Univision Reveals Programming Lineup for 2006-2007; Network Beats ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX on One out of Every Two Nights among Adults 18-34; Unveils Blockbuster Slate of Novelas and New Reality Shows

"Univision is now competing in a new arena in which our ratingssuccesses can be seen in the same playing field as that of theEnglish-language networks. The Univision Network's inclusion in NTIwill continue to validate and reinforce our position as a major forcein the overall American television landscape," said Alina Falcon,Executive Vice President and Operating Manager, Univision TelevisionNetwork. "We are entering the 2006-2007 season poised for greatersuccess than ever before. Our blockbuster line-up of novelas includesone of the biggest international hits, 'La Fea Mas Bella.' Followingthe phenomenal success of the run-away hit dance competition 'BailandoPor Un Sueno,' the network will premiere 'Cantando Por Un Sueno,'where everyday people are paired with celebrities to sing, not forfame, but for the chance to have a very personal and noble dreamrealized. In addition, Univision will bring 'Belleza Latina,' acombination reality and beauty pageant show, where viewers willwitness all the real life drama, both onstage and off, then actuallyparticipate in the selection process with the judges."

"Univision is a fierce competitor in the overall U.S. broadcasttelevision landscape," said Tom McGarrity, Co-President, NetworkSales. "In the current season and with the help of our inclusion inNTI, we have solidified our position right along with ABC, CBS, NBC &FOX during primetime among key demographics. As the Hispanicpopulation's buying power continues to grow rapidly, advertisers whoare looking for alternative places for their dollars should look nofurther than the Univision Networks to connect with an engagedaudience. We are able to provide advertisers with an array of mediaplatforms to effectively reach this essential demographic."

New Programs

Primetime

Novelas

Renowned for compelling plots, superstar casts, lavishproductions, and fast-paced action sequences, Univision's novelascaptivate Hispanic audiences like no other programming on television.

"Heridas de Amor" is the tale of a love-hate relationship setagainst the backdrop of bitter rivalries, family disarray andfinancial ruin. Jacqueline Bracamontes, Guy Ecker and Sergio Sendelstar in this novela that proves that love can conquer pain and healeven the deepest wounds. (Monday - Friday, Primetime)

"Duelo de Pasiones" a breathtaking production filmed on a coffeeplantation in rural Mexico, it features an all-star cast with LudwikaPaleta, Pablo Montero, Sergio Goyri, and Erika Buenfil in a storypitting resentment and jealousy against love and happiness. (Monday -Friday, Primetime)

"La Verdad Oculta" starring Galilea Montijo, Gabriel Soto,Alejandra Barros, and Eduardo Yanez in a story of intrigue, falseidentities, a wrongfully imprisoned ex-con with a score to settle, abeautiful architect who may or may not aid him in his daring plan, anda hidden truth that could destroy them all. (Monday - Friday,Primetime)

"La Fea Mas Bella" a decidedly non-traditional novela about anintelligent, but not exactly "attractive" girl, who by an unexpectedtwist of fate goes from ugly duckling to lovely swan. Starring popularMexican actress/singer/comedian Angelica Vale and Jaime Camil with oneof the most diverse and popular supporting casts ever assembled. Thenovela, which premiered on Monday, April 24th, will have its finale infourth quarter of 2006. (Monday - Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Specials

"Latin GRAMMY(R) Tribute" for the first time ever, The LatinRecording Academy(R) and the Univision Television Network will paytribute to one of Latin entertainment's living legends. ComeSeptember, some of the greatest artists of the Latin music world willjoin in celebrating the yet to be revealed star's lifetimeachievements. (September 21, 2006, 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Comedy

"iQue Madre, Tan Padre!" when Dad loses his job and Mom is forcedto return to work, the household is turned upside down, making Dad'snew role as a "home-maker" all the more frustrating for the family andall the more entertaining for the viewers. (Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 10:30p.m. ET/PT)

Game Show

"iBuenas Tardes!" two of Spanish-language TV's most popularcomedians, Omar Chaparro and Adrian Uribe, join forces in thishilarious game show. Five families, each with a special wish, face offeach week in a variety of challenging and very entertainingcompetitions. (Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Daytime

Novela

"Mi Vida Eres Tu" starring Jorge Aravena and Scarlet Ortiz, thisis the story of a popular radio personality who gives advice to thelovelorn, but is unable to express his own true feelings off the air.Even advice from his devoted audience can't help when dark secretscome to light, true identities are revealed, and plot twists aboundfor the love that everyone seems to want to destroy. (Monday - Friday,Daytime)

