Tony Canales – VP/ GM for Azteca America Houston

Azteca America largest affiliate group, Una Vez Mas, has added another key executive to its management team, with the naming of J. Antonio ‘Tony’ Canales as Vice President and General Manager for the Houston market.

Una Vez Mas is awaiting FCC approval of the acquisition of full power television stations in both Dallas and Houston. The addition of the 2 stations to UVM’s footprint will dramatically increasing the company’s ability to reach viewers, meet the needs of advertisers and better serve the Dallas and Houston communities. Canales will head up UVM’s efforts in Houston

“I want to see Azteca America reach its rightful place among television networks in one of the most important Hispanic markets in the United States. With the acquisition of KNWS in Houston, our distribution will equal the promise of our outstanding programming.” stated Mr. Canales, “I look forward to being the one to make this happen and help realize the potential of the opportunity I’ve been given.”

“Tony is superb addition to our management team,” said UVM’s Chief Operating Officer, Paula Peden. “He has a great track record of success and leadership and is ideally suited to help Azteca America make its mark in Houston.”

Prior to assuming his position at UVM, Tony spent nine years with Univision serving most recently as VP/General Manager of KWEX (Univision) and KNIC (Telefutura) in San Antonio. Tony also successfully led both stations as General Sales Manager, and before that served as National Sales Manager for KAKW and KBVO in Austin, Texas.