Univision’s ‘Gordo y La Flaca’ and Carlos Calderón receive Emmys

A top-rated Univision Network  program, “El Gordo y La Flaca,” as well as popular entertainment host Carlos Calderón, received Daytime Emmy Awards from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) during its 42nd annual ceremony this weekend. Also this weekend, Univision Senior Vice President for Special Events Francisco “Cisco” Suárez received the NATAS Suncoast Chapter’s prestigious Silver Circle Award for extraordinary contributions to the television industry.
 
“El Gordo y La Flaca” (The Scoop and The Skinny), Univision Network’s entertainment news and gossip show, took home the award for Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish. In addition, host Carlos Calderón was named Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish-language Program. The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the 2014 calendar year.
 
“We are thrilled to see our team be honored for their creativity, work-ethic and dedication to our audience,” said Alberto Ciurana, president of Programming and Content, Univision Communications, Inc.  “This recognition speaks to the commitment of our talent and production teams to deliver the best content regardless of language and I could not be prouder of them.”
 
Calderón, who until recently was co-host and entertainment reporter on “El Gordo y la Flaca” and who recently became a co-host of “Sal y Pimienta” (Salt and Pepper), was recognized for his report from Brazil on the musical group Olodum.
 
“I dedicate this Emmy to all Latinos who offer their affection and support to me every day,” Calderón said. “I cannot express how pleased I feel and how much this prestigious award means to me. I am also deeply grateful to the whole team at ‘El Gordo y La Flaca,’ who made it possible for our show to receive an Emmy, and I’m proud of all of them.”
 
On “El Gordo y La Flaca,” hosts Raúl de Molina and Lili Estefan join cast members Danilo Carrera, Jessica Cediel and Tanya Charri Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. ET/PT (3 p.m. Central) to offer the latest on the Hispanic entertainment world. The program’s production team includes executive producer Mariela Cardona, general producer Carlos Medina, producer supervisor Osmani García and senior producer Betty Miranda. Show producers are Enrique Albis, Adela Cardoso, Eduardo García, Patricia Kaplan, Adriana Lalinde, Indiana Leyton, Luis Medina, Jennifer O’Neil, Oscar Petit and Tony Somoza. Daniela Mavares is segment producer; Arturo Álvarez is writer/producer. The show’s correspondents are Elizabeth Curiel, Jessica Maldonado, Gelena Solana and Hiriam Vega.
 
Calderón has emceed numerous special events for Univision, from New Year’s celebrations to the World Cup in South Africa, and has also been a fixture as co-host of the “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards) red carpet show throughout its history. Audiences also know the versatile Calderón for wearing many and varied hats: co-host of late night radio show “El Colmillo” (The Fang) for six years, host of live late-night cable show “Acceso Máximo” (Maximum Access) for half a decade, spokesperson for Univision’s education initiative “Es el momento” (The Time is Now), entertainment anchor for Univision’s “Primer Impacto Fin de Semana” (First Impact Weekend Edition), and co-host of “Lente Loco” (Crazy Camera), a hidden-camera comedy show.  Calderón, who was selected by People en Español magazine as one of its “50 Most Beautiful People,” is also a cartoonist for Univision.com and an artist.