Weekend Primetime

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"Belleza Latina" features the most gorgeous Latin women in theU.S. in a fierce competition that combines the reality genre with abeauty pageant. In this contest looks alone are not enough to win, andviewers help the judges decide who will ultimately reign. (Sunday,7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Cantando por un Sueno" based on the run-away hit "Bailando por unSueno," everyday people are paired with celebrities and coached byfamous singers. They compete, not for fame, but for a very personaland noble wish. (Sunday, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Weekend Daytime

Sports

"Copa Oro" this soccer championship of North and Central Americaand the Caribbean features 12 teams including Mexico and the U.S., whocompete in matches taking place in six U.S. cities. Univision will bethere to follow all the excitement. (June 6-24, 2007)

"Copa America" South America's soccer championship is one of theoldest and most hotly contested tournaments in the world, predatingeven the World Cup. With live coverage from host country Venezuela,Univision will bring the entire action home to U.S. Hispanic soccerfans. (June 26-July 15, 2007)

"USA Men's National Team" Univision will have the exclusiveSpanish-language rights to the USA vs. Mexico match which is sure tobecome one of the most emotional soccer matches of the year.

"FIFA Women's World Cup" is a wildly popular soccer tournamentfeaturing the top 16 teams in the world, including Mexico, Brazil,Germany, Norway, Sweden, USA and host country China. (September 10 -30, 2007)

Returning Favorites

Primetime

Specials

The Univision Network's blockbuster specials are always muchanticipated and top-rated audience favorites. Univision broadcastsmore specials than any other U.S. Spanish-language network, airing thepremiere musical events, award ceremonies and festivals in theSpanish-speaking world. Next season's upcoming primetime productionsinclude:

"The Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards" live for the first time from New YorkCity, the Latin recording industry's most coveted awards will bepresented once again on the nation's #1 Spanish-language televisionnetwork. (November 2, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina, 19th Edition" is thelongest-running music awards program and remains a favorite amongaudiences, who continue to tune-in with ever-increasing numbers.Broadcast live from Miami, it features guest appearances andsensational performances by world-famous Latin artists and is watchedby millions of fans in the U.S. and abroad. (February 22, 2007, 8:00p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Premios Juventud" is Spanish-language TV's only awards show whereHispanic youth honor their idols in film, music, sports, fashion andpop culture. (July 13, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Premios TV y Novelas" is a star-studded annual award showhonoring the most popular actors, comedians, anchors and emcees onSpanish-language television. The readers of the internationalentertainment magazine "TV y Novelas" select the nominees and thewinners are chosen by a special jury. (November 17, 2006, 8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Festival Mariachi Disney" gathers some of the finest Mariachisingers from across the United States for an annual competitioncelebrating one of the most popular Latin music genres enjoyed byHispanics of all national backgrounds. (November 2006)

"Premios Furia Musical" honors the best in Tex-Mex, Banda,Tropical and traditional Mexican favorites, who are selected by theirbiggest fans, readers of "Furia Musical" magazine. (February 2007)

"Festival de Vina del Mar" internationally recognized as the mostimportant festival in Latin America, this annual event takes place inChile and features today's up-and-coming talent on the same stage asworld-renowned superstars. (January 2007)

"iFeliz 2007!" rings in the New Year in style with nonstopcelebrity guests and live remote broadcasts from urban centers aroundthe globe as master of ceremonies Don Francisco leads audiences incelebrating Hispanic-America's #1 New Year's fiesta. (December 31,2006, 10:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. ET/PT)

"Desfile de las Rosas" brings the all American tradition andsplendor of the New Year's Day Rose Parade into Hispanic homes acrossthe country. (January 1, 2007, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET/8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. PT)

10:00 p.m. Variety Block

"Cristina" brings back primetime's Queen of Talk - CristinaSaralegui - for another season of the Emmy-award winning,internationally renowned program that remains the most successful talkshow on Spanish-language television. (Monday, 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.ET/PT)

"Ver Para Creer" with Fernando del Rincon and Rosana Franco,brings viewers a mesmerizing hour of dramatic, astounding, and oftenmysterious images from the farthest reaches of the planet. (Tuesday,10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Don Francisco Presenta" features the most popular host onSpanish-language television, Don Francisco, with the biggest Hispanicpersonalities for a primetime celebrity talk show. (Wednesday, 10:00p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Aqui y Ahora" hosted by Teresa Rodriguez, Maria Elena Salinas andJorge Ramos, continues its journalistic tradition of bringing viewersan hour of compelling in-depth investigations, consumer reports andhard-hitting interviews. (Thursday, 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Noticias Univision Presenta" features one-hour specials thatfocus on deeper, more complete news and analysis of those issues thatare of particular interest to the Hispanic community. (Throughout theyear.)

