live with her dad, stepmother and stepbrother, but now lives with her Wicked boss, Alice Clayton-Smith.
Jill is Sofia's best friend. She is currently looking to get a job and start her own record label. She used to date Scratch behind her brother's back.
Sean was Sofia and Jill's best friend. He was into music and started a band with Jill's brother, Mikey. They had a gig, and on the way home, Sean was shot dead.
Rebecca is Sofia's enemy and works at Wicked magazine. She spends all her time taunting Sofia. She had a crush on Josh (who, at the time, Sofia was dating). She returned to Wicked magazine for the third season.
Josh was Sofia's workmate and boyfriend. In the video blogs, it was discovered that he is now dating Rebecca, although it is not clear if they are still together in Season 3.
Simon is Sofia's dad. He is married to Emma ('SMAW') and has a child with her. He has not appeared in the third season. Sofia was sent to live with him.
Emma ('SMAW', short for 'Stepmother, Model, Actress, Whatever') is Sofia's mother-in-law. They got off to a rough start, but they patched it up. She has not appeared in the third season.
Jo is Sofia's old best friend. She still talks to her through Bebo and pops in from time to time.
Scratch is Sofia's friend and Jill's ex. He broke Jill's heart when he cheated on her. They got back together in season 3, but he got hit by a car and fell into a coma, and didn't survive.
and The Script only to name a few.
placed in a coma, not a comma
Sofia's Diary is a drama that is shown online through the social networking site Bebo
Bebo
Bebo is a social networking website launched in July 2005. It is currently owned and operated by Criterion Capital Partners after taking over from AOL in June 2010....
, which is the same site that hosts KateModern
KateModern
KateModern was the sister series of lonelygirl15. The series, which was announced on July 16, 2007, began filming on July 9 and the first video, Fight and Flight, was released on July 16. The show is produced by EQAL in partnership with Bebo...
.
A version of Sofia's Diary originally came out in 2003 in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
. This means it actually predates the first video of lonelygirl15
Lonelygirl15
lonelygirl15 was an interactive web-based video series which began in June 2006 and ran through to August 1, 2008. Developed under the working title The Children of Anchor Cove, the show gained worldwide media attention when it was outed as fictional in September 2006.-Overview:lonelygirl15...
which came out in 2006. Sofia is played by 22-year-old Rachel Hyde-Harvey
Rachel Hyde-Harvey
Rachel Hyde Harvey is an English actress and singer who is best known for her appearance in I Dream alongside S Club 8. She has also appeared in episodes of The Bill, Doctors, Holby City and My Family. She also appeared in Busted's "What I Go To School For" music video...
.
Sofia's Diary was the second internet based show to make the transition to UK TV (Tiscali Showcase on C4 being the first in 2007) following its acquisition by Channel Five (from Sony Pictures Television International) on April 17, 2008. The first two seasons of the show were broadcast on 'Fiver' (previously 'Five Life').
Following an 8-month break, Sofia's Diary returned to Bebo to begin a 6-week third season, from May 29, 2009. This season differs to the first two, in that new episodes are only being shown on Tuesdays and Fridays, as opposed to every weekday.
Sure Girl originally sponsored Sofia's Diary. Season 3 of the show is being exclusively sponsored by Transport for London
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
(TfL), to help increase awareness among teenagers of its road safety campaign.
Sofia's life
At the start of the series, Sofia was a 17-year-old girl, living with her dad, stepmother and stepbrother (also known as 'Devil Child'). The story began when Sofia found her (now ex) boyfriend kissing her stepsister Trisha. As revenge, she played a trick on her ex, but it backfired and somehow she managed to set the whole chemistry lab on fire. Doing this got her suspended. Her mum then found some ecstasy tablets in her bedroom, so she decided to send her away to London, to live with her dad, his wife and their baby. Her best friend, Sean, later died from a random gunshot. Sofia had to choose between Finn or Josh as her boyfriend. She lives with Alice Clayton Smith.Television
Due to its success on Bebo, FIVER picked up the series and started airing episodes every day at 5:25 ever since April 17, 2008. An omnibus would air every 2 weeks on a Sunday. Due to slow ratings the singular episodes moved to 4:00 on a weekday basis, the omnibuses were then dropped. FIVER officially cancelled Sofia's Diary on June 12, 2009, saying they had no broadcast right to new episodes and their contract had expired, they also said they had no intention to renew it. The show has now ended on BeboBebo
Bebo is a social networking website launched in July 2005. It is currently owned and operated by Criterion Capital Partners after taking over from AOL in June 2010....
as well.
