The REAL Reason “Taina” Was Cancelled | under@g3 dating , management issues and more

[@iconicallyiconic]

HEY BABES!! I forgot to mention the legendary Kim Fields directed a few episodes on “Taina” ✨

[@thesupervisor3270]

@@iconicallyiconic she did most of KENAN and Kel show as well

[@Princessdollamanda]

I think Nickelodeon saw that they couldn’t play themselves with Christina’s mother being on set and that she was on point so that made them not want to continue with the show.If only there were more parents in the industry like that so many child stars would be good today

[@mayflower7811]

They filmed in Orlando, Florida, and everyone knows that Orlando has no child labor laws. Sadly, that hasn't changed to this day

[@brianshepherd9927]

Yelp, they couldn’t control her, because of her awesome mother so they let her go! That was healthy rejection!

[@brianshepherd9927]

Correction, Dan Schneider couldn’t control her!

[@tangiechapman6219]

She was 20 but it doesn’t hurt to have your mother onset

[@cecec9403]

Plus her sister is also in the business

[@pinksuperstar2]

TANIA DESERVED BETTER But I am happy that Christina's mom had her back and made sure she was protected

[@vodoumyers]

Right! Her momma was not playing dat!

[@shtaynyvesmpambi4414]

Thanx

[@essencenorthern3815]

I feel like Taina was close to being the “That’s So Raven” of Nickelodeon

[@slurpee4203]

@@essencenorthern3815 yessss i agree!!

[@Carolina_girl86]

@@essencenorthern3815 I actually liked Taina better than That’s so Raven.

[@essencenorthern3815]

@@Carolina_girl86 I love them both equally but I feel like Raven had a bigger push or platform. But Taina was more realistic I guess idk.

[@SLa-pb1gg]

Im gonna say it was TSR for Nick. Just a few years earlier. I remember in 2001 Raven being on 106 and Park promoting Dr Dolittle 2 and saying Disney is working on a show for her Absolutely Psychic, or Positively Psychic. Obv we know that is TSR as they came up with a new title.

[@SLa-pb1gg]

Yea I loved TSR as a teen but Taina was a more mature show for sure. She wasn't running around in disguises like Raven was. I felt like Raven was tryna reach the tween, teen audience. Shit I was 18 watching it and my niece was 5 watching it. ​@@essencenorthern3815

[@fan7708]

2001? This show was really the blueprint. It’s a mix of cheetah girls, that’s so raven and victorious.

[@brandonbates9259]

@@fan7708 Just like the Famous Jett Jackson was the blueprint for "Hannah Montana" but that's another discussion

[@fan7708]

@@brandonbates9259 Yup! Let’s not forget Hannah Montana actually started out as a spinoff to that’s so raven too.

[@brandonbates9259]

@@fan7708 Yea that too

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

The two girls one guy friend group thing too lol

[@Brianesha]

@@fan7708 how was it a spinoff?

[@barbiesinspiration8799]

This show really had the potential to be bigger than every other show on Nickelodeon but it's a good thing she a mother who actually loved and put her child first which is a rare occurrence when it comes to child stars

[@mayflower7811]

Jeanette Mercudy definitely needed a mom like Christina's mom

[@kaylao.3326]

I used to love this show as a kid. She was like the Hispanic Moesha

[@livinwithlei1196]

@@kaylao.3326 yessss

[@LifeWithYah]

Bingo

[@zionssoldierofwar7194]

Yup and I loved Miesha too lol

[@Hinokami777]

Same or one on one or that’s so raven

[@leiiib]

I just loved the chemistry the cast had and how diverse they were definitely ahead of its time and pioneered shows like Hannah Montana and Victorious

[@nicolesherman8974]

Taina was everything and more! Victorious definitely stole the idea of this show…. oop ☕️

[@iconicallyiconic]

They most certainly stole the idea from Taina and wasn’t as good tbh

[@sarasalone3060]

That’s so raven stole some concept of Taina too!! That’s so raven is the same without the psychic BS. You will see similarities added in.

