News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Guadalajara’

Futbol Mundial, the largest Spanish language sports magazine in the U.S., will produce and distribute a special issue dedicated to FCBarcelona (FCB), one of Europe’s top soccer clubs. The 16-page special issue will dedicate its entire editorial content to FCB’s history, success, and 2008 U.S. tour, which will take place on August 3 versus CD Guadalajara at Chicago’s Soldier Field, and August 6 against the New York Red Bulls at Giants Stadium in E. Rutherford, NJ.

The tour, recently announced between Major League Soccer (MLS) and FCB, is part of a five-year partnership — the first-ever European club to establish a long-term agreement with MLS in the United States — which includes the organization of a minimum of six international matches throughout the term.

Based upon the success of the 2006 tour of FCB, the publisher of Futbol Mundial Magazine decided to release another special commemorative issue since the previous tour registered the highest average attendance for any club tour in U.S. history, averaging 80,734 in three matches, and is the only one among club soccer tours in the U.S. featuring three or more games to sell out every stadium. In 2006, FCBarcelona played in front of three sold-out crowds: at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (vs. CD Guadalajara, 1-1 on Aug. 6 in front of 92,650), at Houston’s Reliant Stadium (vs. Club America, 3-3 on Aug. 9, with a crowd of 70,550), and at Giants Stadium in E. Rutherford, NJ (vs. NY Red Bulls, 4-1 on Aug. 12, in front of 79,002).

In addition to the special FCB issue, Futbol Mundial magazine has also
co-produced the official 2008 bilingual InterLiga program for the Mexican-club tournament with MLS’s marketing arm, Soccer United Marketing.

FCBarcelona 2008 Tour Schedule

Sun., August 3
CD Guadalajara
Chicago, IL
Soldier Field
6:00 p.m. CT

Wed., August 6
NY Red Bulls
E. Rutherford, NJ
Giants Stadium
6:45 p.m. ET “*

ahoo! today announced that it has joined forces with MTV Latin America to kick off Blog & Rock, a Yahoo! online promotion in which users are invited to share personal song-worthy stories by logging on to mtvla.yahoo.com from July 14 through August 11, 2008.

The selected story, which will be voted on by users from August 11 through 24 and revealed the week of September 1, will serve as inspiration for a new song to be performed by Chilean singer and former La Ley frontman Beto Cuevas on MTV’s “Los 10+ Pedidos” show scheduled to air this October.

“MTVN is proud to once again partner with Yahoo! in creating exciting, compelling content that engages Latin American youth through an online experience that translates into a unique, once-in-a-lifetime on-air opportunity with one of the region’s most iconic music legends, Beto Cuevas,” said Corinna Keller, vice president of International Marketing Partnerships. “Given Yahoo!’s reach and relevance in the region among youth, we are very excited to bring to life a viewer’s story on air in one of our most viewed and popular shows, Los 10+ Pedidos.”

Due to the great success of Yahoo’s partnership with MTV last year, the companies are reprising their relationship for 2008 starting with the Blog & Rock promotion and leading up to Los Premios MTV Latin America 2008 awards show.

“Many of our users throughout Latin America consider music to be a key motivator in their daily lives, and Blog & Rock provides them with a unique opportunity to turn the tables and potentially make their personal stories the source for inspiration for the next big lyrical hit,” said Jose Rivera Font, vice president and general manager, Yahoo! Hispanic Americas.

Aside from bragging rights, the author of the song-worthy story will also win a trip to the 2008 Los Premios MTV Latin America show to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, and scheduled for broadcast on October 16, 2008. Yahoo! is the exclusive online partner of Los Premios MTV Latin America 2008.

“Promotion such as Blog & Rock underscores our commitment to providing users in Latin America with ongoing opportunities to share their passions and engage with a broader online community,” added Rivera Font.

About Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! is focused on powering its communities of users, advertisers, publishers and developers by creating indispensable experiences built on trust. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit www.yahoo.com“*

Laureate Education, Inc. today announced it has acquired the Universidad Tecnológica de México (UNITEC), one of the largest private universities in Mexico, and the Universidad Latina and Universidad Americana (UAM) in Costa Rica.

