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In just six years, the Hispanic Television Summit, presented by industry trade publications, Multichannel News and Broadcasting & Cable, has become the signature annual conference for industry-influencers and leaders involved in the business of television and digital video targeted to the US Hispanic and Latin American audiences.

One reason for this distinction is that the Summit delivers the “freshest” industry information in response to the current trends in the television and digital video marketplace. As a result, the Summit attracts speakers, panelists, and participants who are top executives from broadcast, cable, satellite, broadband and mobile, as well as those from related businesses like advertising, finance, consumer electronics, video technology and other consumer goods.

The distinctive topic of the Hispanic Television Summit always focuses on the latest trends for generating revenues within the Hispanic television and digital media space. The particular focus this year, 2008 will place the spotlight on the Hispanic viewing audience including the effects of the digital transition, re-transmission and “must-carry” rights, as well as technical advances that have increased the number of new distribution options like multi-casting, switched video and cross-platform on multiple screens (TV, computer and mobile phone).

The Award for a Lifetime of Achievement in Hispanic Television will be presented at a luncheon ceremony on Thursday, October 23, and honors renowned television journalist, Jorge Ramos, best known as the anchor of the network primetime evening news program, “Noticiero Univision” and the host of Univision’s weekly newsmagazine series, “Al Punto”. Univision’s CEO Joe Uva, will proudly present introductory comments. Prior Award recipients include the host of Sabado Gigante, Don Francisco (Mario Kreutzberger), sports announcer, Andres Cantor, newsmagazine host of Al Rojo Vivo, Maria Celeste Arraras, and beloved talk-show star of El Show de Cristina, Cristina Saralegui.

Several keynote presentations include one by Melinda Witmer, who as Chief Programming Executive for Time Warner Cable is one of the cable TV industry’s leading decision makers. Ms. Witmer will speak about the opportunity to serve the viewing interests of the diverse Hispanic TV household. Another keynote will be delivered by the COO of Telemundo Communications Group, Jackie Hernandez, who will address the need to meet the priorities of both viewer and advertiser at the same time and will share findings from a recent research study. Yet another keynote presentation will be made by Robin Blunt, who VP of promotions and Retailer Marketing at the Simon Property Group — a leading, nation-wide shopping mall management company. Mr. Blunt will share data about Hispanic shopping habits, and describe recent executions of co-promotions targeted to Hispanics, as well as offering creative promotional ideas that are easily applied to the TV industry.

Each of the seven (7) panels will focus on its own particular part of the overall equation.

One panel will address how advertising sales and advertising measurement are affected by a multi-screen “view-when-you-want” environment controlled more by the viewer and less by the network.

Another panel, focuses on marketing digital programming and services to Hispanics — whether it is to promote subscription to an Hispanic tier or transactional pay-per-view.

A programming panel specifically addresses the interests of Latinas … whether it’s programming for themselves or programming for members of her family.

A promotions panel is presented with the assistance of the Multicultural Marketing Committee of NAMIC (National Association of Multi-ethnicities in Communications) and addresses how to attract Hispanic audiences.

Another panel focuses specifically on content distribution, taking note of innovative ways to expand programming options for the viewer via switched video, multicasting and video on demand, as well as traditional models.

A new addition this year is the panel that takes a look at how Hispanics are using new consumer electronics and how manufacturers are expanding viewing satisfaction with new technologies.

And, the always popular finance panel features those who are currently investing in digital video and television properties in the Hispanic market.

The Summit is being produced for the sixth time for Multichannel News and Broadcasting & Cable by New York-based Schramm Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a leading marketing and media services company which includes Hispanic marketing of TV content among its specialties.

To register: visit www.multichannel.com/hispanicsummit or call Sandy Friedman at 646-746-6740

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The incomparable and famous TV conductor, Don Francisco, from the prime time Program “Sabado Gigante” that airs thru Univision Networks, has extended an invitation to our artist Jackie Arredondo to present for the first time to their International audience, her new single “Contra la Corriente”

Yes, this Saturday, June 14th , Jackie Arredondo and her Mariachi Band, will be singing her most recent recording in “Sabado Gigante”

Sabado Gigante airs thru Univision Networks each Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Univision’s long-running variety series “Sábado Gigante” will get a face-lift next season, network officials revealed Wednesday.

What they wouldn’t say, though, is what exactly they’ll do to it.

Don Francisco (whose real name is Mario Kreutzberger) presides over the old-fashioned variety series jammed with over-the-top sketches, silly jokes and a bevy of beautiful women.”*

Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language media company in the U.S., today presented the 2008-2009 programming line-up for its three television networks and showcased their unique 360^o marketing resources as solutions for clients seeking growth. Univision challenged advertisers to view Hispanic consumers as the growth engine of tomorrow and the key to marketing success. The presentation included a heart-stopping performance by music superstar Shakira and the opening number of “In the Heights,” the hit Broadway musical about the Hispanic experience in the U.S. which was just nominated for 13 Tony Awards®. The Upfront event was held this morning at the Frederick P. Rose Hall/Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City and was hosted by Univision CEO, Joe Uva, Univision president and COO, Ray Rodriguez, and president of advertising sales and marketing, David Lawenda.

“This year’s Upfront is not about marketing to Hispanics, but about marketing itself,” said Uva. “It’s about the gap between the true power of the Hispanic consumer to grow brands and those advertisers who have yet to realize that a marketing strategy that is not fully committed to the Hispanic consumer, is hardly a winning strategy.”

“Univision is delivering innovative, quality programming that has performed very well year after year,” said Rodriguez. “The strength of our programming, combined with the unique connection with our audiences, allows marketers to build cross-platform initiatives that can help build market share.”

“Marketing to Hispanics grows brands today and builds loyalty for tomorrow, and only Univision offers advertisers innovative and results-driven marketing solutions via the most powerful, cross-platform vehicles in Spanish-language media,” commented Lawenda. “Every dollar spent with Univision is truly a dollar invested in growth.”

