Si TV Introduces Original Latino Series

LOS ANGELES: Latino 101 is a new 13-episode original comedy for Si TV that profiles Latino life in America through the perspective of 39 comedians and celebrities.

Premiering January 8 at 9 p.m., Latino 101 features a collection of Latino entertainers who provide humorous and insightful observations on a specific topic each week—from family studies to politics to music and religion. The series kicks off with "Latino Studies," a lesson in Latino-American history. Judy Reyes, Ruperto Vanderpool and Sandra Valls are among the comedians, actors, writers and musicians that contribute to Latino 101.

"It was a no-brainer when Si TV approached me about participating in Latino 101," commented comedian Medina, who participates in several episodes of the series. He added, "I would never pass up a national opportunity to discuss controversial issues on TV! Seriously though, Si TV is breaking new ground by exploring our unique cultural experience as Latino-Americans and it’s important to have a place we can see—and laugh—at ourselves on a regular basis."

Scrubs‘ star Reyes, who also appears in multiple episodes, said, "Latino 101 seemed like a clever opportunity to make fun of myself and each other as we’re often inclined to take each other way too seriously or be way to correct in this business due to the limited opportunities available." She added, "It reveals itself to be a great way to expose everything from ironies to pet peeves to injustices to things that are so true AND funny that they’re downright just ‘not right.’ I think ALL audiences will find themselves laughing their a—- off and nodding their heads relating to one thing or another!"