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"Premios Juventud" Set to Sizzle with RBD, Enrique Iglesias, Thalia, Luis Fonsi, Gloria Trevi, Flex, Tito "El Bambino," Fonseca, Olga Tañón, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Belanova, Pee Wee, Alacranes Musical, Akwid, And Menudo, Among Others
Regional Mexican Music Icon Pedro Fernández to be Honored for His Extraordinary 30 Year Career
Popular Novela Stars Eduardo Santamarina and Mayrín Villanueva Host 5th Edition of Univision Network’s Youth Awards Show
Miami, FL -- It was confirmed today that some of Latin show business’ hottest and brightest stars will perform on the 2008 edition of Univision’s wildly popular “Premios Juventud” youth awards program, television’s #1 awards show honoring recording artists, movie stars, sports figures, and fashion and pop culture icons popular with this country’s Hispanic youth. Hosted by popular novela stars Eduardo Santamarina and Mayrín Villanueva, the 5th annual “Premios Juventud” awards show will air LIVE from Miami on Thursday, July 17th at 8pm ET/PT (7pm Central) on the Univision Television Network.
In keeping with the eclectic lineup of artists and musical genres the show has come to be known for, the high-energy three-hour telecast will include performances by some of today’s most sought-after recording artists, several of whom will debut their new singles for the first time on television. Artists scheduled to appear include the widely acclaimed international pop sensation RBD; multiplatinum recording artist Enrique Iglesias; international super star Thalia; Puerto Rican heartthrob Luis Fonsi; the irreverent Mexican pop-rock singer Gloria Trevi; reggeatón star Tito “El Bambino” and newcomer Flex; award-winning Colombian singer Fonseca; award-winning merengue and Latin pop artist Olga Tañón; the chart-topping regional Mexican music band Los Tucanes de Tijuana; the mega-popular synth-pop band Belanova; making his solo TV debut, the up and coming artist Pee Wee; the Duranguense music band Alacranes Musical; L.A.’s own urban duo Akwid; and the new generation of the popular boy band Menudo, among others. In addition, regional Mexican music icon Pedro Fernández will be honored with a special “Trayectoria Artística” (Career Achievement) award for his extraordinary 30 year-long career in entertainment.
Also joining the stellar roster of performers to present some of the night’s hottest awards are, Wisin y Yandel, Aventura, Black Guayaba, Jorge Ramos, Marlene Favela, Arleth Terán, Jackie Guerrido, Jorge Celedon, Kudai, Marcela Mar, and Melissa Marty, among others.
Preceding the awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the “Premios Juventud” Green-Themed Carpet starting at 7 pm ET/PT (6 pm Central). Hosted by popular Univision personality Rafael Mercadante and TeleFutura’s "Escándalo TV" co-anchor Lilia Luciano, the pre-show telecast will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, as well as a special surprise live musical performance.
As always, “Premios Juventud” will set an irreverent tone and be filled with surprises and cutting-edge musical numbers. In 2007, “Premios Juventud” reached 9.7 million unduplicated viewers (P2+)* and was one of the year’s top-rated specials for Univision.
Univision is covering all the bases to ensure fans have an all-access pass to exclusive details before, during and after the event. This year’s winners were already hand-picked by fans who logged onto Univsion.com (keyword: Premios Juventud) to vote for their favorite stars in multiple categories. As the excitement builds, users are visiting the show’s dedicated mini-site to search for the latest videos, photos and nominee interviews, as well as tips on beauty, fashion and home. For the first time ever, there will be an award dedicated to the “most popular ringtone.” Mobile fans “on-the-go” can also access exclusive content through Univision Móvil’s dedicated mobile portal.
Tickets to the star-studded event are now on sale to the public through TicketMaster (Miami 305-358-5885 / Ft. Lauderdale 954-523-3309), and via www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available directly at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami box office, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.
*based on NPOWER R&F Report, 6+ Minute Qualified Audience, 7/19/2007
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at http://www.univision.com Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net.
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