AOL Latino celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
August 18, 2006
AOL Latino expands its role as the home of Latino Hollywood celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month . As part of this initiative, the site will run exclusive interviews from today’s hottest Hispanic talent including Andy Garcia (The Lost City), Cristina Saralegui, Mario Lopez (Dancing with the Stars), Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Sara Ramirez (Grey’s Anatomy), Carlos Mencia (Comedy Central host), and Ignacio Serricchio (General Hospital), among others.
Additionally, AOL Latino has teamed with two-time Emmy award winning journalist Myrka Dellanos. Through an exclusive video commemorating the deep roots of Hispanic culture in the United States, Dellanos narrates in English and Spanish a four-minute show outlining successful Latino actors, athletes, businessmen, musicians, politicians and the importance of our language in the United states.
“As part of AOL Latino’s ongoing coverage of Hispanic heritage, we are proud to have these celebrities join us in honoring their Latino legacy in the United States,” said Angel Sepulveda, Director Original Programming, AOL Latino. “We are thrilled to present a wide range of programming, from sports and music to entertainment and lifestyles, acknowledging the great contributions Latinos have made to this country.”