2013-2014 Programming Lineup
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2013-2014 PROGRAMMING LINEUP NEW PRIMETIME: “Dama y Obrero” “Dama y Obrero” features Ignacia, a young engineer who works in a large construction company owned by her boyfriend Tomás. Ignacia and Tomás have been together for a long time and finally decide to get married, although Ignacia could never imagine the kind of man Tomás really is. Days before the wedding, they have a heated argument and Ignacia decides to leave town and have some time to herself. From there, she meets Pedro, a man who appears to be wealthy and with whom she spends an unforgettable weekend. However, Ignacia knows she is only living a dream, a pause in her life, so the next morning, Pedro wakes up to find a note from Ignacia but with no trace of how to find her. Regretting what has happened, she goes back home where Tomás is waiting for her with an offer for an impressive promotion at his company and expects that this will make her forgive him. When Ignacia, now in a powerful position, discovers that Pedro is an average construction worker, the two will find that despite having every reason on earth not to be together, they will love each other above all the prejudice, differences and rejection that threaten to pull them apart. “La Impostora” “La Impostora” is an endearing romantic story with a touch of classic melodrama, set in Playa del Carmen, the heart of the Mayan Riviera. The story follows the adventures of Blanca Guerrero, a good-looking and witty aspiring actress/singer who makes a living as a waitress in a picturesque restaurant that caters to tourists. Blanca gets her big break when she is hired by wealthy businessman Adriano Ferrer to pose as Victoria San Marino, a millionaire U.S. investor. In this role, she will infiltrate the powerful Altamira family with the secret intent of discovering the whereabouts of a son that Adriano had twenty years before, with Alexandra, a now-deceased daughter of the Altamiras. Adriano’s scheme is put in jeopardy when Blanca falls in love with Eduardo, the handsome and charismatic scion of the Altamira clan. “Reina de Corazones” “Reina de Corazones,” set amidst the glitz of Sin City, is the story of Reina and Diego, a young couple madly in love and about to get married in Las Vegas. Tragically, when the groom never shows up for the wedding, a devastated Reina faints at the doorstep of the chapel upon learning that her beloved has been fatally shot. When Reina comes to and opens her eyes again, she realizes that the chapel is no longer the same, she is now in a majestic church with hundreds of guests seated awaiting a splendorous ceremony, and the groom waiting for her at the altar is not her Diego, but Victor, a powerful gangster. Many secrets are revealed as Reina discovers she has forgotten the last five years of her life and tries to put the pieces of the puzzle back together. “Camelia la Tejana” “Camelia la Tejana” is inspired by a song from the legendary Mexican regional music band Los Tigres Del Norte, the same tune that inspired one of the most successful stories ever told on Spanish-language TV, “La Reina del Sur.” The story begins in the 1970s and is centered around Camelia, a young, innocent and beautiful woman who tries to escape from one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords, Don Antonio. While 1 fleeing her small town, Camelia encounters love in Emilio Varela, a man who will turn out to be Camelia’s greatest betrayer. It is because of Emilio that Camelia embarks down a criminal path that will change her life forever, but after he betrays her, Camelia vows to make him pay. Camelia’s strength and character will make her a legend, but first, she will become the most wanted woman on both sides of the law and the border between the U.S and Mexico. “Santa Diabla (WT)” “Santa Diabla (WT)” is a drama centering on a dramatic twist of fate that leads Santa Martinez to live the worst of nightmares—the loss of her husband, following an obsessed woman’s terrible plot to destroy him. Santa is driven to devise a plan for the “perfect” revenge. A flaw in her plan arises when she realizes that love is, once again, knocking on her door. That is when she will have to choose whether to sacrifice love or the revenge she fought to have. NEW ALTERNATIVE: “Superstar Showdown (WT)” “Superstar Showdown (WT)” is a spectacular musical showdown between two well-known music icons that go head-to-head in friendly music battles. The variety-competition show, co-produced with Ryan Seacrest Productions, will feature performances by some of today’s top talent. Each week, two artists go head-to-head in four rounds of music-based games and sing-offs. The audience will vote after each round to determine a winner, but the results for