America TeVe and MundoFox Present Successful Upfront Event in Puerto Rico

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- America CV Network, the station group that represents America TeVe and MundoFox in Puerto Rico, presented a very successful upfront event for both stations in Puerto Rico on December 6^th 2012, under the theme "Better Together". Approximately 250 members of Puerto Rico's advertising industry gathered at the hotel and casino La Concha Rennaisance Resort to witness an unforgettable night of exciting announcements about 2013 programming.

Actress Maria Adelaida Puerta, from the cast of "La Mariposa" and Marco Antonio Regil, host of "Minuto Para Ganar" (Minute to Win It) traveled to Puerto Rico to unveil the new programming for 2013 from MundoFox, the new U.S. Spanish-language broadcast network from Fox Hispanic Media. MundoFox aims to bring sophisticated programming sensibility to Latino audiences – providing significant differentiation from the limited options currently available to Latino viewers. The programming lineup includes a combination of teleseries, telenovelas and unique weekly series created originally in Spanish in addition to a daily newscast, live sports, and family and children's programming. Program titles include: "Corazones Blindados", "Minuto para Ganar", "Noticieros MundoFox", and "La Mariposa" the super-production that premiered on December 4^th.

During the event, Regil announced that he will continue his exciting show during its usual 8:00 p.m. time slot on MundoFox. Puerta went in depth about her new recently premiered tele-series "La Mariposa", (Monday to Friday at 10:00 p.m. / MundoFox).

Additionally, America TeVe's beloved comedian Carlucho entertained the audience with an amazing stand-up comedy act, and presented the new season of his successful primetime show "El Happy Hour" (Monday to Friday at 7:00 p.m/ America TeVe).

Puerto Ricans Jailine Cintron and Junior Abrams, the cast of America TeVe's "Desde Mi Pueblo" (Monday to Friday at 8:00 p.m/ America TeVe), welcomed clients and guests with their usual spontaneity and chemistry, and presented the new season of their show. The program, produced by Coco Salazar, showcases the best of Puerto Rican culture and idiosyncrasy by taking viewers into interesting and nostalgic trips to small towns, allowing them to take an inside look at the hidden gems of their cherished island.

Afterwards, the cast of "Juntos y Revueltos", Jorge Castro, Haydee Rosario and Frankie Jay, took the stage to present their upcoming 2013 season. They expressed their gratitude to the clients for allowing them to continue with one more season of their program (Monday to Friday at 8:00 p.m/ America TeVe). "Juntos y Revueltos" is one of America CV Network's efforts to participate at a local level in Puerto Rico, employing local talent and local crews.  

Indeed, Omar Romay, president and CEO of America CV Network, made it clear last night during his speech that this commitment to produce high quality programming "made by Puerto Ricans, for Puerto Ricans" will continue to be a priority for the station. Romay declared that MundoFox and America TeVe are an efficient alternative to the usual television networks. He highlighted that America TeVe offers programming of great social significance and cultural relevancy, as well as its brand new antena, the most powerful in the island.

Carlos Ochoteco continued with the presentation and he expressed his gratitude to the audience and the advertisers for allowing him to celebrate 2 years of his daily news and analysis show "CV Bien" (Monday to Friday at 12:00 p.m/ America TeVe)

Last but not least, Javier Castelblanco, Local Sales Manager, and Roberto Trigos, Local Marketing Manager, took the stage and invited guests and clients to become members of the America CV Network family. They explained that, as the media buying community looks at choices of higher quality, America CV Network provides that opportunity for advertisers to reach out to the Hispanic viewer in ways that were not previously possible, through the power of the two brands: MundoFox and America TeVe.

For high definition pictures of the Red Carpet please download this folder: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9938909/RED-CARPET-AMERICATEVE-MUNDOFOX.zip

About MundoFox

MundoFox is a joint venture between Fox International Channels (FIC), News Corporation's international multi-media business, and RCN, the leading Latin American television network and production company belonging to Organizacion Ardila Lulle (OAL). Together, FIC and RCN currently reach over 1.2 billion households worldwide with primetime comedies, dramas and daytime series, as well as factual, sports and lifestyle programming. Additionally, both operate and program cable networks and twenty-four-hour global news channels. The new network, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, will launch in the summer of 2012. For more information, visit MundoFox online at http://www.mundofox.com/. MundoFox can be seen on 24.1 in San Juan, 38.1 in Mayaguez, 20.1 in Ponce, Claro TV 10, OneLink 24, Liberty 24 and Dish Network 5.

About America TeVe:

America TeVe is an independent Spanish language television station based in Miami, FL and owned by America CV Network LLC. America TeVe is committed to serve the Hispanic community by providing 9 hours of high quality news and entertainment programming. America TeVe has on-air distribution in Miami, New York and Puerto Rico. America TeVe can be seen in Puerto Rico on-air 42.1, One Link 41, Choice 21, Claro TV 24, Liberty 24 and Dish 7 (after 7 p.m.). Live streaming and more information regarding America TeVe original programming is available at www.americateve.com.

About America CV Network:

America CV Network owns and operates America TeVe in Miami, New York and Puerto Rico. America CV Network owns the affiliate stations of MundoFox network in Miami, New York and Puerto Rico.

SOURCE America CV Network