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As the Second Annual Eva’s Heroes Celebrity Golf Tournament approaches, Hollywood celebrities and friends of actress Eva Longoria Parker have confirmed attendance in support of her non-profit organization, Eva’s Heroes.

The Second Annual Eva’s Heroes Celebrity Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Westin La Cantera Resort and Course, nestled in the Texas Hill Country, followed by a red carpet and post-tournament event hosted by Master of Ceremonies Mario Lopez, host of MTV’s Top Pop Group. The afternoon event will feature a silent and live auction, plus a one-of-a-kind fashion show sponsored by Dillard’s and starring the students of Eva’s Heroes.

“San Antonio has embraced Eva’s Heroes with open arms and we are fortunate to be part of a community that cares so much,” says Eva Longoria Parker, founder of Eva’s Heroes. “After the tremendous success of the first golf tournament, Eva’s Heroes is ready for another wonderful event in San Antonio.”

Even with celebrities on hand, the real “stars” of the day are the children and young adults who will be on hand to thank guests for helping build and expand the unique programs and offerings of the Eva’s Heroes Enrichment Centers, the first of which recently moved its operations to the Nellie M. Reddix Center this fall.

“We are so proud of the strides Eva’s Heroes has made in the last year,” says Christiane Perkins-Garcia, executive director of Eva’s Heroes. “We look forward to our continued growth and couldn’t have done it without the generosity of our sponsors and supporters in the community.”

A number of celebrities will be on hand to play golf and mingle, including: actor Mark Walberg; former San Antonio Spurs player Sean Elliott; My Boys actor Kyle Howard; MSNBC‘s Courtney Hazlett; Amaury Nolasco, Prison Break; Sam Page, Mad Men; Kyle Maclachlan, Desperate Housewives; and actor Richard Grieco, 21 Jump Street. Also joining the fun will be San Antonio Spurs players, including Tony Parker, Robert Horry and Tim Duncan.

For more information on golf foursomes and individual tickets for the post-tournament event, please visit www.evasheroes.com to download the registration form and also see photos of last year’s event.

Eva’s Heroes was founded by actress Eva Longoria and is based in San Antonio, TX. The organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of those with developmental challenges by providing an inclusive setting built on four tenets: interact, grow, learn, and love. The organization helps children and young adults between 14-21 years of age with special needs integrate and flourish in society. More information about Eva’s Heroes is available at www.evasheroes.org.

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A beautiful businesswoman gets more than she bargained for after hiring a handsome stranger as her groom in the Oxygen romantic comedy Husband For Hire, premiering Saturday, January 19 at 8 p.m. (all times ET/PT). The all-star cast is led by Mark Consuelos and Nadine Velazquez, with television veterans Mario Lopez, Erik Estrada and Tempestt Bledsoe rounding out the cast.

Velazquez stars as Lola Dia, a career-savvy perfectionist who has twenty-four hours to find a husband, or she will lose her share of the family business. In order to satisfy a clause in her late mother’s will that requires her to be married by the age of twenty-five, Lola hires local workman Bo (Mark Consuelos) to become her husband, much to the objection of her ex-fiancee Marco (Mario Lopez). Joined by her best friend Nina (Tempestt Bledsoe), Lola makes Bo over to fit squarely into the expectations of her demanding, traditional father Victor (Erik Estrada) and gain his mandatory approval. Their wild ride to the altar takes a surprising turn as handsome, fun-loving Bo turns out to be much more than Lola expected, and they are forced to stay one step ahead of the scheming Marco, who is determined to win Lola back.

Husband For Hire is from executive producers Tim Perell and Howard Gertler of Process Media and writer/director Kris Isacsson. The movie was shot on-location in New Mexico.

Mark Consuelos can be seen in the upcoming feature film Wedding Daze, opposite Isla Fisher and Jason Biggs. He is well-known for his role as Mateo Santos on the long-running soap favorite All My Children, where he played opposite his wife Kelly Ripa. His extensive television credits include Age of Love, Missing, Hope and Faith, Beautiful Girl, Third Watch and Friends; and he has appeared in feature films including My Super Ex-Girlfriend and The Great Raid.

Nadine Velazquez stars as Catalina in the NBC hit comedy My Name is Earl, with Jason Lee and Jaime Pressly. In its inaugural season the show received the People’s Choice Award, SAG Award for Best New Comedy Series and TCA Award for Best New Show. Velazquez has also been seen in Kings of South Beach, Biker Boyz, Chasing Papi and Entourage.

Mario Lopez, who danced his way to America’s hearts on the hit show Dancing With The Stars, is also the official host of Weekend Extra. He recently starred in the ABC Family movie Holiday in Handcuffs and has a recurring role on Nip/Tuck. Mario is also slated to star in the upcoming CW half-hour comedy Eight Days a Week, opposite Christina Millian.

Erik Estrada’s macho, humorous portrayal of Officer Frank Poncherelo (“Ponch”) on CHiPs has made him a pop culture icon. He has also been discovered by a whole new generation and culture who know him as Johnny from the number-one international series for Televisa, entitled Dos Mujeres, Un Camino.

Tempestt Bledsoe is best known for her role as Vanessa Huxtable in the groundbreaking 1980s sitcom The Cosby Show. She has also appeared in the television series The Practice, Strong Medicine and South of Nowhere.

Tim Perell and Process Media have previously produced My Sexiest Mistake, Tempting Adam and Romancing the Bride for Oxygen. Kris Isacsson also served as writer/director of Romancing the Bride and Tempting Adam.

About Oxygen Media

Oxygen is currently available in over 73 million homes. The network was launched in 2000 to fill a void in the television landscape — creating a network targeted to younger women. Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s television, with a vast array of unconventional and original programming including The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, The Bad Girls Club, Tori & Dean: Inn Love and Campus Ladies. Through programs like Oxygen’s Mentors Walk and “Who Cares About Girls,” Oxygen’s documentary series — Oxygen is creating The New Girls Network.“

Join us for a frank discussion of the growing influence and impact of the Hispanic audience, their television viewing habits and the implications for the major English language television networks.

Panelists include:
NINA TASSLER • President, CBS Entertainment
KIM ROZENFELD • Senior Vice President, Current Drama Programming, ABC
CESAR MELGOZA • President, Latin Force Group
ROCHELLE NEWMAN-CARRASCO • CEO/Principal, Enlace Communications, Inc.
PETER MURRIETA • Creator, Greetings from Tucson/Executive Producer, Wizards
of Waverly Place
DOUG DARFIELD • Senior Vice President, Hispanic Services, Nielsen Media Research
DANNY PINO • Cold Case
MARIO LOPEZ • Correspondent for Access Hollywood and Dancing with the Stars
JAY HERNANDEZ • Six Degrees
ROSELYN SANCHEZ • Without a Trace
NESTOR CARBONELL • Cane

Moderated by: RICK RAMIREZ • Vice President, Emerging Markets, Fox Entertainment Group
Music by: DJ MJ
Produced by: FRANK ESTRADA “*

“Dailymotion, the world’s largest independent video sharing site, and Sí TV, America’s first and only television network to target the millions of 18-34-year old Latinos who prefer their entertainment in English, today announced that Sí TV’s popular programming will now be available on the Dailymotion site. Additionally, Dailymotion will be the exclusive upload partner for the network’s innovative Flow and Tell program. Dailymotion’s global reach will extend the Latino-themed network’s growing audience, giving fans further opportunities for reviewing, posting, and promoting online media. The two companies will share in advertising revenues generated in connection with the content.

The agreement includes access to comedy, music, lifestyle and talk programming from Sí TV’s archived, current and future television broadcasts including the humorous mating game Dating Factory, starring Mario Lopez (Saved By the Bell, Pacific Blue, Animal Planet, Dancing with the Stars) and provocative co-host and former model Carmen Palumbo; music and lifestyle show The Drop, featuring live performances from the biggest names in pop and hip hop along with exclusive celebrity interviews and comedy programs such as Unacceptable Behavior and the Latino Laugh Festival: The Show.

Dailymotion will play a pivotal role in production of Sí TV’s Flow and Tell, which takes self expression to the next level by giving everyday people limitless opportunity to say whatever’s on their mind. Both Dailymotion users and broadcast viewers will be invited to contribute original content by uploading their deepest thoughts, angriest rants, most personal secrets, funniest jokes, and other user-generated videos to Dailymotion’s site and a selection will appear on Sí TV’s television network.

Sí TV clips will be programmed by Dailymotion’s creative managers to appear in the video site’s channels including Funny, Arts, Music and TV. The premium content will be included alongside original videos from Dailymotion’s MotionMaker program for the creative community. This will enable even higher visibility for both the licensed and MotionMaker content, presenting excellent opportunities for MotionMakers to be “discovered” by audiences around the world.

“We’re happy to enter into this relationship with Sí TV, a company that shares our commitment to encouraging creativity, two-way dialogue and freedom of expression,” said Mark Zaleski, executive chairman of Dailymotion. “We believe that Sí TV, Dailymotion and our creative community will all benefit greatly from the addition of these new programs.”

“Since Sí TV’s launch, we have been dedicated to creating and delivering an engaging, interactive experience to our audience,” commented Lisa Black, senior vice president, digital media for Sí TV. “We believe this partnership with Dailymotion will not only further that goal, but also allow us to expose entirely new audiences to our unique brand of culturally-relevant programming.”

About Dailymotion:
A top 50 website worldwide (source: Alexa), Dailymotion is the world’s largest independent provider of premium user generated and licensed online video entertainment. Every day, 15,000 new videos are uploaded into Dailymotion’s global network of localized video entertainment sites, where a programming team turns the user generated and licensed content into a high quality, entertainment experience for the 3 million daily visitors. Using the most advanced technology for both users and content creators, Dailymotion provides a high quality video in a fast, easy to use Web site that also automatically filters infringing material (soon to be released). Dailymotion’s mission is to provide the best possible entertainment experience for users and the best business experience for content owners. For more information, visit www.dailymotion.com.

About Sí TV:
Sí TV is America’s first media company to reach the millions of 18-34 year old Latinos who prefer their content in English and seek it across all platforms–including linear television, online, video-on-demand and wireless devices. Sí TV offers authentic, relevant content and a 60% original programming slate that ranges from outrageous comedy to music, independent movies, lifestyle and talk. The network is available nationwide on Dish Network, and in more than 200 cities and communities across America, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Denver, San Antonio and Las Vegas. Sí TV’s cable and telco affiliates include AT&T, Cox, Comcast, Insight, Qwest, Time Warner Cable and Verizon, among others. For more information about Sí TV, please visit

Eva’s Heroes, founded by actress Eva Longoria, will be holding the first ever Eva’s Heroes Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit the non-profit organization.

Eva’s Heroes is dedicated to enhancing the lives of developmentally challenged children and young adults.

A number of celebrities will be on hand to play golf and mingle, including comedian George Lopez, Eva Longoria’s co-star on Desperate Housewives, Ricardo Antonio Chavira and Dancing with the Stars sensation, Mario Lopez. Joining them will be some of the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs, including Tony Parker. Other guests include former Spurs player Sean Elliott, however, the real “stars” of the day are the children and young adults who will be there to thank guests for helping build and expand the unique programs and offerings of the Eva’s Heroes Enrichment Centers, the first of which will begin operations this Fall.

“This cause is very dear to my heart. Thanks to the generosity of my celebrity friends, corporate sponsors and the many golf participants, we will be able to achieve our goal of building and expanding the Eva’s Heroes Enrichment Centers,” said Eva Longoria, founder of Eva’s Heroes.

The golf tournament is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Palmer Golf Course at La Cantera Resort, nestled in the Texas Hill Country, just outside San Antonio. A Red Carpet Media Event will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Eva’s Heroes was founded by actress Eva Longoria and is based in San Antonio, TX. The organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of those with developmental challenges by providing an inclusive setting built on four tenets: interact, play, grow and love. The organization helps children and young adults between 14-22 years of age with special needs integrate and flourish in society. More information about Eva’s Heroes is available at www.evasheroes.org.

“Mario Lopez hopes to revitalize the motion picture industry in Mexico with an animated film about an ancient Mayan myth, Uxmal, now 16 years in the making, reports CALAVERASENTERPRISE.COM.

Lopez, was visiting the Yucatan 16 years ago to do research for a book. While visiting Mayan pyramids, he became intrigued with the legend about one pyramid in particular, Uxmal.”

“In her Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills, Eva Longoria is whipping up scrambled eggs with horribly bruised arms.

“Mario Lopez beat me up,” declares the youngest and most petite of ABCs Desperate Housewives. “I elbowed him right in the nose ”” so hard I thought he was going to start bleeding. Then I scratched him with my nails. And then he body-slammed me and stepped on me many times.”"

“”Desperate Housewives” star EVA LONGORIA will be putting on her dancing shoes for “The 2007 Alma Awards,” airing Tuesday, June 5, at 9 p.m. on ABC. Eva, who is also the host and executive producer of the awards show, will partner with her co-host MARIO LOPEZ for a number with the “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancers KARINA SMIRNOFF, MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY and CHERYL BURKE.”

“Veteran stand-up comedian and television star George Lopez will host the final show of the Latino Laugh Festival on Sunday, June 24, 7pm, at the prestigious Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Presented by Time Warner Cable of Southern California, Si TV’s Latino Laugh Festival (http://www.latinolaughfestival.com/) will feature three hilarious nights from June 22-24 with more than thirty comics and a long list of celebrities at seven prime Hollywood venues. Lopez has been a long time supporter and performer at previous Latino Laugh
Festivals, which were held in San Antonio, Texas.

All proceeds of the 2007 Latino Laugh Festival will benefit First Star (www.firststar.org/), a leading non-profit organization that advocates for the welfare and protection of the more than 3 million U.S. children in institutions, foster care and on the streets.

Si TV Founder, Creator and Executive Producer of the Latino Laugh Festival, Jeff Valdez states, “George has been with us since the beginning and I’m very happy that he is coming onboard with us again. This year we have a great line-up of talent leading up to the finale. It’s going to rock!”

Also joining the Latino Laugh Festival this year as confirmed celebrity hosts and headline comics are Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Mario Lopez (Dancing With The Stars), Adam Rodriguez (CSI: Miami), Nadine Velasquez (My Name Is Earl), Giselle Fernandez (TV Journalist, Dancing with the Stars), Rick Salinas and Herbert Siquenza of Culture Clash, Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911), Bobby Lee (Mad TV), Johnny Sanchez, and Willie Barcena.

Thanks to the generous support of title sponsor Time Warner Cable, this year’s Latino Laugh Festival comes to the heart of Los Angeles, with shows at seven exciting venues up and down Hollywood Blvd. Confirmed venues include: Ricardo Montalban Theatre, Cinespace, Improv Olympic, The Andy Dick Black Box Theater, the Knitting Factory, King King Theatre and the Kodak Theater.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. More information about the Festival is available at www.latinolaughfestival.com/. “

“The May issue of Tu Ciudad, the English-language guide to Latino L.A., mixes it up with its first hip-shakin’ dance issue. The cover features Mario Lopez, whose Q&A sheds light on his scorching Hollywood resurgence with a new fan base from ABC’s show Dancing with the Stars. The issue also includes a user-friendly guide to local dance studios, clubs, and performance venues.

From salsa and tango to ballet and hip-hop, the issue covers a wide range of dance styles that resonate with the magazine’s audience. “Music and dance is part of our Latino tradition, and they are in our DNA,” says Tu Ciudad editor-in-chief Oscar Garza. “We thought it would be fun, and useful, to provide an overview of the many diverse offerings for Angelenos who want to explore L.A.’s dance world.”

The issue also features a profile of Mario Lavandeira, the infamous celebrity blogger known as Perez Hilton, who is constantly under scrutiny for his antics and business practices. And boxer Oscar De La Hoya prepares for possibly his last fight.

Also in the May issue: * EL CENTRO. In this issue, we turn the tables on CBS 2 News anchor Laura Diaz by asking her some questions; Also, Hollywood Park is reborn as a hip Friday night destination. * cStyle sets sail for the summer with nautical-inspired fashion; Angelica De La Torre blends art, music, and contemporary apparel at her South Pasadena boutique. * Culturistas features the young hip-hop singer LaLa, who hails from Van Nuys; Orange County native Eden Espinoza is the new ingenue in the touring production of Wicked; and we explore MOCA’s new exhibition, Poetics of the Handmade. * EATS. Food critic Carolynn Carreno makes the rounds of local Latino coffee purveyors.
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“Chevrolet announced today its partnership with the National Council of La Raza NCLR ALMA Awards in a star-studded press conference held at the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel.

Eva Longoria, Actress and ALMA Awards’ producer, along with Janet Murgí, ALMA Award’s executive producer, NCLR’s president and CEO, welcomed national media to announce this year’s nominees. Mario Lopez was also present to help with the announcement.

“NCLR has had a close relationship with GM for the past 15 years, and it is a pleasure to have Chevy as the title automotive sponsor for this year’s award presentation.” said Janet Murguí, ALMA Award’s executive producer, President and CEO of NCLR. “Both NCLR and Chevy have a dedication for Latin music and entertainment and we share the same goals in terms of showcasing this to the entire community.”

“Music and entertainment are a strong part of Chevy’s tradition and we share NCLR’s goal to recognize the outstanding contributions of Latinos in the media and arts. And what better event than the ALMA Awards to pay tribute to Latino talent,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet General Manager.

As part of the sponsorship, Chevy will host a Safe Kids Worldwide ® car seat checkup event with NCLR’s affiliate Para Los Niños at Gratts Elementary School . More than 600 Safe Kids coalitions and chapters in the United States educate families about keeping children safe in and around vehicles through the Safe Kids Buckle Up program. It offers parents and caregivers hands-on instruction in installing car seats and booster seats and presents interactive educational programs for children ages 14 and under. Safe Kids Worldwide®and its partner General Motors created Safe Kids Buckle Up in 1996. Chevrolet became the lead GM brand in the partnership in 2004. “

“Nominations for The 2007 ALMA Awards were announced today during a press conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Telecast host Eva Longoria Desperate Housewives, NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguí and Mario Lopez made the announcement.

The 2007 ALMA Awards will tape on Friday, June 1 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and air TUESDAY, JUNE 5 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET on the ABC Television Network. In addition to the nominated awards, a series of special achievement honors will also be presented. “

“epsiCo PEP announced today the launch of the Smart Spot Dance initiative, a multi-city instructional dance program that offers a fun way for families, especially Moms, to lead healthy, more active lifestyles. Mario Lopez, of Dancing with the Stars and LaChanze, of the Broadway hit, The Color Purple, are joining PepsiCo to reach out to the African American and Latino communities to promote dance as a way to increase physical activity.

The national kickoff event is scheduled at 7 pm tonight at the McBurney YMCA located at 125 West 14th St. in New York City. Lopez and LaChanze will join the community in a dance program led by Broadway choreographer Maria Torres. National leaders of key community organizations will participate including Janet Murguia, President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza NCLR, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League NUL, Jack Lund, CEO of the YMCA of Greater New York, and Jim Hill, Co-Founder of America On the Move AOM.”

“Si TV, the first English-language, Latino-themed network, recently launched on Comcast in Oregon and SW Washington. Acclaimed as a hip, irreverent network that connects with young viewers through vibrant and relevant programming that speaks to this audience, Si TV goes beyond tradition by catering to today’s English-speaking Latinos who consume English media, but still want TV programs that speak to their Latino roots.

“Oregon and SW Washington has a growing demand for programming geared specifically towards young Latinos, and Si TV is a great fit,” said Curt Henninger, SVP/GM for Comcast in Oregon and SW Washington. “Our digital cable customers will be excited with this new addition to our channel line-up.”

Si TV’s high-quality, original programming features shows that encompass entertainment, lifestyle, talk, stand-up comedy, classic series and feature films, as well as irreverent reality programming that pushes the boundaries of the genre.

“Advertisers and cable operators are realizing that the young Latino audience is growing exponentially in the U.S.,” said Michael Schwimmer, CEO of Si TV. “We are excited Si TV has launched in Oregon and SW Washington because it validates our effort to provide young Latinos with compelling, culturally-relevant entertainment in English.”

Some of Si TV’s original programming includes Dating Factory, the network’s first dating show hosted by actor and TV personality Mario Lopez; Flow & Tell, a series that lets viewers speak directly into the camera expressing their deepest thoughts, rants and opinions, linked with today’s hottest music videos to create a one-of-a-kind interactive narrative; Styleyes Miami, Si TV’s popular fashion style magazine series that brings us tomorrow’s fashions today with new episodes from America’s sizzling mecca of style; and Unacceptable Behavior, Si TV’s first fully-scripted comedy show with off-the-wall and irreverent sketches.”

“Mario Lopez will host this years Miss America pageant in Las Vegas, event organizers said Wednesday.

“I’m honored. I think its going to be great,” Lopez said in L.A. before the announcement by Country Music Television Inc. officials.”

“Now Dancing With the Stars may open doors to bigger opportunities for Mario. After all, he is more popular than ever. In my Dancing With the Stars Yearbook Awards feature, I name Mario the DWTS celeb most likely to get a TV show when the competition is over.”

“As predicted, football legend Emmitt Smith’s charisma was crowned champion over heartthrob Mario Lopez’s precise dance steps tonight on “Dancing With the Stars” season finale.”

“Being set up with dancer Karina Smirnoff as his partner for Dancing With The Stars, Mario understood that it was an arranged marriage. The two have been dating since they first met and have brought their love for each other and waltz dancing to the competition.”

“AOL Latino expands its role as the home of Latino Hollywood celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at tuvida.aol.com/especiales/hispanic-heritage-month/. As part of this initiative, the site will run exclusive interviews from today’s hottest Hispanic talent including Andy Garcia (The Lost City), Cristina Saralegui, Mario Lopez (Dancing with the Stars), Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Sara Ramirez (Grey’s Anatomy), Carlos Mencia (Comedy Central host), and Ignacio Serricchio (General Hospital), among others.

Additionally, AOL Latino has teamed with two-time Emmy award winning journalist Myrka Dellanos. Through an exclusive video commemorating the deep roots of Hispanic culture in the United States, Dellanos narrates in English and Spanish a four-minute show outlining successful Latino actors, athletes, businessmen, musicians, politicians and the importance of our language in the United states. “

“i TV, the first English-language, Latino-themed network, announced today it will debut a new original series called Dating Factory, hosted by TV star Mario Lopez. Premiering Sept. 18 at 4:30 p.m. (PDT and EDT), the 30-minute series promises to deliver a hip and irreverent twist on dating.

The show is hosted and co-executive produced by Mario Lopez, (Saved By the Bell, Pacific Blue, Animal Planet, Dancing with the Stars) along with provocative side-kick and former model Carmen Palumbo. Dating Factory features 13 different sexy men and women competing for a chance to win a hot date through a humorous screening process, testing the contestants’ potential love connection.”

“Adesso Albums will capture the celebrity evening at El Sueno Gala fundraiser on the set of Desperate Housewives on September 6, 2006. More than 500 of Los Angeles’ most influential leaders in business, sports and entertainment will attend the Latino community’s most anticipated black-tie event of the year.

The event, hosted by Eva Longoria, will take place on the Desperate Housewives’ Wisteria Lane set on the backlot of Universal Studios in Universal City, California. The event, which will include a red carpet, exclusive VIP receptions, celebrity lounge, dinner, musical entertainment and both silent and live auctions is expected to be attended by Jamie Foxx, Lance Armstrong, Jessica Simpson, Ryan Seacrest, Jessica Alba, Tony Parker, Brittany Murphy, Denise Rich, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Eva Mendez, Oscar De La Hoya, Carlos Mencia, Roselyn Sanchez, Mario Lopez and Paulina Rubio, in addition to the other members of the Desperate Housewives cast.
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“English-language Latino-themed network Sí­ TV unveiled a lineup of series and specials at its upfront here Wednesday.

The network’s new original programming, aimed at the 18-49 demographic, includes Dating Factory, hosted by actor Mario Lopez, a show in which a single person chooses from a baker’s dozen of people to go out on a date with.”

“Mario Lopez is enjoying life these days, especially because he gets to play doctor.

The Chula Vista native, who is best known for his role as A.C. Slater on “Saved by the Bell,” has just signed on to play a doctor on the CBS soap “The Bold and the Beautiful.” His first episode aired Monday, March 20.”