Tacher joins Despierta América.

The Univision Network announced Alan Tacher will be joining “Despierta América” (Wake-Up America) as co-host starting November 5th. A renowned television presenter, Tacher most recently co-hosted Televisa’s morning news show “Hoy” (Today).  He will relocate to Miami to take on his new role on “Despierta América.”
 
“Alan is one of the best television hosts in Spanish-language media and we welcome him to ‘Despierta América,’ where he is joining the best morning team in U.S. Hispanic television, a team that in the few weeks since I joined Univision has shown me why they are No. 1,” said Alberto Ciurana, President, Programming & Content, Univision Networks. “I have worked with Alan for many years and know that he will add to the magic formula and help us in our mission to serve and entertain our audience with that professionalism, charisma and sense of humor he is known for.”
 
“I look forward to working with the incredible team at ‘Despierta América’ and to officially joining the Univision family,” said Tacher. “The passion for our audience and our industry comes to life every morning on ‘Despierta América’ because of the energy and dedication of the professionals in front of and behind the cameras. I look forward to contributing in our shared goal of helping our audience start the day the right way, informed, energized, and with a smile.”
 
Tacher added, “I am grateful to Televisa and my colleagues at ‘Hoy’ for the opportunities they’ve offered me throughout the years, and know that we’ll continue to collaborate as both shows do today.”