On the heels of the second highest-rated novela premiere in the network’s history, Telemundo Media’s original production EL SEÑOR DE LOS CIELOS (The Lord of the Skies, M-F 10pm ET) delivered the second highest-rated premiere week in the network’s history averaging 2,385,000 total viewers and 1,504,000 adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. A co-production between Telemundo Studios and Caracol TV featuring novela stars Rafael Amaya, Ximena Herrera, Fernanda Castillo and Gabriel Porras, EL SEÑOR DE LOS CIELOS delivered on premiere week a 37% share of total viewers and a 43% share of adults 18-49 among major Spanish language broadcast networks in its time period. The original novela also fueled the network’s prime time performance to record levels delivering its highest-rated Monday-Friday prime delivery with regular programming among total viewers in the network’s history (1,817,000).Below are some of the highlights for EL SEÑOR DE LOS CIELOS premiere week:
Telemundo announced today telenovela stars Gaby Espino and Rafael Amaya will host the Network’s first-ever “Premios Tu Mundo” (Your World Awards). The three-hour star-studded awards special will air live on Thursday, August 30 at 8 p.m. ET from the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre.