Felicidad Aveleyra Joins NOTICIAS TELEMUNDO

Telemundo announced today that acclaimed Mexican journalist Felicidad Aveleyra will be joining Noticias Telemundo as a presenter and reporter. The addition of Aveleyra to the network's news team comes at a time of audience growth and expanded programming in preparation for the upcoming US presidential elections, which are of critical interest to the Hispanic community.

"Felicidad is a stellar catch for Noticias Telemundo," commented Luis Carlos Velez, Executive Vice President of Network News. "She represents the best of a new generation of Hispanic journalism committed to independence, innovation and versatility. All of these elements play a role in the unique multimedia editorial process that characterizes our network."

Three time Emmy and 2 time Edward R. Murrow award winner said, "It's exciting to join the team of Telemundo News. After my time in Los Angeles with lots of enthusiasm and humility I reach this next step in my career with the opportunity to meet and serve the Hispanic community in this country."

Before joining Noticias Telemundo, Felicidad Aveleyra was a news presenter for "Noticias Univisión 34" in Los Angeles. She has an extensive career as a television host for programs such as "Fila Zero" on Televisa Guadalajara and "Los mejores músicos.com," and she anchored the evening sports news for "Estadio Total" on Televisa Deportes Network.

Noticias Telemundo is the most trusted source of news and information among US Hispanics. Its award-winning programming includes "Noticiero Telemundo," "Noticiero Telemundo Fin de Semana," "Al Rojo Vivo con María Celeste" and "Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart," as well as special programs, documentaries and breaking news. Its distinguished team of presenters, correspondents and collaborators offers the latest information and analysis of national and international events on multiple televised and digital platforms reaching Hispanic audiences in 210 markets across the United States every day of the week.