07-13-2006

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Previously, Pretto was an anchor at the Univision affiliate KUVN-23 in Dallas, Texas. She anchored the station’s 5:00 p.m. newscast, “Cinco en Punto,” and reported for the late night newscast, “Edición Nocturna,” since 2003.

“I’m extremely proud to be joining ‘Primer Impacto’,” said Pretto. “A show that’s covered so many important stories that have had a great impact and affected our entire community, and I look forward to contributing to the team and bringing important stories to our loyal viewers.”

A native of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Pretto graduated in 2001 from Angelo State University in Texas with a degree in Communications, and has received several recognitions for her work in broadcast journalism, including a regional Emmy nomination for best investigative report, an award from Texas Associated Press Broadcasters, and one from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.

“Satcha has a fresh, dynamic style that, coupled with her personal warmth and considerable experience and journalistic credentials, will make her a valuable addition to Hispanic America’s favorite daily newsmagazine,” said Maria Lopez-Alvarez, Vice President and Co-Director of Univision Network News. “We couldn’t be more excited that she is joining ‘Primer Impacto’.”

Satcha Pretto joins co-host Verónica del Castillo on “Primer Impacto: Fin de Semana” every Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET/PT (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central) and will also serve as a reporter for the network.

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 98% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 86% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 4 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records and a 50% interest in Mexico-based Disa Records labels as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at 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., and a non-voting 14.9% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications is headquartered in Los Angeles with 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.

Additional Information about the Acquisition and Where to Find It            

Univision Communications Inc (the "Company") will file a proxy statement and other documents regarding the proposed acquisition of the Company by Umbrella Acquisition Inc. ("Umbrella") with the Securities and Exchange Commission. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED MERGER. A definitive proxy statement will be sent to security holders of the Company seeking their approval of the transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement (when available) and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents may also be obtained free of charge on the Company’s website at www.univision.net or by directing a request to Univision Communications Inc., 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 3050, Los Angeles, CA 90067, Attention: Investor Relations.
 
The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of the Company in connection with the acquisition. Information about the Company and its directors and executive officers can be found in the Company’s Proxy Statements and Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons may be obtained by reading the proxy statement when it becomes available.