Endemol Shine’s Cris Abrego to Keynote MIPCancun

PARIS: Cris Abrego, co-chairman of Endemol Shine Americas and co-CEO of Endemol Shine North America, has been lined up to deliver a keynote at MIPCancun, on Friday, November 18.

Abrego will share the process that Endemol Shine follows to select, develop and fund both scripted and non-scripted content in the region. The third edition of MIPCancun will take place in Cancun, Mexico, from November 16 to 18, serving as a think-tank for TV programming, production, acquisition and digital opportunities.

Abrego said: “I’m thrilled to be participating in this year’s MIPCancun. As we continue to build upon the success Endemol Shine has already enjoyed in Latin America, this emerging conference will provide a valuable forum for connecting with key players from across the region.”

Ted Baracos, the director of market development at event organizer Reed MIDEM, added: “Cris Abrego is one of the leading creators and pioneers of reality TV and now leading Endemol Shine’s efforts across the Americas. We are delighted to have Cris join this year’s MIPCancun Summit to share the process of deploying original ideas in a region where drama and reality television are so important.”