The halls of Elite Way School are about to get rebelde again. When the original Mexican telenovela Rebelde launched in 2004, the series created international superstars out of the band within the show, RBD, comprised of Mía Colucci (Anahí), Miguel Arango (Alfonso Herrera), Roberta Pardo (Dulce María), Diego Bustamante (Christopher von Uckermann), Guadalupe “Lupita” Fernández (Maite Perroni), and Giovanni Méndez (Christian Chávez). 

Now the next generation of Elite Way students are teaming up to win the Battle of the Bands. Say bienvenidos to the new Rebelde class:

Azul Guaita is Jana

The rebel: Jana Cohen Gandía, an already-famous pop star, wants to make serious music at Elite Way School. She also needs a break from her momager.

The actor: Before Rebelde, Azul Guaita appeared as Yolotl in the Mexican series Mi Marido Tiene Familia, Camila Paz on Soltero con Hijas, Susana Vega on La Negociadora, and as Young Renata on Súbete a mi Moto. She has also graced the covers of Imaginary, Socialiteen, and Ponny. Off screen, Guaita is an ambassador for Lazarena jewelry. Her connection to Rebelde runs deep, as she posted a childhood photo of herself wearing the Rebelde uniform and hugging Anahí, who played Mía Colucci on the original Mexican telenovela, on Instagram. 

The socials: Follow Azul Guaita on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, where she frequently posts videos with her Rebelde castmates.

Sergio Mayer Mori is Estebán

The rebel: Estebán Torres, a virtuoso who mysteriously blew off a conservatory, is at EWS in order to find himself — and some answers about his past.

The actor: Performing is in the family genes for Sergio Mayer Mori. His mother Bárbara Mori originated the titular Rubí on the Mexican telenovela Rubí (2004), and his father is the actor and politician Sergio Mayer. Mori has appeared on screen with both his parents, with his mother in Against the Wind (2011) and with his father on the series Como dice el dicho (2014). Mori can also be seen in The Patriarch (2016). Aside from acting, Mori has released original music, which you can listen to on Spotify: “Green Eyes” (2015) and “Wicked Game” (2018). As a model, he’s been featured on the cover of Percha magazine and in spreads with The Guest.

The socials: Follow Sergio Mayer Mori on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Franco Masini is Luka Colucci

The rebel: Luka Colucci is the obnoxious scion of the Colucci family who yearns for his father’s approval but is seeking to chart his own path as a singer.

The actor: Argentine-born Franco Masini got his start on the Disney XD show, Peter Punk, before hopping into series like Señales del fin del mundo, My Lovely Hope, Cuéntame Cómo Pasó, and Love After Loving and films including The Clan (2015) and Solo el Amor (2017). His biggest break pre-Rebelde was starring in Season 3 of the Sky Atlantic series Riviera, opposite Julia Stiles. Masini is also a well-known musician and received a nomination for best new artist at Premios Gardel for “Dejar de Extrañarte.” He released his EP Náufrago in 2020, and his music is available to stream on Spotify.

The socials: You can follow Franco Masini on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. 

Andrea Chaparro is MJ

The rebel: After a religious upbringing in California, María José “MJ” Sevilla has returned to her Mexican family’s roots, enrolling at EWS. She’s eager to find her own voice and independence away from the conservative repertoire she’s always known. 

The backstory: Andrea Chaparro is no stranger to Netflix. She’s played Inés in The House of Flowers: The Movie in 2021. But MJ will be her biggest role to date. Previously, she appeared in the series No Fue Mi Culpa: México and sang in the reality competition show La Voz Kids México. Chaparro took to the stage in a production of Mary Poppins as well. A painter and aerial artist, Chaparro is also the daughter of actor and host Omar Chaparro.

The socials: You can follow Andrea Chaparro on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, where she frequently posts behind-the-scenes videos from the Mexico City set of Rebelde. She also posted a video where she and Rebelde co-star Azul Guaita sing along to RBD’s song, “Nuestro Amor.”

Jerónimo Cantillo is Dixon

The rebel: Guillermo “Dixon” Álvarez, a rapper and beatboxer from Colombia, wants to maintain his street cred and make it as “Dixon,” not Guillermo. The rainbow nails and skunk mohawk are seriously working for him.

