Galavisión
Encyclopedia
Galavisión is a Miami, Florida
based Spanish language
cable network owned by Univision Communications, Inc. The station is unrelated to the Mexican channel of the same name
, other than sharing the Televisa
-produced programming.
-dubbed recent Hollywood productions.
By 1984, the network became a general entertainment basic cable channel offering a combination of Televisa programming and SIN
re runs.
In the mid 1990s, Galavisión was led by Javier Saralegui and aired a mix of Spanish and English language programs like Kiki Desde Hollywood or "Funny is Funny". They also incorporated Miami
produced variety entertainment show A Oscuras Pero Encendidos
hosted by Paul Bouche
. It complemented this strategy with Televisa produced programs that first aired on Univision, with entertainment and some news programs from Televisa's all news network ECO
, including an Entertainment Tonight
-style program anchored by Pita Ojeda and Ilia Calderón
.
Since the year 2000, Galavisión aired a combination of classic comedy, telenovelas, and late night shows from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s that aired originally on Univision
, with more present day offerings from news, sports and specials originating from Televisa
's three networks, Canal de las Estrellas
, FOROtv
, and Galavisión
as well as two shows produced by Televisa's music network, TeleHit
.
On its most recent programming strategy Galavisión expanded original productions with shows like Acceso Maximo, En Casa Con Lucy, Delicioso (hosted by Ingrid Hoffmann
), Vida Total, Decorando Contigo, Un Destino, Lo Mejor de Boxeo en Esta Esquina, the best of sister network Telefutura
's Solo Boxeo series.
The Televisa produced programming is also crafted to fit strict broadcast standards.
in which any references to Televisa are not shown and Galavision supplants the feed with Univision's announcers and graphics. In the early days, Galavision would use the whole Televisa feed while covering any televisa promotions or sponsor tags with a green generic Galavision border logo.
As for news programming, Galavision, while owned by Univision Networks, has no news operations and instead airs newscasts from Televisa's networks Canal de las Estrellas, FOROtv, and Galavision.
Due to the fact that most of Mexico does not observe daylight saving time
the same day as the United States, the morning programs Primero Noticias is aired on an hour delay on Galavision.
high definition on June 1, 2010. Dish Network now carries this HD feed in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
.
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
based Spanish language
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
cable network owned by Univision Communications, Inc. The station is unrelated to the Mexican channel of the same name
Galavisión (Mexico)
Galavisión is a Mexican television network owned by Televisa. Originating at XEQ-TV in Mexico City, the network is distributed throughout Mexico through affiliates. "Galavisión" should not be confused with Univision's cable TV network of the same name in the United States.-History:Galavisión was...
, other than sharing the Televisa
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
-produced programming.
History
Galavision started on April 2, 1979, as a Premium cable network, broadcasting a mix of classic and recent Mexican and other Spanish language films as well as SpanishSpanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
-dubbed recent Hollywood productions.
By 1984, the network became a general entertainment basic cable channel offering a combination of Televisa programming and SIN
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
re runs.
In the mid 1990s, Galavisión was led by Javier Saralegui and aired a mix of Spanish and English language programs like Kiki Desde Hollywood or "Funny is Funny". They also incorporated Miami
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
produced variety entertainment show A Oscuras Pero Encendidos
A Oscuras Pero Encendidos
A Oscuras Pero Encendidos was the first late night variety show produced for the Hispanic market in the United States by Astracanada Productions Inc. The "live" show, launched in 1995 in Miami, Florida on WJAN-CA, and was a combination of celebrity guests, games, practical jokes, and audience...
hosted by Paul Bouche
Paul Bouche
Paul Bouche is a television producer & entertainer. Paul is the host, creator and producer of a variety of television and radio programs. Paul has worked as a TV and Radio Host and Comedian in the United States and Latin America, performing as a Stand Up Comedian and on air television and radio...
. It complemented this strategy with Televisa produced programs that first aired on Univision, with entertainment and some news programs from Televisa's all news network ECO
Noticias ECO
Noticias ECO , also known as ECO News, was a Mexican news channel, which broadcasted from 1 September 1988 to 1 May 2001. It was the first 24-hour news channel in Spanish and was owned by Televisa...
, including an Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
-style program anchored by Pita Ojeda and Ilia Calderón
Ilia Calderón
Ilia Calderón Chamat is a Colombian journalist and newscaster, born 1972 in Istmina, Chocó.She majored in Social Work at Universidad de Antioquia. She presented several news shows, first on regional channel Teleantioquia. In 1998 she went to national television for Noticiero CM&...
.
Since the year 2000, Galavisión aired a combination of classic comedy, telenovelas, and late night shows from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s that aired originally on Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
, with more present day offerings from news, sports and specials originating from Televisa
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
's three networks, Canal de las Estrellas
Canal de las Estrellas
Canal de las Estrellas is one of the cornerstone networks of Televisa, with affiliate stations all over Mexico, flagshipped at XEW-TV in Mexico City. Many of the programs of Canal de las Estrellas are seen in the United States on Univision, Telefutura, and Galavisión...
, FOROtv
FOROtv
FOROtv is a broadcast television network owned by Televisa, with part-time Televisa Regional affiliate stations all over Mexico. Some of the programs of FOROtv can be seen in the United States on Galavisión. FOROtv is available on various Mexican cable television companies and SKY Mexico satellite...