While only a small percentage of viewers are unique to the top English-language networks, 60% of Univision’s Adult 18-49 audience are unduplicated viewers who are not exposed to advertisers’ messages anywhere else. In addition, during the last five years while the English-language networks have lost audience, Univision has been growing. In just the last year, Univision was the #1 network in America in the highly coveted Adult 18-34 demographic on 55 nights, beating ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.

Univision Communications includes the #1 Spanish-language television network, the #1 Spanish-language cable network, the #1 Spanish-language radio properties and the #1 Spanish-language online portal.

Upfront Presentation Highlights

The company presented client testimonials attesting to the positive results it has achieved. Representatives from leading brands such as AT&T, Ford, General Motors, and Miller Lite shared their success stories about how Univision helped grow their business.

The presentation also outlined the benefits of the recently introduced Fusion research tool, created in partnership with Nielsen Media Research. Measuring the viewing habits of product purchasers against the purchasing habits of TV viewers, the Fusion research tool is designed to help clients target consumers more efficiently and quantify their return on investment.

Building on its more than 40 years of community involvement, Univision unveiled its new environmental initiative, “Piensa Verde, Actúa Verde” (Think Green, Act Green), a company-wide effort to educate viewers on the importance of protecting the environment that includes a variety of specials and 50+ energy conservation tips. A number of popular programs will have “green” content, including “Premios Juventud,” “Primer Impacto” and Galavisión’s most popular entertainment, lifestyle and news programs such as “Acceso Máximo,” “Moda al Rescate,” “Decorando Contigo,” “Tu Salud,” “Delicioso,” and “En Profundidad.”

Univision Network News, anchored by Jorge Ramos and María Elena Salinas, will continue to provide the most complete Spanish-language coverage of the 2008 presidential elections, including the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, in “Decisión 2008” (Decision 2008). With the most in-depth, relevant coverage and special editions of “Al Punto” (To the Point), Univision undoubtedly is the source of information for Hispanic voters in November as they flock to the polls to make U.S. election history.

In addition, Univision awarded its 2^nd annual Corazón (Heart) Awards, which pay tribute to commercials that best connect with Hispanic consumers, as judged by viewers. Advertisers submitted dozens of entries, which were posted on Univision.com, and users voted for those they found particularly meaningful. This year’s winners were Ford and Pampers.

Photographs of new programs and pictures of the Upfront event and stars are available for download at the following Internet address: ftp://ftp.univision.net. USERNAME: press, PASSWORD: upfront2008

2008/2009 Programming Highlights for Univision, TeleFutura and Galavisión

PRIMETIME

Novelas

Univision’s 2008/2009 novelas will continue to capture Hispanic hearts and set the standard for Spanish-language television’s favorite programming genre. The network’s lineup of stellar productions includes: “Las Tontas No Van al Cielo”(Dumb Girls Don’t Go to Heaven), a light-hearted look at how love can often make us do foolish things we wish we hadn’t, starring Jacqueline Bracamontes, Valentino Lanús, and Jaime Camil; “Tormenta en el Paraíso”(Storm Over Paradise), a novela that raises awareness about green issues and tells a timeless love story in which two young lovers fight to break a 1,000 year-old Mayan curse, with Sara Maldonado, Eric Elias and, in her long-awaited return to novelas, the immensely popular singer/actress, Mariana Seoane; “Querida Enemiga” (My Dearest Enemy), a tale of intense betrayal and deep dark secrets unfolds between an unlikely couple of young lovers, starring Ana Layevska, Gabriel Soto, Carmen Becerra, Mike Biagio and the legendary actress, María Rubio; and “Alma de Hierro”(Soul of Steel), the story of an unconventional family who will have to learn to live together and overcome the trials and tribulations that confront them, starring renowned Mexican actor, Alejandro Camacho, and a stellar cast that includes Blanca Guerra, Jorge Poza and Adamari López.

For the very first time, TeleFutura will premiere two primetime novelas: an original production of the epic story, “Doña Bella” (Lady Bella) which will capture audiences with its sensual and passionate love story; and “Azúcar” (Sugar), the story of forbidden love that unfolds amidst the sugar cane plantations of a wealthy family hiding a deep, dark secret, and provides advertisers with organic product integration.

Series

Coming to Univision is “La Rosa de Guadalupe” (The Rose of Guadalupe), a dramatic TV series that reconstructs real-life events, dreams and unexplained events in stories full of hope and inspiration. Later in the year, the network will also premiere “Central de Abasto” (Farmer’s Market), a unique series that takes place within one of Mexico City’s most important markets and business centers. Full of bodegas (grocery stores), beauty salons, restaurants, jewelry stores, and other shops, this bustling market is the perfect setting for tales about the unique characters and personalities one can only find in such a colorful place.

Galavisión brings viewers a show that explores the complexities of the American judicial system through the eyes of the dedicated men and women who serve it, “Fiscales” (District Attorneys). Through compelling reenactments and actual archival footage, the show features the high drama of some of the most infamous crimes and trials in U.S. history.

Reality Competition and Game Shows

Continuing its tradition of offering emotionally charged reality and entertaining game shows, Univision, TeleFutura and Galavisión introduce three new programs that are sure to become instant audience favorites.

Coming next year to Univision is “¡Viva el Sueño!” (Live the Dream!), a 13-week competition that showcases some of this country’s most talented, but struggling professional Hispanic performers who have recording contracts, but need just one big break to make it to stardom. This mega production will air live across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and feature a panel of renowned music-industry experts. In the end, viewers will vote and ultimately choose Latin music’s next superstar.

TeleFutura introduces a unique game show for the entire family, “Dame la Pista” (Give Me a Clue). As kids give clues, adults try to guess the “secret word” to win the grand prize. But since kids often speak in their own language, the adults are often clueless.

