Look who's on Season 2 of Mira Quien Baila

The line up has been announced for the second season of Univision's celebrity dance show, Mira Quien Baila (Look who's dancing) which includes a Mexican wrestler, novela stars, and Erik Estrada.

Yes, Erik Estrada, star of the 70's hit show C.H.I.P.'s. Other's stars include: Christian Suarez, boyfriend of talk show host Laura Bozzo, Stephanie Salas, former television actress, daughter of Silvia Pasquel, Blue Demon Jr.,son of legendary Mexican wrestler Blue Demon, Jose Manuel Figueroa, son of Joan Sebastian, Alejandro Chabán, actor/model author of "De Gordo a Galan", Adamari Lopez, soap actress, former wife of Luis Fonsi, Elizabeth Gutierrez, actress and girlfriend of William Levy, Geraldine Bazan, actress and girlfriend of Gabriel Soto, and Prisila Angel, former lead singer of "Prisila y sus balas de Plata".

Show starts September 4th.

Carolina La O on tonight's Cristina show

On a special holiday edition of Cristina show, Colombian cutie Carolina La O makes wishes come true to the less fortunate. (Cristina is on Univision at 10 pm EDT)

Carolina La O is also nominated for Best Female Tropical artist for the upcoming Premio Lo Nuestro awards on February 18, 2010, live from the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

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2009 Premios Lo Nuestro...better!!

We enjoyed this year's Premio Lo Nuestro, broadcast live from the Bank United Center in Coral Gables. Despite her dress on the red carpet, the tribute to Alejandra Guzman was a well-deserved honor of an excellent music career. The Fanny Lu performance showed her maturity into stardum. It was nice that Wilmer Valderama was part of it. Cant believe Gloria Trevi cut her hair. Not the image we're accustomed too, but enjoyed her style.

Eugenio Derdez was funny in his hosting duties and despite being beautiful, Ninel Conde should stick to her music and acting career, instead of being a co-host. President Barack Obama, made a taped appearance to the applaus of the public, and it seemed strange that Elvis Crespo didn't even poke fun at his airplane incident and make it straight. The story that is...
Emmanuel received a well deserved award and maybe this could be a springboard for a tour. Big winners of the night Juanes, Aventura, and Jenni Rivera we're no surprise.

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JUST IN: Layoffs at Univision

We've been getting many phone calls in reference to Univision staff getting pink slips at the network today. Among the famous face, we hear is getting the ax....Despierta America's Fernando Arau. Could it be??? Also at Univision radio they got rid of radio hot shot Omar Moynello.

UPDATE: We are hearing that another round of layoffs are coming this week at the network, including possible pink slips to the network's top tier earners. Could it be Jorge Ramos that makes $1 million a year or maybe Enrique Gratas? It's serious...stay tuned!

Kate del Castillo to Star in Univision's First Webnovela

Univision is developing its first online telenovela entitled, Vidas Cruzadas (Crossed Lives) and will star Kate del Castillo and Guy Ecker. READ MORE

UNIVISION RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH “DON FRANCISCO PRESENTA: ¡FELIZ 2009!”

Raúl de Molina First Ever Official Master of Ceremonies of Times Square Celebration

Univision is once again the official home for New Year’s celebration in Hispanic America as Don Francisco presents his annual televised “fiesta” featuring some of the biggest stars in Latin entertainment. Throughout the evening, Don Francisco will be joined live from New York’s historic Times Square by this year’s first-ever official Master of Ceremonies of the festivities, Univision’s own Raúl de Molina along with popular Univision Radio personality Eddie “Piolín” Sotelo and Spanish-language television’s most beloved mother and daughter actresses Angélica María and Angélica Vale.

Performers scheduled to appear include Mexican rocker Alejandra Guzmán, reggaetonero recording artists Angel y Khriz and Flex, Regional Mexican group Los Dareyes de la Sierra, former Kumbia King Pee Wee, popular cumbia stars Los Pikadientes de Cavorca and Grupo Control, and Puerto Rican merengue superstar Olga Tañón.

