Singing Sensations Erasmo, Mariana Ochoa and Colette; Noticiero Azteca America's Jose Martin Samano and Nancy Agosto; and Ventaneando's Atala Sarmiento to Liven Up November 17 Vive Sin Drogas Drug Prevention Event in Phoenix

Singing Sensations Erasmo, Mariana Ochoa and Colette; Noticiero Azteca America's Jose Martin Samano and Nancy Agosto; and Ventaneando's Atala Sarmiento to Liven Up November 17 Vive Sin Drogas Drug Prevention Event in Phoenix

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundacion Azteca America and Una Vez Mas station Azteca America KPDF in Phoenix are pleased to announce a blockbuster collection of on-screen musical and entertainment talent for the U.S. debut of the Gira Vive Sin Drogas drug prevention tour to be held on November 17 at ASU Gammage.

Musical entertainment will include Erasmo, winner of the Fourth Generation of La Academia, and recording sensation with his "A Toda Banda" album launched last year with Sony BMG; as well as Colette, who recently released her CD "A Mi Manera" with the same label. Mariana Ochoa, former member of the pop group OV7, and star of Azteca novelas such as "La Hija del Jardinera" and "Amor Sin Condiciones," will round out the musical talent. Mariana is currently promoting her new album with Warner Music, "Luna Llena."

Also present will be Atala Sarmiento, one of the newest and most enthusiastic members of the cast of Ventaneando America. Other on-screen talent will include Noticiero Azteca America national network anchor Jose Martin Samano and Noticiero Azteca America Los Angeles Anchor Nancy Agosto.

"We are excited to have this great group of talent to help spread the word of living drug free and maintain the attention of our youth for this important message," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Azteca America and Fundacion Azteca America.

The Vive Sin Drogas Tour was launched in Mexico in 1999 to spread the message of living drug-free. To date, Fundacion Azteca has held 70 tours in Mexico to a combined audience of 250,000 people. The event targets Latino adolescents and their parents, with the goal of creating awareness about the consequences of drug, alcohol and food abuses. The United Nations granted the Vive Sin Drogas campaign its Vienna Civil Society Award in 1999 for its contribution to the betterment of society.

The four-hour program presents Azteca on-screen talent, with psychologists and medical doctors to talk about the emotional and physical effects of drug use. Recovered addicts will also be present to share their inspirational stories.

Don't miss the Gira Vive Sin Drogas on Saturday, November 17, 2007, from 9:30 am-1:30 pm at ASU Gammage.

Admission is free. For ticket information, contact Irma Madera (see contact info below).

About Fundacion Azteca America

Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S.

At Fundacion Azteca America, our philosophy is clear and simple: Respect the individual. Give back to society by improving health, nutrition, education and the environment. Empower the Hispanic community. Offer tools for self- improvement rather than charity. And live up to our core values.

Visit: http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/

About Azteca America

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States. The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 markets throughout the United States.

Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas also includes Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, Afore Azteca, Seguros Azteca, Grupo Iusacell and Azteca Internet.

Visit: http://www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate and http://www.gruposalinas.com/

About Una Vez Mas, LP

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Dallas, Una Vez Mas, LP is Azteca America's largest affiliate group currently with more than 26 stations operating throughout the U.S., in which 19 markets cover the entire state of Texas. These markets include: Abilene-Sweetwater KKAB, Albuquerque-Santa Fe KQDF, Amarillo KTXD, Atlanta WUVM, Austin KADF, Corpus Christi KYDF, Dallas/Fort Worth KODF, El Paso KAEP, Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen KRZD, Houston KUVM, Laredo AZTW, Las Vegas KHDF, Lubbock KDFL, New Orleans WTNO, Odessa-Midland KDFH, Philadelphia WZPA, Phoenix KPDF, San Angelo KAEM, San Antonio KVDF, Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo KZDF, Sherman-Ada KADY, Tampa WXAX, Tucson KUDF, Victoria KTJA, Waco-Temple-Bryan KAXW and Washington DC WQAW.

Azteca America KPDF Phoenix Media and Promotions Contact:
Irma Madera
602-437-0181
irmamadera@uvmtv.com

Grupo Salinas Media Contact:
Daniel McCosh
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com
011 52 55 1720 0059

Source: Grupo Salinas; Fundacion Azteca America; Azteca America

CONTACT: Irma Madera, Azteca America KPDF Phoenix Media and Promotions,
+1-602-437-0181, irmamadera@uvmtv.com; Daniel McCosh, Grupo Salinas,
+011-52-55-1720-0059, dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Web site:

http://www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate
http://www.gruposalinas.com/
http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/

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