Take a man, his wife, his mother, and a kitchen, and what do you get? Galavisión’s new, innovative game show, “¡Yo Cocino Mejor que mi Suegra!”(I Cook Better than My Mother in Law!). More than just a cooking show, this entertaining and hilarious competition pits wives against their mother-in-laws to see who knows their favorite man the best. Then, they meet on the ultimate battleground, the kitchen, to whip him up something special. When the husband/son picks his favorite dish in a blind taste test, one thing’s clear; no matter who wins, he loses!

Variety

Primetime’s “Queen of Talk,” Cristina Saralegui, marks her 20^th anniversary this year, and it’s going to take a whole year for a celebration this big. With retrospective vignettes, surprise guests and special editions of “Soñando Contigo” (Making Dreams Come True), it’s going to be an unforgettable celebration. And if that weren’t enough, Cristina will continue to cover the topics, issues, and people that viewers won’t see anywhere else, making “El Show de Cristina” (The Cristina Show) the only ‘talk-show’ on Spanish-language television that is guaranteed to have everyone talking.

Movies

Next year, Univision brings U.S. Hispanic viewers two of this year’s biggest Spanish-language box office hits. “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”(How to Rob a Thief) is the story of two clever con-men who join forces to rob the biggest thief they know, starring a well-known cast of novela actors including Fernando Colunga, Gabriel Soto, Miguel Varoni and Ivonne Montero. The critically acclaimed film “La Misma Luna” (Under the Same Moon), will make its television debut on Univision. This heartwarming story of a mother and son who are separated by geography, but connected by love, stars Kate del Castillo, Eugenio Derbez, Carmen Salinas, and Adrián Alonso.

TeleFutura gives a new meaning to movie night with “Fiesta de Película” (Movie Party), a fun-filled, interactive party set in an urban/city loft. Hosted by a lively group of friends, they are joined by family, neighbors, and special guests to watch and chat about the night’s hit Hollywood movie.

DAYTIME

Novelas

Univision introduces a captivating novela for daytime fans with “Valeria,” an intense and passionate story about two soul-mates fighting to keep their love alive.

WEEKEND PRIMETIME

Variety

It’s a whole new Sábado…and it’s more Gigante than ever! The Spanish-speaking world’s most popular Saturday night tradition is dialing up the fun and surprises with an extraordinary makeover. Hosted by everyone’s beloved Don Francisco, “El Nuevo Sábado Gigante” (The New Giant Saturday) is three fun-filled hours of all new comedy skits, more challenging amateur talent contests, even more intensely emotional family reunions, more spectacular performances by the biggest Latin music stars in the world, and for the first time viewer interaction via mobile phone and the Internet.

Reality

Univision expands its hit reality beauty competition “Nuestra Belleza Latina” (Our Latin Beauty) to two full hours on Sunday nights to bring viewers even more thrills and glamour, hosted by the ever popular Giselle Blondet. With more content than ever before and increased viewer participation, this show goes behind the traditional trappings of TV beauty pageants as some of Hispanic America’s most beautiful and talented women face-off in a fierce, competition that goes beyond looks alone.

Nature Program

Proudly partnering with global documentary giant National Geographic, Galavisión brings nature lovers a one-of-a-kind show the whole family can enjoy, “Expedición Global” (Global Expedition). With amazing journeys to incredible landscapes and gripping wildlife stories, the program offers a spectacular window into our majestic planet.

WEEKEND DAYTIME

Kids Block

An educational and informative (E/I) programming block to appeal to kids of all ages, “Planeta U” (Planet U) is a safe zone for all young viewers airing on Saturday mornings with an exciting line-up of shows including “Dora the Explorer” and “Go Diego, Go!”

Family Shows

Univision proudly presents “¡Viva la Familia de Todobebé!,” a new weekend show that mixes humor, entertainment, “reality” segments, interactivity, and lots of important information of special interest to young families. The show also marks the return to television of Mexican megastar, and recent new mom, Aracely Arámbula.

Do-it-Yourself

The ultimate program for today’s do-it-yourself fans, “Como Nuevo” (Like New), arrives on Galavisión. Through expert advice and useful tips, viewers will find the tools they’ll need to tackle their remodeling projects and give new life to their own home improvement.

Sports

Reality TV gets kicked into full gear with Univision’s new action-packed series “El Juego Supremo” (The Ultimate Match). Five soccer legends from Mexico and five from the U.S. and Latin America, will mentor two amateur soccer teams. These gifted amateurs will compete for the one-of-a-kind opportunity to play alongside their idols in an ultimate match at the end of “boot camp.” Each week, a player gets eliminated until only five remain on each team. The survivors will join the legends and face-off in what promises to be one of the most exciting fútbol matches on Spanish-language TV. In addition, Univision will debut the first annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Sports Awards), a star-studded tribute to sports featuring performances by some of Latin music’s leading entertainers as well as other luminaries who will come together to honor the character and sportsmanship of Hispanic athletes.

Returning this season are some of the most popular tournaments in Spanish-language television, including “Camino al Mundial” (On the Way to the World Cup) featuring the qualifying games for the 2010 World Cup, “Copa Confederaciones Sud África 2009” (Confederations Cup South Africa 2009) and “Copa Oro 2009” (Gold Cup 2009), as well as the yearly MLS and FIFA tournaments. In addition, Univision’s highly-rated “República Deportiva” (Sports Republic) celebrates 10 years of great entertainment, and brings viewers more sporting highlights, interviews, and commentaries with popular hosts Fernando Fiore, Roxana Franco and Félix Fernández.

SPECIALS

Univision Network’s blockbuster specials have made it the home of the mega-events. With more specials than any other U.S. Spanish-language network, Univision airs the premier musical events, award ceremonies and festivals in the Spanish-speaking world including: “The Latin GRAMMY® Awards,” celebrating its historic 10th edition in 2009; “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina,” the longest-running and most-watched awards show on Spanish-language TV honoring the best in Latin music; “Premios Juventud,” Spanish-language TV’s first and only awards show honoring idols of Hispanic youth in the areas of film, music, sports, fashion and pop culture.

