Univision.com to Host Exclusive Online Chat With Latin Superstar Chayanne

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000-- Chayanne To Participate In Live Audio/Video Online Chat With The Hispanic Community About His New Album "Simplemente" And Upcoming T.V. Appearances 

Univision Online, Inc., the online division of Univision Communications Inc. (NYSE: UVN), announced that beginning at 8:00 p.m. (EST), December 13 2000, the nation's 33 million Hispanics will have the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive live chat with well-known Hispanic musician and actor Chayanne at www.univision.com. 

Video from the chat will be broadcast throughout the week on the site. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to pose questions to Sony(TM) recording artist Chayanne and learn more about his latest projects, such as his newly released album "Simplemente," and upcoming guest appearance on the television show "Ally McBeal" in January. 

Chayanne has been named by People Magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People and was recently on the cover of Latina and People En Espanol. Chayanne has more than 49 gold and platinum album awards to his credit. 

"Univision Online is excited to offer the Hispanic community the opportunity to interact with such a popular international celebrity such as Chayanne," said Diego Ruiz, Vice President/General Manager of Univision Online. "Chayanne has made significant contributions to the music, television and film industries and we are delighted to give our audience the chance to chat with him online. We look forward to continue to offer similar interviews to the Hispanic community in the future." This event marks the first time that Chayanne is appearing on Univision.com. 

Leveraging the power of the Univision Television Network, America's leading Spanish-language broadcaster, Univision.com has created an all-encompassing Internet site that combines star power, a strong sense of community, compelling editorial content, and tailored e-commerce opportunities. Univision.com provides U.S. Hispanics with an unparalleled online forum that entertains, educates and empowers all Latinos to come together as a community and express themselves. The portal is designed to appeal to the 33 million Hispanic Americans who represent the country's fastest growing online community. 

Univision.com is a comprehensive content- and service-rich Spanish-language Internet service catering to the dynamic U.S. Hispanic population. Univision.com includes three distinct, but closely integrated components: an Internet portal featuring four branded information channels, including original and exclusive news, entertainment, sports, and life resources; a branded shopping channel offering a full range of e-commerce merchandising; and facilitated access to this material through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which can also be obtained through low-cost, financed pre-packaged PCs. 

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