[@mayflower7811]

You mean Dan foot fettish Schinder stole show, and that's mainly because he wanted producing rights over Taina. Christina saw through him from the jump. Hence why the show got canceled

[@mayflower7811]

​@sarasalone3060 Definitely the fashion was the same

[@lyrabelacqua4120]

Dan actually admitted to victorious being “inspired” by Taina

[@amp7853]

Renee walked so Keke could run lol

[@onlyh8720]

@@amp7853 Frfr

[@marctandoh5335]

This show deserves more seasons. I'm so pissed off that it was canceled.

[@LessettFoster479]

@@marctandoh5335 me too I loved that show

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

I use to love Taina and all the girls on the show were so pretty. ❤

[@LakerGang_95]

Christina Vidal aka Taina was one of my first crushes 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

She was beautiful and still is.

[@Jdotnelson]

I had a crush on her ever since she was in the movie life with mikey

[@nxoxo7322]

the afro latina representation on this show was excellent as well.

[@LisaF777]

Shows like this were also great for early teens to help develop their moral compass. I loved Taina 💜

[@xthe.angels.h0rnsx582]

Funny how I was named after this show, I wish I was around when it played on TV!

[@phillinsogood]

The show being “too expensive to produce” was a cover up because they didn’t want it to be more popular than The Amanda Show with an all white cast.

[@Keke19441]

@@phillinsogood because it sure was making its way to being the best show… the amanda show wasnt even that funny smh

[@hotcumodity7777]

@@phillinsogood 🎯🎯🎯 💯

[@phillinsogood]

@@hotcumodity7777 yea it definitely feels that way. Also from doing my research, it appears as if The Amanda Show ended abruptly for no reason. To me that also feels like a cover up for something scandalous ☕️

[@hotcumodity7777]

@@phillinsogood Well come to find out they were actually doing foul things to those kids over there…Luckily her mother was on top of them because she would probably have been in that new documentary about those producers 👀👀😒

[@phillinsogood]

@@hotcumodity7777 exactly that documentary exposed a lot of inappropriate behavior. Sad that Taina is considered a forgotten show when it was really good

[@brittanyguyton3987]

I was 3-4 years old loved watching this show. I really wished this show did not stop at 2 seasons. It was a good show and received well. Christina Vidal deserved better. She is so talented. I liked the early 2000s fits that all three of the girls wore on the show. Not too long ago I was binge watching Taina on KZbin. Man..there could have been Taina dolls, clothes, shoes , perfume, and stationery. Taina could have done live performance and concerts like Hannah Montana.

[@iconicallyiconic]

I agree with this completely! 💕 not one lie was told, Taina had the potential to be one of Nickelodeons biggest shows.

[@barbiesinspiration8799]

This would have been incredible😩

[@NewPurpleRobyn]

@@brittanyguyton3987 totally agree💯✨but shady tactics and b.s. was more important to Nickelodeon

[@brokewithexpensivetaste1222]

Taina was basically One on One and That’s So Raven combined

[@Mr.H0LLYW00D]

@@brokewithexpensivetaste1222 with a dash of Victorious

[@Hinokami777]

And moesha

[@brokewithexpensivetaste1222]

@@Hinokami777 no

[@Hinokami777]

@@brokewithexpensivetaste1222 ah what do you know you have a mustache

[@brokewithexpensivetaste1222]

@@Hinokami777 dumbass doesn’t mean this is my picture

[@RambleMaven]

I take time every year to tell my family how slept on Taina is 😭 it’s not even on the Paramount+ app right now THE WAY THEY SNUB TAINA IS ABSOLUTELY ABSURD!! Raven & Taina was my show 😭💖💖

[@ShinbiBelldandy]

