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{{Short description|Children's animated television series}}
{{Short description|Children's animated television series}}
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| genre = [[Animation]]<br>[[Cartoons]]<br>[[Adventure]]<br>[[Fantasy]]
| genre = [[Animation]]<br>[[Adventure]]<br>[[Fantasy]]
| creator = [[Sonia Manzano]]
| creator = [[Sonia Manzano]]
| director = Dave Barton Thomas<br>Shawn Seles
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| num_seasons = 2
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| num_episodes = 43 (84 segments + 1 special)
| num_episodes = 48 (94 segments + 1 special)
| list_episodes = List of Alma's Way episodes
| list_episodes = List of Alma's Way episodes
| executive_producer = {{ubl|Sonia Manzano|Ellen Doherty}}
| executive_producer = {{ubl|Sonia Manzano|Ellen Doherty}}
| runtime = 25 minutes
| runtime = 25 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
| company = {{Plainlist|
* Pipeline Studios
* Pipeline Studios
* Yearim
* [[Fred Rogers Productions]]
* [[Fred Rogers Productions]]
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'''''Alma's Way''''' is an animated children's television series from [[Fred Rogers Productions]] created and executive produced by former ''[[Sesame Street]]'' actress [[Sonia Manzano]] and animated by Canadian animation studio Pipeline Studios. The series premiered on PBS Kids on October 4, 2021.
'''''Alma's Way''''' is an animated children's television series from [[Fred Rogers Productions]] created and executive produced by former ''[[Sesame Street]]'' actress [[Sonia Manzano]] and animated by Canadian animation studio Pipeline Studios. The series premiered on PBS Kids on October 4, 2021.


The show is set in [[The Bronx, New York]] and revolves around Alma Rivera, a six-year-old [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] girl, as she ventures out into her [[Latino (demonym)|Latino]] neighborhood to demonstrate decision making and social awareness skills.<ref>{{cite news |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandria |date=December 3, 2020 |title='Alma's Way': PBS Kids Announces New Animated Series From Sonia Manzano & Fred Rogers Productions |url=https://deadline.com/2020/12/almas-way-pbs-kids-new-animated-series-sonia-manzano-fred-rogers-productions-1234636868/ |url-status= |work= |location= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=December 16, 2020}}</ref><ref name="AlmasWay">{{cite news |last1=Graeber |first1=Laurel |title=In 'Alma's Way,' a Young Latina Thinks for Herself, Like Her Creator |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/01/arts/television/almas-way-pbs-sonia-manzano.html |access-date=1 November 2021 |work=The New York Times |date=1 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="Sesame Street’ Alum Sonia Manzano on Animating the Bronx and Latina Representation in ‘Alma’s Way">{{cite news |last1=Zorrilla |first1=Monica Marie |title='Sesame Street' Alum Sonia Manzano on Animating the Bronx and Latina Representation in 'Alma's Way' |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/sonia-manzano-almas-way-pbs-kids-1235080459/ |access-date=November 1, 2021 |publisher=Variety |date=November 3, 2021}}</ref> The title's meaning refers to Alma's ability of thinking things through, to help her solve problems within each episode.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alma's way is to think things through. |url=https://twitter.com/almasway/status/1457486023747948554|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref>
The show is set in [[The Bronx, New York]] and revolves around Alma Rivera, a 6-year-old [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] girl, as she ventures out into her [[Latino (demonym)|Latino]] neighborhood to demonstrate decision making and social awareness skills.<ref>{{cite news |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandria |date=December 3, 2020 |title='Alma's Way': PBS Kids Announces New Animated Series From Sonia Manzano & Fred Rogers Productions |url=https://deadline.com/2020/12/almas-way-pbs-kids-new-animated-series-sonia-manzano-fred-rogers-productions-1234636868/ |url-status= |work= |location= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=December 16, 2020}}</ref><ref name="AlmasWay">{{cite news |last1=Graeber |first1=Laurel |title=In 'Alma's Way,' a Young Latina Thinks for Herself, Like Her Creator |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/03/arts/television/almas-way-pbs-sonia-manzano.html |access-date=October 3, 2021 |work=The New York Times |date=October 4, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Sesame Street’ Alum Sonia Manzano on Animating the Bronx and Latina Representation in ‘Alma’s Way">{{cite news |last1=Zorrilla |first1=Monica Marie |title='Sesame Street' Alum Sonia Manzano on Animating the Bronx and Latina Representation in 'Alma's Way' |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/sonia-manzano-almas-way-pbs-kids-1235080459/ |access-date=October 4, 2021 |publisher=Variety |date=October 6, 2021}}</ref> The title's meaning refers to Alma's ability of thinking things through, to help her solve problems within each episode.
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On August 2, 2022, it was announced the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 18, 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/fred-rogers-hit-almas-way-greenlit-for-s2-on-pbs-kids/ | title=Fred Rogers' Hit 'Alma's Way' Greenlit for S2 on PBS KIDS | date=August 2, 2022 }}</ref> The second season introduced a new female character named Yolette, new voice actors for Eddie and André, and a new live-action, post-episode segment called ''My Way.''


