Univision Sets Midseason Lineup

MIAMI: The Univision Network has unveiled its midseason lineup, which includes the new weight-loss challenge series Dale con Ganas from the creators of The Biggest Loser.

Beginning January 11, Dale con Ganas, hosted by Alfonso Poncho de Anda (Wake-Up America) will air weekly. The series features Hispanic top trainers María Simón, Marcelo Crudele, Oscar Luna and Luis Alberto Aracena who work with four Hispanic families competing to transform their bodies. The winning finalist receives a grand prize package of $100,000. The series is co-produced by Broome’s 25/7 Productions and Estefan Film and Television Productions in collaboration with Univision Studios.

Returning favorites to the Univision lineup include hit telenovelas at the core of the prime-time schedule, and Nuestra Belleza Latina, which returns March 4 in its sixth installment. Hosted by Giselle Blondet, the series is a mix between reality television and a beauty competition. The new series El Gran Show de los Peques, features talented children, following the success of Pequeños Gigantes. Classic variety show Sabado Gigante, hosted by Don Francisco, returns to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012, continuing its world record run as the longest running variety show in television history.