Daytime

News

"Despierta America" is the longest-running and most successfulmorning show on Spanish-language television. Hosted by Fernando Arau,Ana Maria Canseco, Raul Gonzalez, Karla Martinez the team iscomplemented by news anchor Neida Sandoval. "Despierta America" isHispanic America's favorite way to wake up and start the day.(Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ET/PT)

Talk Show

"Casos de Familia" tackles the most intimate issues with candorand sensitivity. This popular talk show is hosted by the charismaticand trusted, Judith Grace whose personal warmth and no-nonsense styleencourages guests to open up and uncover solutions to their problems.(Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET/PT)

Early Fringe

Entertainment News

"El Gordo y La Flaca" Univision's favorite show-business insidersRaul De Molina and Lili Estefan get the latest scoop and deliver allthe skinny on the world of Latin entertainment. (Monday-Friday, 4:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET/PT)

News Magazine

"Primer Impacto" and "Primer Impacto Fin de Semana" the #1 dailynewsmagazine show in the nation among Hispanic viewers, returns withthe top headlines and exclusives brought to audiences by anchorsBarbara Bermudo and Fernando del Rincon during the week and Veronicadel Castillo on weekends. (Monday-Sunday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET/PT)

News

"Noticiero Univision" in its 25th year, this newscast has beenacknowledged as the most trustworthy, relied upon and accurate newssource by millions of Spanish-speaking television viewers in the U.S.Respected co-anchors Jorge Ramos and Maria Elena Salinas deliverin-depth coverage of Latin American events and issues of specificinterest to U.S. Hispanics. And on the weekends, anchors Edna Schmidtand Sergio Urquidi, give viewers the most complete, up-to-date view oftheir world every evening at 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. (Monday-Sunday,6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Noticiero Univision - "Ultima Hora" hosted by veteran anchorEnrique Gratas, offers viewers tomorrow's headlines today and the lastword on the most important events of the past 24 hours.(Monday-Friday, 11:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ET/PT)

Weekend Daytime

"Muevete" Saturdays really get moving with Maribel Guardia andLatin Lover, the first celebrity winner from "Bailando por un Sueno"in this high-energy, variety show with stunts, games, comedy sketches,and musical performances. (Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET/PT)

"La Parodia" is a sidesplitting mix of parody and satire withtop-notch comics and famous actors that take aim at everything frommovies to politicians. (Saturday, 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Que Locura" features the most outrageous pranks - played onfamous celebrities - revealed to audience members by hidden camera.(Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET/2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT)

Weekend Primetime

"Sabado Gigante" featuring legendary host Don Francisco, remainsthe longest running show in television history. A Saturday nighttradition in most Hispanic homes throughout America, "Sabado Gigante"is one of the most watched weekend shows on Spanish-languagetelevision. (Saturday, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"Bailando Por Un Sueno" pairs everyday people, each with a dreamthat could change their lives and those of their loved ones, withwell-known celebrities who try to help them dance their way to maketheir dream a reality. (Sunday, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

"La Hora Pico" gives some of the funniest Hispanic comedians theopportunity to showcase their best performances. (Sunday, 7:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. ET/PT)

"Cine Especial" is the place movie buffs go to for the superclassics of Spanish-language cinema featuring the most popular andbeloved stars of years past. (Varies)

"El Gran Estreno" presents the very best of Spanish-languagemovies appearing for the first time on U.S. television. (Varies)

Sports

As the uncontested winner in sports coverage, the UnivisionNetwork will continue to bring Hispanic America more in-depthinformation about their favorite sporting events, teams and athletes.

"Futbol Liga Mexicana" returns to offer viewers the mostcomprehensive live coverage of the exciting premier Mexican soccerdivision with sportscasters Pablo Ramirez and Jesus Bracamontes.(Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT)

"Republica Deportiva" hosted by Fernando Fiore, Rosana Franco, andFelix Fernandez, keeps viewers up to speed on the latest sportsdevelopments, highlights and classic moments. (Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT)

Photographs of new and returning programming (courtesy ofUnivision) are available for downloading at the following Internetaddress: ftp://ftp.univision.net USER NAME: press, PASSWORD:upfront2006.

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-languagemedia company in the United States. Its operations include UnivisionNetwork, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast televisionnetwork in the U.S. reaching 98% of U.S. Hispanic Households;TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcasttelevision network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 86% ofU.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country's leadingSpanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which ownsand operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets andPuerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio groupwhich owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S.Hispanic markets and 4 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group,which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Recordsand a 50% interest in Mexico-based Disa Records labels as well asFonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and UnivisionOnline, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S.located at http://www.univision.com. Univision Communications also hasa 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa'spay television channels in the U.S., and a non-voting 14.9% interestin Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-languagemedia company. Univision Communications is headquartered in LosAngeles with television network operations in Miami and television andradio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the UnitedStates.

For more information, please visit http://www.univision.net.

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