UNITEC has eight campuses throughout Mexico, including six in Mexico City, one in Guadalajara and one in Monterrey. The university has a 40-year tradition of providing higher education throughout the country, and today serves more than 36,000 students.

UNITEC has obtained the highest level of institutional accreditation by the Federation of Private Mexican Higher Education Institutions (Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior) and is a member of Mexico’s National Association of Private Higher Education Universities and Institutions (Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior). UNITEC offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, engineering, health sciences, architecture and graphic design.

Universidad Latina, the largest private university in Costa Rica, was founded in 1989 and has more than 16,000 students. The university is widely recognized for its health sciences programs, including medicine and dentistry. UAM, founded in 1997, has more than 4,000 students, and specializes in business education. Combined, the schools have 13 campuses throughout Costa Rica.

“Laureate’s position as the global leader in international higher education is a direct reflection of the strength and reputation of each university within our network,” said Douglas L. Becker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Laureate Education, Inc. “We are proud to bring these important universities into our network, as they will enhance our ability to meet the needs of the growing number of students in Mexico and Costa Rica.”

About Laureate Education, Inc.

Laureate Education, Inc. is a global network of more than 35 accredited campus-based and online universities offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 405,000 students around the world. Laureate students are part of an international, multicultural, networked academic community that spans 18 countries and more than 90 campuses throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Laureate’s international universities offer more than 130 career-focused, multi-year undergraduate, masters and doctorate degree programs in career fields including engineering, education, business, healthcare, hospitality and information technology. For more information, visit www.laureate-inc.com. “*

Nominees for the first ever annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards) were announced today by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America. Comprised of Hispanic athletes in ten different categories, the nominees have been selected for their talent, character and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community. The “Tecate Premios Deportes” awards will be presented during a celebrity-filled “red carpet” celebration at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, and will be broadcast on the Univision Network on Sunday, July 20^th.

The “Tecate Premios Deportes” nominees were selected by a distinguished panel of current and former professional athletes and sports writers, including famed boxer Oscar de la Hoya; legendary Mexican soccer goalie Jorge Campos; retired NFL player Tony Casillas; NFL Hall of Fame recipient Anthony Muñoz; former Mexican soccer coach Jesus Bracamontes; and Enrique Borja, legendary Mexican forward and team president of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) Tigres.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes’ statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

“The Academy went through an arduous selection process to identify the nominees. We wanted to ensure this event recognized athletes based on their merit and not popularity,” said Oscar de la Hoya, executive member of the “Tecate Premios Deportes” Academy. “We are confident the list encompasses the best Hispanic athletes and look forward to honoring our colleagues at the event airing nationwide on July 20^th on Univision.”

Sports fans have voted for four of these awards at Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes): Atleta Masculino del Año (Male Athlete of the Year), Atleta Femenina del Año (Female Athlete of the Year), Equipo All Star de Béisbol (Baseball All-Star Team) & Equipo All Star de Fútbol (Soccer All-Star Team). In addition, a live, dedicated mini-site provides exclusive coverage of the event and video highlights of the nominees in their finest sports moments. “Tecate Premios Deportes” is the first-ever awards event of its kind, showcasing a seamless merger of sports and entertainment that will reach countless online fans.

In an effort to bring sports aficionados even closer to their heroes, Univision and cerveza Tecate will open the doors to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and invite them to attend the show, with proceeds of ticket sales going to charity.

Nominees in each category include:

North American Soccer Player of the Year (Mexican and American Leagues)

1. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

2. Omar Bravo, Club Deportivo Guadalajara

3. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Boxer of the Year

1. Ivan Calderon

2. Miguel Cotto

3. Juan Manuel Marquez

Baseball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

3. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Basketball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

2. Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies

3. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs

American Football Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Luis Castillo, San Diego Chargers

2. Tony Gonzales, Kansas City Chiefs

3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Auto Racer of the Year

1. Juan Pablo Montoya, NASCAR

2. Helio Castroneves, IndyCar

3. Milka Duno, IndyCar

Additionally, fans were invited to nominate their favorite athletes at Univision.com in the following four categories:

