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07.07.2008
Secada Kicks Off Third Season As Judge on Latin American Idol |
GRAMMY WINNER JON SECADA KICKS OFF THIRD SEASON AS JUDGE ON SONY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION NETWORK & FREMANTLEMEDIA’S PHENOMENON “LATIN AMERICAN IDOL”
MIAMI, FL – June 15, 2008 – Three-time Grammy® winner Jon Secada has started production on Season Three of “Latin American Idol” where he reprises his role as celebrity judge. “Latin American Idol’s” newest season will begin airing in July 2008 on Sony Entertainment Television.
Jon Secada, an international superstar who has sold over 20 million records worldwide, written and produced his own hits as well as those for such artists as Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, is finishing production on his latest CD “Classics” (Big 3 Records), which will feature songs that were hits in both Spanish and English such as “Spanish Eyes,” “Besame Much,” “My Way” and “Que Sera Sera.”
“I am thrilled about the success of ‘Latin American Idol’ and very excited about the talent that we have seen so far during our audition tours around South America and Mexico,” says Secada. “The fact that show has been so popular and incorporates contestants from various countries in Latin America is even more exciting this season. Encouraging and discovering young talent has always been one of the joys of my career as a singer, songwriter and producer.”
A major force in the Latin community for education and inspiring young talent, Secada was chosen by President Bush to be a part of his Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. A graduate with a Master’s Degree from the University of Miami and former college professor, Secada has also been instrumental in raising funds in Washington D.C. for the NARAS / Grammy® national effort “Keeping Music In Schools.”
Sony Pictures Television International’s (SPTI) Sony Entertainment Television (SET) has partnered with FremantleMedia to bring a local version of the worldwide phenomenon to Latin America. SET Latin America is one of the leading entertainment channels in Latin America, running some of the top-rated US shows including CSI, Desperate Housewives, Will & Grace as well as American Idol (the US version). Since bringing American Idol to the Latin viewing audience three years ago, Sony has remained committed to the series. Now, viewers will have the added benefit of a local production while continuing to receive the top-rated US version.”
The international Idols format was conceived in the United Kingdom by Simon Fuller’s company 19TV and leading global production company, FremantleMedia. The format premiered on the UK’s ITV in 2001 as Pop Idol. Produced by Thames and 19TV, the show was a massive ratings success and an award winner. FremantleMedia has since rolled the series out to 30 countries to date, where is has become a mass movement.
In the US alone, the show has grown every season since its debut in 2002. For more information visit www.JonSecada.com.
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Contact:
Michael Caprio
Caprio Media Design
702-658-6691
mc@capriomediadesign.com
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