8 Popular U.S. Shows That Got Their Start Overseas

From Jane the Virgin to House of Cards, these ideas hit it big in America

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Jane the Virgin, the CW hit, owes its success to many—not the least of which is its star (and Adweek cover girl) Gina Rodriguez, who took home a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy this past January for her leading role on the dramedy. But it all started with the Venezuelan telenovela Juana la Virgen, on which Jane the Virgin is based. From All in the Family to American Idol, American TV has a long history of series based on hits in other countries.

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