Best Hispanic Female Athlete of the Year

1. Maribel Dominguez

2. Milka Duno

3. Paola Espinoza

4. Ana Guevara

5. Lorena Ochoa

6. Vivian Villarreal

Best Hispanic Male Athlete of the Year

1. Omar Bravo

2. Cuauhtemoc Blanco

3. Manu Ginobili

4. Rafael Nadal

5. Alex Rodriguez

6. Tony Romo

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year

Goal Keeper:

1. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

2. Federico Vilar, Atlante

3. Dario Sala, F.C. Dallas

Right Defense:

1. Israel Castro, UNAM

2. Ivan Estrada, Santos

3. Gonzalo Segares, Chicago Fire

Right Center Defense:

1. Jonny Magallon, Chivas

2. Paulo Da Silva, Toluca

3. Claudio Suarez, Chivas USA

Left Center Defense:

1. Javier Munoz Mustafa, Atlante

2. Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

3. Facundo Erpen, Colorado Rapids

Left Defense:

1. Oscar Rojas, Club America

2. Fausto Pinto, Pachuca

3. Jonathan Bornstein, Chivas USA

Defensive Midfielder:

1. Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

2. Jaime Correa, Pachuca

3. Pablo Ricchetti, F.C. Dallas

Midfielder:

1. Ramon Morales, Chivas

2. Antonio Naelson Zinha, Toluca

3. Juan Carlos Toja, F.C. Dallas

Offensive Midfielder:

1. Emmanuel Luduena, Santos

2. Gabriel Pereyra, Atlante

3. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

Forward 1:

1. Esteban Solari, UNAM

2. Omar Bravo, Chivas

3. Luciano Emilio, D.C. United

Forward 2:

1. Giancarlo Maldonado, Atlante

2. Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3. Juan Pablo Angel, New York Red Bull

Forward 3:

1. Vicente Sanchez, Toluca

2. Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

3. Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Columbus Crew

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year

Relievers:

1. Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

2. JC Romero, Philadelphia Phillies

3. Manny Corpas, Colorado Rockies

Managers:

1. Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

2. Fredi Gonzalez, Florida Marlins,

3. Manny Acta, Washington Nationals

Closers:

1. Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

2. Jose Valverde, Arizona Diamondbacks

3. Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers

Pitchers:

1. Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians

2. Johan Santana, New York Mets

3. Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs

Catchers:

1. Victor Martinez, Cleveland Indians

2. Ivan Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers

3. Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

Designated Hitters:

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Jose Vidro, Seattle Mariners

3. Sammy Sosa, Texas Rangers

First Base:

1. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2. Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Rays

3. Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padres

Second Base:

1. Placido Polanco, Detroit Tigers

2. Freddy Sanchez, Pittsburgh Pirates

3. Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

Third Base:

1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers

2. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

3. Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox

Shortstop:

1. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins

2. Jose Reyes, New York Mets

3. Orlando Cabrera, Chicago White Sox

Outfielders:

1. Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels

2. Alexis Rios, Toronto Blue Jays

3. Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs

4. Raul Ibanez, Seattle Mariners

5. Carlos Beltran, New York Mets

6. Maglio Ordonez, Detroit Tigers

7. Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

8. Bobby Abreu, New York Yankees

9. Carlos Lee, Houston Astros

“*

La ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la segunda del país, será la sede este otoño de la entrega de los premios MTV Latinoamérica, anunció el gobierno del Estado de Jalisco que invertirá en la ceremonia unos dos millones de dólares.”*

Ochoa, the top-ranked female player in the world, could be the hybrid that rescues golf in the absence of the men’s No. 1, Tiger Woods, who is out for the rest of the year with a knee injury. A heavy favorite in the Women’s United States Open, which starts Thursday, Ochoa is part Woods, part Rocco Mediate, dominating the women’s tour with victories in 6 of 10 starts this year and winning fans with her common touch.

A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Ochoa has most people at hello. She never forgets a face, never forgets where she comes from, never forgets the source of her amazing gift. A Roman Catholic, Ochoa, 26, believes her calling is to spread the gospel of golf. “*

En apenas 48 horas, el conjunto argentino se convirtió en un boom de boletería y confirmó la gran popularidad que posee en México desde la época en la que temas como “Matador” y “Mal bicho” dominaban los rankings de difusión radial de toda América Latina.

