Mega TV Films presents El Vacilon – a comedy.
February 2, 2010
Spanish Broadcasting System Inc (SBS) announced that their television division Mega TV will premiere “El Vacilon”, a new entertaining comedic, variety show which will be produced by Mega Films, winners of multiple Emmy Academy Awards. The debut of “El Vacilon” will be on Saturday, March 6 at 9 p.m. (ET), 8 p.m. (CT), and 10 p.m. (PT).
“El Vacilon”, is a globally recognized brand that has been adapted for television in high definition by Agustin. The show will include musical numbers, sketch comedies, the original animated series “Rice & Bean”, and the participation of: Sarahi Diaz, who is a schooled professional in theatre and film and will showcase her talent in drama, comedy, and improvisation; Casper Martinez, who first appeared on screen in Prison Song and who had important roles in Carlito’s Way – Rise to Power and El Vacilon – The Movie; Yamil Piedra, who’s appeared on Last Comic Standing, Boston Legal, and Las Vegas and is part of the award winning comedy duo, “A Pair of Nuts”; Alvaro Ruiz, a veteran of film, theatre and television who began his career in his native Colombia over 30 years ago, and lastly Johnny Trabanco, the other half of the comedy duo “A Pair of Nuts”, who have garnered millions of on-line video hits and were featured on Last Call with Carson Daly.
“I am very pleased with the opportunity that the Spanish Broadcasting System family has given me to present this comedy to Mega TV and to the thousands of Hispanic households”, expressed Agustin, Creative and Managing Director of the Mega Films Division. “I am sure that the talent of these great actors will appeal to the audience and that the fresh and innovative format of “El Vacilon” will be a platform for many artists and Hispanic talent of the United States”, he concluded.
This seasons invited guests include personalities such as: Luis Guzmán, Wilmer Valderrama, Tony Plana, Elvis Crespo, Zion y Lennox, José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma”, Steven Bauer, WWE ‘s Rey Misterio and many more. El Vacilón is executive produced by Nick Reed and Phillip B. Goldfine, created by Agustin and produced by Armando Castro III and Casper Martinez from Mega Films and Duende Media, respectively.