¡Despierta América!

¡Despierta América! (1997- )

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¡Despierta América! (Wake Up America!) is an American Spanish language morning television show airing on Univision. Debuting on April 14, 1997, the program's primarily targets the Hispanic population in the United States. It is broadcast from the network's studios in Miami, Florida, and is currently hosted by Karla Martínez, Johnny Lozada, Alan Tacher, Ana Patricia González, Lourdes Ramos, Ximena Córdoba, Lourdes Stephan and Alejandro Chabán. Other reporters or celebrities also provide entertainment and gossip segments, and will occasionally appear as guest hosts if one of the regular hosts is unavailable (for instance, actress Angélica Vale has appeared frequently during the show's run). The show also features contributors that cover a variety of topics such as immigration, technology, diet, exercise and personal motivation. Among the permanent and occasional contributors of the show are Dr. Mario Lovo (immigration), Ariel Coro (technology), Claudia Molina (exercise), Alejandro Chabán (weight loss), Ismael Cala, María Marín and Alberto Sardiñas (motivation), among many others.

The program airs weekdays from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time; as Univision holds complete responsibility for its affiliates' programming, the network does not tape delay ¡Despierta América! individually by U.S. time zone (only running a delayed broadcast for the network's Pacific Time feed). Although similar in format to English language competitors Good Morning America and Today, ¡Despierta América! maintains more of a focus on interviews, and entertainment and feature stories; news headlines are generally limited to a segment that airs each half-hour, and national weather segments only appear once an hour during the first three hours of the broadcast (compared to the half-hourly weather updates that appear on other national morning news programs).

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 07:00 (240 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S21E195Episode 195Sept. 29, 2017
S21E194Episode 194Sept. 28, 2017
S21E193Episode 193Sept. 27, 2017
S21E192Episode 192Sept. 26, 2017
S21E191Episode 191Sept. 25, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who were the original hosts of the show?

The original hosts of the show were Neida Sandoval, Rafael Jos\u00e9, and Fernando Arau.

What was the initial format of the show?

The initial format of the show included news, weather, entertainment, and lifestyle segments.

How did the show's format change over time?

The show gradually added more entertainment and celebrity news segments while still covering news and lifestyle topics.

Did the show ever have a segment in English?

Yes, the show had an "English Word of the Day" segment for a while.

Was there a regular cooking segment on the show?

Yes, there was a regular cooking segment on the show with Chef James Tahhan as the main chef.

How did the show cover the 1998 World Cup in France?

The show had live broadcasts from France during the World Cup, with Fernando Fiore as the host.

Did the show ever have special theme weeks?

Yes, the show had theme weeks, such as "Fitness Week" and "Hispanic Heritage Week."

Did the show ever feature musical performances?

Yes, the show featured live musical performances by various artists over the years.

Did the show ever cover events outside of the United States?

Yes, the show covered events outside of the United States, including the Mexican presidential election in 2006.

Was there a specific segment about beauty tips?

Yes, there was a regular "Beauty Tips" segment on the show with Giselle Blondet as the main host.

Who were some of the celebrity guests featured on the show?

Some of the celebrity guests featured on the show include Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, and Jennifer Lopez.

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Also known as

  • Wake Up America
  • Despierta América (United States)
  • Wake Up America (United States)
  • Despierta América (Spain)

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