La actuación en el Distrito Federal, que se realizará el 5 de noviembre, es la única que tiene fecha confirmada, ya que aún no se dieron a conocer los días y lugares de las presentaciones en Monterrey y Guadalajara. “*

The Guggenheim Foundation’s proposal to build a museum in Guadalajara has failed because the foundation’s director Thomas Krens refused to scale down the project to fit Mexico’s art budgets, says Guadalajara businessman and art collector Jorge Vergara.

Mr Krens says that Mr Vergara has “absolutely nothing to do with our project in Guadalajara”. However as a powerful figure in the region—Mr Vergara owns the nutrition and cosmetics company Omnilife, four football clubs, and produces films—he is in a position to offer an insight into the processes that have resulted in the impasse.”*

his week Quepasa.com (www.Quepasa.com), one of the world’s largest, bicultural, Latino online communities, launched the “Alianza de Futbol Hispano” online community as part of its sponsorship of “Copa Alianza.” The community will serve as Alianza’s primary internet home and gives Quepasa the unique opportunity to connect with 500,000 plus Latino soccer players, fans, and coaches across the United States through Alianza’s program.

“We are proud to be providing ‘Alianza de Futbol Hispano’ with a home for its fans,” commented Quepasa CEO John C. Abbott. “We want to harness the passion of soccer fans by giving them new tools to interact in ways that they have never been able to do before.”

Through the community, members can upload pictures and video footage from matches, share their tournament experiences, and stream events through the community web site. The community also features “Alianza de Futbol Hispano” tournament information and integrates Alianza participants into Quepasa’s social network.

“Soccer is in the DNA of the Latino community,” said Jeff Valdez, Quepasa’s Chairman. “And as fans become more technologically sophisticated so do their needs for more creative ways to share their enthusiasm. We are excited about bringing Alianza into our community and giving fans more ways to connect.”

As an official sponsor of Copa Alianza, Quepasa will have a presence at several of the key tournaments, kicking off this weekend in Phoenix, AZ from June 14-15 at Red Mountain Soccer Complex. Other kickoff dates include Houston, TX: July 12-13, New York, NY: August 2-3, Chicago, IL: August 9-10, and Los Angeles, CA: August 23-24. Quepasa will also be on-site for the All-Star game in Los Angeles on September 20th, 2008 where the 20 best players from the Alianza tournaments will compete against Club Chivas of Guadalajara Division A in a televised game on FOX Sports en Espanol.

For more information or to visit the Alianza de Futbol Quepasa community log onto:

The rising fuel prices hobbling airlines claimed their first major casualties at Portland International Airport on Monday as Mexicana Airlines announced it will stop flights from PDX to Guadalajara and Mexico City on Sept. 2.

Mexicana began serving Portland in 2003 when it launched the Guadalajara route, which grew from three to seven days a week. The airline added Mexico City flights a year ago this month, citing demographic and economic studies that suggested a big opportunity in the region.”*

Evan Lasky, President and CEO of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc., has announced that there are now 107 Pak Mail centers operating in Mexico. The significant progress in the growth of the company in Mexico has been due to the efforts of two master franchisees who have been marketing the Pak Mail concept in that country for the past 15 years.

Jacobo Buzali, master franchisee operating out of Mexico City, has opened 95 stores, sixty of which are located in the Mexico City area. Salomon Sustiel, master franchisee operating out of Guadalajara, opened his fifteenth store in Manzanillo on April 23, 2008.

“We are extremely proud of the presence Pak Mail has realized in Mexico as a result of the franchise marketing efforts of Jacobo and Salomon. These two men understand how important it is to identify the type of individuals that make ideal franchisees and more importantly understand how important it is to provide comprehensive support to them once their stores are opened. That’s the essence of successful franchising,” says Mr. Lasky.