==Premise==
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On August 2, 2022, it was announced the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 18, 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/fred-rogers-hit-almas-way-greenlit-for-s2-on-pbs-kids/ | title=Fred Rogers' Hit 'Alma's Way' Greenlit for S2 on PBS KIDS | date=2 August 2022 }}</ref> The second season will introduce a new female character named Yolette, new voice actors for Eddie and André, and a new live-action, post-episode segment called ''My Way.''
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The series follows Alma Rivera, a 6-year-old girl who lives in the [[Bronx]] with her family and friends. She faces lots of problems every day, and always stops, listens, looks, thinks, and explains to help her solve everyday problems.

==Plot==
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Alma Rivera is a six-year old girl who lives in the Bronx with her family and friends. She faces lots of problems every day, and always stops, listens, looks, thinks, and explains to help her solve everyday problems.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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===Supporting===
===Supporting===
* '''Eddie Mambo''' (voiced by Jacob Crespo) is Alma's next-door neighbor and cousin. He is a gifted musician who plays drums, guitar and horn. He wears leg braces and uses crutches due to cerebral palsy.
* '''Eddie Mambo''' (voiced by Jacob Crespo in Season 1 and Adrian Marrero in Season 2) is Alma's next-door neighbor and cousin. He is a gifted musician who plays drums, guitar, and horn. He wears leg braces and uses crutches due to cerebral palsy.
* '''Uncle Nestor''' (voiced by Marco Antonio Rodriguez) is Alma's uncle and Eddie's father. He is a playwright and musical director of a Bomba ensemble.
* '''Uncle Nestor''' (voiced by Marco Antonio Rodriguez) is Alma's uncle and Eddie's father. He is a playwright and musical director of a Bomba ensemble.
* '''Tía Gloria''' (voiced by Sharon Montero) is Alma's aunt and Eddie's mother. She is a [[New York City Transit Authority]] Train Conductor.
* '''Tía Gloria''' (voiced by Sharon Montero) is Alma's aunt and Eddie's mother. She is a [[New York City Transit Authority]] Train Conductor.
* '''André King''' (voiced by Niason DaCosta (Season 1) and Ja'Siah Young (Season 2)) is Alma's friend. He is great at drawing and sketching. His mother is Nea and his father is James.
* '''André King''' (voiced by Niason DaCosta in Season 1 and Ja'Siah Young in Season 2) is Alma's friend. He is great at drawing and sketching. His mother is Nea and his father is James.
* '''Rafia Huda''' (voiced by Naysa Nishash Shokeen) is Alma and André's [[Bangladeshi]] friend. She loves to play sports.
* '''Rafia Huda''' (voiced by Naysa Nishash Shokeen) is Alma and André's [[Bangladeshi]] friend. She loves to play sports.
* '''Lucas Reed''' (voiced by Julian Lerner) is Alma, André and Rafia's friend. He is a gifted singer.
* '''Lucas Reed''' (voiced by Julian Lerner in Season 1 and Declan Fennell in Season 2, Episode 9 - Current) is Alma, André and Rafia's friend. He is a gifted singer.
* '''Becka''' (voiced by Emily Isabel) is a [[Jewish-American]] keyboard player.
* '''Becka''' (voiced by Emily Isabel) is a [[Jewish-American]] keyboard player.
* '''Safina Huda''' (voiced by Jenna Qureshi) is Rafia's older sister. She volunteers at Ruben's pet clinic.
* '''Safina Huda''' (voiced by Jenna Qureshi) is Rafia's older sister. She volunteers at Ruben's pet clinic.
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* '''Anik Huda''' (voiced by Ratnesh Dubey) is Rafia and Safina's father. He owns a small grocery store.
* '''Anik Huda''' (voiced by Ratnesh Dubey) is Rafia and Safina's father. He owns a small grocery store.
* '''Nea Omema King''' (voiced by Justine J. Hall) is André's mother. She owns a bookstore. Alma introduces her as Mrs. Omema in the episode, "Alma's Masterpiece". She doesn't go by Mrs. King.
* '''Nea Omema King''' (voiced by Justine J. Hall) is André's mother. She owns a bookstore. Alma introduces her as Mrs. Omema in the episode, "Alma's Masterpiece". She doesn't go by Mrs. King.
* '''James King''' (voiced by [[James Monroe Iglehart]]) is André's father. He is a cook and likes experimenting with different kinds of foods.
* '''Frankie Four Feet''' (voiced by Victor Cruz) is the owner of the Bronx Community Center.
* '''Frankie Four Feet''' (voiced by Victor Cruz) is the owner of the Bronx Community Center.
* '''Granny Isa''' (voiced by [[Sonia Manzano]]) is Alma's maternal grandmother who travels the world.
* '''Granny Isa''' (voiced by [[Sonia Manzano]]) is Alma's maternal grandmother who travels the world.
*'''Howard''' (voiced by Dwight H. Clarke in Season 1, Episode 15b - Season 2, Episode 7a, Chance Smith in Season 2, Episode 8 - Season 2, Episode 9a, and Dwayne H. Clarke in Season 2, Episode 10b - Current) is Alma, Junior, Lucas, Rafia, Eddie, André, and Harper's friend. He loves playing water tag.
*'''Yolette''' (voiced by Khloe Bruno) is Alma, Junior, and André's friend.


