¡PIRATAS AHOY!
NICKELODEON’S BRAND-NEW PRESCHOOL SERIES
SANTIAGO OF THE SEAS SETS SAIL FOR ACTION-PACKED
ADVENTURES, MONDAY, NOV. 2 ON NICK JR. UK
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London - Preschoolers will set sail for swashbuckling adventures in Nickelodeon’s brand-new animated series Santiago of the Seas, premiering Monday 2nd November 2020 at 6:00pm on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland. Infused with a Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture curriculum, the action-adventure series (20 episodes) follows 8-year-old Santiago “Santi” Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on daring rescues, searches for treasures and keeps the high seas safe in a fantastical Caribbean world.
In the series, Santiago’s (Kevin Chacon) steadfast and loyal crew consists of: Tomás (Justice Quiroz), his clumsy energetic cousin whose magical guitar can be used to harness the wind; and Lorelai (Alyssa Cheatham), a knowledgeable mermaid who can speak to sea creatures and transform into a young human girl. Together, Santi and his best mates sail the seas on the majestic ship El Bravo, using their smarts, pirate skills and moral compasses to guard their home of Isla Encanto from villains like the nefarious pirate Bonnie Bones (Kyndra Sanchez) and her Palm Crow sidekick Sir Butterscotch (John Leguizamo).
In the Santiago of the Seas series premiere, “The Legend of Capitán Calavera,” Santiago and his friends become the new pirate protectors of Isla Encanto after discovering the lost treasure of the legendary Capitán Calavera.
Santiago of the Seas is created by Niki López, Leslie Valdes and Valerie Walsh Valdes. Valdes and Walsh Valdes (Dora the Explorer) serve as executive producers with López co-executive producing. Santiago of the Seas is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif., with production overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Preschool.
Santiago of the Seas made its world premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Friday, October 9, 2020, garnering record ratings for Nickelodeon. Following the U.S. launch, Santiago of the Seas will roll out on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels internationally.
Online at nickjr.co.uk and the Nick Jr. Play app, parents and preschoolers can find lots of videos, games and activities guaranteed to keep their little ones occupied for hours, including a sing-along version of the Santiago of the Seas theme song. Parents can also like the official Nick Jr. UK & Ireland Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages and sign up to the official Nick Jr. Fan Club for the latest Nick Jr. news, highlights, video clips, competitions and more.
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About Nick Jr.
Where every day’s an adventure, Nick Jr. is a top-performing commercial pre-school entertainment brand in cable and satellite homes. Launched in 1999 as the world's first channel dedicated to pre-school children, Nick Jr.’s programming includes beloved shows PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Nella the Princess Knight and Peppa Pig. Kids and parents can find lots of video clips, games, exclusive activities and downloads featuring their favourite Nick Jr. friends online at nickjr.co.uk and on the Nick Jr. Play app. Viewers also have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick Jr. +1. Nick Jr. is available on Sky 615, Virgin 715, through BT Vision and TalkTalk channel 318.
About Nickelodeon
The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids’ TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.
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Santiago’s steadfast and loyal crew consists of Tomás, his clumsy energetic cousin whose magical guitar can be used to harness the wind; and Lorelai, a knowledgeable mermaid who can speak to sea creatures and transform into a young human girl. Together, Santi and his crew sail the seas on the majestic ship El Bravo, using their smarts, pirate skills and moral compasses to guard their home of Isla Encanto against villains like the nefarious pirate Bonnie Bones and her Palm Crow sidekick Sir Butterscotch.
CAST BIOS & CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Kevin Chacon as Santiago Montes
Kevin Chacon is the voice of Santiago “Santi” Montes, a brave and kind-hearted, 8-year-old pirate who sets sail on amazing adventures, searches for hidden treasure, always stands by his best mates and keeps the high seas safe from villains as the pirate protector of Isla Encanto.