Founded in 1984, Pak Mail is a premier specialty packaging, shipping and business support franchise with more than 400 centers in North America and 60 international locations in six countries. For information and locations of Pak Mail Centers, call 1-800-778-6665 or visit www.PakMail.com .”*

On June 14, 2008, before launching the second photo shoot with Maite Perroni, NYX is hosting an autograph-signing event where fans can meet Maite and take home a personalized picture and beauty goodies. There will be free makeovers, snacks and drinks, raffles, goodies, music, and media coverage. The event is in appreciation of all the fans that supported Maite and NYX since the beginning of their successful union. Media are welcome to participate at the private interview. To participate, press badges must be obtained before the event. All interested co-sponsors and media coverage for this event are welcome.

NYX officially announced Maite Perroni as their spokes model at their launch party in Mexico City on September 27, 2007. The first photo shoot was in July 2007, in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California, which spanned across three days. Since the union, NYX and Maite have received abundant accolades, support from fans and customers, and have built a larger following by uniting them.

About NYX: Founded in 1999 by Ms. Toni Ko and headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, the primary goal was to provide professional quality cosmetics at discount store prices. Today, NYX accomplished that challenge. It is one of the top cosmetics companies with outstanding growth in the United States. Its products are characterized as ultramodern and are directed for the public, with emphasis on makeup artists and adventurous makeup aficionados with their wide range of bold colors that never discontinue. As for the name, NYX stands for the Greek goddess of night comparing her by way of metaphor to the young ‘goddesses’ that show sophistication and boldness in the modern-day night scene. NYX products are marketed in more than thirty countries, covering five continents, and are selling in stores such as Ultra, Longs, Rite Aid, independent salons, and bricks-and-mortars across the globe.

About Maite Perroni: She won our hearts in her debut as “Lupita” in the hit Spanish youth series “Rebelde” and left us with a special message that anything is possible. She was born on March 9, 1983 in Mexico City D.F. At only eleven months old, she and her family moved to Guadalajara. An accomplished singer, actress and songwriter, Maite gained popularity as an actress playing Lupita and as a singer being a member of the Latin phenomenon group RBD, in which she is said to be the “mother” of the group. She studied in Mexico’s Center of Artistic Education for two years where she discovered her passion for acting. Maite is involved in various charities and enjoys volunteering her time for those in need. Maite’s love for dance led to a campaign with sport giant Nike that promoted the importance of dance. Receiving a great amount of support from the Hispanic population in the US, NYX strengthened the bond by enlisting Maite as their spokes model and hiring advertising specialists Patricia and Tony Gracia of Power Media Group, Inc. to oversee their campaign focusing on the Hispanic market.

About Power Media Group,Inc.: Headquartered in Los Angeles, California PMG is a company that offers an extensive portfolio of advertising services in the Hispanic Media. It counts on professionals in the different areas of advertisement to achieve the challenges of its clients. The dedication that PMG gives its clients is shown in the rapid growth of the company. In only six years, PMG represents several prestigious clients such as: Universal Music Latin, Xenon Pictures, Vivendi Visual Entertainment, NYX Cosmetics, Creativa Interiors-Primor, The Perfume Club, AB Underwear, Costamar Travel Intl., New Concepts, Success Masters by Design, Laboratorios Mallo, Professional Financial Services, Selman Chevrolet, among others, to which they serve with respect and care since the beginning and standing true to their motto: “We love your business, as we love our baby.” PMG recently bought its own commercial building in the city of Santa Clarita, CA, to continue serving its clients and offering an outstanding quality of customer service.

If you are interested in displaying your product to make an impression on the public and media at the event, please contact Tonie Shin. To obtain Press badges and to co-sponsor this event, please contact Patricia Gracia. “*

During today’s broadcast of “El Gordo y La Flaca” (M-F, 4pm ET/PT, 3pm Central), the Univision Network announced the nominated artists for its 5th Annual “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards); Spanish-language television’s trendiest and most unconventional awards show that honors the biggest names in Latin show business, fashion and sports. Chosen by young Hispanics who vote online through Univision.com (uniclave: Premios Juventud), the star-studded awards show will air on the Univision Network, LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Thursday, July 17, at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central).

