Discovery en Espanol to Profile Outstanding Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Discovery en Espanol to Profile Outstanding Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

MIAMI, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery en Espanol, the premier destination for high-quality, real-world Spanish-language programming, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the extraordinary achievements of many outstanding Hispanics in the United States. These leaders discuss their remarkable careers and share inspirational insights into their lives through a series of short, original interview segments, airing on the network during the month-long observance.

From science to education to journalism and the arts, Discovery honors those who have made a difference in their communities and a positive impact on the country as a whole. Prominent Hispanics being profiled include:

* Frank Chang-Diaz, first Hispanic astronaut to fly in space; * Ana Cristina, first Hispanic to sing the National Anthem at a presidential inauguration; * Sara Martinez Tucker, president and CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund; * Jorge Ramos, Emmy Award-winning journalist; * Silvia Tcherassi, acclaimed fashion designer; * Jorge Villamizar, lead singer and composer with Grammy Award-winning group Bacilos.

"We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by saluting the diverse contributions of these vibrant individuals and the significant role they have played in shaping our society," said Luis Silberwasser, senior vice president and general manager of Discovery U.S. Hispanic Networks. "These illuminating profiles further demonstrate our commitment to offer culturally relevant programming and to accurately portray Hispanics throughout the year on our networks."

Since its launch in 1998, Discovery en Espanol has brought Spanish- speaking viewers across the country a mix of original shows, the best programming from Latin America and some of the most popular U.S. programs "transcreated" for the U.S. Hispanic audience. It is entertainment that stimulates, informs and empowers, giving viewers a fascinating look at the incredible, varied and always surprising real world.

Discovery Networks, U.S., a unit of Discovery Communications, Inc., operates and manages Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery HD Theater, Discovery Kids Channel, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Military Channel, Discovery en Espanol, FitTV, Discovery Kids en Espanol and Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir). The unit also distributes BBC AMERICA.

Source: Discovery Networks, U.S.

CONTACT: Candice Georgi, +1-305-520-9018, georgic@fleishman.com, for Discovery Networks, U.S.

Web site: http://www.discovery.com/

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