TeleFutura also offers star-studded celebrations all year long. Building on the success of its “Reventón” (Party) franchise, TeleFutura adds more star-studded parties to its line up in celebration of some of our nation’s most popular holidays. “Escándalo TV” (Showbiz TV) presents the new “Reventón del Verano” (a kick-off to the summer on Memorial Day), and bigger and better editions of “Reventón del 4 de Julio” (a 4^th of July celebration), “Reventón del Día Del Trabajo” (a farewell to the summer on Labor Day), and the “Reventón De Las Estrellas” (an all-star special celebrating the Latin GRAMMYs to be broadcast from Houston this year). All shows air live and are full of music, dancing, comedy sketches, celebrity guests, live performances, and more.

Galavisión also brings a roster of high-quality specials this season, including new programs like “Al Corriente” (The Latest), a primetime special airing once per quarter that gives viewers a comprehensive download on all the latest movies, video games, fashion trends, technologies, vacation getaways, and much more.

Univision Communications Inc.

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 89% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 64 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

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“Sandbar Café,” New Jersey’s premier two-acre indoor/outdoor entertainment & nightlife complex located on the beautiful downtown Jersey City waterfront overlooking NYC’s skyline, will host the ultimate indoor fashion extravaganza, showcasing collections from NY & NJ’s emerging fashion designers.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with a scheduled Showtime of 7:30 pm sharp. Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at door. The show ends at 10:30 pm & guests are encouraged to remain for an after party at NJ’s famous Sandbar Café.

SPRING FLING ‘08 WILL FEATURE COLLECTIONS FROM DESIGNERS: Prizy Sebastian, iLLWEAR, Glenda Cestona and Juan Vargas.

The show will also feature a full-feature body painting demonstration by “Vargas,” a world-renowned body painter whose works have been featured on Univision, Telemundo, Don Francisco and more. A belly dance show & special performance by the “ShowGirls” (www.xiosworld.com) is also in place for the evening.

The event is produced the legendary Wagner Mateo, better known as “DJ Frikkiao,” CEO of Fiesta Caliente Entertainment (www.fiestacaliente.com). Mateo, some may recall, is the same individual who emerged as winner of the reality show “Concierto Clandestino,” which aired on the Telemundo and Mun2 networks in early 2007.

The show will feature a custom “H form” runway that will showcase professional and upcoming models alike, complimented by top-notch makeup and hairstyling (courtesy of the House of Sheek Makeup) with a live DJ right in the middle.

“This event will bring together Nightlife & Fashion Seekers under one roof,” says Mateo. “It’s a great medium to showcase emerging local designers, models, hairstylists and makeup artists.”

“The events will grow in both their quality and content,” says Frikkiao. “Now on its third year, SF08 is the leading brand among Jersey fashion shows and has opened the eyes of many; a fashion revolution in NJ is in full effect. FiestaCaliente.com is proud to have paved the way with quality productions and talented designers,” he concludes.

FiestaCaliente Entertainment LLC (FiestaCaliente.com) is a NJ-based Nightlife & Special events company. Its main audience is Latinos within the 18-35 demographic. “*

Pee Wee has finally spoken out about why he left Kumbia All Starz and ended his professional relationship with AB Quintanilla.The reason? Money, the singer told the program Don Francisco Presenta (Univisión). “*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
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PODER Magazine, the premier publication for the business elite focusing on U.S. Hispanic and Latin American policymaking and corporate strategy, together with its partners — the City of Miami, Synergos.org, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank, Univision, Impremedia, the Miami Herald Publishing Company, Foreign Policy magazine, Georgetown University, the Committee to Protect Journalists and Miami Dade College — today announced that it will host a Philanthropy Forum, dedicated to the Americas, on March 12, 2008 in Miami, Florida.

Keynote addresses on the importance of philanthropic programs as a means of social change will be delivered by:

– Bangladeshi banker, economist and microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus, winner of the Nobel Prize in 2006 for his work with the Grameen Bank, will be joined by Alberto Ibarguen, the President and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in Miami, Florida, in a conversation about innovation in philanthropy. — Medical doctor, epidemiologist, technologist, author and philanthropist Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Brilliant, the director of Google’s philanthropic arm Google.org. — American computer scientist Nicholas Negroponte, Founder and Chairman of the One Laptop per Child non-profit association and Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the MIT Media Laboratory.

This unprecedented event aims to demystify the complex issues that hinder private and corporate philanthropy today in Latin America, and will gather together top business leaders, politicians, entertainers, academics and others from Latin America and the U.S. who recognize the importance of philanthropy and are committed to changing the perception and dynamic of charitable giving in Latin America.

The Forum will be chaired by Emilio Azcarraga, Chairman and CEO of Grupo Televisa, and Bill Emmott, the former long-time Editor-in-Chief of The Economist magazine, will preside over the forum. Participants of this invitation-only event, including Moises Naim, Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy; Justin Rockefeller, Co-founder of Generation Engage; Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank; Jorge Ramos, Univision news anchor; Cesar Gaviria, Former President of Colombia; Monica Lozano, Chairman of Impremedia; Jorge Perez, Chairman and CEO, The Related Group; Manuel Arango, Founder Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI); singer Ricky Martin; Haim Saban, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Saban Capital Group; Gustavo Cisneros, Chairman, Cisneros Group of Companies; Mario Kreutzberger “Don Francisco”, founder of Chile’s Telethon fundraiser and host of Univision; and Donna Blackwell, Executive Director, The Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation, will explore such subjects as philanthropy for educational causes, philanthropic entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, the role of the immigrant community in giving back to their native countries and the successful use of media, communications, and celebrity to encourage charitable giving. Concluding the Forum will be the awarding of the fifth annual PODER - Boston Consulting Group Business Awards, introduced by John C. Clarkeson, Chairman Emeritus of The Boston Consulting Group.