Recognizing renowned personalities from all corners of the entertainment industry, including Music, Film, Sports, Fashion, and Pop Culture, “Premios Juventud” will bestow awards in 27 unconventional categories specifically created to celebrate the preferences of today’s Hispanic youth. Leading the nominations are:

Music - Pop group sensation RBD leads the pack with 11 nominations in categories like “CD to Die For” and “Favorite Video;” followed by reggeatón’s super-star duo Wisin y Yandel, who garnered seven nominations from fans in such categories as “The Perfect Combo” and “Catchiest Tune.” Following their lead with six nominations each are award-winning group Camila (“Red-Hot Artist” and “Best Ballad” categories), and reggeatón king Daddy Yankee (“My Favorite Concert” and “Favorite Urban Artist”). Super stars Ricky Martin and Juanes, are nominated in five different categories, including, among others, “Best Moves” and “Favorite Rock Star,” respectively; while Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias and newcomer Flex, took four nominations each in categories such as “Favorite Pop Star” and “Favorite Video,” respectively.

Film – Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui took the lead in nominations, competing in the “Can He Act or What?” and “Favorite Flick” categories for his work as both actor and producer in the award-winning film “Bella.” Other performers nominated in the “Can He Act or What?” category include: Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”), Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”), Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”), and Kuno Bécker (“Sex and Breakfast”). The leading ladies vying for the award in the “She Steals the Show” category are Jennifer López (“El Cantante”), Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “The Fantastic Four” and “The Eye”), Kate del Castillo (“Trade”), Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”) and Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”). Movies nominated as this year’s “Favorite Flicks” include “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera,” “Bella,” “El Cantante,” “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón,” and “Mal de Amores.”

Along with her nomination as an actress, pop-culture icon Jennifer López was also nominated in five other categories including “She’s Got Style” and “Girl of My Dreams.”

Sports - Some of the most idolized athletes across the Americas face-off for this year’s sports awards, including baseball player Alex Rodríguez and soccer super stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, Omar Bravo and Rafael Márquez, who were nominated in the “Most Electrifying Male Athlete” category. Competing as “Most Electrifying Female Athlete” are track and field medalist Ana Guevara, golfer Lorena Ochoa, soccer player Maribel Domínguez, racecar driver Milka Duno, and Peruvian surfer Sofía Mulanovich.

Starting today through May 29, 2008, fans can log onto Univsion.com (keyword: Premios Juventud) to vote for their favorite stars and choose this year’s winners. In addition, Univision.com will offer daily access to the latest news, behind-the-scenes videos, and nominee interviews & bios, as well as dedicated forums and exclusive chats with top performers which will be featured in the weeks leading up to the live broadcast.

In recognition of the spirit and voice of the Hispanic youth, Univision and “Premios Juventud” will honor their excellence by awarding several scholarships for academic, sport and musical achievement. Applications and additional information can be obtained at Univision.com (uniclave: Becas Juventud). The deadline to apply is May 23, 2008.

“PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2008” Complete List of Nominations

(Sorted Alphabetically)

Music:

La Combinación Perfecta (The Perfect Combo)

1. Alexis y Fido con Toby Love (“Soy Igual Que Tú”)

2. Miguelito y Divino (“Mochila de Amor”)

3. RBD con Jowell y Randy (“Inalcanzable”)

4. Wisin y Yandel con Franco de Vita (“Oye, ¿Dónde Está el Amor?”)

5. Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado (“Sexy Movimiento”)

¡Qué Rico Que Se Mueve! (Best Moves)

1. Chayanne

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Dulce María

4. Ricky Martin

5. Shakira

Voz del Momento (Red Hot Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Wisin y Yandel

La Más Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sexy Movimiento” – Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)

1. “El Cartel: The Big Boss” – Daddy Yankee

2. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

3. “La Vida es un Ratico” – Juanes

4. “Los Extraterrestres”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Todo Cambió” (Edición Especial) – Camila

Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)

1. Aventura (KOB Tour)

2. Daddy Yankee (The Big Boss Tour)

3. Juanes (La Vida es un Ratico Tour)

4. Maná (Amar es Combatir Tour)

5. RBD (Celestial / EDC Tour)

Canción Corta-Venas (Best Ballad)

