Selecciones Magazine's First-Ever 'Generation Latino: Hispanic Teens Who Are Changing The World' Editorial Franchise Brought to Life on Wednesday, October 4, 2006

		Los presentadores de TV mas talentosos de Univision Network asistieron a "Generation Latino: Hispanic Teens Who Are Changing the World", evento inaugural del 35o. aniversario de Selecciones. El cantante Shalim cerro el evento con una interpretacion musical que causo sensacion. De izquierda a derecha: Carmen Domincci, de Univision; Karla Martinez, de Despierta America; Genevieve Marlin Fernandez, editora en jefe de Selecciones; Shalim, cantante y compositor; Rick Marroquin, Director de Marketing para McDonald's EE.UU.; Elizabeth Bradley, editora de Selecciones; Jackie Guerrido, reportera del tiempo de Univision; Ana Maria Canseco, de Despierta America; y Satcha Pretto, de Primer Impacto Fin de Semana. (PRNewsFoto/Reader's Digest) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES

		De izquierda a derecha: Carmen Dominicci, de Univision; Karla Martinez, de Despierta America; Jackie Guerrido, reportera del tiempo de Univision; Ana Maria Canseco, de Despierta America; y Satcha Pretto, de Primer Impacto Fin de Semana. (PRNewsFoto/Reader's Digest) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES

Top Talent On Hand to Celebrate Inaugural Event Including Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Univision's Giselle Blondet, Telemundo's Poncho de Anda, Despierta America's Ana Maria Canseco & Singer Shalim Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Declared 'Generation Latino Day' Sponsored by McDonald's and The Dish Network NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Selecciones, the world's best-selling Spanish-language magazine, celebrated its 35th anniversary yesterday with the introduction of its first-ever "Generation Latino: Hispanic Teens Who Are Changing the World" event. The pages of the magazine's October issue were brought to life at a special awards luncheon and media event at Bongo's Cuban Café in Miami honoring seven Hispanic teens for their talents, accomplishments and unsurpassed contributions to their communities. Today's most prominent newsmakers -- TV personalities, musicians, and political leaders -- were also on-hand to present each teen with an award and deliver their own personal stories of obstacles, successes and achievements. Platinum event sponsor McDonald's presented each teen with a $2,500 scholarship, reinforcing its commitment to Hispanics and higher education. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez launched the program by proclaiming, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 as "Generation Latino Day." Talented singer and songwriter Shalim concluded the program with a show-stopping musical performance. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061005/NYTH100-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061005/NYTH100-b ) The magazine conducted a nationwide search to find extraordinary Hispanic teens who are excelling in their chosen field including the arts, politics, medicine and technology. Seven teens were selected under the following categories: The Activist: Miguel Zazueta; The Innovator: Eletha Joy Flores; The Healer: Pamela Escobar; The Forecaster: Roque Cespedes; The Storyteller: Lucas Leyva; The Performer: Eva Martinez and The Contender: Seniesa Estrada. WHAT: Selecciones' "Generation Latino: Hispanic Teens Who Are Changing the World" event, hosted by Selecciones Editor-in-Chief Genevieve Fernandez and Selecciones Publisher Elizabeth Bradley. WHO: Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez Telemundo's Poncho de Anda Univision's Giselle Blondet Despierta America's Ana Maria Canseco Telemundo's Ilia Calderon Univision's Carmen Domincci Univision's weather reporter Jackie Guerrido Despierta America's Karla Martinez Primer Impacto Fin de Semana's Satcha Pretto Singer, Songwriter and Actor Shalim WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 2006 WHERE: Bongo's Cuban Cafe. 601 Biscayne Boulevard. Miami. FL. About Selecciones: Selecciones empowers the Hispanic family in the United States with content that is practical, informative and inspirational -- providing news on extraordinary people, the latest trends and relevant service, all while celebrating the diversity of the Hispanic experience. Drawing from a world of resources, Selecciones touches the consumer with a product that has the impact of a global brand yet the intimate connection of a trustworthy friend.