Bardasano – VP Programming Development @ Univision Networks.

Univision Communications Inc. announced that Carlos R. Bardasano has joined Univision as Vice-President, Programming Development, Univision Networks (Univision, TeleFutura, Galavision). He will report to Mario Rodriguez, President of Entertainment, Univision Networks, and will be based in Miami.

“I am thrilled to welcome Carlos, one of our industry’s most respected television executives, to the Univision family,” said Mario Rodriguez. “His deep understanding of, and experience with, Spanish-language production and programming will be invaluable as we provide the highest quality and most competitive entertainment shows for the U.S. Hispanic community. Carlos’ creative talents will help us build fresh and innovative programming of the future at Univision.”

“It is a privilege to join Univision’s talented team as we continue to deliver the highest-quality Spanish television shows in the United States,” said Bardasano. “Joining Univision Networks is an extraordinary opportunity to develop the finest programming for our Hispanic community. I look forward to working with Univision, TeleFutura and Galavision, the leading Spanish-language broadcast and cable network operations in the United States, as we bring the best Spanish television to the nation’s ever-growing Hispanic audience.”

Bardasano began his television career at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, working on NBC primetime sitcoms. He later held supervisory and executive positions at Paramount Pictures and Columbia Tristar International Television, also working on primetime projects. Most recently, he was Vice President of Programming at Telemundo Network (2000-2003), in charge of all primetime programming and production. Here, he authored major output and co-production deals with international producers and broadcasters.