Univision seeks ‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’ contestants
Univision is looking for a new on-air personality for the network. And since the search is through the reality competition “Nuestra Belleza Latina,” there are certain requirements.
Firstly, contestants need to be fluent in Spanish. And those who are know that the show’s title translates to “Our Latin Beauty,” which means that the search is limited to Hispanic women. And participants must be between the ages of 18 and 27.
So if this sounds like something for you, make plans to attend an audition for the show. It could result in a Univision contract and a quarter of a million dollars in cash and prizes.
The first audition will be held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday (Jan. 9) at Houston’s Univision Radio (5100 SW Freeway). Other audition dates are Jan. 14 in Los Angeles, Jan. 23 in New York City, Jan. 29 and 30 in Puerto Rico, Feb. 6 in Chicago and Feb. 13 in Miami.
Greidys Gil, the reigning “Nuestra Belleza Latina,” show host Giselle Blondet and returning judges Osmel Sousa and Lupita Jones will be attending the auditions in search of contestants for Season 4.
“Words cannot express how rewarding the entire ‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’ experience has been for me,” Gil said. “Not only did one of my biggest dreams come true, but the experience I have gained working in television, the friends I have made and the opportunities that have come as a result have been more than I could have ever imagined. I sincerely encourage all young Hispanic women to take a chance and try out for this unique competition.”
For more information, go to www.Univision.com.
–Penny TV
And the nominees for the 2009 awards shows are … (could be Oklahoma artists)
‘Tis the season for awards shows, and artists with Oklahoma ties are in the running.
On Tuesday (Oct. 13), ABC announced nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards that will air live Nov. 22. Rascal Flatts (featuring Joe Don Rooney from Picher) received two nominations, while Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood were both nominated for favorite female country music artist.
And on Thursday, additional performers were added to the lineup for The 43rd Annual CMA Awards that will air live at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 on ABC. Among them were Oklahoma City native Vince Gill, who will duet with rock band Daughtry, and Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert.
Here is a list of upcoming awards shows, and additional info will be added when nominees are announced. So stay tuned.
••Oct. 27: Scream 2009 (9 p.m. on SPIKE) — Fourth annual event honoring the best in horor, science fiction, fantasy and comics. Top nominee is “Star Trek” (17).
••Oct 27: Fourth Annual BET Hip Hop Awards (7 p.m. on BET) — Mike Epps hosts. Top nominees are Kanye West (9), Lil’ Wayne (7), Jay Z (7), T.I. (6).
••Nov. 11: The 43rd Annual CMA Awards (7 p.m. on ABC) — Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley co-host. Top nominees are Brad Paisley (6), Taylor Swift (4), Keith Urban (4), Jamey Johnson (4), George Strait (4), Zac Brown (4). Nominees with Oklahoma ties are Miranda Lambert (female vocalist of the year, single of the year), Carrie Underwood (female vocalist of the year, album of the year), Rascal Flatts (vocal group of the year), Brooks & Dunn (vocal due of the year, album of the year), Trisha Yearwood (musical event of the year). Performers with Oklahoma ties are Vince Gill, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood.
••Nov. 5: The 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards (7 p.m. on Univision) — Top nominee is Calle 13 (5).
••Nov. 22: 2009 American Music Awards (7 p.m. on ABC) — Top nominees are Taylor Swift (6), Michael Jackson (5), Eminem (4). Nominees with Oklahoma ties are Rascal Flatts (favorite band, duo or group, favorite album), Reba McEntire (favorite female artist), Carrie Underwood (favorite female artist).
••Jan. 6: The 36th Annual People’s Choice Awards (8 p.m. on CBS) — Queen Latifah hosts. Nominees announced in November.
••Jan. 17: The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (7 p.m. on NBC) — Nominees announced Dec. 15.
••Jan. 23: The 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (7 p.m. on TNT and TBS) — Nominees announced Dec. 17.
••Jan. 31: The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards (7 p.m. on CBS) — Nominees announced Dec. 2.
••Feb. 21: 2010 Orange British Academy Film Awards (usually broadcast on BBC America) — Nominees announced Jan. 21.
••March 5: The 25th Annual Independent Spirit Awards (7 p.m. on IFC) – Nominees announced in January.
••March 7: The 81st Annual Academy Awards (7 p.m. on ABC) — Nominees announced Feb. 2.
TV Premieres, Finales, Marathons airing Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Friday is when The Oklahoman posts a list of all the premieres and finales (and all the guest stars, see separate blog) coming up on TV next week.
And here are the shows beginning and ending the week of Aug. 30.
If one was missed, the network did not issue a press release about it. But feel free to add it in the comments section to help make this list a complete and accurate source for TV watchers everywhere.
BEGINNINGS
••“Viva El Sueno (Live the Dream),” 7 p.m. Sunday on Univision (series premiere).
••“Greek,” 8 p.m. Monday on ABC Family (third-season premiere).
••“Tool Academy,” 9:30 p.m. Monday on VH1 (second-season premiere).
••“Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on Travel (series premiere).
••“Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock Hotel,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on truTV (second-season premiere).
••“Surviving Disaster,” 9 p.m. Tuesday on Spike (series premiere).
ENDINGS
••“Dance Your Ass Off,” 9 p.m. Monday on Oxygen (first-season finale).
••“Nova ScienceNOW,” 8 p.m. Tuesday on OETA-13 (fourth-season finale).
••“Gordon Ramsay’s F Word,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on BBC America (fourth-season finale).
••“American Loggers,” 8 p.m. Thursday on Discovery (first-season finale).
MARATHONS
••“Monk,” 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday on USA Network.
••“Eureka,” 7 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday on Syfy.
••“House,” 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday on USA Network.
NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)
Pictured above: ABC Family’s “GREEK” stars Dilshad Vadsaria as “Rebecca,” Amber Stevens as “Ashleigh,” and Spencer Grammer as “Casey.” (ABC FAMILY/CRAIG SJODIN)
