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  • ‘Shades of Beauty’ Premieres on LATV Redefining Beauty Content

    ‘Shades of Beauty’ Premieres on LATV Redefining Beauty Content

    Latino Alternative TV (LATV) premieres its original Afro-Latina-led beauty series, ‘Shades of Beauty’

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    updated: Feb 18, 2022


    LOS ANGELES, February 18, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    This Black History Month, Latino Alternative TV (LATV) will be premiering its original Afro-Latina-led beauty series, Shades of Beauty on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30pm ET. The series, hosted by Simone Mariposa and Yoe Apolinario, will focus on framing public perception of beauty to better understand its place in our culture and providing viewers with a sense of agency over their expression. 

    Developed under LATV’s inclusive content strategy spearheaded by LATV Co-Executive Directors Bruno Seros-Ulloa and Andres Palencia, Shades of Beauty solidifies LATV’s commitment to empowering creators who mirror their audience.

    “A show like this would’ve been monumental if it was around when I was growing up. Maybe I could’ve avoided some of the things I had to unlearn and relearn in my adulthood,” said host Apolinario. 

    Shades of Beauty aims to redefine the beauty content genre. “We absolutely love how Ulta Beauty and, of course, Fenty Beauty have challenged outdated norms of the fashion, cosmetics, and beauty industries. Similarly, Yoe and Simone represent those who are more into defining beauty for themselves and on their own terms,” said Palencia.

    Shades of Beauty was brought to life by a Latina-led creative team including seasoned LATV producer Aura Quiroz who also produces LATV’s Get it Girl and The Q Agenda as well as Beatriz Hernandez who also produces The Recap with Dramos and Blacktinidad. “This show is a place for education, representation, and inspiration. Our goal is to bring awareness to diversity in beauty, and to show that people of all shapes, sizes, and creeds deserve to know they are beautiful,” said host Mariposa.

    Also premiering on LATV during Black History Month will be season 2 of Blacktinidad, which is set to air Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 pm ET. Blacktinidad will continue to explore the intricacies of the Afro-Latino experience through open conversations about topics like positive representation in media and Black American vs. Black Latino experiences. Season 2 will introduce new hosts Nadia Brooks, Jessica Antoine, Yanelis Francesca, and Kyo Figueroa with guest appearances from Austin Brown, Brian London, Reis Armstrong, and Alexis Garcia among others.

    The addition of Shades of Beauty and Season 2 of Blacktinidad furthers LATV’s commitment to creating truly inclusive content. “One of LATV’s core objectives is to make sure our audience feels seen in everything we create. As such, we are continuously finding new ways to connect with them across platforms and meet them where they are – regardless of the medium. Accordingly, you can expect to see groundbreaking content that resonates with the broader themes of our Latino, Afro-Latino, and LGBTQ+ audience,” said Bruno Seros-Ulloa, Co-Executive Director of LATV.

    Media Inquiries: media@latv.com

    Source: LATV

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  • New Show ‘Blacktinidad’ Premieres on LATV

    New Show ‘Blacktinidad’ Premieres on LATV

    Blacktinidad is a weekly show that dissects the Afro-Latinx experience by analyzing hard facts, examining social trends, and engaging in deep conversations with special guests.

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    updated: Feb 24, 2021


    LOS ANGELES, February 24, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    LATV (Latino Alternative TV) announces the premiere of its brand new Afro-Latino/a/x series Blacktinidad, this Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at 8:30 p.m. EST / 9:30 p.m. PST on broadcast and across LATV’s digital, social and streaming platforms, where Latinos engage with the content in the formats and channels they prefer.

    As the latest series to be developed as part of the LATV Studios’ inclusive content strategy, Blacktinidad is a weekly show that dissects the Afro-Latinx experience by analyzing hard facts, examining social trends, and engaging in deep conversations with special guests. 

    Blacktinidad is hosted by Melany Centeno, an Afro-Boricua professional dancer, actress & certified fitness trainer, known as @melanymovez on the gram. With a degree in clinical laboratory science, experience working in a stem cell lab, and a career as a seasoned professional dancer, Melany reflects LATV’s multifaceted and complex Latinx audience. 

    “I am beyond humbled to be the host of Blacktinidad– a show that is a first of its kind. A dissection of the black experience through the lens of Afro-Latinx people. A people who for too long were not seen or heard. A little education, a little exploration, and a lot of conversation; Here at LATV we’re going to give Afro-Latinx people a platform to unapologetically say, ‘we here, we black, and yes, we proud.’ And that’s dope AF!” said Melany Centeno. 

    Blacktinidad crosses boundaries with its pressing subject matter and informative conversations. Melany Centeno dares to ask the often overlooked questions many are afraid to tackle. On the premiere, Melany will speak on the nuances and misconceptions of the “Afro-Latino” identity.

    “Blacktinidad is a prime example of what happens when we put our trust in the resources of our own community. At LATV, not only are we redefining culture, we’re representing ourselves authentically in a way that mainstream Hollywood continuously overlooks. We could not be more proud of our role in expanding the lens through which people all over the world understand the intricacies of what it means to be Latino,” said Bruno Seros-Ulloa, Co-Executive Director of LATV. 

    Coming soon to LATV is Cultura Shock; LATV’s Anakaren Lopez brings you an electrifying and refreshing perspective as to what Latino cultura looks like in modern-day America. Also, the new seasons of Pinkafe, The Zoo, and Get it Girl. And, this Feb. 25, The Q Agenda premieres with special guest Daniela Santiago from HBO Max’s Veneno!

    Additionally, LATV is thrilled to announce our new Hilo, Hawai’i affiliate, KWHD TV CH 14.

    Contact: media@LATV.com

    Source: LATV

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