"¡Q’VIVA! THE CHOSEN" with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony courtesy ROGER WIDYNOWSKI / XIX ENTERTAINMENT
Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Jamie King, in collaboration with BlackBerry®, today announced the first three of 21 broadcast network deals for their new performance discovery program, ¡Q’viva! The Chosen.
Networks include Univision in the U.S., Televisa in Mexico, and Caracol TV in Colombia. Other broadcast partners will be announced soon. Additionally, American Airlines, founding member of the oneworld® alliance, has signed on as an exclusive category sponsor.
¡Q’viva! The Chosen, which is currently being filmed in English, Spanish and Portuguese, will air simultaneously in 21 countries on the most important networks throughout the Americas.
“¡Q’viva! The Chosen will be a spectacular showcase of Latin music and performance arts,” said Simon Fuller of XIX Entertainment. “We are bringing together all the most powerful brands and networks throughout the Americas to broadcast ¡Q’viva! The Chosen in a unique collaboration where each country will program the show simultaneously. It will be a powerful statement confirming the growing importance of Latin culture.”
Very soon the world’s heart will beat to the tune of Latin rhythms and we’re looking forward to experiencing history in the making,” said Jennifer Lopez. “It is with great pride that we embark on this amazing and very personal mission to discover and celebrate the most captivating talent the world has ever seen.”
Marc Anthony added: “I am thrilled to have these partners on board as I head to the region and excitement for ¡Q’viva! The Chosen continues to grow. These alliances will ensure that the beauty of Latin music, artistry, and dance is seen by millions and will open doors for the next generation of Latin superstars.”
“There’s never been a show that is both global and local in scope,” said show director Jamie King. “When ¡Q’viva! The Chosen airs on these networks millions of people in each country will not only see something unique to their region but will also be unified by the experience.”
The international talent search for ¡Q’viva! The Chosen is well underway. Since June 1st the public has been nominating their country’s best singers, dancers, musicians, and performers on Facebook (facebook.com/qvivathechosen), and talented people across the Americas have been uploading their video auditions on YouTube (youtube.com/qviva). Nominations and submissions are being meticulously reviewed each week leading up to Anthony and Lopez’s visits to the various countries.
For more information on ¡Q’viva! The Chosen, visit www.qvivathechosen.com.