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Season 1
Season 1 focuses mainly on Sofia's move from StockportStockport
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on elevated ground southeast of Manchester city centre, at the point where the rivers Goyt and Tame join and create the River Mersey. Stockport is the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of the same name...
to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. It focuses on her making brand new friends and fitting in at school. Her videos were uploaded on a weekday basis.
Season 2
Season 2 focuses maily on Sofia and Jill's loss of Sean due to a gunshot. It also focuses on Sofia's real friend and her future decisions. Her videos were uploaded on a weekday basis.Season 3
Season 3 focuses maily on road safety and growing up. Jill getting a record label and Sofia moving in with Alice also Wicked Magazine was shutdown. Her videos are uploaded on a Tuesday and Friday basis. It ended after one month on June 30, 2009.Seasons
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Sofia Taylor
- Seasons 1-3
The main character, Sofia, works at Wicked magazine, and is enemies with Rebecca Nixon. She was dating Josh Angelo and, later, Finn. She used to live with her dad, stepmother and stepbrother, but now lives with her Wicked boss, Alice Clayton-Smith.
Jill Johnson
- Seasons 1-3
Jill is Sofia's best friend. She is currently looking to get a job and start her own record label. She used to date Scratch behind her brother's back.
Sean Walker
- Season 1
Sean was Sofia and Jill's best friend. He was into music and started a band with Jill's brother, Mikey. They had a gig, and on the way home, Sean was shot dead.
Rebecca Nixon
- Seasons 1-3
Rebecca is Sofia's enemy and works at Wicked magazine. She spends all her time taunting Sofia. She had a crush on Josh (who, at the time, Sofia was dating). She returned to Wicked magazine for the third season.
Josh Angelo
- Seasons 1-2
Josh was Sofia's workmate and boyfriend. In the video blogs, it was discovered that he is now dating Rebecca, although it is not clear if they are still together in Season 3.
Simon Taylor
- Seasons 1-2
Simon is Sofia's dad. He is married to Emma ('SMAW') and has a child with her. He has not appeared in the third season. Sofia was sent to live with him.
Emma Taylor ('SMAW')
- Seasons 1-2
Emma ('SMAW', short for 'Stepmother, Model, Actress, Whatever') is Sofia's mother-in-law. They got off to a rough start, but they patched it up. She has not appeared in the third season.
Jo Ellis
- Season 2
Jo is Sofia's old best friend. She still talks to her through Bebo and pops in from time to time.
Scratch
- Seasons 2-3
Scratch is Sofia's friend and Jill's ex. He broke Jill's heart when he cheated on her. They got back together in season 3, but he got hit by a car and fell into a coma, and didn't survive.
DVD release
Due to its popularity on Bebo and FIVER, Sofia's Diary was released on Region 2 DVD by Sony. It includes every episode from Seasons 1 and 2. It is a two-disc DVD and has alternate endings, letting the viewer decide what Sofia should do in her daily situations. It was rated 12 by the BBFC, and runs for two hours and four minutes.Music
Music plays a big part in Sofia's Diary. It previews music from The Ting TingsThe Ting Tings
The Ting Tings are an English music duo comprising Jules de Martino and Katie White . They formed in December 2007 while based at Islington Mill Studios in Salford...
and The Script only to name a few.
Effect on Teenage Viewers on FIVER and Members on Bebo
From Season 2 onwards Sofia encouraged teens to call a help line about gun crime after popular character Sean Walker was killed off on the Season 1 finale. From Season 3 onwards Sofia encouraged teens to call a help line about road safety after Scratch was hit by a car placed in a comma and killed off in episode 9 of the 3rd season.External links
- Article on Sofia's Diary
- Information about Sofia's Diary
- Useful Portal Page for Sofia's Diary
- Sofia's Diary Bebo Page
placed in a coma, not a comma