Hemisphere Media Group has announced the debut of its new free, ad-supported streaming channels WAPA+, TodoCine, and Todo Drama on ViX, TelevisaUnivision’s Spanish-language streaming service.
WAPA+, which is exclusively available on ViX, offers a selection of premium content from WAPA TV, the leading broadcast network in Puerto Rico. WAPA TV, known for being the top-rated network in Puerto Rico for 14 consecutive years, provides over 70 hours of popular news, talk shows, and entertainment content each week, targeted primarily at Puerto Ricans living in the mainland United States.
The introduction of these channels also brings TodoCine, featuring a range of current Spanish-language blockbuster and critically acclaimed movies, and Todo Drama, which showcases a variety of serialized dramas from countries such as Turkey, Korea, and Brazil.
Alan Sokol, CEO of Hemisphere Media Group, Inc., expressed excitement about the launch on ViX, highlighting it as a significant step in bringing high-quality, diverse Spanish-language content to the U.S. Hispanic/Latino audience. He emphasized the company’s commitment to catering to the diverse needs of the Hispanic community in the U.S., particularly focusing on the dynamic Puerto Rican community. Sokol also noted the importance of ViX as an exclusive launch partner for WAPA+.