Fran Mires
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Fran Mires is a bilingual television Television producer
credited with the creation and launch of dozens of television shows in English, Spanish and now Arabic. She is a graduate of San Francisco State University
and earned her master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism
at Northwestern University. She is married with three children.
A native of San Francisco and based in Florida, Mires is credited with the launch of Spanish language network Telemundo
's highly rated, flagship news magazine Ocurrió Así in 1990, hosted by Enrique Gratas
and later by Pedro Sevcec
. The show, the first of its kind in the Spanish language national and International markets, was on the air for 11 years. Other shows by Mires during her tenure at Telemundo: La Buena Vida (The Good Life) hosted by former Miss Universe
Cecilia Bolocco and Primera Hora.
Mires has conceived and launched dozens of shows in multiple formats for clients like NBC Daytime
, MGM Networks Latin America
, HGTV, United Family Communications, and Hearst-Argyle.
As a consultant, Mires was hired to help launch "C News" which is part of C Television in Trinidad
and on March 8th 2009, launched Al Youm
, a 3-hour, Sunday through Thursday, prime time news magazine in Arabic. The show which airs throughout the Middle East and Europe is the first of its kind in the region. It broadcasts live from 3 continents from 5 studios in Dubai, Beirut, Jerusalem, Cairo & Virginia.
Some of Fran Mires' Shows:
News
Variety
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
credited with the creation and launch of dozens of television shows in English, Spanish and now Arabic. She is a graduate of San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
and earned her master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism
Medill School of Journalism
The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is a constituent school of Northwestern University which offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has consistently been one of the top-ranked schools in Journalism in the United States...
at Northwestern University. She is married with three children.
A native of San Francisco and based in Florida, Mires is credited with the launch of Spanish language network Telemundo
Telemundo
Telemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
's highly rated, flagship news magazine Ocurrió Así in 1990, hosted by Enrique Gratas
Enrique Gratas
Enrique Gratas is an award winning journalist and the former anchor of Univision's Última Hora , the second most popular Spanish newscast in the United States. Gratas was fired in March 2009 along with 300 other Univision employees...
and later by Pedro Sevcec
Pedro Sevcec
Pedro Ricardo Sevcec is a television reporter who works for America TV / Miami in the United States. He also has his own afternoon drive radio show on WSUA Miami- Radio Caracol 1260 AM called La Ventana con Pedro Sevcec. He was born in Uruguay.Sevcec in the United States has had much success as a...
. The show, the first of its kind in the Spanish language national and International markets, was on the air for 11 years. Other shows by Mires during her tenure at Telemundo: La Buena Vida (The Good Life) hosted by former Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
Cecilia Bolocco and Primera Hora.
Mires has conceived and launched dozens of shows in multiple formats for clients like NBC Daytime
NBC Daytime
NBC Daytime is the schedule for the NBC television network's daytime television programming which consists of morning news program Today and soap opera Days of our Lives...
, MGM Networks Latin America
MGM Networks
MGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
, HGTV, United Family Communications, and Hearst-Argyle.
As a consultant, Mires was hired to help launch "C News" which is part of C Television in Trinidad
Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. With an area of it is also the fifth largest in...
and on March 8th 2009, launched Al Youm
Al Youm
Al Youm is a three hour prime time News Magazine that airs 'commercial free' five days a week on the Alhurra network. The show Airs simultaneously from 5 sets in 3 Continents. It is generated live each day from Dubai, Beirut, Jerusalem, Cairo and Virginia...
, a 3-hour, Sunday through Thursday, prime time news magazine in Arabic. The show which airs throughout the Middle East and Europe is the first of its kind in the region. It broadcasts live from 3 continents from 5 studios in Dubai, Beirut, Jerusalem, Cairo & Virginia.
Some of Fran Mires' Shows:
News
- Al YoumAl YoumAl Youm is a three hour prime time News Magazine that airs 'commercial free' five days a week on the Alhurra network. The show Airs simultaneously from 5 sets in 3 Continents. It is generated live each day from Dubai, Beirut, Jerusalem, Cairo and Virginia...
