It was through this program that Xuxa expanded its appeal among Hispanic audiences, the Los Angeles Times speculated that "more than 20 million children" watched the Xuxa Show in 16 Latin American countries every day, as well as Univision in the States The newspaper also highlighted the fact that it is "probably better known among Latino kids than Michael Jackson.

[2][3][4][5] A Peruvian version based on the Xou da Xuxa titled El Show de July debuted at Panamericana Televisión in 1989.

[7] The Argentine produced version, El Show de Xuxa, was considered an early success upon being broadcast via satellite on Univision, in North and South America.

[8][9] Recorded in front of a live audience,[8] the program was much like Xou da Xuxa, with similar scenery, games and drawings.

The Los Angeles Times reported in 1992 that "more than 20 million Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking children watched El Show de Xuxa in 16 countries of Latin America every day, as well as Univision in the United States.