In addition to the traditional midnight countdown, there will be coverage of co-host and Master of Ceremonies Raúl de Molina unveiling of the new Times Square crystal ball landmark and leading the countdown for Puerto Rico’s New Year at 11pm Eastern time.

New Bundle of Joy for Despierta America's Karla Martinez

General Mills honored Despierta America host Karla Martinez and her new bundle of joy, Michaella with a luncheon at The National Hotel yesterday. Her TV family, Fernando Arau, Ana Maria Canseco, Roxanna Garcia, and Raul Gonzalez were also there showing support. Karla also accompanied by her husband Emerson, mother Maria, and her other daughter Anabella.

Look who's getting married at Primer Impacto

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During the weekend at the baby shower for Karla Martinez, co-host of Despierta America, Barbara Bermudo confessed to friends that she's finally tying the knot with long time boyfriend Mario Andres Moreno.

"It's in the works" the presenter of Primer Impacto Barbara Bermudos tellsEscandalo TV, "Its time to get married, but we don't have a date yet".

We wish her luck, because the track of former and current presenters of Primer Impacto the wedding topic hasn't been that great for Myrka, Fernando, Maria Celeste, and Carmen Dominicci.

The Curse of Primer Impacto?

What is it with the women of Primer Impacto with getting abused by men. Carmen Dominicci not only had her rounds with husband one Oswaldo Rios, but also with fellow husband and Primer Impacto anchor Fernando del Rincon.. Now lovely Myrka Dellanos, who seemed to be in love with 27 year old Ulysses Alonso in the August edition of People en Español, now faces the reality of another divorce. Ulysses Alonso was arrested by Pinecrest police for assault and battery. A court hearing is set for September 15th in Miami. What a shame.
CHECK OUT THE ANNOUNCEMENT ON El Gordo y La Flaca

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. If you're in a situation of abuse and need someone to talk to, here are some reliable sources for help!
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 24-Hour Access from all 50 states. Translators available. www.ndvh.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Univision's Sabado Gigante to Offer Viewers New Revamp Site and Interactive features

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Univision is revamping Sábado Gigante. On average, the show delivers 2.4 million Viewers 2+ and 1.2 million Adults 18-49 and reaches more than five million viewers each week. The longest-running weekly TV variety show in the world is now more GIGANTIC than ever, featuring a fresh, new, completely redesigned state-of-the-art set that comes to life with new digital features that offer viewers greater excitement, bigger prizes and more opportunities to participate.

We’ve always made the studio audience an integral part of ‘Sábado Gigante.’ Now, with all new technology, we can finally bring the viewers at home into the excitement as well, said Mario Kreutzberger (Don Francisco), “Sábado Gigante’s” host, founder and creator. We are now able to give families an opportunity to be fully involved in all the fun of ‘Sábado Gigante’ and truly make them feel that I am right in their living room.

Among the new interactive and revamp features include:

•A completely redesigned state-of-the-art set

•Univision.com is revamping the “Sábado Gigante” microsite, which will include unprecedented levels of fan engagement to both, the site and the show, video clips from each episode, behind-the-scenes extras, exclusive interviews with the “Artist of the Week.” and access to fully-loaded bios from the “Sábado” models and will be able submit show ideas on the “Usted lo Pidió” (You Asked for It) section

•Digital upgrades of its wide variety of games, interactive opportunities to play and win from home (via phone, mobile or online)

•Enhanced in-studio electronic interaction system for increased audience participation in voting and volunteering for comedy skits and other features.

‘Sábado Gigante’ is one of our most dynamic properties and we’re very excited about all the great opportunities now available to our loyal viewers and trusted partners, added Alina Falcón, executive vice president and operating manager, Univision Network.

People en Español tells the truth about Carmen Dominicci's violent seperation to Fernando del Rincon

Latin radio's shock jock, Javier Ceriani broke the story of the violent separation of Univision's Carmen Dominicci and Fernando del Rincon over the last year gets a backup to his insights. In the latest issue of People En Español on newstands on Monday, the magazine investigates. Also The Best and Worst dress issue.