This one hurt when it ended. I was OBSESSED with this show! I was the same age as Taina & I even recreated the outfit she wore in the opening theme song with clothes in my closet. I can still do that with my eyes closed. Every year on my birthday, I HAVE to watch the Quince episode! XD I had the same issues regarding my Sweet Sixteen. My dad ended up compromising. LOL

[@krimezofkolor4683]

This was my show 😭😭😭😭😭 me and my mama used to watch this religiously. Memories of my amazing childhood

[@GameLover-pz5zc]

Fun facts: Vidal was signed to MCA records during the filming of the 2nd season of 'Taina' in late 2001-early 2002. When MCA folded, it was merged into Interscope records. Jimmy Iovine (the CEO) was the one who sat down with Christina and asked if she wanted to be the lead singer for his new girl group, the Pussycat Dolls. She turned that down.

[@Sweetnovelle]

Imagine if she did...

[@rahmireternal]

i’m glad she turned it down

[@Princessdollamanda]

That’s not really a fun fact when she stated that in the video lol her not becoming the lead for PCD was a wise decision if you know about all of the shady dealings and things that went on with them, management and being a “ xes 💍” and being coerced to sleep with execs.

[@zarario4444]

@@GameLover-pz5zc Jay-z says never leave money on the table.

[@phillysfinest215]

Why would she turn it down that’s crazy

[@meganjo1251991]

It’s great that Christina’s mother was HEAVLY INVOLVED during the production of Tania. Kudos to her. Especially after “Quiet on Set” came out (even though this show is NOT PRODUCED by Dirty Dan Schneider) I loved that show growing up as a tween!

[@Milagrosblanco684]

“ Too much of a female audience” ????! Aw there weren’t enough creepy men watching, got it!

[@Joe_Parmesan]

That "reason" had me looking sideways too

[@Mr.H0LLYW00D]

And now the new lesbian star wars only wants female viewers😂 Taina deserved better!

[@DANNYTHEFROG123]

Right they wanted the demographics to not be teen girls but creepy old men

[@kodakbmw]

Thank you for the video it was great and I loved the Taina show I didn't know the information about her Mom which I'm glad to hear she protected her and I'm glad for that Christina Vidal was not a problematic child star she truly worked hard acting and it showed in her craft and music too!

[@Pureconception]

I rewatched all the episodes on KZbin before finding this video! Taina is literally one of the best shows to come out of Nickelodeon production- she may not have had the longevity from the show, but Christina can be proud to have grown up unscathed by the industry for the most part

[@onlyh8720]

Does anybody remember that show Brother Garcia (I think it’s what it was called). I low key hated that show but now that I now realize just how big that was to have that show.

[@MB-ui9nw]

I loved Brother Garcia!!!

[@90ejb]

I used to watch it for a few minutes before turning the channel. It came on right after the Romeo Show or Just Jordan. I'm surprised people still remember Brothers Garcia

[@AmariMarvelous]

It was a great show back in the day. It was like a cross between The Wonder Years and Everybody Hates Chris but with their own spin on the formula that made those other shows great. As much as I didn't like where Nickelodeon was heading at going into the 2000s, the early 2000s still had some decent to great shows when I look back in retrospect. Brother Garcia is one of them, as well Taina and a few others.

[@cpnbd]

My Hispanic friends hated that show but us white kids liked it, lol 😂 I guess they thought the show was forcing a lot of tropey stereotypes. Now knowing the strike situation it makes sense

[@beanpasteposts]

There was a sequel for it on HBO Max, but it got no marketing or promotion, and it was canceled after one season 💀

[@RambleMaven]

Vidal knew her rights and what she was and wasn’t willing to do and instead of working with her they probably just thought she was being “difficult” and cut her show.

[@lips2173]

i just got into this show and i really wished they expanded this show honestly

[@TheeBrattieMau.]

