El Señor de los Cielos wins first-ever Emmy® Award New York – Telemundo’s original production El Señor de los Cielos won the first-ever Emmy® award given in the category of Non-English Language U.S. Primetime Programme at the 42nd edition of the International Emmy® Awards held in New York City. “We are extremely proud to be recognised by our industry peers for this project which perfectly embodies our super series format,” said Joshua Mintz, … [Read more...] about “El Señor de los Cielos” wins first-ever Emmy® Award
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Telemundo channel celebrates first anniversary
Miami – The first Telemundo branded pay-TV channel in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa reached its first year on-air, ranking among the top 10 in the region as a result of the efforts between the International divisions of NBCUniversal and Telemundo. “Since 2006, when Telemundo Internacional began its content distribution in the region with successful telenovelas such as Second Chance, we have made great strides. The Latin American telenovela has garnered a wide acceptance in this … [Read more...] about Telemundo channel celebrates first anniversary
MIPCOM: Telemundo to remake “Les Mis” in Spanish for TV
Cannes – Telemundo Internacional announced at a press conference held in Cannes, France, that the well-known Mexican actress Aracely Arambula will play the leading role in the new telenovela based on Victor Hugo’s classic work Les Miserables, to be produced by Telemundo in 2014. Valentina Parraga, the acclaimed writer for Telemundo's ratings successes La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South) and La Patrona (The Return), heads the adaptation of this new … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Telemundo to remake “Les Mis” in Spanish for TV
Telemundo launches in Africa
Telemundo channel launch Mimiami - The channels division of NBCUniversal International Television has launched the Telemundo channel in Africa. This telenovela channel, available in English and Portuguese, is a pioneer in the territory, with a presence in more than 48 countries in the continent through Multichoice’s digital pay-TV satellite platform, DStv.The launch was preceded by a major event in the city of Johannesburg, where local media and clients joined and welcomed … [Read more...] about Telemundo launches in Africa
Telemundo to launch in Africa
London – The channel’s division of NBCUniversal International Television announced the launch of the popular Latin American channel Telemundo in Africa. Launching in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa on August 12, 2013, Telemundo will exclusively air telenovelas with the tag line: “Telemundo – Feel the Passion.” Telemundo will be fully localised for the African market with full dubbing of Spanish-language programming in English for South African and … [Read more...] about Telemundo to launch in Africa
Maid in Manhattan debuts in Africa
Miami – Maid in Manhattan, distributed by Telemundo Internacional, made its debut in Africa last week with its premiere in Uganda. Karina Etchison, Vice President of Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is pleased with the telenovela’s premere in Uganda on Nation TV. “I am very proud to share with Ugandans our great passion of powerful love stories, as well as the quality production of Maid in Manhattan. I’m sure this Cinderella tale will capture their hearts and … [Read more...] about Maid in Manhattan debuts in Africa
