La Academia: Última Generación de México(La Academia: The Final Generation from Mexico)

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Azteca América proudly brings back the most exciting reality show on Spanish-language TV. In this sixth generation, the last to be produced in Mexico, thousands of young, hopeful singers from across the U.S., Mexico and Latin America, will audition for a chance to compete in the all-new La Academia: Última Generación de México!

As part of this property, there will be four separate programs: Azteca Music: La Academia Special, El Recreo, Camino a la Fama and the Sunday evening La Academia concerts. First, Azteca Music will feature a special hosted by former La Academians, Cynthia and Erasmo. This special will recap the U.S. auditions held in Los Angeles and other affiliated cities– featuring clips of the best of La Academia with live performances from the most successful graduates.

Then, Monday through Friday, there will be two shows daily: El Recreo, an inside look at the intense singing and dance lessons as contestants try to win the praise and attention of their master teachers. In the primetime show, Camino a la Fama, hidden cameras follow the personal stories that unfold in the “Academia House.” Flirtations, love triangles, and back-stabbing give this primetime show enough heat to keep audiences glued to the screen!

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La Academia: Última Generación de México(La Academia: The Final Generation from Mexico)

Then on Sundays, the La Academia: Última Generación de México concerts promise to be the best entertainment on Spanish-language TV as contestants belt their hearts out before live audiences at our state-of-the-art studios in Mexico City. With theatrical dancers, extravagant sets, beautiful costumes and guest performances by past winners, each week promises to be an extravaganza!

Weekly, one unlucky contestant will be eliminated until the finalists compete for the #1 spot, with a grand prize of 3 million Mexican pesos and a contract to tour for a year as the next La Academia superstar. The incredible production team includes Eva Borja, producer of the past five generations, Academy Director, Héctor Martinez, from the first two generations and the return of the master teachers from the very first season.

And, while La Academia: Última Generación de México will be wrapping up this year, loyal fans need not worry-- the all-new La Academia USA will be premiering in 2009!

Credits:Producer: Eva BorjaAcademy Director: Héctor MartínezVocal Instructors: Lula Ross / Willy Gutiérrez Choreographer: Guillermina Gómez

Plotline description: “La Academia: Última Generación de México is the final generation of Azteca América’s hit musical reality show to be produced in Mexico, featuring contestants who will belt their hearts out in hopes of becoming the next La Academia superstar.”

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La Academia Live Concerts

Premieres August 24 SundaysPrimetime (Time TBD)3 HRS18 Episodes*

Every Sunday, La Academia features a 3-hour concert. Contestants will attempt to sing their way into the judges’ hearts, while audiences enjoy a spectacular show, live from our state-of-the-art studio in Mexico City.

Sundays

*as of this publication date; # episodes/hours subject to change

La Academia Discovers Stars

Latin pop singer Yahir, now known as Latin pop singer Yahir, now known as the the American Idol of MexicoAmerican Idol of Mexico, , catapulted to fame after winning 4catapulted to fame after winning 4thth place of place of La AcademiaLa Academia 1 1stst Generation. Generation. In 2003, he recorded his debut album In 2003, he recorded his debut album on the Warner Music Latina label and on the Warner Music Latina label and his success lead to appearances on his success lead to appearances on two popular Mexican novelas. two popular Mexican novelas. Recently, Yahir starred in Azteca Recently, Yahir starred in Azteca América’s América’s Bellezas IndomablesBellezas Indomables and and he recorded his 4th album he recorded his 4th album Con El Con El Alma Entre Las ManosAlma Entre Las Manos... which ... which produced two hit singles: produced two hit singles: Maldito Maldito AmorAmor and and El AmorEl Amor. .

Yuridia won 2nd place in Yuridia won 2nd place in La La AcademiaAcademia 4th Generation and 4th Generation and soon after released soon after released her successful her successful debut record, debut record, La Voz de un La Voz de un ÁngelÁngel. In 2006, Yuridia’s album . In 2006, Yuridia’s album Habla el CorazónHabla el Corazón rreceived three eceived three Billboard Latino nominations and Billboard Latino nominations and achieved diamond status, making achieved diamond status, making her one of Mexico's top selling her one of Mexico's top selling artists, an accomplishment only artists, an accomplishment only paralleled within the last ten years paralleled within the last ten years by superstar Luis Miguel. In 2007, by superstar Luis Miguel. In 2007, Yuridia released Gold record Yuridia released Gold record EntreEntre MariposasMariposas and she currently tours and she currently tours singing to the hearts of many loyal singing to the hearts of many loyal fans. fans.

Myriam was the winner of Myriam was the winner of La La Academia Academia 1st Generation1st Generation..She competed with Yahir, Víctor She competed with Yahir, Víctor and others, who are also now and others, who are also now famous pop singers. She has famous pop singers. She has recorded five CD’s, which have recorded five CD’s, which have broken sales records. In January broken sales records. In January 2007, she launched her sixth CD 2007, she launched her sixth CD album album Simplemente AmigosSimplemente Amigos as a as a tribute to singer, Ana Gabriel.tribute to singer, Ana Gabriel.