Chilevisión confirms Julián Elfenbein as host of Got Talent Chile…
Co-owned by Syco Entertainment and Fremantle, the Got Talent format is an global success and will once again be broadcast by the Paramount channel, having been the leader in ratings between 2010 and 2015.
Sheila Aguirre, EVP, Co-Production and Distribution, Latin America and Hispanic US FMI Fremantle:
“We are thrilled to partner with Chilevisión in bringing back ‘Got Talent’ to audiences in Chile. This iconic format has left an indelible mark in the global entertainment landscape, and we are excited to be a part of its return to Chile.”
The return of Got Talent Chile enhances Chilevisión’s strong commitment to the talent show genre. The channel’s track record includes successful shows such as The Voice Chile, Yo Soy, El Elegido and Fiebre de Baile.
Among the new features of Got Talent Chile is that it will be recorded in a spectacular 1,145 m2 studio theatre with direct sound and capacity for over 250 seats, in addition to 360 lighting spotlights, 160 m2 of screens and more than 20 cameras, and a crew of over 250 professionals which they will be in charge of airing the artists’ performances with a level of detail never before seen on Chilean television.
There are already more than 1,500 pre-selected candidates who have presented themselves throughout the country and casting will continue during the coming weeks. All interested parties can still register by completing the form available on the Chilevisión website.
Sheila Aguirre, Fremantle:
“Got Talent” is the talent show with NO age limit, NO talent restrictions and NO cultural boundaries. Acts ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous – in fact, anyone doing anything – are given the chance to win the hearts of a nation. At stake: a life-changing opportunity. Since its launch in 2006, this award-winning family show has been breaking audience ratings records everywhere and is now one of the most successful and progressively expanding entertainment brands in the business.”
Created by Simon Cowell and co-owned by Syco Entertainment and Fremantle, “Got Talent” has been broadcast in 194 countries, the original Britain’s Got Talent produced by Syco and Thames Television, continues to run on ITV.
