NewsWhore
05-16-2007, 06:10 PM
Dominican Miss Universe 2003, Amelia Vega is credited with the ratings success of Azteca America's La Academia/Suegras reality show aired on US TV. In the show, Vega counseled 12 women, six who were ready to marry men and their mothers as they share living space. In the last episode scheduled for 20 May, the winner will ask one of the three remaining mothers for her son's hand in marriage. TV Azteca is a major contender with Univision for the Spanish language television market in the US.
"Amelia was selected for her exceptional talent, and we expect her national stature and Dominican heritage to serve as a bridge to all Hispanic audiences, especially given the spectacular participants, who represent a broad array of Hispanic American cultures," said Bob Turner, president, Network Sales, Azteca America.
The participants' heritage is diverse with representatives from Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela. According to promotional materials, weekly challenges for the men and women, as well as the potential mother-in-law participants, reveal motives, habits and possible conflicts.
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"Amelia was selected for her exceptional talent, and we expect her national stature and Dominican heritage to serve as a bridge to all Hispanic audiences, especially given the spectacular participants, who represent a broad array of Hispanic American cultures," said Bob Turner, president, Network Sales, Azteca America.
The participants' heritage is diverse with representatives from Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela. According to promotional materials, weekly challenges for the men and women, as well as the potential mother-in-law participants, reveal motives, habits and possible conflicts.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#15)