1. “Donde Están Corazón” – Enrique Iglesias

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sólo Para Ti” – Camila

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Me Enamora” – Juanes

4. “Sexy Movimiento”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Te Quiero” – Flex

Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito (Favorite Regional Mexican Artist)

1. Alacranes Musical

2. Alejandro Fernández

3. Jenni Rivera

4. Pepe Aguilar

5. Vicente Fernández

Mi Artista Pop (Favorite Pop Star)

1. Belinda

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Ricky Martin

Mi Artista Tropical (Favorite Tropical Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Juan Luis Guerra

3. Marc Anthony

4. Olga Tañón

5. Víctor Manuelle

Mi Artista Urbano (Favorite Urban Artist)

1. Daddy Yankee

2. Don Omar

3. Flex

4. Ivy Queen

5. Wisin y Yandel

Mi Artista Rock (Favorite Rock Star)

1. Alejandra Guzmán

2. Belinda

3. Black Guayaba

4. Juanes

5. Maná

Film:

¡Qué Actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)

1. Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”)

2. Eduardo Verástegui (“Bella”)

3. Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba A Ladrón”)

4. Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”)

5. Kuno Becker (“Sex and Breakfast”)

Actriz Que se Roba la Pantalla (She Steals the Show)

1. Jennifer López (“El Cantante”)

2. Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “Los Cuatro Fantásticos,” “The Eye”)

3. Kate del Castillo (“Trade”)

4. Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”)

5. Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”)

Película Más Padre (Favorite Flick)

1. “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera”

2. “Bella”

3. “El Cantante”

4. “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”

5. “Mal de Amores”

Sports:

El Deportista de Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Male Athlete)

1. Alex Rodríguez – Los Yankees de Nueva York

2. Cuauhtémoc Blanco - Chicago Fire

3. Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa – Las Águilas del América

4. Omar Bravo – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Rafael Márquez – FC Barcelona

La Deportista de Alta Tensión (Most Electrifying Female Athlete)

1. Ana Guevara – Atletismo

2. Lorena Ochoa – Golf

3. Maribel Domínguez – Fútbol

4. Milka Duno – Automovilismo

5. Sofía Mulanovich – Surf

Me Pongo la Camiseta de… (I’m a Die Hard Fan of…)

1. Cruz Azul

2. Las Águilas del América

3. Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Los Yankees de Nueva York

5. Selección Mexicana de Fútbol

La Nueva Promesa (Promising New Player)

1. Alexandre Pato – AC Milán (Italia)

2. César Villaluz – Cruz Azul

3. Luis Ernesto Michel – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Sergio Ávila “El Gaucho” – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Robinson Cano – Los Yankees de Nueva York

Fashion and Style:

Quiero Vestir Como Ella (She’s Got Style)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dayanara Torres

4. Dulce María

5. Jennifer López

El de Mejor Estilo (He’s Got Style)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Anthony “Romeo” Santos

3. Christopher Uckermann

4. Daddy Yankee

5. Ricky Martin

¡Está Buenísimo! (What a Hottie!)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Daddy Yankee

4. Enrique Iglesias

5. Ricky Martin

Chica Que Me Quita el Sueño (Girl of My Dreams)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dulce María

4. Jennifer López

5. Maite Perroni

Pop Culture:

Mi Ídolo Es… (My Idol Is…)

1. Anahí

2. Daddy Yankee

3. Dulce María

4. Juanes

5. Ricky Martin

Tórridos Romances (Torrid Affairs)

1. Araceli Arámbula y Luis Miguel

2. Camila Sodi y Diego Luna

3. Jackie Guerrido y Don Omar

4. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

5. Kate del Castillo y Aarón Díaz

En la Mira del Paparazzi (Paparazzi’s Favorite Target)

1. Jennifer López

2. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

3. Luis Miguel

4. Niurka Marcos

5. RBD

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Chivas USA and one of Mexico’s most celebrated soccer teams, Chivas de Guadalajara, share an owner, a nickname and similar jerseys.

But that lineage hasn’t helped the Major League Soccer club land its own celebrated Mexican-born player.