BEST ON THE LIST: Sofia Vergara, Kate del Castillo, Daisy Fuentes, Lucero, America Ferrera, and RBD's Mayte, Anahi, and Dulce Maria. Ivy Queen got recognized as Best improvement, and yes we agree to that.

WORST ON THE LIST: Niurka Marcos, Alejandra Guzman and Javier Ceriani (Well we added the last one). The magazine added Britney Spears, which we don't understand why add her to a Latin magazine.

Men on the list for Best dressed included Daddy Yankee, Javier Bardem, and Winsin y Yandel. That's a change for the reggaeton stars that usually have horrible wardrobe.

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LATIN ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA INDUSTRY NEWS

-Azteca to Offer Shows Product Integration
-Today’s Hispanic youth largely refer to themselves as Hispanic rather than Latino or American
-Univision beats ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox on at least three nights among adults 18-49
-Univision Stations Add Hour to Morning News
-Mexico, China Soccer Wins for Telemundo
-NBCU to Launch Rosario Dawson Web Series
-Microsoft Announces Vida Digital Latina Campaign

Univision Announces 12 Finalists in "Nuestra Belleza Latina" Competition

The Univision Television Network announced today the 12 finalists who will compete in "Nuestra Belleza Latina" (Our Latin Beauty), the innovative program that combines the glamour of a beauty competition with the excitement of reality television. Hosted once again by popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, "Nuestra Belleza Latina" airs weekly on Fridays from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT (9:00-10:00 p.m. Central) on the Univision Network.

Representing the most captivating and dynamic Hispanic women from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the 12 finalists are: from New York, NY - Manuela Arbeláez (Colombian), Leana Astorga (Nicaraguan), and Zoila Ceballos (Dominican); from Chicago, IL - Jannett Manzanares (Mexican); from Miami, FL - Dayamí Padrón (Cuban); from Orlando, FL - Génesis Seguias (Venezuelan); from Brownsville, TX - Emeraude Toubia (Mexican/Lebanese); from Sacramento, CA - Dayanira Varela (Mexican); from Las Vegas, NV - Leticia Castro (Mexican); and from Puerto Rico - Melissa Marty, Aidelíz Hidalgo, and Natalia Rivera.

These 12 lucky finalists will share a beautiful Miami mansion as they prepare for this fierce competition. Viewers, who have made "Nuestra Belleza Latina" the # 1 show in its time slot among all Adults 18-34 since its premiere, will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as the contestants face a series of weekly challenges that will test their talent and character. These beauties will work to perfect their voice and diction, runway walk, consult with stylists and make-up artists, sharpen their dance, singing and acting skills, and undergo a rigorous fitness routine.

Viewer participation will be a key factor in helping the panel of celebrity judges, which includes the beautiful and former Miss Universe, Lupita Jones, film and television, heartthrob Julian Gil, and, Latin America's most renowned and ever controversial beauty coach, Osmel Sousa, decide who should be crowned the next Latin beauty. In the grand finale, the contestant with the most votes will win the coveted title of "Nuestra Belleza Latina 2008" and receive $200,000 in cash and prizes including a contract as Univision's newest on-air personality.

Happy Birthday to Paparazzo Raul de Molina!!!

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Happy Birthday to Gordo y La Flaca;s Raul de Molina. The former paparazzo turns 49 today.

Univision is King!!!!

Univision #4 Network in Primetime for Entire February Sweep Beating CBS and CW among All Adults 18-34
With one day to go in this all important February sweep period, Univision ranks as the #4 broadcast network in primetime beating CBS and CW among Adults 18-34. It also ranked as the #1 network on three nights, and outdelivered ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX on 25 out of 27 nights, or 93% of the sweep period for the same demo, and 10 out of 27 nights, or 37% of the time among Adults 18-49.

According to the Nielsen Television Index (NTI), Univision has also once again ranked as the 5th broadcast network in primetime among Adults 18-49, that’s for all viewers, not just Hispanic -- beating the other broadcast and cable networks to get there.