Chacon discovered his passion for the arts at nine years old while taking acting classes at Rybin Studio of Drama. He later went on to appear in a variety of theatre, commercial and TV projects, including Marvel’s critically acclaimed Jessica Jones on Netflix as “Vido;’’ the lead role in the renowned bilingual stage adaption of The Little Prince; and Nickelodeon promos for Double Dare, Hispanic Heritage Month and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Chacon is of Costa Rican heritage and a recipient of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) and Association of Critics of Entertainment (ACE) Awards for Emerging Artist of the Year. He loves spending time with his family, playing basketball, skateboarding, swimming, dancing and singing.
Justice Quiroz as Tomás Gaviota
Justice Quiroz is the voice of Tomás Gaviota, Santiago’s cousin and first mate. He plays a magical Calavera cuatro guitar that can be used to harness the wind as he sails the high seas with Santiago. A little clumsy and full of energy, Tomás is a loveable comedic sidekick whose loyalty for his cousin helps him overcome his many fears.
Quiroz began acting at the age of seven and his professional television credits include appearances on Billions (Showtime) and Pinkalicious & Peterrific (PBS), where he lends his voice to multiple characters.
In his spare time, he likes to dance, sing, play sports, hang out with his beloved French Bulldog, Prince, and eat his favorite Dominican and Chinese foods.
Alyssa Cheatham as Lorelai
Alyssa Cheatham is the voice of Lorelai, a 150-year-old mermaid who has a vast knowledge of the ocean and can speak to sea creatures. Her magical pearl bracelet allows her to transform into a young human girl so she can go on pirate adventures with Santiago and Tomás.
A passionate actress, model and recording artist, Cheatham began acting at three years old, landing her first film role in Every Secret Thing and has appeared in 11 films to date. She is best known for playing Will Smith’s daughter Olivia in Collateral Beauty (Warner Bros.). Cheatham can next be seen in a recurring role in the upcoming series The Flight Attendant (HBO Max), which stars Kaley Cuoco and T.R. Knight, as well as the Alan Ritchson-directed film Cicada 3301.
Also a singer, Cheatham has two singles “The Weekend” and “Like it Here” available on iTunes. When she’s not working, Cheatham enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, drawing, singing, dancing, making TikTok videos and traveling. She is currently writing her own movie script.
Kyndra Sanchez as Bonnie Bones
Kyndra Sanchez is the voice of Bonnie Bones, a nefarious pirate and Santiago’s archnemesis. Self-centered and very outspoken, she’s persistent in her pursuit of power and pirate booty, and nothing drives her crazier than Santiago’s do-gooder attitude and kind heart.
Sanchez is an actress, model, singer, musician and athlete. She has appeared on Sesame Street (PBS) and lent her voice to several series and projects, including Butterbean’s Café (Nickelodeon), A Bug’s Life (Amazon), Dora and Friends: Into the City! (Nickelodeon), Super Wings (Little Airplane Productions) and A Very Grammy Christmas (CBS). Sanchez has also been featured in multiple commercials, as well as national and international print ads for brands like Target, Timberland and Justice. She can next be seen in a supporting role in Netflix’s upcoming feature film, Finding Ohana.
An animal lover, Sanchez likes to sing, dance, swim, do gymnastics, play the guitar and piano, and volunteer in her community.
John Leguizamo as Sir Butterscotch
John Leguizamo is the voice of Sir Butterscotch, Bonnie’s Palm Crow sidekick. Although loyal to Bonnie, he is quite the chatterbox and truth teller, so when he’s impressed by Santiago’s swashbuckling skills, he’ll announce it for all to hear.
A multifaceted performer and Emmy Award-winner, Leguizamo’s work in film, theatre, television and literature spans a variety of genres. He was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his work on Netflix’s When They See Us, as well as Paramount Network’s WACO. Leguizamo’s successful one-man show on Broadway Latin History for Morons was turned into a Netflix special and he also starred in the third season of Netflix’s critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series, Bloodline.