The event will be opened with a fundraising concert by Latin America’s most renowned Grammy-winning artist, Juan Luis Guerra, which will take place on the evening of March 11. Proceeds from concert tickets will benefit “Ya es hora,” a historic, nonpartisan Latino civic campaign that represents the largest and most comprehensive effort to incorporate Latinos as full participants in the American political process.

Emilio Azcarraga said, “This forum will bring together individuals and organizations from Latin America and the U.S. that have demonstrated philanthropic leadership and initiative and understand that giving is good business. We are privileged to be joined by the likes of Muhammad Yunus, Dr. Larry Brilliant and Nicholas Negroponte amongst a long list of other renowned leaders, as they have demonstrated clearly the kind of effort we are looking to instill and achievement we so desperately need to this region.”

Isaac Lee, PODER Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief said, “This event is the first-ever of its kind and will break the taboo surrounding philanthropy in Latin America. We are striving not only to raise awareness, but also to provide the opportunity for like-minded people and organizations to discuss the challenges to providing Latin America with much needed assistance from charitable giving.”

The PODER Philanthropy Forum is one of a series of events organized by PODER magazine. PODER magazine is a monthly magazine that targets the business elite of the U.S. Hispanic market. PODER also has editions in Colombia, Mexico and Chile, with articles that contain unique and relevant business content. Under an exclusive content distribution agreement, PODER also publishes a selection of articles from The Economist, the world’s leading weekly magazine.

For further information contact Juan Miguel Mora at (786) 351-0123 or

A mix of nostalgia, blasts from the past, surprise guests, and cutting-edge performances were spectacularly woven together Thursday night on the very special 20th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro a La Música Latina,” America’s most popular and most-watched Latin music awards show, broadcast live on the Univision Television Network.The biggest winners of the night with four “Premio Lo Nuestro” awards were Dominican bachata super group Aventura, followed by popular Regional Mexican group Intocable with three awards. Artists who received two awards include rock group Maná, pop group Camila, Puerto Rican diva Olga Tañón, Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, Regional Mexican artist Marco Antonio Solís, and Puerto Rican reggaeton artists Wisin y Yandel. Aventura received their four awards in the Tropical category as they were honored as Traditional Tropical Artists of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, and for Album and Song of the Year. Intocable received three awards in the Regional Mexican category including Group or Duo of the Year, Album of the Year for “Crossroads: Cruce de Caminos,” and Norteño Artist of the Year.

In a show repleat with some of the biggest stars of Latin music, the audience that filled the arena exploded in an emotional standing ovation as legendary “King of Ranchero” Vicente Fernández made his “Premio Lo Nuestro” debut performance, after which he received this year’s “Premio a la Excelencia” award which was presented by TV legend Don Francisco and Univision Network News anchor María Elena Salinas.

Later, Univision personality Cristina Saralegui made one of the night’s most moving award presentations to international superstar Ricky Martin, who crossed two continents and an ocean to personally accept the first ever “Máxima Excelencia” award, as selected by the public from all 19 previous “Premio a la Excelencia” winners.

The star-studded show kicked off with a crowd-pleasing performance by Colombian singer/songwriter Juanes singing his chart-toppers “Me Enamora” and “Gotas de Agua Dulce.”

Later, in one of the evening’s most colorful numbers, ranchero superstar Pepe Aguilar sang the classic hit “100% Mexicano” in the midst of a recreation of a typical Mexican plaza fiesta, complete with folkloric dancers, craft kiosks, and typical decorations.

The next musical number featured international pop idol Enrique Iglesias singing his current #1 hit “¿Dónde Están Corazón?” with a 30 member children’s choir followed by “Dímelo.”

It was also a big night for cumbia fans as one of the genres most popular groups, Cruz Martinez Presenta Los Super Reyes, paid a rousing homage to the Jackson Five with their rendition of “Quédate Más” and their hit song “El Rey.”

Performing a medley of her greatest hits, Premio’s most awarded female artist, Olga Tañón, led an elaborate production of nearly 30 musicians and 20 dancers, after which she was awarded the “Trayectoria Artística” award honoring her 20-year career.

In keeping with spectacular grand finales, this year’s historic show featured the reunion of one of tropical music’s most entertaining merengue groups, Grupo Manía, with their former lead singer Elvis Crespo in an electric and fireworks-filled medley of their greatest hits.

Univision.com experienced unprecedented interactivity with red carpet voting and thousands of message postings during the show. The dedicated mini-site will continue to provide exclusive Premio coverage with streaming video highlights, in-depth winner profiles and thousands of behind-the-scenes photos. Univision.com’s fully-loaded Premio offerings will continue to keep users engaged on a daily basis, even after the broadcast. For more information, visit Univision.com, keyword: Premio.

To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net
Username: premio2008
Password: Univision

A complete list of the awards presented follows.

