El Gordo y La Flaca turns 15

The Univision Network’s hit entertainment news and gossip show, “El Gordo y La Flaca”, is celebrating a truly memorable milestone this fall: 15 uninterrupted years on the air with the original hosts, the original schedule, and non-stop success. On Friday, September 20, the show’s hosts, Lili Estefan and Raúl de Molina, commemorated the actual anniversary date by cutting a birthday cake during the broadcast, while preparations for a fabulous birthday bash, slated for a December air date, are already under way. 
 
During its 15 years on the air, the one-hour weekday program has kept viewers up to speed on everything that’s happening in the world of entertainment, giving countless scoops, presenting numerous exclusive interviews with world-famous celebrities, and welcoming A-list Hispanic stars on set for candid conversations, among them Celia Cruz, Enrique Iglesias, Jenni Rivera, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek, Shakira, Sofia Vergara, Thalía, and many others. In addition, throughout the years the program has presented a number of highly rated specials focusing on important entertainment events and personalities.
 
Created by Univision in 1998 specifically for then entertainment reporter Lili Estefan and famed paparazzo Raúl de Molina, “El Gordo y La Flaca” became an instant hit and has consistently maintained its place among Hispanic America’s favorite TV shows. As the No. 1 weekday gossip and entertainment news program, Univision Network’s “El Gordo y La Flaca” delivers more Hispanic viewers than the top-rated English language syndicated entertainment programs. In fact, more than 98% of “El Gordo y La Flaca” weekday afternoon viewers do not watch the top-rated English language syndicated entertainment programs. With audience increases of more than 20% in the current 2012/2013 Season among key Adults 18-49, Women 18-49 and Viewers 2+ viewers, “El Gordo y La Flaca” has firmly established itself as the No. 1 entertainment news show for Hispanic America, putting the “entertainment” in entertainment news.
 
“Raúl and Lili have become familiar faces in Hispanic homes across the nation, and millions of viewers loyally tune in to their show every weekday afternoon to get all the latest scoops about their favorite stars,” said Alberto Ciurana, president of Programming and Content, Univision Networks. “We couldn’t be prouder of the outstanding work that Lili and Raúl have been doing day after day for 15 years, entertaining audiences with their unique on-air chemistry and consistently staying on top of the ratings charts. We congratulate them and the entire ‘El Gordo y La Flaca’ team, wishing the show many more years of continued success.”
 
“It’s been a privilege to host this show for 15 years, despite the fact that many predicted we would only last three months,” expressed co-host Lili Estefan. “This is a beautiful goal that we never expected to achieve. We have the best audience, which I truly appreciate. I think Raúl and I make a great team and that comes across on the show.”
 
Raúl de Molina added, “These have been an incredible 15 years at ‘El Gordo y La Flaca’ and I hope we can do 15 more! There is no other show where we could have as much fun as we’ve had here.”
 

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