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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==Interstitial shorts==
==Interstitial shorts==
===''Jelly, Ben and Pogo''===
===''Jelly, Ben & Pogo''===
Starting from the show's premiere, television airings are followed up by ''Jelly, Ben and Pogo'', which are shorts that focus on [[Culture of the Philippines|Filipino culture]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ong |first1=Giannina |title=Pinoys Are Loving "Jelly, Ben & Pogo," A New Animated Series for Kids |url=https://www.mochimag.com/entertainment/jelly-ben-pogo/ |website=Mochi Magazine |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=21 February 2022}}</ref>
Starting from the show's premiere, television airings are followed up by ''Jelly, Ben & Pogo'', which are shorts that focus on [[Culture of the Philippines|Filipino culture]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ong |first1=Giannina |title=Pinoys Are Loving "Jelly, Ben & Pogo," A New Animated Series for Kids |url=https://www.mochimag.com/entertainment/jelly-ben-pogo/ |website=Mochi Magazine |access-date=February 1, 2024 |date=February 21, 2022}}</ref>
* '''Jelly''' (voiced by Vanille Velasquez) is an optimistic 6-year-old Filipino-American girl. She seems to role as the leader of the group.
* '''Jelly''' (voiced by Vanille Velasquez) is an optimistic 6-year-old Filipino-American girl. She seems to role as the leader of the group.
* '''Ben''' (voiced by the creator Jalysa Leva) is Jelly's 5-year-old little brother who serves as the smallest and youngest of the trio.
* '''Ben''' (voiced by the creator Jalysa Leva) is Jelly's 5-year-old little brother who serves as the smallest and youngest of the trio.
* '''Pogo''' (voiced by Christina Sivrich) is the kids' green quadrupedal [[Ogopogo]]-like sea creature friend.
* '''Pogo''' (voiced by Christina Sivrich) is the kids' green quadrupedal [[Ogopogo]]-like sea monster friend.

