Código F.A.M.A.
Código F.A.M.A. is the first reality television show for children in Mexico. Format. From thousands of auditions, 40 (in season 1), 16 (season 2), 17 (season 3) children are chosen to form the first "phase" of the show, which is called ""Código Bronce"" or "Code Bronze". In the second phase, the finalists — 8 (season 1), 6 (seasons 2 and 3) — are revealed. The second phase is called ""Código Plata"" or "Code Silver". The third and final phase is reached as a winner is announced and this level is known as ""Código Oro"" or "Code Gold". Every participant who  reaches a certain "code" receives a medal of the respective metal, i.e., bronze, silver or gold. Season 1: Código F.A.M.A.. Alegríjes y Rebujos. The winner, Miguel Martínez, went on to star in the Mexican soap opera "Alegrijes y Rebujos"", along with seven others from the final group of eight (María Chacón, Jesús Zavala, Diego González, Nora Cano, Michelle Álvarez, Antonio Hernández and Allisson Lozano). The soap opera was a success, as were the two soundtrack albums that were released from the show. All eight of the actors continued to perform as a musical group with the same name as the  soap opera. They toured Mexico and were also involved in the second season of "Código F.A.M.A.". Season 2: Código F.A.M.A. 2. Misión S.O.S.. The winner went on to star in the novela "Misión S.O.S." with three other contestants (Marijose Salazar, Alex Rivera and Anhuar Escalante). Also appearing were contestants from the first season of "Código FAMA", including Miguel Martínez (the winner) and Gladys Gallegos in her first TV role. The novela was also a success. They also kept a group with the same name as the novela, toured Mexico and released a soundtrack with original music made for the telenovela . Season 3: Código F.A.M.A. 3. La Fea Más Bella. Unlike the previous winners, there was not a children's telenovela starring Adriana Ahumada. She had a small role in the telenovela by the same producer of the show. She played the daughter of Lola, who is a part of Letty's "Ugly Squad". Also appearing were Miguel Jiménez and Fernanda Jiménez, who also had small roles in "La Fea Más Bella", as the son of Paula María and the daughter of Martha (Paula and Martha are also part of Letty's "Ugly Squad"). The winner of "Codigo F.A.M.A." International, Elizabeth  Suarez, was the only one that could not participate in "La fea mas bella" because she was living in Dominican Republic. She was supposed to make a soap opera in Mexico, but the project never continued. International: Código F.A.M.A. Internacional. This fourth installment began immediately after "CF3" concluded. Twenty participants, representing Latin American countries, the United States and Spain, were brought to Mexico to compete for the Code Diamond prize: a recording/acting contract, a music tour of all the twenty participating countries, and scholarships. Telenovela. The winner, Elizabeth María Suárez Rosario, has yet to appear in a TV part  or record an album.