DISCOP Johannesburg Spotlight: Cisneros Media Distribution

JOHANNESBURG: At DISCOP Johannesburg, Cisneros Media Distribution is presenting the telenovelas Separated By Love and Sweet Thing.

“Separated by Love and Sweet Thing are two of our most recent gems in the telenovela genre, which is appealing to the entire family, including younger audiences,” says Cristobal Ponte, the company’s exclusive independent representative for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. “Telenovelas are king in the [African] territory, and Cisneros Media Distribution is recognized the world over as one of the leading producers of internationally successful telenovelas, having introduced the genre into the market some 15 years ago.”

Another highlight from the company is the series SHÄK, which features high-speed pursuits, police shootouts, rescues, fires and more. “SHÄK is a nail-biting series of real-life scenes in HD,” Ponte says.

He adds, “Africa is a very important territory for Cisneros Media Distribution; it’s a market where our programs have been well received and we have enjoyed much success.”