, Alhurra Television (2009) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - C News, C Television (2006) Launch News Consultant
- Telenoticias del Mundo, (1995) Launch, Director of Programming
- Real Life, NBC Daytime & Sunbeam Productions (1996) Launch, Co- Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
- Ocurrio asiOcurrio asiOcurrió Así Launched on October 8th 1990, "Ocurrió Así" was Spanish language Network Telemundo's first original investigative news magazine.-Show's Awards:...
, TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
Network (1990-2001) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Ocurrio asi de nocheOcurrio asiOcurrió Así Launched on October 8th 1990, "Ocurrió Así" was Spanish language Network Telemundo's first original investigative news magazine.-Show's Awards:...
TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
Network (1993) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Primera Hora del Medio Dia, TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
Network(1994) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Primera HoraPrimera HoraPrimera Hora is a newspaper based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and distributed daily throughout the island.The newspaper is characterized by its light format and easy reading. Its tagline is "Easy to read".- History :...
, TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
Network (1993) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Alta Tension TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
Network(1993) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - La Buena VidaLa Buena VidaLa Buena Vida is an indie pop group from San Sebastián, Spain. The band was formed in 1988 and continues to make music as of today. They have recorded 7 albums and 14 EPs. Their music is a form of pop also known as the Donosti Sound, a 1990s indie pop movement in San Sebastián.-Biography:The...
, TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
Network (1991) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - The Rick SanchezRick SanchezRicardo León "Rick" Sánchez de Reinaldo , known professionally as Rick Sanchez, is a Cuban-American journalist, author and former TV news anchor...
Show, NBC MiamiWTVJWTVJ, virtual channel 6 , is an owned-and-operated television station of the NBC television network, located in Broward County. WTVJ shares its TV studio and office facility with co-owned Telemundo station WSCV in Miramar, Florida, and its transmitter is located near Sun Life Stadium in north...
Launch, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Question Time, BBC World (2004) US Election Coverage Special, US Live Producer
- Inside Report, WSVNWSVNWSVN, channel 7, is a television station located in Miami, Florida, USA. WSVN is owned by Sunbeam Television, and is an affiliate of the Fox Broadcasting Company. The station has its studio facilities located in North Bay Village and transmitter based in north Miami-Dade County.WSVN operates a Key...
Segment Producer
Variety
- My Games FeverMy GamesFeverMy GamesFever is a live daytime interactive game show on MyNetworkTV stations owned by the Fox Television Stations Group. Featured in the two-hour program were interactive games where the viewers can win cash prizes. The show aired from 1 p.m...
My Games Fever, Shine Limited (2006) Launch, Producer - Nuevas Voces de America, TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
Network & Estefan Enterprises (2005) Launch, Show Producer - 21 Days, Animus Entertainment Group (Pilot) Producer
- Sabor Miami con el Chef Pepin, MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1998) Launch, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - En Casa de Lucy, MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1998) Launch, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Generation Cosmo, Hearst Argyle (Pilot) Launch, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
- Cafe Cosmopolitan, Hearst Argyle (Pilot) Launch, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
- Las Brasas, con el Chef Carlos Yanes, MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1998) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Vivir con Estilo MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1998) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Detalles Con Fredo Valladares, MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1998) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Primeros Pasos, MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1998) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Crecer con la Dra. Marisa Azaret, MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1998) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Casa Club MagazineCasa Club MagazineCasa Club Magazine was the flagship show for MGM Latin America Hosted by Gabriel Traversari, Patrice Martial and famous singer and host Vicky Larraz.The show aired throughout Latin America throughout the late 1980s and early 2000s. The Show was produced by Fran Mires and JB Diederich. 130 one...
, MGM Networks Latin AmericaMGM NetworksMGM Networks is a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. It manages MGM interests in cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reach nearly 120 countries and territories....
(1997-1998) Launch, Creator, Executive ProducerTelevision producerThe primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking... - Home on the Waves, HGTVHGTVHGTV , is a cable-television network operating in the United States and Canada, broadcasting a variety of home and garden improvement, maintenance, renovation, craft and remodeling shows...
(1998) Creator, Producer