''Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2'' is a 2011 American

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. It is the sequel to 2008's ''

Beverly Hills Chihuahua ''Beverly Hills Chihuahua'' is a 2008 American comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the first in the ''Beverly Hills Chihuahua'' series. It is directed by Raja Gosnell and was released on October 3, 2008. The film stars Piper Perabo, J ...

'' and the second film in the ''Beverly Hills Chihuahua'' series. Directed by

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, and starring

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and

Zachary Gordon Zachary Adam Gordon (born February 15, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for his lead role as Greg Heffley in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' film series (2010–2012), which earned him nominations for a Kids' Choice Award and seven Young A ...

, the film focuses on Papi and Chloe, now married with five puppies. The film was released by

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on February 1, 2011, in a two-disc

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and

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combo pack. With the exception of Lopez and Devine, none of the actors from the first film reprised their roles. Another sequel, '' Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta!'', was released on September 18, 2012.

Plot

Two years after the events of the first film, newly married couple Papi (

) and Chloe (

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) are trying to keep up with their five puppies Papi Jr, Lala, Rosa, Ali and Pep (voiced by

Madison Pettis Madison Michelle Pettis (born July 22, 1998) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sophie Martinez on the Disney Channel comedy series '' Cory in the House'', as Peyton Kelly in the 2007 film '' The Game Plan'', and as Allie Broo ...

, Chantilly Spalan, Delaney Jones and

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) running around the house, creating problem after problem. However, Papi shows a soft side for the pups and occasionally tells them of their ancient ancestors, the Chihuahua Warriors. Aunt Viv (

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), Chloe's owner, is in the

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for the next 6 months with her niece, Rachel (

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) searching for plants for

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. During this time Sam (

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), Papi's owner and Rachel's boyfriend, is caring for the whole chihuahua family. Sam takes Chloe, Papi and the puppies back home to meet his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cortez (

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and

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). Sam finds out that his parents are struggling to pay the mortgage on their house and the bank plans to take their home and sell it. Chloe and the rest of the dogs decide to compete in a

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in order to win a large

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prize. Delgado, an old friend, also comes to the home and tells Chloe that he needs her help with a secret mission. The mission turns out to be Delgado trying to tell his two sons the truth about why he left them as puppies, but he cannot bring himself to do it. Later, Papi initially wins the dog show, but is later disqualified due to lack of breed papers (Pedigree urebred indication, losing to an arrogant and vain French

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named Appoline (

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). After hearing that Delgado has sons in

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, the puppies set off to find them. In trying to help, the puppies get caught up in a bank robbery. Meanwhile, Chloe, Papi, Pedro (Papi's adoptive brother) and Delgado are trying to find the puppies when they appear running across the

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screen at the site of the bank robbery. They run to the bank to begin searching for the puppies. The puppies happen to crawl into the crooks'

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s and end up at the Hoffman Bread Factory. Pedro finds a mask with the scent of bread on it which leads them to the factory. They foil the robbery, then return home to find that they have been awarded more than enough money to save their house and Rachel and Aunt Viv have returned. Delgado also goes back into the police force with his two sons, now that they found out the truth on why Delgado left them as puppies. Rachel accepts Sam's marriage proposal and the family celebrates.

Cast

as Papi Cortez *

as Chloe Winthrop Ashe-Cortez, Papi's wife; Annable replaces

Drew Barrymore Drew Blythe Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman. A member of the Barrymore family of actors, she has received multiple List of awards and nominations received by Drew Barrymore, awards a ...

from the first film. *

Phill Lewis Phillip David Lewis (born February 14, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, and director. He is best known for playing hotel manager Mr. Moseby on the Disney Channel series ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' and its spin-off, ''The Suite Life ...

as Mr. McKibble *

as Sam Cortez; Coloma replaces

Manolo Cardona Manuel "Manolo" Julián Cardona Molano (born April 25, 1977) is a Colombian actor. Personal life Cardona was born in Popayán, Cauca, Colombia on April 25, 1977. At the age of seven, Cardona's family nicknamed him "Manolo," which later beca ...

from the first film. *

as Rachel Ashe; Cahill replaces

Piper Perabo Piper Lisa Perabo ( ; born October 31, 1976) is an American actress. Following her breakthrough in the comedy-drama film '' Coyote Ugly'' (2000), she starred in ''Cheaper by the Dozen'' (2003), its sequel '' Cheaper by the Dozen 2'' (2005), '' ...

from the first film. *

Ernie Hudson Earnest Lee Hudson (born December 17, 1945) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. Hudson has also acted in the films ''Leviathan'' (1989), '' The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'' (19 ...

as Pedro Cortez *

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as Delgado; Ferrer replaces

Andy García Andrés Arturo García Menéndez (born April 12, 1956) is an American actor, director, producer, and musician. He first rose to prominence acting in Brian De Palma's '' The Untouchables'' (1987) alongside Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and ...

from the first film. *

as Papi Cortez Jr. * Chantilly Spalan as Rosa Cortez *

as Pep Cortez *

as Lala Cortez * Delaney Jones as Ali Cortez *

as Vivian 'Viv' Ashe; Blakely replaces

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from the first film. *

as Mrs. Cortez (Ontiveros' last film role) *

as Mr. Cortez *

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as Sebastian *

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as Delta *

as Appoline Bouvier *

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as Biminy *

Elaine Hendrix Katherine Elaine Hendrix (born December 28, 1970) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in ''Dynasty,'' '' Superstar'', '' Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'', the 1995 ''Get Smart'' series, the 1998 remake of '' The Parent Tra ...

as Colleen Bouvier (Appoline's owner) *

Brian Stepanek Brian Patrick Stepanek (born February 6, 1971) is an American actor known for his role as Arwin Hochhauser on the Disney Channel original series ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' and Brian on '' Brian O'Brian''. He was also a Sector Seven Agen ...

as the Banker *

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as Beverly Hills Dog Show Commentator/Dog Show Judge #1 *

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as Beverly Hills Dog Show Commentator/Dog Show Judge #2

Music

This Is My Paradise

"This is My Paradise" is a song performed by American pop recording artist Bridgit Mendler. The song was created by Mendler and produced by Chen Neeman. It was released as a promotional single on January 11, 2011.

Critical reception

Sweets Lyrics commented that the song is about summer and the beach, despite it being winter in the

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when it was released. Disney Dreaming said the song was light and fun.

Track listing

*U.S. digital download #"This Is My Paradise" – 3:19

Music video

The video of the song was recorded in

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in November 2010 and directed by Alex Zamm. The video was released on December 19 by

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, and on YouTube one day later. The video begins with Mendler traveling in an old red and white kombi, leaving

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and going to

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. She sings and writes on the road. After finding her friends, Mendler walks on the beach and plays guitar. They camp by the sun.

Chart performance

References

External links

* * * * {{Alex Zamm 2011 direct-to-video films 2011 films 2010s English-language films 2010s children's comedy films American children's comedy films Direct-to-video sequel films Disney direct-to-video films Films about pets Films directed by Alex Zamm Films scored by Heitor Pereira Films set in Mexico Films set in California 2011 comedy films Beverly Hills Chihuahua (film series) Films produced by David Hoberman Culture of Mexico 2010s American films