Qwest and Claudia Molina extend partnership into 2009.

Qwest Communications International Inc. announced a renewed partnership agreement with popular Latin TV personality Claudia Molina, who serves as a spokesperson for Qwest in the Hispanic community.

Since signing on as a Qwest spokesperson a year ago, Molina has made numerous appearances at cultural events in Phoenix, Tucson and Denver on behalf of the company, as well as represented Qwest in various media campaigns.

“Claudia has been a great partner for Qwest,” said Hector Placencia, director of multicultural marketing at Qwest. “She is a talent who is very well respected among our Hispanic customer base, and we are thrilled to continue to build upon the great work we have done with her in the Hispanic community.”

“I am proud to be affiliated with Qwest,” said Molina. “It is a company that delivers on its Espiritu de Servicio promise, and its commitment to serving the Hispanic community through information and educational opportunities is unparalleled.”

A Colombia native, Molina currently appears on Univision’s popular “Sabado Gigante,” has been a host and reporter on “Republica Deportiva,” and has appeared on a variety of TV and radio shows in the United States, Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico.

As part of its Espiritu de Servicio, Qwest has created several products tailored to the Hispanic market, such as Qwest Plan Latino, a long-distance calling plan with reduced rates to Mexico and Latin American countries.