Azte Pa’cá Premieres on Saturday, February 23rd at 8 PM/7 C

Las Vegas, NV--(HISPANIC PR WIRE – PR NEWSWIRE)--January 29, 2008--Azteca América announced today at the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) conference, the premiere of Azte Pa’cá, a two-hour weekly show featuring Renán Almendárez Coello “El Cucuy.” Renán, a Spanish-language radio icon, joins Azteca América with his first television show. Azte Pa’cá will air Saturday nights beginning on February 23 at 8 PM/7 C.

Azte Pa’cá is a two-hour weekly mix of music performances, interviews, sketches and heartfelt tales that bring high profile artists together with invited guests who share their stories and dreams, laugh, cry, sing, dance and simply have a great time - connecting. Azte Pacá will be televised nationally on Azteca América.

El Cucuy will interview a slate of well-known artists that include: Cristian Castro and Lupillo Rivera as well as guests who will share their personal stories. The show will also premiere entertainment, human-interest stories and real cases.

“With Azte Pacá we will become the refreshing new alternative in Spanish-language television on Saturday nights,” said Harry Abraham-Castillo, Executive Vice President of Programming and Production. “With the arrival of Renán to Azteca América we now have a great primetime vehicle to empower our community, to defend the underdog, to protect the rights of our immigrant viewership and to become a much needed voice for the Hispanic community.”

Labeled as one of the most creative and humorous radio hosts, as an “on-air psychologist,” as a poet and as a defender of the poor; “El Cucuy,” has donated millions of dollars through his humanitarian efforts in the U.S., Mexico and Central America.

“After a long search, I have found the ideal home to create better entertainment alternatives on behalf of the Hispanic community,” said El Cucuy. “I am honored to call Azteca América my new home.”

With over 40 years of radio experience and a passion for immigrants’ rights, the host of “El Cucuy de la Mañana” on KLAX-FM, in Los Angeles, CA, has won the hearts of millions of people every morning from Monday through Saturday.

Come with one of the most creative and humorous hosts anywhere, to places of the heart and soul. Sit back, be entertained and amazed at what you’ll feel! El Cucuy as you’ve never seen him before…ON TELEVISION!

Saturdays starting February, 23 at 8pm/7 C only on Azteca América!

About Azteca América
Azteca América is the alternative choice in broadcast television for Spanish speaking families residing in the United States. As the fastest-growing Hispanic network, Azteca América now reaches 89% of the Hispanic households in the U.S., operating in sixty two markets nationwide. Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V, Azteca América has access to the best programming from TV Azteca’s three national networks including a library with over 200,000 hours of original programming and news from local bureaus in 32 Mexican states. The network compliments Mexican programming with an innovative line-up of shows from international producers and distributors to ensure the finest programming to Spanish speaking viewers and unique advertising solutions to partners seeking to reach the most dynamic market in the country.

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