POP GENRE

Album of the Year
“Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged” – Ricky Martin

Male Artist of the Year
Chayanne

New Soloist or Group of the Year
Jennifer Lopez

Female Artist of the Year
Belinda

Group or Duo of the Year
Camila

Song of the Year
“Todo Cambió” – Camila

ROCK GENRE

Album of the Year
“Oye” – Aterciopelados

Artist of the Year
Maná

Song of the Year
“Benditá Tu Luz” – Maná and Juan Luis Guerra

TROPICAL GENRE

Album of the Year
“K.O.B.” – Aventura

Male Artist of the Year
Juan Luis Guerra

Female Artist of the Year
Olga Tañón

Group or Duo of the Year
Aventura

Song of the Year
“Mi Corazoncito” - Aventura

Tropical Merengue Artist of the Year
Olga Tañón

Tropical Salsa Artist of the Year
Marc Anthony

Traditional Tropical Artist of the Year
Aventura

REGIONAL MEXICAN GENRE

Album of the Year
“Crossroads: Cruce de Caminos” – Intocable

Male Artist of the Year
Marco Antonio Solís

Female Artist of the Year
Jenni Rivera

Group or Duo of the Year
Intocable

Song of the Year
“La Noche Perfecta” – El Chapo de Sinaloa

Banda Artist of the Year
Joan Sebastián

Grupero Artist of the Year
Marco Antonio Solís

Norteño Artist of the Year
Intocable

Ranchero Artist of the Year
Pepe Aguilar

Duranguense Artist of the Year
Los Horóscopos de Durango

New Soloist or Group of the Year
Banda Guasaveña

URBAN GENRE

Album of the Year
“Sentimiento” – Ivy Queen

Artist of the Year
Wisin y Yandel

Song of the Year
“Pegao” – Wisin y Yandel

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

“Impacto” – Daddy Yankee

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 89% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 64 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records and Mexico-based Disa Records as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit www.univision.net. “*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

THE new Telemundo program “Más Vale Tarde con Alex Cambert” is styled on the tried-and-true talk-show format that has made fortunes for American networks. A viewer with no grasp of Spanish will recognize the signposts right away. There’s the funk-lite band with the smirky, affable leader, the riffy monologue, the man-on-the-street segments.

That alone would make “Más Vale Tarde” (“Better Late”), which had its premiere in November, a radical experiment. Spanish-language talk shows have traditionally been musty, show-and-tell affairs for older audiences and were broadcast during prime time. The Spanish-language talk-show king is Don Francisco, a staid cultural institution who has been on the air in one show or another since 1962.”*

*From: http://www.nytimes.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

“It’s going to be a fairy tale,” the 30-year-old singer said on the show Don Francisco presenta (Univisión). “It’s the first time, for me at least, to make this decision, and I’m determined to make this the only time it happens and spend the rest of my life with a women I love, a woman I’ve learned to love so much.”*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Late night has had sporadic success on Hispanic TV, but Telemundo is banking on bilinguals who have grown up laughing along with Leno and Letterman to drive viewership and advertising.

”It’s a little exotic,” says Patricio Wills, president of Telemundo Studios. “It’s not going to be a mass audience as for a telenovela.”

Más Vale Tarde is not the first time Spanish-language television has toyed with the late-night format. Univisión enjoyed a four-year run with El Show de Paul Rodriguez, featuring the well-known comedian, from 1990 to 1994. The network currently airs Don Francisco Presenta, relying on the perennial favorite host of Sabado Gigante every week.”*

The Univision Television Network announced it will air the first in a series of public service programs entitled, “TV Digital…¿Que Tal?” (Digital TV…What is it?), informing viewers of the various aspects surrounding the transition to digital television in 2009 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. A co-production of the Network and its Station Group, the program will explain the benefits of digital broadcasting, which viewers will need to obtain a digital-to-analog converter box to continue to use their analog television sets, and how a digital-to-analog converter box can be obtained. The half-hour special will air on Saturday, December 1, at 4:30 pm ET/PT (3:30 pm Central).

Hosted by network personalities Fernando Arau and Carmen Dominicci, the special will explain in simple, easy to understand terminology the difference between the current analog and upcoming digital systems. The show will also detail the government’s program to issue coupons to help subsidize the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes.

Also appearing in the special are Spanish-language television icon and host of Univision’s hit show “Sabado Gigante” (Giant Saturday), Don Francisco, and Carlos Calderon, host of Galavisión Television Network’s hit interactive-music show “Acceso Máximo” (All Access). U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutiérrez, as well as Carmen Scanlon of the Federal Communications Commission will also be featured.

“We are committed to educating our audiences on issues that impact their daily lives,” said Cesar Conde, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Univision Communications Inc. “As part of the most comprehensive DTV initiative to be launched so far by a U.S. broadcaster, ‘TV Digital…¿Que Tal?’ will inform our viewers on the switch to digital TV and allow them to make the transition smoothly with uninterrupted programming.”

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 89% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records and Mexico-based Disa Records as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S., and a non-voting 14.9% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.”*

“El cantante colombiano Juanes anunció hoy que participará en la próxima Teletón chilena, que se realizará entre el 30 de noviembre y el 1 de diciembre de este año y manifestó su deseo de cantar en el Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar en febrero de 2008.

En una entrevista con Radio Cooperativa, el intérprete de “La camisa negra”, dijo que para él era un “honor impresionante” cantar por segunda vez en el maratón televisivo creado hace 30 años por el popular animador chileno Mario Kreutzberger “Don Francisco” para la rehabilitación de menores con discapacidad fí­sica. “

There comes a time when a workout becomes work. You come to the realization that you now have to work out because to have to, not because you want to, in order to stay healthy so you don’t look like an old bag or old baguette.

In California most of us guys who look like Cruz Bustamante, want to look like Antonio Villaraigosa end up looking like Don Francisco after a laborious work out.

I’m not sure when it all ended. Even well into our 30tys, Los Homies, Cadillac George, Danny D., and the Pajeros and I would go to an urban gym and play 3 on 3 basketball 3 times a week, often 4-5 hours at a time. After the game we would sit outside a small corner store spiting game about how well we did. It didn’t matter much if we won or not, there was consolation in knowing that other cats our age were couch potatoes, and was losing the street soldier virility.

We worked out because we loved the competition, it was fun, it wasn’t about how we looked, and it felt strong to be at the top of your game. For me getting older and staying in shape isn’t about looks as much as confidence. It’s not that we have to be able to throw down in a fist fight, the older I get the probability of that grows less and less, and given the body politic, should something like that occur, the chances of me fighting fair inconceivable.

