Performers include Alejandro Sanz, Daniela Romo, Eiza González, Frankie J, Gerardo Ortiz, Gloria Estefan, Henry Santos, Jesse & Joy, Larry Hernández, Lucero, Luis Fonsi, Miguel Bosé, Mijares, Paulina Rubio, Pedro Fernández, Pepe Aguilar, Prince Royce, Shaila Dúrcal, Tommy Torres, Trono de México and Yuri
Hosted by Don Francisco, Jorge Ramos, Galilea Montijo, Lucero, Raúl González and Giselle Blondet
“TeletónUSA” will air from Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Puerto Rico and San Antonio on the Univision Network beginning at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on December 14 and streamed LIVE on Univision.com/TeletonUSA
The Univision Network announced it will air “TeletónUSA,” a 28-hour telethon featuring more than 100 Hispanic superstars and television personalities uniting the community in support of children with disabilities, cancer and autism in the United States.
Through inspiring stories, personal testimonies, moving examples of what can be achieved when people come together, and memorable performances from top Latino talent, “TeletónUSA” will work to raise funds and change lives.
Under the slogan “La Gran Familia Hispana: Unida por Nuestros Niños” (The Great Hispanic Family: United for Our Children), the first annual “TeletónUSA” event will be broadcast on the Univision Network from December 14 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT to December 16 at 2 a.m. ET/ 11 p.m. PT. The full event will also be streamed LIVE atwww.Univision.com/TeletonUSA.
The telethon will be hosted by the legendary host of Univision’s top-rated variety show “Sábado Gigante” and founder of Teletón, Mario Kreutzberger better known as “Don Francisco,” along with internationally renowned actress and singer Lucero, Univision News anchor Jorge Ramos, “Hoy” co-host Galilea Montijo, “Despierta América” co-host Raúl González, and “Nuestra Belleza Latina” host Giselle Blondet.
“TeletónUSA” will call upon the collaboration of additional Univision talent who will be participating via satellite from Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Puerto Rico and San Antonio.
“TeletónUSA” will feature performances and special appearances by more than 100 A-list stars who have signed on to lend their time and talent to help raise money and awareness for this worthy cause. Some of the world-famous Latin music artists confirmed to perform include: Gloria Estefan, Daniela Romo, Larry Hernández, Lucero, Tommy Torres, Eiza González, Henry Santos, Yuri, Gerardo Ortiz, Calibre 50, Trono de Mexico, Frankie J, Miguel Bosé, Paulina Rubio, Mijares, Pedro Fernández, Jesse & Joy, Alejandro Sanz, Pepe Aguilar, Shaila Dúrcal, Luis Fonsi, and Prince Royce.
Many more performers will be announced in the coming days. Among the hugely popular television personalities invited to participate in this landmark telecast are: Adal Ramones, Andrea Legarreta, Angelica Vale, Christian de la Fuente, Laura Flores and Gabriel Soto among others.
During the telecast viewers can make donations to “TeletónUSA” by calling toll –free at 1-800-298-9999, using a credit or debit card; making direct deposits to the “TeletónUSA” dedicated bank account at Banamex USA or Citibank, Acct. 9999#; texting the word Teletón to 80 888 from any mobile phone; donating personally at participating local retailers; or visiting www.Univision.com/TeletonUSA and/or www.teletonUSA.org.
The online and mobile site features the latest information on event, artists and behind-the-scenes videos and photos. Plus, users can upload their own testimonial videos for the chance to have their story told on Univision.
Viewers can join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #TeletonUSA as well as share their own stories and why they’re donating using #porlosniños. They can also comment along with others onfacebook.com/TeletonUSAoficial.