OMGGGGG everytime I bring this show up in conversation people NEVER remember this show lol I LOVED this show 💖💖💖💖

[@TrvisXXIII]

I’ll never forget when this show was advertised and promoted as the show for the new millennium in 2000 lol at the time Nickelodeon made it a big deal about “Y2K” and aired a 24 hour special leading up to the year 2000 on NYE 😂 simpler times

[@mayflower7811]

So Dan foot fettish Schinder wanted producing control over Taina. But Christina saw through him from the jump. Hence why the show got canceled

[@KRSonbe]

No, this show had no affiliation with Schneider. Infact, I think that was another reason why the show got axed. It was canceled mostly due to her signing that record deal with MCA records during the second season (a conflict of interest for Nickelodeon) but also because the Nickelodeon execs kept clashing with her team, who were refusing her to be overworked. But I definitely believe Nickelodeon has had overtfavortism to Schneider for years & gave him a lot of privilege. Because of this, shows that weren't from him started getting shafted quickly from the network regardless of the ratings, starting in the early 2000s.

[@mayflower7811]

@KRSonbe You might be on to something some shows don't even make it pass the pilot

[@xoxosisihere]

I had completely forgotten about this part of my childhood 👩🏾

[@KRSonbe]

Thank you for the video. I liked the show back in the day as a child & it just suddenly disappeared. Call me crazy but I think since the show didn't have an affiliation with their one & only Dan Schneider, Nick didn't care for it as much. And since Christina didn't roll over and obey everything Nick wanted her to do (including the unethical stuff), they cancelled her show. When you notice, the stars that Nick has pushed in the past (Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, Jamie Lynn Spears, Miranda Cosgrove, Victoria Justice, the Naked Brothers Band) were all stars of Schneider's shows. Or at least signed to Nick records like the boys of 'Big Time Rush' were. Had "Taina" been produced by Dan "Get in the Van" Schneider and Christina signed to Nick records (instead of MCA), they would've renewed the show for a 3rd season and regularly aired reruns. They also would've accepted Christina & her management's reasonable requests regarding the child labor laws.

[@sakunaruful]

The Naked Brothers Band was not a Schneider show. Their show was produced by their mom Polly Draper and a team of other people.

[@scz798]

I loved Taina. I was a big 3LW fan so I was so excited to see them on the show as Blue Mascara.

[@riritheedon8967]

Taina was my show girl 😌😌😌

[@iconicallyiconic]

Mine too! ✨

[@Ninasimonemarie]

I still watch this show on KZbin ☺️

[@solo2778]

So basically she had a good team around her and a parent who wasn't willing to sell her off. She wasn't someone who could easily be controlled.

[@TheStreetFoolosopherMr187]

I had a crush on her 😁 (I'm glad her mother protected her!)

[@KarinaF__]

Gosh, I miss this show ! Glad I was old enough to enjoy this show on Nickelodeon in its prime. 🎉

[@gazellehelene5380]

I love Taina! She reminds me of CoCo Hernandez in Fame!😊 I wish it lasted longer but at least we can watch episodes for free here on KZbin.

[@melliofrommexico1341]

Taina walked so Raven can Fly !

[@prettysaintxx]

@@melliofrommexico1341 That is not true. Raven been in tv commercials and acting since she was like 3!💓

[@melliofrommexico1341]

@@prettysaintxx Your comment has nothing to do with the THEME of their Tv shows .

[@breememe6192]

@@prettysaintxx I think they meant the show “That’s So Raven” not the actual person.

[@Jaycarbrownie12]

@@prettysaintxxexactly her bag wayyyyy bigger than Taina she was one of the first millionaires with Mary Kate and Ashley

[@Jaycarbrownie12]

@@melliofrommexico1341the theme was about a psychic please stop

[@novalove4790]

My cousin and I used to love this show. I'm glad they have reruns on KZbin

OMG I remember her! She was like the Puerto Rican Raven lol & I loved the theme song!

[@kamwilliams5541]

“All Puerto Rico, All the time!!” I loved this show.

[@Lastdayone]

This used to be my showwww honey! Every time ppl asked me to sing, I’d always sing “I know I can’t wait to see my name in lights!”

