La Fama (TV series)

La Fama was a Mexican reality series set to find a new child star in 1999. It focused on mainly as a singing competition, but also provided dancing and acting lessons to the contestants.

Format

Participants

14 children (7 boys and 7 Girls), ages 8-12 were chosen in a nation-wide search to enter The New competition.

Judging

Each week, each contestant were scored on their performances, scores ranging from 1-10.

Up For Elimination

Each week, the 2 contestants that scored the least amount of points were put up for elimination. Each received a number for support from the public. The one who received the lowest number of votes was eliminated.

Stages

The 14 contestants started at the Beginner Stage. Once 5 people were elmininated the Intermidiate Stage began. The Professional or Pro Stage began when the 4 finalists were revealed. The winner was known as the Graduate: the only one who passed all three stages.

Prize

The winner received a record deal and an acting contract for a telenovela.

Contestants

Placed on the Show

Contestant Name

Winner

Carlos

2nd

Ana Lilia

3rd

Gabriela

4th

Adriana

5th

Antonio

6th

Laura

7th

Enrique

8th

Juan Fernando

9th

Natasha

10th

Beatríz

11th

Alejandro Mario

12th

María Fernanda

13th

Israel

14th

Alberto

     The Graduate / Winner of La Fama.
     Pro Stage Contestants / Finalists
     Intermidiate Stage Contestants
     Beginner Stage Contestants