Azteca 54 Los Angeles, Fundacion Azteca America and Hermes Music Present the Fourth Annual Jugueton 2011 Toy Drive, Led by Jorge Garralda and Tatiana, "La Reina de los Ninos"

Azteca 54 Los Angeles, Fundacion Azteca America and Hermes Music Present the Fourth Annual Jugueton 2011 Toy Drive, Led by Jorge Garralda and Tatiana, "La Reina de los Ninos"

- The event will take place on Sunday, December 11 at South Gate Park at 12 noon

- Over 20,000 new toys will be given to needy children of Los Angeles County

- Christmas activities for the entire family

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Azteca 54, Fundacion Azteca America and Hermes Music have joined forces for the fourth annual Jugueton toy drive in Los Angeles. The event will take place on Sunday, December 11 at South Gate Park beginning at 12 noon.

The festivities will be led by Jugueton founder and television personality Jorge Garralda as part of the 17th annual Jugueton, un regalo... una sonrisa, which collected and distributed over 15 million toys during the 2010-2011 Christmas/ Three Kings' Day celebrations in the Mexico, the US and Guatemala. Garralda will be accompanied by Tatiana, beloved by many children as "La Reina de los Ninos."

"We're proud to bring the Jugueton to the United States for the fourth year," said Jorge Garralda. "Our goal is to put smiles on children's faces through the joy of gift giving to thousands of needy children in the LA area."

"We're proud to be able to help low-income parents this Christmas season," said Martin Breidsprecher, CEO of Azteca America. "The tradition of the Jugueton is a great example of positive traditions from Mexico for the Latino community here in Los Angeles."

Jugueton, un regalo... una sonrisa was launched in 1994 by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego, Chairman and founder of Grupo Salinas.

Press contacts:

Daniel McCosh
011 52 55 1720 0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Abel Jimenez Cardenas
011 52 55 1720 1313 ext. 39865
ajimenezc@tvazteca.com.mx

About Azteca America

Azteca America is the alternative choice in broadcast television for Spanish speaking families residing in the United States. Azteca America operates in 75 markets nationwide, and can also be seen on DIRECTV Mas Channel 441 (AZA 441) and DISH Network Channel 825. Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V., Azteca America has access to the best programming from TV Azteca's three national networks, including a library with over 200,000 hours of original programming and news from local bureaus in 32 Mexican states. The network complements Mexican programming with an innovative line-up of shows from international producers and distributors to ensure the finest programming for Spanish-speaking viewers and unique advertising solutions for partners seeking to reach the most dynamic market in the country.

About Fundacion Azteca America

Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S. Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas. For more information, visit www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org, www.gruposalinas.com and www.ricardosalinas.com.

SOURCE Azteca America; Fundacion Azteca America

Azteca America; Fundacion Azteca America

Web Site: http://www.ricardosalinas.com

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