Chivas USA has only two Mexican-born players on its roster, defender Claudio Suarez and midfielder Francisco Mendoza.”*

*From: http://www.latimes.com
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Anheuser-Busch and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) announced they will team up to provide scholarships for Latino students nationwide through the Budweiser Saves for Education program. Nine Major League Soccer teams — Los Angeles Galaxy, Chivas USA, Chicago Fire, San Jose Earthquakes, FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake, Houston Dynamo — are participating in this program. For every save made by the home team’s goalies this season, Anheuser-Busch and its local wholesaler will donate $100 to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, up to $10,000 per team.

“Goalies will be the heroes in every match, because their saves will help raise money for education,” said Frank D. Alvarez, president and CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “In the last 25 years, Anheuser-Busch and its family of wholesalers have partnered with us to raise more than $23 million and award more than 18,000 scholarships, and we’re pleased to continue these efforts with the Budweiser Saves for Education program.”

Anheuser-Busch is the brewer of Budweiser, the Official Beer Sponsor of Major League Soccer. Budweiser also sponsors the FIFA World Cup, the English Premier League, Manchester United, the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, the Mexican National Team, SuperLiga, InterLiga and Chivas de Guadalajara.

“We’re pleased to partner with Major League Soccer and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships through Budweiser Saves for Education,” said Jesús Rangel, vice president, sales development and community relations, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “Anheuser-Busch has been part of the Latino community for more than 100 years, and we understand that the future of any community depends upon developing the next generation of leaders. It’s a goal we can celebrate with every save.”

During Hispanic Heritage Month in October, Anheuser-Busch will present a check to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Anheuser-Busch’s support of the Latino community dates back more than a century. The company supports approximately 400 community-based, local and national Latino organizations with contributions totaling nearly $52 million during the past two decades. Anheuser-Busch’s efforts in the Latino community focus on values such as education, leadership development, economic empowerment, public advocacy and arts and culture. As a result, the company has the No. 1 and No. 2 beer brands in the Latino market - Bud Light and Budweiser. To learn more about these efforts, please visit www.Latinobud.com.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s preeminent Latino scholarship organization HSF’s vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During the 2006-2007 academic year, HSF awarded nearly 4,200 scholarships exceeding $26.5 million. In its 32-year history, HSF has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth more than $221 million to Latinos attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information about HSF, please visit: www.hsf.net.”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Susana Chávez-Silverman earned her Masters at Harvard University in Romance Languages, Ph.D. at UC Davis in Spanish, and has as taught at UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine and UC Davis, as well as the University of South Africa before coming to Pomona College.

Chávez-Silverman grew up bilingually and biculturally between Los Angeles, Madrid and Guadalajara, México, the daughter of a Jewish Hispanist and a Chicana teacher. After a peripatetic university and post-graduate career, and years spent living in Boston, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Spain and South Africa, she is currently professor of Spanish, Latino/a and Latin American Studies in the Department of Romance Languages and Literature at Pomona College in Claremont, California.”*

*From: http://labloga.blogspot.com
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Two masked gunmen have robbed five Hispanic eateries and businesses this month, Aurora police said Monday.

The heists have occurred during a 10-day period with the last one taking place on Friday night, police said. The first business hit was Taco y Salsa on South Chambers Road on March 11. In the next 10 days the suspects allegedly robbed Los Toritos Restaurant, Tortas y Tacos, Guadalajara Restaurant and Carniceria Dariana, a meat market.”*

*From: http://www.rockymountainnews.com
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Patricia Riggen, who directed “Under the Same Moon,” came to the United States for the very reason many Mexican citizens do: opportunity.

Here she found a culture that allowed her to become a filmmaker.

“I couldn’t see myself in the director’s shoes for a long time,” says Riggen, 37, who grew up in Guadalajara and now lives in Los Angeles.”*

*From: http://www.kansascity.com
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ZANA Network, LLC, an online marketplace and business development resource serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs) worldwide, today announced that Hector V. Barreto, Jr. has joined the ZANA Network Advisory Board. The current chairman of The Latino Coalition, an umbrella organization for many of the nation’s leading Hispanic business advocacy groups, Barreto also served as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for several years and brings to ZANA Network a wealth of experience in small business, entrepreneursh