Showmatch is a popular Argentine television program, currently broadcast by Channel 13. It replaced the comedy show Videomatch in 2004, and from 2006 has produced the dancing contest Bailando por un Sueño, along with similar contests such as Cantando por un Sueño, Patinando por un Sueño, and El Musical de tus Sueños. In 2009, it presented "Gran Cuñado", a parody of the reality show Big Brother. Showmatch is one of Argentina's most-watched programs, and scored as the country's highest-rated TV show in 2010 and 2011. It has played host to a number of celebrity guests from around the world, including former boxer Mike Tyson and footballer Ronaldinho. However, the show has also been an ongoing source of controversy, and has been accused of sexual discrimination and the objectification of women.
Genre | Comedy, Variety show, reality show |
Presented by | Marcelo Tinelli |
Opening theme | "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles |
Original language(s) | Spanish |
No. of seasons | 11 |
Executive producer(s) | Federico Hoppe, Pablo Prada |
Running time | approx. 120 minutes |
Production company(s) | Ideas del Sur (former), LaFlia Contenidos (present) |
Original network | Canal 9 (2005-2006), El Trece (2006-2012, 2014-present) |
Picture format | 16:9 1080i (HDTV) |
Audio format | Stereo |
Preceded by | Videomatch |
Over Showmatch
Argentine variety series that won the 2015 Martin Fierro Award for Best Reality Show. The series is presented by Marcelo Tinelli. The show has produced spin-off competition series called Bailando por un Sueño, Cantando por un Sueño, Patinando por un Sueño and El Musical de tus Sueños.
Prestaties van Showmatch
The opening theme song of the show was The Beatles' "Twist and Shout." The show was Argentina's highest-rated TV show in 2010 and 2011. The show moved from Canal 9 to El Trece in 2006.
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Laatste informatie over Showmatch bijgewerkt op 28 Juli 2021.