Alexis Valdes to join MEGA TV.

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) announced on the “Bayly” show, that Alexis Valdés, the famous Cuban comedian, director and actor, had signed an exclusive contract with MEGA TV to broadcast his new program. The episode aired on Wednesday, December 5 at 10:00 PM EST on Mega TV Channel 22 and at 11:00 PM PST on DirecTV Channel 405.

His new show “La Hora de Alexis Valdés” will begin airing in January 2008, every Monday through Friday at 9:00 PM EST on MEGA TV Channel 22 and at 10:00 PM PST on DirecTV Channel 405.

I plan on taking my new show to a high level, building on what I have done in the past, in order to meet the great expectations of MEGA TV’s loyal and well-informed audience

Valdés, who defines himself as a sort of modern “buffon” with a great ability to make the audience laugh in an intelligent way” has won international prizes like the Sebastiá Guash and the “Ancla de Oro” (Anchor Of Gold) in Spain.

“I am excited about MEGA TV’s positive direction and believe that we will be great partners,” Valdés said. “I plan on taking my new show to a high level, building on what I have done in the past, in order to meet the great expectations of MEGA TV’s loyal and well-informed audience.”

“La Hora de Alexis Valdés” will feature a team of internationally renowned actors who will support the characters and situations that characterize the magazine-style TV show that has made him famous.

“MEGA TV is always looking to strategically expand its programming and we believe that Alexis Valdés has the talent to bring a great deal of value to the 9:00 PM time slot,” said Cynthia Hudson Fernandez, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at SBS. “His ability to engage and entertain the audience at the national level will be a great asset to the SBS and MEGA TV families.”