, and Galavisión
Galavisión (Mexico)
Galavisión is a Mexican television network owned by Televisa. Originating at XEQ-TV in Mexico City, the network is distributed throughout Mexico through affiliates. "Galavisión" should not be confused with Univision's cable TV network of the same name in the United States.-History:Galavisión was...
as well as two shows produced by Televisa's music network, TeleHit
TeleHit
TeleHit is a Mexican cable/satellite television network. Its main programing is music and music videos. It is a network of Televisa and is also available in various countries in Latin America, United States and Spain. Is part of Televisa Networks, an affiliate of Televisa.Telehit became the second...
.
On its most recent programming strategy Galavisión expanded original productions with shows like Acceso Maximo, En Casa Con Lucy, Delicioso (hosted by Ingrid Hoffmann
Ingrid Hoffmann
Ingrid Hoffmann is a Colombian-American television personality and restaurateur, currently hosting the Food Network series Simply Delicioso and the Spanish-language cooking and lifestyle show Delicioso on Galavisión. Her cookbook, Simply Delicioso: A Collection of Everyday Recipes with a Latin...
), Vida Total, Decorando Contigo, Un Destino, Lo Mejor de Boxeo en Esta Esquina, the best of sister network Telefutura
TeleFutura
TeleFutura is a U.S. Spanish-language broadcast television network owned by Univision with headquarters in Miami, Florida.-Overview:TeleFutura Is America’s #2 Spanish-Language Network in prime time...
's Solo Boxeo series.
The Televisa produced programming is also crafted to fit strict broadcast standards.
Sports and News Programming
Galavision's coverage of soccer, produced by Televisa, is done with a secondary or "clean" feedFeed
Feed may refer to:In animal foodstuffs:* Compound feed, feedstuffs that are blended from various raw materials and additives* Fodder , any foodstuff that is used specifically to feed domesticated livestockIn computing:...
in which any references to Televisa are not shown and Galavision supplants the feed with Univision's announcers and graphics. In the early days, Galavision would use the whole Televisa feed while covering any televisa promotions or sponsor tags with a green generic Galavision border logo.
As for news programming, Galavision, while owned by Univision Networks, has no news operations and instead airs newscasts from Televisa's networks Canal de las Estrellas, FOROtv, and Galavision.
Due to the fact that most of Mexico does not observe daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time —also summer time in several countries including in British English and European official terminology —is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks during the summertime so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less...
the same day as the United States, the morning programs Primero Noticias is aired on an hour delay on Galavision.
Weekdays
- Primero Noticias con Carlos Loret De Mola - 7:00AM–10:00AM (LIVE-produced by Canal de las Estrellas)
- Hoy hosted by Galilea MontijoGalilea MontijoGalilea Montijo Torres is a Mexican actress, show host, and comedian. She currently hosts Hoy, a morning show of Televisa, and El gran show de los Peques...
, Andrea Legarreta, Alan Tacher, Ernesto LaguardiaErnesto LaguardiaErnesto Laguardia is a Mexican actor known for his performances in Mexican telenovelas.-Biography:...
, Raúl AraizaRaúl AraizaRaúl Araiza Herrera is a Mexican actor and television presenter.He was born in Mexico City. He studied drama in the Centro de Educación Artística of Televisa. He has two daughters with his wife...
, Roxana Castellanos and Reynaldo Rossano - 10:00AM–12:30PM (LIVE-produced by Canal de las Estrellas) - Se Vale hosted by Raúl Magaña, Tania Riquenes, Amanda Rosa, and Mariana Echeverria 1:00PM–3:30PM (LIVE-produced by Canal de las Estrellas)
- Noticiero with Lolita Ayala 3:30pm – 4:00pm (LIVE-produced by Canal de las Estrellas)
- A Las Tres with Paola Rojas - 4:00PM–5:00PM (produced by FOROtv)
- NXclusiva hosted by Juan José Origel, Aurora Valle, Joanna Vega-Biestro and Cynthia Urias and segment's with Blanca Martinez, Claudia De Icaza, and Shanik BermanShanik BermanShanik Berman is a journalist. She was born in Mexico City to Jewish immigrant parents from Slovakia who crossed the Atlantic after surviving the Second World War. She has studies in Literature and Languages in Mexico, Paris and the United States....
- 5:00PM/4c (produced by Galavision Mexico) (canceled) - Las Noticias por Adela - 10:30PM–11:35PM (produced by Forotv)
- Noticiero Con Joaquín López Dóriga - 11:35PM–12:35PM (produced by Canal de las Estrellas)
- Noticiero Televisa Deportes - Monday through Friday 12:30 AM–1:00 AM (produced by Canal de las Estrellas)
- Acceso Maximo (Total Access) with Carlos CalderonNuestra Belleza Latina 2007Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007 was the first season of Nuestra Belleza Latina. After castings around the United States and Puerto Rico 12 finalists moved to Miami and lived together where they received different classes of dancing, runway, diction, teleprompter and physical training. The finalists...
(Jueves/Thursday) 9pm/8c (produced by Univision/Galavision) - Tras la verdad (Behind The True) with Mara Patricia Castañeda - 11:00PM/10:00 (produced by Canal de las Estrellas)
- Está cañón with Yordi Rosado - 1:00PM/12:00 (produced by TelevisaTelevisaTelevisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
)
Weekends
- Noticiero con Alejandro Cacho - 12:00AM–12:30PM (Delayed-Produced by Galavision Mexico)
Galavision HD
The channel launched in 1080i1080i
1080i is the shorthand name for a high-definition television mode. The i means interlaced video; 1080i differs from 1080p, in which the p stands for progressive scan. The term 1080i assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a frame size of 1920×1080 pixels...
high definition on June 1, 2010. Dish Network now carries this HD feed in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.