[@BluJae93]

This, brothers Garcias and cousin skeeter were 🔥 the Romeo show and lil JJ was solid too

[@fireworksbaby7]

Omg this was one of my fave shows growing up! I’m so glad that you did a video about this show❤

[@MsDisneylandlover]

This should had been longer

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

I have never heard of this show before. Too bad it didn't last long. I would love for you to do videos on Regina Hall and Nia Long. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@0c7ober7]

This show a gem I’m a 2000 baby so I didn’t know this 1 existed

[@KR0SHK4]

When I was in JHS (2002-2003), her godmother was our principal apparently.

[@SherriaJ]

That show was my fav show at that time! I waited excitedly each week for it. It definitely deserved more seasons

[@SHOPTHEBREED]

so nostalgic i loved this show back in the day... i remember being disappointed when it was canceled never understood why after all these years... im glad she had a team behind her that kept her safe and mama bear protected her cub... love that for her! would love to see her back on our screens again!

[@zionssoldierofwar7194]

I remember buying the CD at Target. Loved this show!

[@kudjor86]

thank you so much for making this video! 💖 this was literally so informative!

[@Bulldog-mi3om]

This show and My brother and me loved these shows

[@reinapaloma422]

wowwwwwww i vaguely remember this!!!! i am 32 now and i wouldve been all over this show!!!! im puerto rican and my grandma lived down the block from that high school

[@whenyouwishuponastar6643]

Wow I remember loving this as a kid and singing the theme song. Suddenly it stopped coming on and my sister and I were like, what happened? It felt like a fever dream lol.

[@goodbyeseeyalater]

I remember this show. Christina Vidal was my first Latina crush.

[@jonnyfendi2003]

The male dancer at around 3:12 was in all the hip hop videos back in the day. He is noticeable in Myas “Moving On” music video and Aaliyahs music videos too!!!

[@hannahbielby7537]

I remembered whatching this show but I didn't why it stop , and didn't what the show was called at the time, really enjoyed it but instgram brought me here , taina show was brilliant , but that so raven was really good aswell x

[@taeshawnwilson6853]

This show was robbed of greatness

[@gottalovebri]

this was my favorite show. had no idea they filmed at LAG

[@Soopology]

I forgot about this show. We used to watch this in my Spanish class. Wild story though.

[@malikdennis2498]

Was randomly thinking bout this song Saturday now I see this

[@viperneongaming4314]

I remember my older sister wanted to watch it and I remember like 2 episodes. It was hyped up and poof! We had the Fairly Odd Parents and Invader Zim. As Told by Ginger was getting ready for a summer movie. I felt like the only one who remembered this show.

[@chettabobwithdalocs1465]

I didn’t even know that was 3LW singing the theme song back then

[@GameLover-pz5zc]

They weren't. They only guest starred on one episode.

[@QueenFlowerChild28]

Christina vidal aka taina sings the theme song

[@Chroniclesofjechigirl]

This show would of been huge and I’m shook about the pussycat dolls fact😧 I can totally see her doing that but it’s cool that she didn’t wanna show skin in a provocative way we all know our personal boundaries.

[@YoMamaBih]

That intro gave me whiplash. I never watched this, but my sister had to have been watching this while I was waiting to watch something else. That shit was iconic.

[@siyasanga_makie]

I’m South African and loved this show! It was a hit here back in those days ♥️

[@catherinepowell4149]

The first time I saw Christina Vidal was in the movie the 90s movie "Life with Mikey" starring Michael J. Fox. I've seen it numerous times. It's worth checking out! Is stroll down memory lane also makes me think of the movie Curly Sue, another great 90s film. Watch both movies, you won't regret it.

