Rafael Amaya, Aracely Arambula, Fernanda Castillo, David Chocarro, Carlos Ponce And Maritza Rodriguez To Host "Premios Tu Mundo" On TELEMUNDO

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Rafael Amaya (El Señor de los Cielos) is without a doubt one of the best-known actors in television today, with a career that includes starring roles in successful TELEMUNDO original productions, theater, English and Spanish-language movies, and European television series. The leading man, who has also served as co-host of "The Billboard Mexican Music Awards," "The Billboard Latin Music Awards," and the first-ever broadcast of "Premios Tu Mundo," starred earlier this year in the fourth season of the Super Series "El Señor de los Cielos". The Mexican actor achieved crossover success in the Hallmark TV film "Meddling Mom," the third-highest audience-rated production in the network's history. Rafael has also diversified beyond acting, producing his first movie, "Paco & Santo vs. América" in 2009 and recently launching his first clothing line, Rafael Amaya Western Style.

Internationally-acclaimed Mexican star Aracely Arámbula has an artistic career that spans more than 15 years as an actress, host and singer. She has starred in dozens of highly-rated novelas in Mexico and around the world, such as "Acapulco, Cuerpo y Alma" "Cañaveral de Pasiones" "Pueblo Chico Infierno Grande" "El Alma no tiene Color" and "Soñadoras." She had her first leading antagonist role on "Rencor Apasionado" in 1998 and two years later she played her first leading role in "Abrázame muy Fuerte". This project, where she also interpreted the theme song "Niña y mujer" (Girl and Woman), consolidated her as an actress and singer. Following this role, which led her to a TV y Novelas Award nomination, Arámbula launched her first album "Solo Tuya" in 2002, ranking on the Billboard Latin Music Albums chart. In 2005, after her participation in "Las Vías del Amor," where she also interpreted one of the theme songs, Arámbula launched her second album "Sexy," produced by Abraham Quintanilla III. Arámbula will soon star in TELEMUNDO's upcoming "La Doña" in the role of Altagracia, an elegant, beautiful and successful woman who runs a construction empire, and whose series of major traumas early in life made her the implacable "Doña" she is today.

The lovely and talented actress Fernanda Castillo returned to TELEMUNDO's screen in the fourth season of Super Series "El Señor de los Cielos" in the role of Mónica Robles. Before joining the network, Fernanda appeared in a number of successful television productions in her native Mexico and the United States, including "Clap," "La Fea Más Bella," "Destilando Amor," "Teresa" and "Amor Bravio." Fernanda's artistic career also includes roles in theater in such plays as "Wake Up Woman" "Cabaret," "Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar" and "Los Monólogos de la Vagina." On the big screen she has appeared in "Déficit" and "Corazón Marchito" and will soon star in "No Manches Friday" which hits theaters on Friday, Sept. 2.

TV Host, actor, and director David Chocarro began his artistic career in his native Argentina, participating in novelas like "Floricienta," "Angels," "MyLove," "Sos Mi Vida," and "Mal Parida" and several plays including "Casi un Cuento" and "Bichitos." His role in "Los Exitosos Pérez" propelled him to international audiences. Chocarro joined TELEMUNDO in 2012 with a leading role in "El Rostro de La Venganza." He then starred in "En Otra Piel," and was a participant in the reality show series "Top Chef Estrellas, where he beat all other contestants to raise money for the foundation of SOS villages in Honduras. As a director he has overseen many plays and short films. He returns to TELEMUNDO with a leading role in "La Doña," starring as Saul, an attorney who defends the victims of gender violence and all young women fighting for a way out of unemployment, poverty and overpopulation.