each round are not revealed until the very end of the show. Mystery acts, guest performers, dancers and a variety of surprising twists will have audiences cheering for this musical competition unlike anything ever seen before! NEW DAYTIME: “Entre Grandes y Chicos” For the new 2013-2014 season, Telemundo will premiere a brand new game show in which adults compete against kids in wacky role-reversal games to see what it’s like from each other’s perspectives. The show also includes light-hearted banter to spark conversation between kids and adults on a variety of topics, all in the spirit of understanding each other better. Humor and good-natured fun for the whole family are the name of the game on “Entre Grandes y Chicos!” “Suelta la Sopa” “Suelta la Sopa” is a daily celebrity-driven gossip series in which a team of paparazzi will deliver insider news and headlines that will have viewers buzzing about the celebrities they love. “Suelta la Sopa” will feature the day’s top stories from the world of entertainment and celebrities, as well as exclusive scoops scored by a team of paparazzi crews all around the U.S. and Mexico. The show’s resident celebrity experts and hosts will dish on all the latest gossip, adding their own distinctive banter and commentary along the way. For fans that can never get enough of their favorites stars, the series will also offer exclusive digital and mobile content around the clock! DAYTIME: “Caso Cerrado” Spanish-language TV’s most respected and controversial attorney, Dra. Ana María Polo, presides over Hispanic America’s most beloved and popular court show, “Caso Cerrado.” The show’s objective isn’t only to solve judicial problems, but to tackle the most scandalous legal battles ever presented in court. Before 2 delivering justice, Dra. Polo presents an in-depth analysis of the truth behind her guests’ claims. Finally, Dra. Polo makes the ultimate decision to resolve claimants’ disputes and declares the cases closed! “12 Corazones” Returning fan-favorite, “12 Corazones,” will continue to delight fans with its unique blend of romance, spice, fun and suspense. This dating game show, hosted by the incomparable Penélope Menchaca, features dynamic young men and women attempting to find a love match through a series of humorous and zany games, as well as light-hearted but provocative discussions. NEWS: “Al Rojo Vivo Con María Celeste” “Al Rojo Vivo Con María Celeste” is a vibrant, daily news magazine hosted by Emmy ® Award winner María Celeste Arrarás. It features a mix of the day’s top stories as well as the latest in the world of entertainment. Viewers are captivated by its heart-warming, human interest stories and astonishing medical breakthroughs. Complementing its unique brand, the show offers world premieres of music videos and Hollywood blockbusters, including live interviews with top stars. “Noticiero Telemundo” Hispanic viewers tune in to “Noticiero Telemundo” each evening for the latest information from the U.S., Latin America and abroad. With a new anchor team comprised of veteran journalists José Díaz-Balart and María Celeste Arrarás, “Noticiero Telemundo” reports on the top stories of the day, going beyond the headlines to explain the significance and impact of the news to our daily lives. With content that effectively speaks to the relevant interests of Hispanics in the United States, such as immigration, finance and education, “Noticiero Telemundo” aims to inform and empower the Hispanic community in the United States. “Un Nuevo Día” “Un Nuevo Día” is the perfect way to start the day. A live, three-hour, fun-filled program with a unique blend of entertainment, practical advice, musical performances, interviews with experts and newsmakers, and viewer interaction and segments dedicated to the latest information from news and sports. It’s all brought to you in a light-hearted, uplifting, original format to liven the mornings. The hosts bring their dynamic personalities to discussions on a variety of topics spanning pop-culture, health, beauty, relationships and fashion. SPECIALS: “Premios Billboard de la Música Latina” Latin music's longest running and most prestigious award show comes to viewers LIVE. The evening honors the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music as determined by actual sales and radio airplay. Awards are given to chart-toppers in the categories of: Tropical, Latin Jazz, Airplay Song of the Year, Regional Mexicana, Digital Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, Latin Tour of the Year, among many others. Past participants include: Daddy Yankee, Marc Anthony, Don Omar, Il Volo, Paulina Rubio, Wisin y Yandel and more. “La Alfombra Roja Premios Billboard” Live and in style from the red carpet, Telemundo kicks off the evening with Latin music’s elite.