Carrusel
Carrusel is a Mexican telenovela, produced by and first broadcast on Televisa in 1989. It covers daily life in a Mexican elementary school and the children's relationships with a charismatic teacher named Jimena. Among other plot devices, it deals with the differences between the upper and lower classes of Mexican society — specifically as seen in a romantic relationship between Cirilo, a poor black boy, and a spoiled rich girl, Maria Joaquina Villaseñor.
Overview
Carrusel is a Mexican telenovela, produced by and first broadcast on Televisa in 1989. It covers daily life in a Mexican elementary school and the children's relationships with a charismatic teacher named Jimena. Among other plot devices, it deals with the differences between the upper and lower classes of Mexican society — specifically as seen in a romantic relationship between Cirilo, a poor black boy, and a spoiled rich girl, Maria Joaquina Villaseñor.
Valentín Pimstein
Creator / EP
Angelli Nesma Medina
Producer
Episodes
1. Starting the Second Year
Jimena Fernández is chosen as the second-grade teacher at the World School. Once there she must guide her students in stopping sibling abuse, dealing with María Joaquina’s racist comments, and helping Carmen cope with her parents’ separation.
2. Starting the Second Year
Jimena Fernández is chosen as the second-grade teacher at the World School. Once there she must guide her students in stopping sibling abuse, dealing with María Joaquina’s racist comments, and helping Carmen cope with her parents’ separation.
3. Pleasant Approach
Teacher Jimena advises Carmen to let her feelings flow with Federico. Carmen is happy. Federico tries to reconnect with his family. Valeria ruins Jimena’s notebook, which she had been secretly copying.
Cast & Crew
Gabriela Rivero
Maestra Ximena Fernández
Pedro Javier Viveros
Cirilo Rivera
Ludwika Paleta
María Joaquina Villaseñor
Hilda Chávez
Laura Quiñones
Christel Klitbo
Valeria Ferrer
Odiseo Bichir
Federico Carrillo
