HBO LATINO^® PRESENTS All-NEW LINE UP OF HIGH-QUALITY ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING FOR FALL 2014

With the much anticipated return of Profugos, the all-new and seductive series and Latin American favorite El Negocio, and 11^th installment of the award-winning Habla series titled Habla Men, these programs showcase the unique offerings of HBO Latino that are sure to catch the attention of the nation’s Hispanic households. In addition, Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters and HBO’s award-winning and critically acclaimed originals will continue to be offered in Spanish.

Programming exclusive to HBO Latino

El Negocio - This fresh series, already a hit in Latin America, tells the story of three women who utilize their business skills to take advantage of the world’s oldest profession.  Faced with limited prospects and challenges for professional growth, Karin, Luna, and Magali realize that behind every product is a marketing strategy - even sex.  El Negocio tells the story of these women and how their resilience and perseverance help their climb into the business world.  The series will premiere Monday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m.

Profugos, Season 2 – The second season continues to follow the story of a failed drug trafficking operation that started on the border between Bolivia and Chile, the four men who met to carry it out, and the tough characters behind the business. A complex web of ambitions, interests and corruption move the threads of this story, where no one is who they appear to be, everyone hides a past and  circumstances unites them in an attempt to flee without knowing who and what they are fleeing from. The second season of Profugos is scheduled topremiere Friday, September 19^th at 10:00 p.m.

Habla Men – The 11^th installment of the critically acclaimed HBO Latino series Habla, Habla Men tells the candid story of Latino Americans and their every-day lives.  In the tradition of the ten previous editions of the Habla franchise, Habla Men will enlighten audiences on what it means to be Latino in the United States through the perspective of a diverse group of Hispanic role models whose personal stories are told straight into the camera.  Raw, humorous yet sincere, this series will feature the likes of a handsome sensitive man, a “tough guy” actor, a gay championship boxer, a legendary wrestler, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and a 6’2 transgendered blond bombshell among others.  The personal experiences each of the participants openly disclose will keep viewers not only entertained, but challenge preconceived notions.

Winner of the Imagen Award for Best Documentary, the Habla series will divulge the true inner workings of Latino American men in a never before seen narrative featuring Carlos Ponce, Danny Trejo, Rosie Castro, and Rick Najera among others.  The special premieres Friday, October 10 at 9:00 p.m.

HBO Original Programming

Along with these exciting premieres, the best of HBO’s award-winning original programs will continue to be offered on HBO Latino in Spanish, including new seasons of the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, The Newsroom, The Comeback and Getting On, the miniseries Oliver Kitteridge, as well as films, documentaries, music, family shows, sports specials and more.  Check local listings for time and dates.

HBO Latino is a dedicated Spanish-language premium channel that delivers compelling and relevant programming to the U.S. Latino market. Exclusive to the channel are the regular U.S. premieres of Spanish-language series, films, and documentaries acquired from North America, Latin America, Spain and Caribbean, as well as original short-form programming. Additionally, HBO Latino offers the best Hollywood movies and HBO original programming from the network’s main channel in Spanish. HBO Latino is included with an HBO subscription.

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Mellony Torres, HBO, 212-512-7552, [email protected]
Ariel Garcia-Linares, MGS, 305-989-2780, [email protected]