[@thejoshuascales]

I always felt like Taina should’ve been on WB or something…loved it for the bit that I saw back then, & ofc thought Christina Vidal was very beautiful ☺️

[@ayoootuu8749]

I remember her from the movie “Brink” on Disney Channel 😢🤩🤩

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Great show

[@Kkayroyal]

Thank you for this tea 🍵

[@heswift]

It was dope having Putero Rican representation on tv. My sister loved this show and I had a crush on her lol. I used to see her at my old church on 51st and Broadway sometimes

[@JulyMoon82]

I loved Taina. It was a great show. I was so disappointed when it got canceled. When you look at the cast, they really tapped into veteran entertainers and also was starting point for a lot of entertainers. Edited to add, I just saw that Taina is available on Pluto for free, but it is dubbed in Spanish, FYI.

[@kymmieg6110]

What is so crazy about this is today the original Pilot popped up on my feed this morning and now this video popped up after. It had a girl named Diana as Taina and one of the comments read something like "I feel sorry for Diana because imagine filming the pilot for this show and then being told that they went with someone else." I clicked on it because I didn't see Christina Vidal in the thumbnail but it had Fatima Robinson( the legendary choreographer) teaching Taina (Diana) how to dance. I loved this show as a kid and thank God for Momma Vidal!!

[@MyeshaB]

I truly adored this show ❤

[@n_so]

in other words the freaks couldnt put the paws on her, God bless her Mother! Christina seems to have grown into a healthy adult with a beautiful family too

[@kaleyjoplinRAWRR]

I used to love this show!! This and the brothers Garcia

[@destini3648HeyHo]

I brought this show up to one of my cousins and she just didn’t remember it I knew I wasn’t crazy I liked this show!!

[@nomadxpert]

She did get that hook for the lead song off Men In Black

[@BkHustlaKidd]

I loved this show growing up, I was sad it didn't get more seasons

[@TotallyAFan]

I know this was just about the show but no mention of her appearance in "Freaky Friday"?

[@dionneking8]

She was the cheetah 👭 before the cheetah girls i loved this show and hated its death after only 2 season's

[@UrbanAlchemystic]

@@dionneking8 I always thought she would have been perfect if she would have played in there too

[@mrchill3007]

Taina was reborn as Victorious lol

[@spectri1990]

wait im trying to understand something. if she was 18 when taping the show of Tiana. why are people referring to her as a child?

[@cremepuffle]

I wasnt old enough at the time to remember that era of nickelodeon but im very surprised i didnt even see any reruns of this show over the years 😢 it looks so good and i wouldve really enjoyed it!

[@StarLababy12]

I was in 5th grade when this show was on. I wanted to be an actress and would sing the Theme song. Also love that there was some POC representation ❤

[@ikeion3854]

My favorite episode was the blue mascara 3LW one !!!

[@kaledadam3955]

I remember watching this show on Sundays on nick, the best time on nick

[@tiffanykahn2535]

It was such a beautiful show and wanted more seasons. Now that I know what NICK has been doing behind the scenes, its not right exposing kids to the dark side. Look at Orlando Brown! That is a good example there why he is messed up! Same with Amanda Bynes. Lindsay Lohan is another example too, but she cleaned herself up and living her best life elsewhere. I am not sure if some of them got abused, but they may have done bad stuff to cope with life. Hollywood can be fun and scary too!

[@ethershakur4768]

Martiza was my favorite along with the other black i didnt like Taina at all 🤷🏾‍♀️ I wasnt that much of a show and i barely remember it 🥴😩

[@jenbunny1984]

Unpopular opinion, I couldn’t get into this show. I tried but it wasn’t doing it for me!

[@cpnbd]

Same, I liked the theme song but couldn’t relate to the plot

[@geminiangel63]

Me too and I was also a latina that liked finding new shows that centered on teenage girls like that’s so raven or Lizzie McGuire.

[@GravityJWST]

I STILL be looking for her ❤ 2024 where she AT?!?!!

[@missym877]

Christina Vidal is also the baby sis of the actress who played Gabrielle Union’s best friend on Being Mary Jane

[@shuichiminamino5788]

Had the biggest crush on Vidal in the 90s