Karla Herrarte, representing Guatemala, emerged victorious in the grand finale
Karla Herrarte, representing Guatemala, emerged victorious last Sunday night (December 14) in the grand finale of the second season of La Academia Kids. The 2014 edition of the music reality series drew to a close with a gala concert in Mexico Citys Auditorio Azteca. La Academia Kids wrapped up its final episode of the 2014 season with a great performance, both on stage and with viewers. Sunday nights episode produced an average audience of 222,000 Total Viewers and 136,000 Adults 18-49 viewers. The final episode outperformed all prime time programming on MundoFOX and Estrella TV with Persons 18-49. Additionally, this years finale picked up 77% over last years final episode that aired on December 22, 2013 (Source: NTI Live+SD Data; 12/14/2014 7pm-9pm EST/PST; Rank based on program impressions in the 7-11 PM time period. Growth based on impressions over 12/22/2014 program deliver).After four months of arduous competition that began by showcasing the singing talent of 21 youngsters competing from the United States, Guatemala, and every corner of Mexico, the reality competition show that was filled with surprises, tears, and joy, came to an end. After the panel of judges deliberated, Karla Herrarte was declared the winner of La Academia Kids 2014, winning $500,000 Mexican pesos (approximately US$33,000) as well as a record deal to record and release her first album.
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