Luisito Vigoreaux, moderador de Así canta Puerto Rico, uno de los espacios adquiridos por WAPA América
WAPA América has acquired the exclusive rights from Puerto Rico TV, the Islands public television network, to three beloved local programs, Puertorriqueñísimo, Así Canta Puerto Rico, and El Show de Chucho.All three weekly shows are scheduled to premiere the weekend of November 22-23. Led by heralded television personalities, Yoyo Boing, Alejandro Croatto and Yara Lasanta, Puertorriqueñísimo celebrates the spirit of Puerto Ricos most iconic cities and landscapes. Puertorriqueñísimo debuts Saturday, November 22, at 6pm.Así Canta Puerto Rico is a celebrated cultural program that brings together the best musical talent in Puerto Rico. Moderated with a dose of humor by Luisito Vigoreaux, the program captures the best rhythms and sounds the Island has to offer. Así Canta Puerto Rico premieres on Sunday, November 23, at 8pm.Hosted by one of Puerto Ricos most beloved entertainers, Armando Chucho Avellanet, El Show de Chucho features a rotating cast of singers, actors and comedians improvising alongside Chuchos larger-than-life stage presence. The program debuts on Sunday, November 22, at 9pm. WAPA América is committed to acquiring the best local shows to complement our more than 70 hours a week of original programming. Adding these beloved cultural programs to our lineup helps keep the Puerto Rican community in the U.S. well-connected to their homeland, said Jimmy Arteaga, VP of Programing for WAPA América.
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