AZTECA AMERICA AGAIN SPANISH-LANGUAGE BROADCASTER OF MISS UNIVERSE
The 65th MISS UNIVERSE® Competition Simulcasts in Spanish Live on Azteca January 29 at 7:00 PM ET
Azteca America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A.B de Cv., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language content in the world, today announced that it will return for the second consecutive year as the exclusive U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster of the MISS UNIVERSE® Competition. The broadcast, one of the most-viewed live events on television each year, will air from Manila, Philippines in Spanish on Azteca on Sunday, January 29 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT tape-delayed. The reigning Miss Universe, Pia Wurtzbach, will crown her successor at the end of the evening.
Azteca talents Vanessa Claudio, Alejandro Lukini and Marcela Cuevas will host the live Spanish language broadcast as well as a special live pre-show starting at 6:00 PM ET. Television personality, model, and former Miss Universe contestant Lourdes Figueroa will be reporting live in Manila for Azteca. Figueroa was crowned Miss Guatemala in 2009 and went on to represent her country in the 2009 Miss Universe pageant.
“We are thrilled to return as the U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster for this great global event,” said Manuel Abud, President and CEO, Azteca America. “Miss Universe represents an entertaining opportunity for our audience to celebrate their Latino culture and pride while cheering on their favorite contestant from their respective native countries.”
MISS UNIVERSE® is one of the world’s most watched events, featuring contestants from nearly 90 countries competing for the title. The Miss Universe Organization is an international company that advances and supports opportunities for women. It is also an important cultural brand in the Latino community, with five of the last seven winners having come from Latin American countries. Miss Universe is distributed to over 130 worldwide and seen by millions of people annually.
About Azteca America’s Network
Azteca America engages Spanish-language viewers by creating unique, passionate and enlightening content that is relevant to the daily lives of our audience. Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V. one of the two largest producers of Spanish language content in the world, Azteca America complements its Mexican programs with an innovative lineup of shows from third-party producers and distributors to ensure the finest programming for its audience. The company provides tailored, multi-platform advertising solutions for clients seeking to reach the most dynamic consumer group in the country.
About MISS UNIVERSE
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) uses its global grassroots reach to empower women to be self-confident and strive to be their personal best. MUO believes that every woman should be “Confidently Beautiful.” The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® beauty pageants provide an international platform through dedicated partnerships with charities, sponsors and brands around the world. During their reign, the titleholders are given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by providing humanitarian efforts to affect positive change, all while developing their personal career goals. For more information, and to learn more about Miss Universe’s official cause to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS education and prevention around the world, please visit www.missuniverse.com.