===Other shorts===
===Other shorts===
On November 1, 2022, it was replaced by ''Molly of Denali: The Big Gathering'', which are shorts based on [[Molly of Denali]]. On December 26, 2022, television airings are also followed up by ''City Island'', a series of shorts centered on civics that follows a group of sentient object characters.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eakin |first1=Marah |title=PBS' "City Island" teaches civics with short-form cartoons |url=https://current.org/2023/01/with-city-island-pbs-kids-leans-into-animated-shorts-to-show-how-communities-work/ |website=Current |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=27 January 2023}}</ref>
On November 1, 2022, it was replaced by ''Molly of Denali: The Big Gathering'', which are shorts based on ''[[Molly of Denali]]''. On December 26, 2022, television airings are also followed up by ''[[City Island (TV series)|City Island]]'', a series of shorts centered on civics that follows a group of sentient object characters.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eakin |first1=Marah |title=PBS' "City Island" teaches civics with short-form cartoons |url=https://current.org/2023/01/with-city-island-pbs-kids-leans-into-animated-shorts-to-show-how-communities-work/ |website=Current |access-date=February 1, 2024 |date=January 27, 2023}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
Adiba Nelson of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' wrote, "Afro-Latino children finally have characters they can relate to."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nelson |first=Adiba |date=2021-10-05 |title=With 'Alma's Way' on PBS Kids, Afro-Latino children finally have characters they can relate to |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/10/05/pbskids-almasway-afro-latino/ |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref>
Adiba Nelson of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' wrote, "Afro-Latino children finally have characters they can relate to."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nelson |first=Adiba |date=October 5, 2021 |title=With 'Alma's Way' on PBS Kids, Afro-Latino children finally have characters they can relate to |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/10/05/pbskids-almasway-afro-latino/ |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref>
===Awards and nominations===
===Awards and nominations===
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|Summer Rose Castillo
|Summer Rose Castillo
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| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reul |first=Katie |date=2022-10-03 |title='Encanto' Co-Director Shocked by Best Director Win Over Steven Spielberg at 2022 Imagen Awards: 'That's Serious Bragging Rights' |url=https://variety.com/2022/awards/entertainment-industry/imagen-awards-full-winners-list-encanto-love-victor-1235391751/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reul |first=Katie |date=October 3, 2022 |title='Encanto' Co-Director Shocked by Best Director Win Over Steven Spielberg at 2022 Imagen Awards: 'That's Serious Bragging Rights' |url=https://variety.com/2022/awards/entertainment-industry/imagen-awards-full-winners-list-encanto-love-victor-1235391751/ |access-date=December 4, 2023 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |Best Youth Programming
| rowspan="2" |Best Youth Programming
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|''Alma's Way''
|''Alma's Way''
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=2023-12-04 |title=Imagen Awards 2023 Complete Winners List: Eva Longoria & 'Flamin' Hot' Take Top Honors In Film |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/2023-imagen-awards-complete-winners-list-1235650300/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=December 4, 2023 |title=Imagen Awards 2023 Complete Winners List: Eva Longoria & 'Flamin' Hot' Take Top Honors In Film |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/2023-imagen-awards-complete-winners-list-1235650300/ |access-date=December 4, 2023 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|pbskids.org/almasway|Official site on PBS Kids}}
*{{Official website|pbskids.org/almasway|Official site on PBS Kids}}
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Alma's Way
GenreAnimation
Adventure
Fantasy
Created bySonia Manzano
Directed byDave Barton Thomas
Shawn Seles
Voices of
  • Summer Rose Castillo
  • Julian Lerner
  • Jesus E. Martinez
  • Annie Henk
  • Neo Vela
  • Danny Bolero
  • Sharon Montero
  • Marco Antonio Rodriguez
  • Jacob Crespo
  • Dave Droxler
  • Emily Isabel
  • Al Quagliata
  • David Howard Thornton
Theme music composer
Opening theme"It's Alma's Way!", performed by Flaco Navaja and Summer Rose Castillo
Ending theme"It's Alma's Way!" (instrumental)
Composers
  • Asher Lenz
  • Stephen Skratt
  • Fabiola Mendez
Country of origin
  • Canada
  • United States
Original languages
  • English
  • Spanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes48 (94 segments + 1 special) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Sonia Manzano
  • Ellen Doherty
Running time25 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPBS Kids
ReleaseOctober 4, 2021 (2021-10-04) –
present

