AZTECA AMERICA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS BOLD NEW SPORTS PROGRAM

“DEPORTE CALIENTE”

HOSTED BY MEXICAN SOCCER IDOL
LUIS GARCIA

JOINED BY EXPERT COMMENTATOR
ANTONIO ROSIQUE

• Deporte Caliente will feature exciting segments, exclusive interviews with top athletes, and a re-cap of the day in sports – all in a fast and fun atmosphere
  
• Premiering Monday, April 18, 2011 at 11 pm

Los Angeles, CA, April 12, 2011 – Azteca America launches a brand-new thrilling sports show, Deporte Caliente, featuring a re-cap of the day’s sports news, highlights and entertaining segments starting Monday, April 18 at 11 pm and hosted by well-known Mexican soccer icon Luis Garcíaand sports commentator Antonio Rosique.

The most important and exciting news in sports, powerful stories and entertaining segments make up this hour-long weekday show. It’s the best place to get an objective view of what’s happening in sports as well as critical analysis from experts in the field

On Deporte Calienteyou will find the best analysis of the day’s sports news and events given by the experienced Luis Garcíaand Antonio Rosique. They will present news reports, exclusive interviews, the latest on the Mexican national soccer team and each of its matches, every stage of the Mexican soccer championship, as well as spotlight Major League Soccer (MLS), look at up-and-coming boxing stars, and show the best in basketball and other sports.

“At Azteca America we continue to work hard to bring the Hispanic community high-quality and relevant programming, offering the information that matters to them most in way that is entertaining, fun and enjoyable, like Deporte Caliente. And what better way to do that than with experienced professionals like Luis García and Antonio Rosique anchoring? We are sure our audience will love it,” stated Vice President of Programming, Production, and Marketing and General Director of Azteca 13 and Azteca Novelas in Mexico, Alberto Santini Lara.

It should be noted that Luis García was one of the best soccer players in Mexico and Europe. Renowned at the peak of his playing career, he was a player for the Mexican national team in over 70 matches and played for Spanish teams Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad.

After retiring from soccer in 2002, Luis García joined the ranks at Azteca and became a distinguished soccer commentator. He returns to television in the United States with Antonio Rosique to bring us the best in sports on Deporte Caliente.

Don’t miss the impressive debut of Deporte Caliente with the most complete summary of the day in sports starting this Monday, April 18 at 11 pm

Only on Azteca Azmerica – ¡la fuerza de la televisión! Canal Digital 43.2 Fresno, canal 8 Visalia, DirecTV 39, Dish 39, U-verse 39, Comcast 77 &199.

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For more information, please contact:

Lorena Paola Herrera Quinto
Head of Public Relations, Azteca America
lpherrera@tvazteca.com.mx
Office: +52 55 17.20.13.13 Ext. 39865
Mobile: +52 155 30.08.28.26