It all stopped when George moved away”¦Well the real truth is, it stopped when George and I got a 3 on 3 beat down by two High Schoolers, and then George moved away.

My wife has a serious regiment, she get ups early goes down stairs and works the Treadmill, Elliptical, Pork O master or whatever, while listening to gospel acts like Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, and The Sons of Champlain, wait”¦She doesn’t listen to the Sons, I was still sleeping when I thought I heard them. It’s all I can do to grab a shower, make it into the kitchen for coffee and a bagel the size of an inner tube.

It doesn’t matter who you are, one day a fat roll appears just above the belt line. Getting bigger or rounder for me isn’t a major deal, as long I can still fit into suits I bought 10 years ago. This says two things; my dress up wardrobe is criminally out of style. Two, I’ve cleverly lowered my belt so the spare tire can fold over the top.

Dieting for me is not an option, I’ve spent more than half my life broke eating traditional foods, and now that I can afford a porterhouse the size of a catchers mitt, I’m not going to graze on a bowl of plants or eat a piece of fish that would satisfy a Geisha girl. The male solution to weight gain is to buy bigger clothes.

Acquiescent to realistic health concerns, pursuant to reasonable belly control measures, I have decided to once again walk a mile a day. A 5 mile walk around a lake on Fridays.

The lake walk is not a cake walk, 5 point something miles in circumference. My wife and I walked it regularly several years ago, but at the end were always so hungry we would go directly to the House of Pancakes slam a gold card on the table and throw down on a stack of flap Jacks.

Because of my work schedule, I work out or not, during the day. Like most of you, we have a health club membership that didn’t pay off. It seems I would always find myself in a hot tub or a steam room with really old folks who had nothing else to do and it gave me the creeps. They, assuming that I was out of work, would try to engage in old dude conversation about the benefits of gainful employment, and how their daughters third husband was taking goof balls pills.

Middle age is a good thing, if you consider the alternative. Working out feels good after you do it, but a five mile walk takes a few days to recover from, particularly if when you walk, you pace yourself in-between a, my wife threw me out of the house and forced me to work out shuffle, and a manic hustle to the nearest bathroom para jog.

Contrary to popular thought, its how you feel, its not how you look that counts.

“Why stand up when you can sit down. Why sit down when you can lie down”.

-WC Fields

“No matter whether you habla español or not, you’ve almost certainly come across “Sábado Gigante,” the longest-running TV variety show in the world.

Channel-surfing on Saturday nights, surely you’ve encountered the booming voice of host and creator Don Francisco, his flock of barely clad models, the retro game shows and slapstick sketches that make you feel as if you’re watching “Benny Hill,” “The Dating Game” and “The Carol Burnett Show” all at the same time. “

“Con su inconfundible estilo y vestido con una traje rosa, así­ llegó Carlos Benavides “El Huicho’ a Don Francisco Presenta, para hablar de su polémica relación amorosa con una chica 36 años menor que él. No te pierdas Don Francisco Presenta los miércoles a las 10PM / 9 Centro por Univision.”

“A military couple’s dream to renew their wedding vows in the presence of their three daughters came true with a sweet escape sponsored by the SPLENDA(R) Brand and Cristina Saralegui, as part of a special Father’s Day edition of her Univision program Soñando Contigo – just before the dedicated officer shipped out for his third tour of duty in Iraq.

U.S. Army Sgt. Rogalio Paredes’ poignant family reunion premiered yesterday on Soñando Contigo (“Dreaming with You”), a one-hour prime-time special produced quarterly by Univision’s Cristina show. The program aims to make a dream a reality for a Hispanic family or individual. The show’s producers and SPLENDA(R) Brand executives selected Sgt. Paredes’ letter from among four deserving families’ requests, narrowed down from thousands the show received.

“My youngest daughter barely knows me because I had to leave for Iraq when she was just a week old,” Sgt. Paredes, wrote to Univision. What touched the show’s producers was Sgt. Paredes’ wish to marry his wife “again’ to give his daughters the chance to see their parents reaffirm their commitment to each other. “It’s very hard for the girls, living with a dad who is working so far away from them; they miss him a lot,” added Mrs. Paredes. “But the love we feel for each other is the thing that keeps us together during these hard times when he has to go to war.”

Because Sgt. Paredes’ infrequent visits home are often a whirlwind of social obligations with family, friends and neighbors, Cristina producers and the SPLENDA(R) Brand created a fantasy getaway just for the immediate family. The SPLENDA(R) Brand flew the couple, their daughters and Sgt. Paredes’ mother to Las Vegas for the wedding ceremony in May. During the trip, a crew from the Cristina show taped the wedding preparations and the ceremony.

Next, producers whisked the Paredes family to Miami to tape the in-studio portion of Soñando Contigo. During the program, host Cristina Saralegui announced the Paredes family and presented them with their dream prize from the SPLENDA(R) Brand which included a $5,000 wedding gift. A highlight of the in-studio celebration was the presentation of a lavish wedding cake sweetened with SPLENDA(R) Brand Sweetener which was created by renowned Chef Lorena Garcia, owner and executive chef of Elements Restaurant in Miami. The beautiful wedding cake was shared with all members of the studio audience.

Each family had a unique and heartwarming situation, but the Paredes were chosen because of their closeness and commitment to each other as well as willingness to give up so much of their personal lives in the pursuit of patriotism and freedom.

Additionally, Univision.com is hosting SPLENDA(R) Dulces Deseos (Sweet Wishes), an online contest version of the Soñando Contigo program presented by the SPLENDA(R) Brand, which will run through July, when a winner is chosen. Online visitors to the Univision site can submit their dreams electronically in 150-200 words, and the SPLENDA(R) Brand will award one lucky winner $5,000 to bring it to life. As a bonus prize, Univision will include a VIP tour for two to the Univision Miami studios and tickets to attend a taping of Sabado Gigante, the top-rated and longest running variety show hosted by Don Francisco. To participate, online visitors can log into Univision.com, uniclave: SPLENDA. “

“With one day to go in the period, Univision turned in its best ever May sweep performance in primetime among Total Persons 2+, Adults 18-49, and Teens 12-17 as the combined audience of the English-language networks saw significant declines. Also, Univision outdelivered ABC, CBS, NBC, or FOX on 18 out of 27 primetime nights, or 67% of the sweep period, among Adults 18-34.

