Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. Hispanic Unveils 'Hispano Soy,' a Television Event Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Original Productions and Curated Content Across Its Networks

- Discovery en Español, Discovery Familia, and Hogar de HGTV to Showcase Engaging and Culturally Rich Programming-

Miami, FL -September 14, 2024 -Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. Hispanic (WBD USH) announced the launch of Hispano Soy, a groundbreaking television event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with original programming and commemorative promotional spots. Hispano Soy will be featured across WBD USH networks, including Discovery en Español, Discovery Familia, and Hogar de HGTV, starting Sunday, September 15.

Discovery en Español will premiere new seasons of the hit shows Desafío X 2 México and Supervivencia al desnudo: Latinoamérica on Thursday, September 19 at 10 pm and 11 pm ET/PT, respectively. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month programming, the network will also feature Te debo una: celebridades y autos; Canelo: la historia de un campeón; Cuban Chrome, and other top shows that highlight the resilience, perseverance, and cultural diversity of Latinos, with high-impact storytelling and immersive experiences. These series, made by Hispanics for Hispanics, will air every Sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm ET starting September 15.

Discovery Familia is set to join the celebration with five special programming blocks on Sundays. The commemorative slate includes the premiere of Kilos mortales: México, an acclaimed documentary series that follows the journey of individuals battling severe obesity, slated to premiere on Sunday, September 22 at 8 pm ET. Additionally, the lineup will feature blockbuster reality shows such as Juntos en Acción, El Toque de Aarón, Quinceañera, and Remodelaciones con celebridades Miami. These selected programs will air every Sunday from 2 pm ET, also starting Sunday, September 15.

Continuing the celebration of Hispanic culture and creativity, Hogar de HGTV will present popular series, including Los hermanos Rausch, which follows two brothers transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary homes, as well as Hogar Star, a competition where aspiring designers vie to become the next big-name in-home styling. These shows will air every Sunday, starting September 15 at 2 pm ET.

This special programming across networks will be unveiled under the Hispano Soy banner, a vibrant promotional campaign featuring engaging short videos across all WBD USH linear and digital properties. The promotional spots, showcasing distinct Hispanic expressions and phrases, celebrate the Hispanic linguistic heritage and foster community pride.

Next, a description of the programming to be slated during Hispanic Heritage Month:

Discovery en Español

• Desafío X2 México- 9/19 at 10 pm ET/PT
  Two individuals with vastly different survival strategies face some of the most relentless terrains in Latin America to demonstrate how the right skills and creative thinking can keep them alive.
• Supervivencia al desnudo: Latinoamérica- 9/19 at 11 pm ET/PT
  Ten participants take on the planet's most extreme challenge: surviving 21 days in a harsh region of Colombia, teeming with predators like pumas, jaguars, caimans, and anacondas. Can they face nature's dangers without food, water, or clothing?
• Cuban Chrome-9/22 at 2 pm ET
  This series follows a group of enthusiasts in Cuba who restore and maintain classic cars. For them, cars are more than a mode of transportation; they are a way of life. The series provides insight into Cuban culture, and the challenges the club faces, such as the difficulty of importing parts from the United States.
• Te debo una: celebridades y autos- 9/29 at 2 pm ET
  This docu-reality show reveals the intimate and personal side of Mexican celebrities who find an opportunity to express their gratitude to someone special. Alongside two expert auto restorers, the celebrities repair and customize cars to give away to their loved ones who have significantly impacted their lives.
• Canelo: la historia de un campeón- 10/6 at 2 pm ET
  The story of Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez is the fulfilled dream of every boxer in the world. Born into a humble family, with tenacity and effort, "Canelo" became the best boxer of the moment and in Mexico's history. But his life hasn't been all successes and joys, and this documentary also captures the hardships he has faced.

Discovery Familia

• Kilos mortales México- 9/22 at 8 pm ET/PT
  A documentary series following individuals struggling with extreme obesity, who need to lose weight and undergo surgery to save their lives. Guided by bariatric doctors, they undergo a treatment that will transform them physically and emotionally.
• Juntos en acción- 9/15 at 2 pm ET
  A captivating renovation reality series that melds star power with heart-rending stories. Each episode features celebrity couple, Carlos Ponce and Karina Banda, championing renewal projects and engaging U.S. Hispanic stars, businesses, and organizations to revitalize community institutions.
• El toque de Aarón-9/22 at 2 pm ET
  Chef Aarón Sánchez, alongside designer Cris Mercado and project manager Ángel Riveros, take under their wings Latino-owned restaurants, providing them with unparalleled mentorship and a pathway to refresh their businesses and help propel them to the next level.
• Sweet 15: Quinceañera -9/29 at 2 pm ET
  In Miami, there are parties, and then there are quinceañeras! A Latin girl's 15th birthday is a unique celebration of family and tradition, and this reality series follows family members making dreams of their girls who are about to turn 15 and have their dream party!
• Remodelaciones con celebridades Miami -10/6 at 2 pm ET
  The seriesfollows the stories of Hispanic celebrities who wish to repay the generosity and support they've received throughout their lives with a completed, well-deserved home renovation project.
• ¿Quién cocina esta noche? -10/13 at 2 pm ET
  The biggest Hispanic stars come to Hogar de HGTV with ¿Quién cocina esta noche?, an intimate evening with Juanes, Carlos Vives and Camila Sodi, among other stars, to prepare delicious Latin dishes along their chef friends.

Hogar de HGTV

• Los hermanos Rausch-9/15 at 2 pm ET
  Two brothers transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary homes.
• Hogar Star-9/22 at 2 pm ET
  A competition where aspiring designers vie to become the next big-name in-home styling.

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About Warner Brothers Discovery U.S. Hispanic

Warner Brothers Discovery U.S. Hispanic is comprised of Discovery en Español, Discovery Familia, CNN en Español and Hogar de HGTV. Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. Discovery Familia draws audiences into the unique lives of extraordinary, authentic, captivating characters. With diverse and fascinating characters, Hogar de HGTV inspires audiences to create and bring their personal vision of home and food to life. Fans of the networks can also enjoy their offerings with livestreaming and on-demand content via the "GO" TV Everywhere apps: Discovery en Español on Android and iOS; Discovery Familia on Android and iOS; and Roku and Fire TV. For more information, follow the networks on Facebook @discoveryenespanol, @discoveryfamilia and @hogarhgtv; and on Instagram @discoveryenespanol, @discovery.familia and @hogarhgtv.

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