In addition, Univision had the youngest median age (tied with Azteca America) among all broadcast networks in primetime:

Network - Median Age*

UNIVISION - 33
AZTECA - 33
TELEFUTURA - 34
CW - 35
TELEMUNDO - 36
FOX - 43
MNT - 44
ABC - 49
NBC - 49
CBS - 53

Univision’s powerhouse primetime lineup of blockbuster novelas, evening talk, investigative newsmagazine, sports and musical specials was instrumental in cementing its position amongst the Big 5 broadcast networks.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

-- The extraordinary popularity of its 8pm novela “Al Diablo con los Guapos” (Down with the Beautiful) helped Univision rank as the country’s #2 network beating ABC, CBS, NBC and CW for the Monday-Friday 8 p.m.-9 p.m. time period among Adults 18-34 (1.7 million), Teens 12-17 (392,000) and Kids 2-11 (871,000).

-- All five weeknight editions of “Al Diablo con los Guapos” ranked among the Top 25 regularly scheduled programs among ALL Adults 18-34 during the February sweep and beat such English-language programs as:

- ABC’s “Supernanny,” “Eli Stone,” “Lost,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “Dance War,” “Wife Swap” and “Cashmere Mafia”
- CBS’s “Two and a Half Men,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “CSI,” “Big Brother,” “Jericho,” “Welcome to the Captain,” and “CSI: Miami”
- NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” “Lipstick Jungle,” “The Office,” “Medium” and “Law and Order”
- FOX’s “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? ,” “House,” “Cops 2,” “AMW: America Fights Back” and “Cops”
- Every CW program including “America’s Next Top Model,” “One Tree Hill” and “Smallville”

-- Univision captured the #4 rank among Adults 18-34 (1.3 million) with the help of “Pasión” (Passion) for the Monday to Friday 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. time period.

-- While the most recent broadcasts of the Academy and Golden Globe awards saw significant audience declines ranging from –22% to -81%, Univision’s Thursday, February 21st telecast of the 20th Edition 2008 “Premio Lo Nuestro” Latin music awards realized increases in virtually every major demo. Reaching 12.3 million viewers 2+, the highest ever for any “Premio Lo Nuestro” telecast, it made Univision the #2 network for the entire night among Adults 18-34. Versus last year’s telecast, “Premio Lo Nuestro 2008” saw the following average audience gains:

- +11% among Adults 18-34
- +3% among Adults 18-49
- +6% among Adults 25-54
- +14% among Women 18-34
- +4% among Women 18-49
- +10% among Women 25-54
- +7% among Men 18-34
- +2% among Men 18-49

-- Univision’s live telecast of the U.S.A. versus Mexico soccer match on Wednesday, February 6th was seen in its entirety or in part by 9.2 million viewers and averaged nearly 5.1 million Total Viewers, beating ABC, CBS, NBC and CW for the entire night among Adults 18-34.

-- Univision’s broadcast of the Texas Democratic Presidential Debate on Thursday, February 21st (11:30pm ET/PT), averaged an audience of 1.5 million Total Viewers 2+ and was seen in its entirety or in part by nearly 3.2 million Total Viewers and significantly outdelivered the average of the previous English-language debates broadcast thus far on ABC, CNBC, CNN, FOXNC, MSNBC and PBS among Adults 18-49 by +10% (890,000 versus 808,000).

Source: NTI, February 2008 Sweep to Date (1/31/08-2/25/08, Tuesday 2/26/08 based on Fast Affiliates). *Median Age is based on 1/31/08-2/25/08. U.S.A. vs. Mexico and 2008 Premio Lo Nuestro reach figures are based on a 6+ minute qualifier. Texas Democratic Presidential Debate based on Fast Nationals.

Locally, Univision stations enjoyed equally impressive February sweep results:

Primetime Highlights
-- Univision ranked #1 in Los Angeles during primetime among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Adults 25-54. In addition, Univision also posted the #1 position in primetime in Houston and Dallas among Adults 18-34.

