Endemol has announced that it will launch a Family Comedy Drama with international superstar Florencia Bertotti .
Nini will launch at the LA Screenings next week and follows Florencia’s rise to international stardom with hit series such as ‘Son Amores’ and the hugely popular musical soap ‘Floricienta’. Florencia’s shows have been distributed in more than 35 countries across America, Europe and Asia and her singing career has included nine platinum selling albums and a major world tour.
Nini is being produced by Endemol Argentina and globally distributed by Endemol International. The 120 part series is being filmed in Buenos Aires and has been written by Gabriela Fiore whose credits include ‘Floricienta’ amongst other successful titles.
Florencia comments: “I’m thrilled to be working with Endemol on Nini. This project excited me from day one. Nini is a fun filled family drama and this is a dream role for me.”
Martin Kweller, Managing Director of Endemol Argentina and Creative Director for Latin America comments: “Florencia is one of the biggest international stars to come out of Latin America and we are extremely excited to be working with her on Nini. She is loved all over the world, both as a singer and a TV star and this series has great global potential. “
Caroline Torrance, Director of Scripted Programming and Distribution at Endemol International adds: “Nini is family entertainment at its best. It’s both warm and genuinely funny and I’m in no doubt that audiences everywhere are going to love it. We expect to have it ready for broadcast in July.”
Nini tells the story of a simple young girl, who disguises herself as a man and begins working as chauffeur to a wealthy Ambassador in order to remain close to his adoptive children. Niní will have to overcome several challenges to be able to remain with the kids, whom she begins to love as her own.
Endemol Argentina’s recent drama productions include The Successful Mr. and Mrs. Pells for Telefe, which was co-produced with Underground and has so far been picked up in 13 countries having become Argentina’s number one show.