According to the Nielsen Television Index (NTI), for the sixth consecutive sweep Univision ranked as the 5th broadcast network after FOX, ABC, CBS, and NBC and ahead of CW and MNT in primetime – that’s for all Adults 18-49, not just Hispanics.

Sweep Overview - During the May 2007 Sweep

– Univision was the #5 broadcast network among Households, Total Persons 2+, Adults 18-34 and 18-49, Women 18-34 and 18-49, and Men 18-34 and 18-49

– Univision was the # 2 broadcast network among Kids 2-11 beating ABC, CBS, NBC and CW

– Univision was the #4 broadcast network among Teens 12-17, beating CBS and NBC

– Univision had strong audience increases in overall primetime versus May 2006 Sweep

– Households (+8%, 2,147 vs. 1,992)
– Total Persons 2+ (+10%, 3,695 vs. 3,359)
– Adults 18-34 (+9%, 1,181 vs. 1,080)
– Adults 18-49 (+11%, 2,137 vs. 1,924)
– Women 18-34 (+14%, 700 vs. 615)
– Women 18-49 (+9%, 1,229 vs. 1,130)
– Men 18-49 (+14%, 908 vs. 794)
– Teens 12-17 (+24%, 297 vs. 239)

– The English-language broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MNT) combined primetime audience was down by -10% among Total Persons 2+, -18% among Adults 18-34, -15% among Adults 18-49, and -18% among Teens 12-17, versus the May 2006 Sweep (nets included in 2006: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, WB and UPN)

– Univision was one of the youngest broadcast networks in primetime with an estimated median age of 33

– Univision delivered nearly four times more Total Persons 2+ (3,695,000 vs. 993,000), Adults 18-34 (1,181,000 vs. 311,000) and Adults 18-49 (2,137,000 vs. 558,000) than Telemundo in primetime

Program Highlights - During the May 2007 Sweep

– Univision’s “La Fea Más Bella” ranked #2 in the M-F 8-9pm time period among Adults 18-34 and Kids 2-11, beating ABC, CBS, NBC and CW and ranked #3 in the M-F 8-9pm time period among Teens 12-17, beating ABC, CBS and NBC

– “La Fea Más Bella” at 8pm and “Destilando Amor” at 9pm both delivered more Adult 18-34 viewers than popular English-language primetime programs that included: “Without A Trace,” “Amazing Race 11,” “Cold Case,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “King Of The Hill,” “Medium,” “Smallville” and “Supernatural”

– Univision’s “Aquí­ y Ahora” and “Cristina” both delivered their best May sweep performance ever, compared to any May sweep period, and reported significant audience increases over the May 2006 Sweep period among Households, Total Persons 2+, Adults 18-34, Adults 18-49, Women and Men 18-49, and Teens 12-17

– Univision’s “Don Francisco Presenta,” enjoyed strong year to year audience increases among Households (+9%), Total Persons (+10%), Adults 18-34 (+17%), Adults 18-49 (+13%), Women 18-49 (+6%), Men 18-49 (+22%), and Teens 12-17 (+31%)

– According to the NTI Fast Affiliates, 4.4 million viewers (2+) tuned in to watch Univision’s “Nuestra Belleza Latina” finale on Tuesday, May 22nd from 10-11pm making it the program’s highest rated telecast among Households (2.6 million), Total Persons 2+ (4.4 million), Adults 18-34 (1.4 million), Adults 18-49 (2.7 million), Women 18-34 (892,000), Women 18-49 (1.5 million), Men 18-34 (555,000), Men 18-49 (1.2 million) and Kids 2-11 (505,000). “Nuestra Belleza Latina” also increased Univision’s Tuesday 10-11pm time period average by double and triple digit margins in the May 2007 sweep compared to the same period in 2006

Source: Nielsen Media Research, NTI (4/26/07-5/22/07 vs 4/27/06-5/24/06), Live +SD.

Locally, Univision stations enjoyed equally impressive May 2007 Sweep results.

– In Los Angeles, the Univision station KMEX ranked #1 during primetime among Adults 18-34 and 18-49, regardless of language. In Dallas, the Univision station KUVN also took the #1 position during primetime among Adults 18-34

– Also in Los Angeles:

– KMEX scored nine of the “top ten” highest rated regularly scheduled programs in primetime among Adults 18-49 during the sweep beating out shows such as “American Idol: Wednesday,” “House,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Dancing with the Stars: Mon and Tues” and “Heroes,” among all others

– “Bailando por la Boda de mis Sueños” finale on Sunday May, 20th ranked as the third most watched program of the day among Adults 18-49, beating out the finales of “Desperate Housewives” and “Family Guy,” among others. Equally impressive was the “Bailando por la Boda de mis Sueños” performance during the entire sweep period among Adults 18-49, where it beat out “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Dancing with the Stars: Mon and Tue,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Heroes,” among others.

– “La Fea Más Bella” was the #1 show during its time period (M-F 8-9pm E/PT) in Los Angeles and Dallas among Adults 18-34 and 18-49. “La Fea Más Bella” also topped its time period in San Francisco among Adults 18-34.

– “Destilando Amor” was the #1 show during its time period (M-F 9-10pm E/PT) in Los Angeles among Adults 18-34 and 18-49. “Destilando Amor” also topped its time period in Dallas among Adults 18-34.

Source: Nielsen Media Research, NSI (4/26/07-5/22/07 vs 4/27/06-5/24/06), Live data.

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 88% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fo