DIRECTV offers programming from the Dominican Republic.

DIRECTV, Inc. is now offering Television Dominicana as part of its DIRECTV Más programming lineup. With the addition of Television Dominicana, DIRECTV customers will have access to popular programming from the Dominican Republic for the first time.

“We are continuing to establish DIRECTV Más as the Spanish-language programming service that will best meet the information and entertainment needs of the U.S. Hispanic community,” said John de Armas, vice president, WorldDirect, DIRECTV, Inc. “Our viewers are constantly telling us that our channel offerings help them feel connected with their home countries. With 1.5 million Dominicans in the United States, we are pleased to be able to bring them a variety of their native talent such as: Freddy Beras-Goico, Nuria Piera, Jochy Santos, Milagros Germán, Tania Baez and Alicia Ortega, among others.”

“We are delighted to enter the homes of U.S. Hispanics through DIRECTV Más,” said Marta Turon, general manager, Television Dominicana. “It’s important for Spanish speaking Dominicans in the U.S. to not only have access to Spanish-language television but Spanish-language television from the Dominican Republic.”