-- Among Adults 18-34, Univision posted 7 of the top 10 shows during primetime in Los Angeles, 9 of the top 10 in Houston and 7 of the top 10 shows in Dallas.

-- Univision’s “Al Diablo con los Guapos” beat Fox’s “American Idol” among Adults 18-34 in Los Angeles and Houston.

-- Univision’s USA vs. Mexico International Friendly soccer match ranked as the #1 program in primetime among Houston Adults 18-34, beating ABC’s Academy Awards and Fox’s American Idol.

-- Univision stations in major markets saw viewership increases year-to-year during primetime: in Los Angeles (+2%), New York (+59%) and Dallas (+4%) among Adults 18-34; in Dallas (+9%) among Adults 18-49 and in San Francisco (+6%) and Austin (+7%) among Households.
Broadcast Primetime definition: ABC/CBS/NBC/IND/SLTV Mon-Sat 8P-11P/Sun 7P-11P ET/PT; Mon-Sat 7P-10P/Sun 6P-10P CT and FOX/MNT/CW Mon-Sat 8P-10P/Sun 7P-10P ET/PT; Mon-Sat 7P-9P/Sun 6P-9P CT


Local News Highlights
-- Univision stations delivered the #1 6pm (5pm CT) Early Local News among Adults 18-34 in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago (tie), Houston, Dallas and San Francisco (tie); and among Adults 18-49 in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas and San Francisco.

-- Univision stations delivered the #1 11pm (10pm CT) Late Local News among Adults 18-34 in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas and San Francisco; and among Adults 18-49 in Los Angeles and Houston.

-- Univision stations posted the record-breaking local news viewership for February Sweeps in many key markets:
- Among New York Households, Adults 18-34, Adults 25-54 and Person 2+, WXTV posted the station’s highest-ever February local news viewership at 11pm since 2005.
- Among Chicago Adults 18-34 and Person 2+, WGBO posted the station’s highest-ever February local news viewership at 5pm since 2005.
- Among Dallas Households, Adults 18-34, Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and Person 2+, KUVN posted the station’s highest-ever February local news viewership at 5pm since 2006.
- Among San Antonio Households, KWEX posted the station’s highest-ever February local news viewership at 10pm since 2000. KWEX also posted the station’s highest-ever February local news viewership at 5pm since 2002.
- Among Austin Households, KAKW posted the station’s highest-ever February local news viewership at 10pm since the launch of the newscast in 2004.

Local news definition: Early – M-F 6-6:30pm E/PT, M-F 5-5:30pm CT; Late – M-F 11-11:30pm E/PT, M-F 10-10:30pm CT
*People Meter books used in New York (Feb’05-Feb’08), Chicago (Feb’05-Feb’08), Dallas (Feb’06-Feb’08)

Meet the cast of Univision Debuts Jennifer Lopez Produced Dramatic Mini-Series “Como Ama Una Mujer” October 30th

Meet the cast of Univision Debuts Jennifer Lopez Produced Dramatic Mini-Series “Como Ama Una Mujer” October 30th. Five-part series is to include exclusive musical performance by JLo in each episode.
The cast of “Como Ama Una Mujer” will feature some of Spanish-language television and motion pictures’ biggest stars including Chilean motion picture actress Leonor Varela (Voces Inocentes, Blade II, The Tailor of Panama), Mexican motion picture star Raul Mendez (Los Justos, Un Mundo Maravilloso, Matando Cabos, The Legend of Zorro), Cristián de la Fuente, the internationally popular Chilean novela (Soñar No Cuesta Nada) and motion picture (Driven, Vampires: Los Muertos) actor, one of Mexico’s top novela actresses Rebecca Jones (Cuna de Lobos, Dos Vidas, and Huracan), Mexican motion picture star Rocío Verdejo (Los Justos, Corazón Marchito) and novela actress Gabriela de la Garza (Ángel, Las Alas de Amor, Belinda), among others.