New Channel Dedicated to the Iconic Univision Talk Show “El Show de Cristina”
Other New Channels Include: “PrendeTV Junior,” “Novelas y Risas” and “Series y Suspenso”
PrendeTV, Univision’s free, Spanish-language streaming service, today added four new channels to its premium lineup, including “Cristina” a channel dedicated exclusively to Univision’s iconic “El Show de Cristina” talk show, and the network’s first entertainment show to premiere on the platform. The new channel offerings also include an expansion of the children’s content with the launch of “PrendeTV Junior,” and the addition of new series and telenovelas on the “Series de Suspenso” and “Novelas y Risas” channels. PrendeTV launched last month and is currently the most downloaded Spanish-language app on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and is among the Top 3 apps on Roku’s TV En Español category.
Binge Memorable Episodes of “El Show de Cristina”
PrendeTV is the only destination offering viewers full episodes of Univision’s iconic, Emmy award-winning talk show, “El Show de Cristina”. During its more than 20-year run on Univision, the show became the No. 1 U.S.-produced talk show on Spanish-language television in the U.S. and reached millions of viewers worldwide. Cristina Saralegui is a beloved personality in the Hispanic community who has inspired viewers with her powerful, entertaining and always impactful show.
Renowned for its open conversations around taboos and hot-button topics still relevant today, the episodes include “Saliendo del closet después de los 30” (“Coming out as gay after 30), “Familias separadas” (Separated Families) featuring families separated at the border with Univision News anchor Jorge Ramos as a guest and more. Other memorable episodes include interviews with telenovela heartthrobs, “Los bombones de telenovelas.”
Additional New Programming for the Entire Family
- “PrendeTV Junior” features high-quality children’s programming to spark imaginations, including “La Fauna de Fanny” (Willa’s WildLife), “Harry y su Cubeta de Dinosaurios” (Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs) and “Meteor y Sus Amigos” (Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks).
- “Novelas y Risas” spotlights laugh-out-loud novelas from Comarex and Globo, such as “El Tiempo No Para” (Time Doesn’t Stop).
- “Series y Suspenso” features nail-biting, suspenseful programming from Caracol, Globo and RCN, including “Inflitrados” (Undercover) and “El Laberinto” (The Labyrinth)
Home to the widest selection of the most popular Spanish-language, binge-worthy programming available to viewers in the U.S., PrendeTV now features 50 streaming channels and more than 30,000 hours of content from world-class movies and entertainment studio partners, to premier programming from Univision and Televisa’s robust content libraries exclusive to PrendeTV.
PrendeTV is available free of charge across mobile and connected TV devices Amazon Fire TV, Apple (iOS and tvOS), Google (Android phones and TV devices), Roku and via the web on prende.tv.
Fans can follow @prendeTV on Instagram and Twitter or join the PrendeTV Facebook community for updates on programming and events.
SOURCE: Univision Communications