Univision, NFL & Pepsi host specials leading up to Super Bowl XLV
January 1, 2011
Univision, the National Football League (NFL) and Pepsi have partnered to bring Hispanic viewers across the U.S. more of the Super Bowl XLV with the broadcast of two events: “Tazón Latino V,” and “Pepsi Música Super Bowl Fan Jam.”
Featuring popular Latin stars from all corners of the entertainment industry as they face-off in a friendly flag-football game, “Tazón Latino V” will include the participation of Univision personalities Jackie Guerrido (“Primer Impacto” / “First Impact”) and Rosana Franco (“República Deportiva” / “Sports Republic”), TeleFutura’s Felipe Viel (“Escándalo TV” / “Showbiz TV”), Mexican singer/actor Diego Schoening, TV host Carlos Santos, young singer/actress Adrienne Bayon, the former Miss USA and TV host Susie Castillo and Hollywood actor Amauri Nolasco, along with former NFL players Marcus Allen, Derrick Brooks, Randall Cunningham, Warrick Dunn, Rich Gannon and Darren Woodson. Additionally, Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo and Jason Witten will serve as honorary coaches for each of the teams during the event.
Held annually in anticipation of the year’s biggest sporting event, the “Pepsi Música Super Bowl Fan Jam” will be a star-studded concert, featuring some of the best in Latin music. Mexican diva Jenni Rivera, Venezuelan breakout duo Chino y Nacho and Pop music sensation Dulce María will be the night’s headliners, singing some of their most popular, record-breaking hits.
“Tazón Latino V” will take place on Wednesday, February 2 at 8:00 PM Central at the Clinic Field at The NFL Experience, in Dallas, TX and will be broadcast on the Univision Network on Saturday, February 5 at 4:00 PM ET/PT (3:00 PM Central).
The “Pepsi Música Super Bowl Fan Jam” will be held on Friday, February 4 at 7:00 PM Central at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX and will air on Saturday, February 5 at 7:00 PM ET/PT (6:00 PM Central) on Univision.