Carlos Ponce, who will also perform at the event, is an internationally recognized Puerto Rican actor, singer-songwriter and host. He got his first role on TELEMUNDO's soap opera "Guadalupe," and his first leading role in the Mexican telenovela "Sentimientos Ajenos," where he also sang the theme song. His self-titled debut album, "Carlos Ponce," held the #1 spot for nine weeks in the Latin Billboard charts. In the "Billboard Hot Latin Tracks," Carlos reached # 1 with "Rezo" and "Decir Adios." He crossed over with guest starring roles on "Beverly Hills 90210," "7th Heaven" and "Once and Again." Most recently, he was on Nickelodeon's "Hollywood Heights" and Eva Longoria's "Telenovela," and did voices for "FREE BIRDS" and "RIO." He also joined forces with Disney in "The Pirate Fairy" and with ABC in the primetime hit comedy "Cristela". For several years he co-hosted the "Miss Universe" pageant on TELEMUNDO, and in 2006, he hosted the show for NBC. Carlos also hosted the "Billboard Latin Music Awards" on multiple occasions. Through the years he has played the leading role in telenovelas like "Dame Chocolate," "Perro Amor," and "Santa Diabla." This year he returned to Spanish-language television and music in TELEMUNDO's romantic comedy "Silvana Sin Lana," playing the leading role and performing the theme song titled "Que Bonito Es Lo Bonito" (How pretty is pretty) written by him and Joel Someillán.

Actress, model, television presenter and businesswoman are roles Maritza Rodriguez enthusiastically plays in her daily life. She is currently at the peak of her popularity thanks to her most recent successes in TELEMUNDO's "El Señor de los Cielos", "Marido de Alquiler" and "La Casa de al Lado." Currently, she plays the role of Silvana "Chivis" in TELEMUNDO's new romantic comedy "Silvana Sin Lana". Maritza began her career in Colombia where she stood out as a successful model, a gifted entrepreneur and a versatile actress. There she participated in beauty contests such as "Miss World Colombia" and "Miss Latin America." In Colombia, Maritza owns the "Casting Models" modeling agency and the "En Escena" acting school.

"Premios Tu Mundo," which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, combines the power of television, web, mobile and social media platforms to give fans the final say in everything that moves and inspires them. Fans will select their favorite actors, musical artists, TV personalities, fan clubs and influencers from 30 competing categories, making the winners a true reflection of the people's choice. The full list of nominees can be found at PremiosTuMundo.com. Tickets to the coveted award show are on sale at Ticketmaster.com and the AmericanAirlines Arena box office.

The awards show will feature high energy performances and collaborations by Intocable, Daddy Yankee, Chino & Nacho, Intocable, Jose Feliciano, DJ Juan Magan, Luciana, Cali y el Dandee, Sebastian Yatra, Farruko, Sin Bandera, Reik and Regulo Caro. The event will also feature a musical performance by renowned TV personalities Carolina Gaitan, Jeimy Osorio, Raul Gonzalez, Laura Flores and Carlos Ponce.

Confirmed presenters at the award show include: Actor and singer El Dasa; musical artists Victor Manuelle, Sie7e, Regulo Caro, and Juan Pablo Espinoza; "Al Rojo Vivo" host Maria Celeste Arraras; "Titulares y Más" host Karim Mendiburu; "Ya Era Hora" host Erika De La Vega and panelist Boris Izaguirre. "Que Noche! Con Angelica y Raul" host and "La Fan" leading actress Angelica Vale; Actors Carolina Miranda, Luis Ernesto Franco and Sergio Goyri from "Señora Acero 3: La Coyote"; actors Carolina Gaitan, Catherine Siachoque, Fabian Rios, and Juan Pablo Llano from "Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso"; actress Marimar Vega from "Silvana Sin Lana"; actress Sabrina Seara from "El Señor De Los Cielos"; actress Maria Elisa Camargo from "Bajo el Mismo Cielo;" actress Mariana Seoane from the upcoming "El Chema"; actress Carmen Villalobos; actress and TV host Gaby Espino; and actor "La Mala Suerte."

Nominees at "Premios Tu Mundo" include Rafael Amaya, Blanca Soto, Rodrigo Guirao, Gabriel Porras, Ludwika Paleta, Daddy Yankee, Chino y Nacho, Gente de Zona, Nicky Jam and Prince Royce, among others. Today is the last chance for fans to vote online for their favorite actors, musical artists, TV personalities, fan clubs and influencers at PremiosTuMundo.com.

SOURCE TELEMUNDO