July 17, 2007
Press Release
Continuing to bring viewers Spanish-language programming, DIRECTV, Inc., the nation’s leading satellite television service provider, is now offering Television Dominicana as part of its DIRECTV Más programming lineup. With the addition of Television Dominicana, DIRECTV customers will have access to popular programming from the Dominican Republic.
“We are continuing to establish DIRECTV Más as the Spanish-language programming service that will best meet the information and entertainment needs of the U.S. Hispanic community,” said John de Armas, vice president, WorldDirect, DIRECTV, Inc. “Our viewers are constantly telling us that our channel offerings help them feel connected with their home countries. With 1.5 million Dominicans in the United States and we are pleased to be able to bring them a variety of their native talent such as: Freddy Beras-Goico, Nuria Piera, Jochy Santos, Milagros German, Tania Baez and Alicia Ortega among others.”
Television Dominicana is available in DIRECTV Más packages beginning with Básico at $29.99/month and features a number of the Dominican Republic’s most highly rated shows, including:
DIRECTV Más Adds Television Dominicana
El Poder de las 12 - The first show produced in the Dominican Republic for Dominicans living in the United States
9x9 Roberto - The number one variety show featuring six hours of games, music and comedy
Hola Gente - Viewers welcome Tania Baez into their homes with this magazine show, which includes interviews, music, current events and news segments
Chévere Nights - The famous Milagros Germán entertains every evening with humor, music, contests and interviews
Divertido con Jochy - Jochy Santos hosts a family show featuring music, interviews with invited guests, games and dances
“We are delighted to enter the homes of U.S. Hispanics through DIRECTV Más,” said Marta Turon, General Manager, Television Dominicana. “It’s important for Spanish speaking Dominicans in the U.S. to not only have access to Spanish language television but Spanish language television from the Dominican Republic.”
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