Luis Fernandez of Univision: Los Angeles production of Dale con ganas begins

Univision announced the production, in Los Angeles, of Dale con ganas (Give it your all), a weight loss competition targeted at Spanish-Speaking Americans. The weekly broadcast is co-produced by Broome’s 25/7 Productions and Estefan Film and Television Productions in collaboration with Univision Studios. The show will be hosted by Alfonso ‘Poncho’ de Anda.Four families, each with four members, will represent several Hispanic heritages: Mexican, Colombian, and Peruvian. Over the course of three months, Hispanic top trainers María Simón, Marcelo Crudele, Oscar Luna and Luis Alberto Aracena will work with them, who will compete, face defeat, succeed and transform their bodies and their lives publicly.Dale con ganas spans 12 episodes in 12 weeks, culminating in a massive, in-studio live-to-tape finale where one family will win the grand prize of $100,000.“Univision continues to look for new ways to bring relevant content to our audiences, and Dale con ganas is an ideal addition to our primetime line-up,” says Luis Fernández, president of Entertainment and Univision Studios. “The new series will deliver drama and entertainment while inspiring others to carry out healthier lifestyles.”Fans can follow every step of the show, including full video episodes, at {Univision.com}. Online and mobile coverage will include behind the scenes video with moments not seen on TV, show recaps, photos, and host and participant bios. Plus, users can interact directly with the show on the Pregúntale a Poncho section, where they can ask host Poncho De Anda questions.