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Telemundo hires Univision alum

NBCUniversal-owned US Hispanic cablenet Telemundo has brought in a former executive at rival Univision to lead its primetime reality programming and specials.

Francisco Suarez

Francisco Suarez has been appointed executive VP of primetime realities and specials, reporting to president of Telemundo Networks Luis Silberwasser.

Based in Miami in the newly created role, Suarez will be responsible for overseeing in-house and third-party primetime reality programming, live events, specials and music tentpole content.

In addition, working closely with Telemundo Network’s programming team, Suarez will lead the development of new entertainment formats either through internal development or from third-party format owners.

Suarez spent 10 years with Univision, most recently as senior VP of special events, before leaving the company in December 2016. He produced reality show La Banda and special events including Selena Vive, a concert tribute to the late singer.

During his time at Univision, he held several roles including director of project development, VP and director of operations, and VP and director of special events.

His arrival to Telemundo is a homecoming of sorts, as he began his career at age 17 at a local NBC affiliate station. He later worked at Telemundo as production manager, director, executive producer and senior executive producer for several Telemundo programmes and all special events.

Silberwasser said: “Cisco brings decades of experience creating, directing and producing highly rated alternative programming and specials in the Spanish-language television industry.

“His expertise and robust relationships in the entertainment industry will help us offer new, compelling and unique formats that will strengthen and grow our US Hispanic-focused programming strategy.”

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