Satcha Pretto joins ‘Primer Impacto: Fin de Semana’.

Univision Communications Inc. announced that journalist Satcha Pretto has been named the new co-host of the highly-rated daily newsmagazine “Primer Impacto: Fin de Semana” starting this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. ET/PT (4:00 p.m. Central) on the Univision Television Network.

Previously, Pretto was an anchor at the Univision affiliate KUVN-23 in Dallas, Texas. She anchored the station’s 5:00 p.m. newscast, “Cinco en Punto,” and reported for the late night newscast, “Edición Nocturna,” since 2003.

“I’m extremely proud to be joining ‘Primer Impacto’,” said Pretto. “A show that’s covered so many important stories that have had a great impact and affected our entire community, and I look forward to contributing to the team and bringing important stories to our loyal viewers.”

A native of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Pretto graduated in 2001 from Angelo State University in Texas with a degree in Communications, and has received several recognitions for her work in broadcast journalism, including a regional Emmy nomination for best investigative report, an award from Texas Associated Press Broadcasters, and one from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.

“Satcha has a fresh, dynamic style that, coupled with her personal warmth and considerable experience and journalistic credentials, will make her a valuable addition to Hispanic America’s favorite daily newsmagazine,” said Maria Lopez-Alvarez, Vice President and Co-Director of Univision Network News. “We couldn’t be more excited that she is joining ‘Primer Impacto’.”

Satcha Pretto joins co-host Verónica del Castillo on “Primer Impacto: Fin de Semana” every Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET/PT (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central) and will also serve as a reporter for the network.