Alma's Way is an animated children's television series from Fred Rogers Productions created and executive produced by former Sesame Street actress Sonia Manzano and animated by Canadian animation studio Pipeline Studios. The series premiered on PBS Kids on October 4, 2021.

The show is set in The Bronx, New York and revolves around Alma Rivera, a 6-year-old Puerto Rican girl, as she ventures out into her Latino neighborhood to demonstrate decision making and social awareness skills.[1][2][3] The title's meaning refers to Alma's ability of thinking things through, to help her solve problems within each episode. On August 2, 2022, it was announced the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 18, 2023.[4] The second season introduced a new female character named Yolette, new voice actors for Eddie and André, and a new live-action, post-episode segment called My Way.

Premise

[edit]

The series follows Alma Rivera, a 6-year-old girl who lives in the Bronx with her family and friends. She faces lots of problems every day, and always stops, listens, looks, thinks, and explains to help her solve everyday problems.

Characters

[edit]

The Rivera family

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  • Alma Rivera (voiced by Summer Rose Castillo) is a curious 6-year-old girl who likes solving problems. Her favorite baseball team is the Sweat Sox. In the episode, "Alma Goes to Puerto Rico", it was stated that she's named after her great-grandmother.
  • Ruben "Junior" Rivera (voiced by Neo Vela) is Alma's 5-year-old younger brother who loves dinosaurs and dancing. His favorite singer is Elyssa B, and his favorite baseball team is the City Seagulls. It was stated by Lulu in the episode, "Alma Goes to Puerto Rico", Junior is named after Ruben but goes by Junior as a nickname but is actually Ruben Rivera Jr.
  • Lulú "Mami" Rivera (voiced by Annie Henk) is Alma and Junior's mother, and Ruben's wife. She is a musician and music teacher. She is a great cook, but isn't good at making mofongo. Her favorite singer is Elyssa B.
  • Ruben "Papi" Rivera (voiced by Jesús E. Martinez) is Alma and Junior's father, and Lulú's husband. He's a veterinarian, and hosts his own show called Ruben to the Rescue. His favorite baseball team is the City Seagulls.
  • Gustavo "Abuelo" Rivera (voiced by Danny Bolero) is Lulú and Gloria's father, and Alma, Junior and Eddie's maternal grandfather.

Supporting

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  • Eddie Mambo (voiced by Jacob Crespo in Season 1 and Adrian Marrero in Season 2) is Alma's next-door neighbor and cousin. He is a gifted musician who plays drums, guitar, and horn. He wears leg braces and uses crutches due to cerebral palsy.
  • Uncle Nestor (voiced by Marco Antonio Rodriguez) is Alma's uncle and Eddie's father. He is a playwright and musical director of a Bomba ensemble.
  • Tía Gloria (voiced by Sharon Montero) is Alma's aunt and Eddie's mother. She is a New York City Transit Authority Train Conductor.
  • André King (voiced by Niason DaCosta in Season 1 and Ja'Siah Young in Season 2) is Alma's friend. He is great at drawing and sketching. His mother is Nea and his father is James.
  • Rafia Huda (voiced by Naysa Nishash Shokeen) is Alma and André's Bangladeshi friend. She loves to play sports.
  • Lucas Reed (voiced by Julian Lerner in Season 1 and Declan Fennell in Season 2, Episode 9 - Current) is Alma, André and Rafia's friend. He is a gifted singer.
  • Becka (voiced by Emily Isabel) is a Jewish-American keyboard player.
  • Safina Huda (voiced by Jenna Qureshi) is Rafia's older sister. She volunteers at Ruben's pet clinic.
  • Harper (voiced by Uschi Umscheid) is Alma's friend, an only child whose father away serving in the military.
  • Owen Reed (voiced by Andy Talen) is Lucas's father.
  • Anik Huda (voiced by Ratnesh Dubey) is Rafia and Safina's father. He owns a small grocery store.
  • Nea Omema King (voiced by Justine J. Hall) is André's mother. She owns a bookstore. Alma introduces her as Mrs. Omema in the episode, "Alma's Masterpiece". She doesn't go by Mrs. King.
  • James King (voiced by James Monroe Iglehart) is André's father. He is a cook and likes experimenting with different kinds of foods.
  • Frankie Four Feet (voiced by Victor Cruz) is the owner of the Bronx Community Center.
  • Granny Isa (voiced by Sonia Manzano) is Alma's maternal grandmother who travels the world.
  • Howard (voiced by Dwight H. Clarke in Season 1, Episode 15b - Season 2, Episode 7a, Chance Smith in Season 2, Episode 8 - Season 2, Episode 9a, and Dwayne H. Clarke in Season 2, Episode 10b - Current) is Alma, Junior, Lucas, Rafia, Eddie, André, and Harper's friend. He loves playing water tag.
  • Yolette (voiced by Khloe Bruno) is Alma, Junior, and André's friend.

