'Koati' Premieres on ViX, Bringing Latin American Rainforest Magic to Families

On November 13, 2023, the 13-episode series 'Koati' is set to premiere on the ViX streaming platform. The show, which is a ViX Original produced by Upstairs Miami and LatinWE, will be available in both English and Spanish for viewers in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

'Koati' was created by Melissa de Assís Escobar and Anabella Sosa-Dovarganes, and it follows the adventures of Nachi, Xochi, Pako, and Xuxu - four adorable creatures from the Latin American rainforest - as they explore the magical land of XO. Through music, dance, comedy, and their experiences, the show aims to teach children about the importance of friendship, kindness, and the wonders of nature.

Executive producer Sofia Vergara, who also provides the voice for the character Zaina, has been working on this project for over a decade. "It has been hugely important to me to create a show for kids that celebrates the nature, animals, family values, and music of Latin America," Vergara said in a statement. "I'm incredibly proud that the show has found a home at Netflix and that the team there is helping to share the virtues of Latin America globally."

The voice cast for 'Koati' also includes Adriana Barraza as Amaya, Juan Pablo Monterrubio as Nachi, Habana Zoé López as Xochi, Emilio Treviño as Pako, Andrea Valentina Cabrera as Xuxu, and Sebas Villalobos as Calli. Sosa-Dovarganes served as the showrunner, with de Assís Escobar writing alongside Federico Marcello. Sergio Slepczuk and Fernando Sawa directed the series, and Julio Reyes-Copello of Magnus Studios served as the musical producer.