America TeVe, WFUN, an independent Spanish language television station, has received 30 nominations for the 36th annual Suncoast Emmy Awards, making it the most-nominated television station in the region. The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences released the list on Tuesday, October 16th, with the names of the broadcasters nominated for the awards to be presented at a ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 1st.
“As a company that sponsors the development of amazing young and talented professionals, 30 Emmy nominations represent a unique and epic achievement. Our employees have set really high standards for themselves and this time, our industry peers recognize their excellence and dedication,” said Omar Romay, president and CEO of America CV Network.
America TeVe produces 9 hours of live programming every day, spanning the spectrum from news and analysis to entertainment and variety. This time, America TeVe surpassed Telemundo 51 and Univision 23 – national network affiliates – by 7 and 17 nominations respectively, emulating the quality of production of network supported local stations.
The presentation of the Suncoast Emmy Awards is intended to be an incentive for the continued pursuit of excellence for those working in the television industry and to focus public attention on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television. The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences comprises the television markets in the entire State of Florida, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Orleans, Louisiana, Mobile, Alabama, Thomasville, Georgia and Puerto Rico.
The 30 nominations are as follows:
Continuing Coverage Category
1. “Crimen y Castigo: Adriana Higgins” – Sofia Baclini, Diana Montano, Adrian Valdez
Feature News Report Category
2. “Soy Inocente”- Adriana Mocciola – Soledad Cedro
3. “En El Corredor De La Muerte”- Soledad Cedro – Adriana Mocciola
Business/Consumer – News Category
4. “Me Estafaron” – Luis Alfonso Fernandez
5. “Vidas Robadas” – Yelenis Reina
Children/Youth – News Category
6. “Los Reporteritos” – Adriana Mocciola, Adrian Valdes
Crime – News Category
7. “Mate a Mi Hijo” – Macarena Ivanissevich, Gina Romero
8. “Los Secretos De Los Narcos” – Adriana Mocciola, Yossie Galindo
Crime – Program Category
9. “Crimen y Castigo: Stephanie Saladrigas” – Sofia Baclini, Diana Montano
Health/Science – News Category
10. “Salud Desde Europa” – Adriana Navarro
11. “A Corazon Abierto” – Adriana Navarro
12. “S.O.S Accidente Cerebrovascular” – Adriana Navarro
Historical/Cultural – News Category
13. “La Vida Despues De La Guerra” – Luis Alfonso Fernandez
Human Interest – News Category
14. “Buscando Una Familia”- Adriana Mocciola – Alejandra Molina
Religion – News Category
15. “Santeria En Miami: Ache Pa’ Ti” – Amlivet Lewis
Societal Concerns – Program Category
16. “Pesadillas Fronterizas” – Sofia Baclini – Diana Montano
Public / Current / Community Affairs Category
17. “Sobrevivientes” – Adriana Navarro, Fernando Sanchez
News Promo- Single Spot Category
18. “Un Reflejo De Miami”- Darwin Robles, Giancarlo Monsanto, Daniel Lares
19. “Sos Ataque Cerebrovascular”- Maria Isabel Montoya, Oscar Rivera, Giancarlo Monsanto, Daniel Lares
Promotion – News Promo – Campaign Category
20. “Historias de Amor” – Maria Isabel Montoya, Giancarlo Monsanto
21. “Station ID Verano 2011”- Maria Isabel Montoya
Promotion – Program – Image Category
22. “Station ID America TeVe”- Maria Isabel Montoya
23. “Mi Heroina Favorita”- Darwin Robles, Giancarlo Monsanto, Daniel Lares, Angel Blanquez
News Producer Category
24. “Adriana Mocciola”
On Camera Talent – Performer Narrator Category
25. “Kary Bernal: Collage”- Kary Bernal
On Camera Talent – Reporter – Feature/Human Interest Category
26. “Diana Montano: Gulliver Preparatory”- Diana Montano
On Camera Talent – Reporter – Investigative Category
27. “Pelea de Gallos Ilegales”- Rolando Napoles
28. “Soledad Cedro: Collage”- Soledad Cedro
Writer – Program (Non-News) Category
29. “Daniel Casal Collage”- Daniel Casal
Writer – News Category
30. “Luis Alfonso Fernandez”- Luis Alfonso Fernandez