Episodes

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Main article: List of Alma's Way episodes
SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
17639October 4, 2021 (2021-10-04)June 5, 2023 (2023-06-05)
2TBATBASeptember 18, 2023 (2023-09-18)TBA

Interstitial shorts

[edit]

Jelly, Ben & Pogo

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Starting from the show's premiere, television airings are followed up by Jelly, Ben & Pogo, which are shorts that focus on Filipino culture.[5]

  • Jelly (voiced by Vanille Velasquez) is an optimistic 6-year-old Filipino-American girl. She seems to role as the leader of the group.
  • Ben (voiced by the creator Jalysa Leva) is Jelly's 5-year-old little brother who serves as the smallest and youngest of the trio.
  • Pogo (voiced by Christina Sivrich) is the kids' green quadrupedal Ogopogo-like sea monster friend.

Other shorts

[edit]

On November 1, 2022, it was replaced by Molly of Denali: The Big Gathering, which are shorts based on Molly of Denali. On December 26, 2022, television airings are also followed up by City Island, a series of shorts centered on civics that follows a group of sentient object characters.[6]

Reception

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Adiba Nelson of The Washington Post wrote, "Afro-Latino children finally have characters they can relate to."[7]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2022 Imagen Awards Best Voice-Over Actor (Television) Summer Rose Castillo Won [8]
Best Youth Programming Alma's Way Won
2023 Alma's Way Won [9]

References

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  1. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandria (December 3, 2020). "'Alma's Way': PBS Kids Announces New Animated Series From Sonia Manzano & Fred Rogers Productions". Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Graeber, Laurel (October 4, 2021). "In 'Alma's Way,' a Young Latina Thinks for Herself, Like Her Creator". The New York Times. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Zorrilla, Monica Marie (October 6, 2021). "'Sesame Street' Alum Sonia Manzano on Animating the Bronx and Latina Representation in 'Alma's Way'". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "Fred Rogers' Hit 'Alma's Way' Greenlit for S2 on PBS KIDS". August 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Ong, Giannina (February 21, 2022). "Pinoys Are Loving "Jelly, Ben & Pogo," A New Animated Series for Kids". Mochi Magazine. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Eakin, Marah (January 27, 2023). "PBS' "City Island" teaches civics with short-form cartoons". Current. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Nelson, Adiba (October 5, 2021). "With 'Alma's Way' on PBS Kids, Afro-Latino children finally have characters they can relate to". The Washington Post.
  8. ^ Reul, Katie (October 3, 2022). "'Encanto' Co-Director Shocked by Best Director Win Over Steven Spielberg at 2022 Imagen Awards: 'That's Serious Bragging Rights'". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  9. ^ Tinoco, Armando (December 4, 2023). "Imagen Awards 2023 Complete Winners List: Eva Longoria & 'Flamin' Hot' Take Top Honors In Film". Deadline. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

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