Leguizamo’s professional film credits include: Playing with Fire (Paramount Pictures), The Infiltrator (Broad Green Pictures), Sisters (Universal Pictures), American Ultra (Lionsgate), The Hollow Point (Atlas Independent), Chef (Open Road Films), Ride Along (Universal Pictures) and John Wick 2 (Lionsgate).
He can next be seen in Barry Levinson’s upcoming feature film Harry Haft alongside Danny DeVito and Ben Foster. Leguizamo will make his directorial debut later this year with the theatrical film Critical Thinking in which he also stars.
CREATOR BIOS
Niki López
Creator and Co-Executive Producer, Santiago of the Seas
Niki López is creator and co-executive producer of Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series, Santiago of the Seas. Infused with a Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture curriculum, the action-adventure series follows 8-year-old Santiago Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on daring rescues, searches for treasures and keeps the high seas safe from villains like the nefarious pirate Bonnie Bones in a fantastical Caribbean world.
Prior to López fulfilling her dream of creating her own series, her journey at Nickelodeon began as an intern in 2010. Most recently, she served as a color stylist on Nick’s animated series Glitch Techs, an adventure-comedy following two newly recruited kids as they battle video game monsters that come to life in the real world. She previously worked as a production assistant on Nick’s Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness and as a color stylist on The Fairly OddParents and Harvey Beaks, following a brief stint in advertising and as a freelance comic artist in Puerto Rico.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, López’s childhood was fueled by adventure and an imagination cultivated by her tropical backdrop. Inspired to seek out visual arts and storytelling as a creative outlet, she graduated with a BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Arts & Design in Sarasota, Fla.
Leslie Valdes
Creator and Executive Producer, Santiago of the Seas
Leslie Valdes is creator and executive producer of Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series, Santiago of the Seas. Infused with a Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture curriculum, the action-adventure series follows 8-year-old Santiago Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on daring rescues, searches for treasures and keeps the high seas safe from villains like the nefarious pirate Bonnie Bones in a fantastical Caribbean world. Valdes also voices Santiago’s abuelo, Antonio Gaviota, in the series.
Valdes served as a staff writer from the inception of the global phenomenon Dora the Explorer and later went on to co-develop and serve as head writer and producer for Disney Junior’s hit preschool series, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He has written for numerous hit animated series such as the The Backyardigans and Handy Manny and developed TV pilots for Nickelodeon and Playhouse Disney. A former ABC/Disney Writing Fellow, Valdes also worked as a staff writer on ABC’s hit drama, Castle.
Born in Cuba, Valdes came to the U.S. when he was five years old. After attending the prestigious Boston Latin High School, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English & American Literature from Brandeis University. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film, with a concentration in screenwriting from Columbia University. Valdes lives in New York City with his wife Valerie Walsh Valdes and their two daughters.
Valerie Walsh Valdes
Creator and Executive Producer, Santiago of the Seas
Valerie Walsh Valdes is creator and executive producer of Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series, Santiago of the Seas. Infused with a Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture curriculum, the action-adventure series follows 8-year-old Santiago Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on daring rescues, searches for treasures and keeps the high seas safe from villains like the nefarious pirate Bonnie Bones in a fantastical Caribbean world.
Walsh Valdes began her career in kids’ TV as an intern at Nickelodeon and later went on to co-create and executive produce the global phenomenon Dora the Explorer, as well as the hit preschool series Go, Diego, Go! and Dora and Friends: Into the City! for the network. As a showrunner, she has produced numerous animated television programs seen in over 150 countries and translated into over 30 languages.
Highly acclaimed for fusing interactivity with narrative storytelling to create immersive, high-stakes adventures filled with heart and whimsy, Walsh Valdes is the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award for Outstanding Children’s Programming, in addition to multiple Imagen Awards, NAACP Image Awards and Parents’ Choice Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.
A graduate of New York University, Walsh Valdes earned a master’s degree in Film and Dramatic Writing, and a master’s degree in Education. She lives with her husband Leslie Valdes and their two daughters in New York City.
Originally published: Tuesday, October 06, 2020.
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