The backstory: Born in Colombia, Jerónimo Cantillo made his on-screen debut in Amor de Carnaval in 2012, but his breakthrough came in his starring role portraying real-life singer Kaleth Morales on the TV series Los Morales, leading to cover stories for Revista Mundo Caribe and 15 Minutes, to boot. Additionally, he has appeared in the Colombian series Aníbal ‘Sensación’ Velásquez, Tormenta de Amor and Verdad Oculta. Cantillo has also released a number of tracks as a musician, including “Weekend,” “Te Tuve,” and “Huracán.” His songs are available on Spotify.

The socials: You can find Jerónimo Cantillo on Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, and YouTube.

Lizeth Selene is Andi

The rebel: Andrea “Andi” Agosti cannot get away from her mom and her rude boyfriend fast enough when she steps foot on the EWS campus. A rocker at heart, this drummer scoffs at any rulebook, from what she wears to whom she dates in between rehearsing for Battle of the Bands.

The backstory: Before enrolling at EWS, Lizeth Selene first appeared in a Netflix project with the comedy Bankrolled (2021), but playing Andi in Rebelde is poised to be Selene’s breakout role. The Acapulqueña is a notable model, having posed in campaigns for Nike, Forever 21, Converse, MAC Cosmetics, and Bissú Cosmetics, in addition to spreads in Elle México and Meow! Mag and cover stories for Vogue Belleza, DNA Magazine, and L’Officiel México. Selene began releasing songs in 2020, with singles including “Sin Ti,” “Pa Darle,” and “3 Para Las 10,” in addition to collaborating with Ghetto Kids and Mad Fuentes on “Muévelo, Sacúdelo.” Her music is available to stream on Spotify.

The socials: You can follow Lizeth Selene on Twitter and Instagram.

Alejandro Puente is “Sebas”

The rebel: Sebastián “Sebas” Langarica, the senior golden boy and Mayor’s son, doesn’t know the meaning of “you can’t always get what you want.”

The backstory: Alejandro Puente is best known for starring as Santiago “Santi” Caballero in The Club on Netflix, but he’s also a director and writer in his own right, having made two short films “Adiós, Hamburgo,” which he also stars in, and “Verónica.” He made waves in the theater scene performing as the shy Todd Anderson opposite RBD alum Alfonso Herrera’s English teacher John Keating in a 2018 production of The Dead Poets Society, after workshopping the show for two years. His very first TV spot was for El Dandy and stage role was in Yo Soy Dios, and he’s also set to appear in the films Look at Me and MexZombies. Puente has been featured in Bad Hombre, Dapper Tapper, and Purple Fashion. 

The socials: You can follow Alejandro Puente on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter. He frequently posts BTS footage from the Rebelde set and photo ops with his castmates, including their group trip to Los Angeles.

Giovanna Grigio is “Emilia”

The rebel: Emilia Alo, the most popular girl at EWS, wants to win the Battle of the Bands more than anything her senior year.

The backstory: Brazilian Giovanna Grigio got her start as a young reporter on The Best of Brazil in 2008, but her breakthrough acting role was as the orphaned Mili in the reboot of Chiquititas, which was created by the same mind behind Rebelde, Cris Morena. Grigio has performed in a number of telenovelas in Brazil, including Êta Mundo Bom!, and starred in the films Eu Fico Loco (2017) and Cinderela Pop (2019). She joined the 25th season of long-running soap opera Malhação: Viva a Diferença as Samantha, a teenager whose lesbian kiss in the series was a huge moment of LGBTQIA representation in Brazil, and reprised the part for the spinoff, As Five, which catches up with the characters six years later. Grigio recorded songs for the soundtracks of both Chiquititas and Malhação, which are available on Spotify. She has been in editorial spreads for TodaTeen, Capricho, Revista Cabelos, Vogue Brasil, and Glamour Brasil, in addition to campaigns with Reebok Brasil, Zaxy, and co-creating a hair care line with Seda. Grigio also performed in stage productions of Meninos y Meninas and Beatles Num Céu de Diamantes in Brazil.

The socials: You can follow Giovanna Grigio on Twitter, Tik Tok, and Instagram, where she’s posted photos with her fellow Rebelde cast and duets singing along to RBD hits with former band member Anahí. Grigio also has a second Instagram account just for her drawings.