Omar y Argelia Press Kit
Argelia Atilano Radio Host Argelia Atilano is the leading female voice of El Show de Omar y Argelia for KLVE 107.5 FM in Los Angeles. She embodies a solidified career of industry achievements in both radio and television. Argelia has been recognized for her work with 5 Golden Mike Awards, the keys to the city of Huntington Park, the State Senator of California Gil Cedillo Award and nominations for industry pinnacles, Emmy Awards and Marconi Radio Awards. Argelia is actively involved with charities like Hispanic Scholarship Fund, St. Jude s Research Center, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The American Red Cross, Padres Contra El Cancer and The Blind Childrens Center. Always putting her community first, one of her most esteemed projects is at her alma mater, Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. Here she is involved in the Escalante Scholarship Fund where she actively motivates students that are on the verge of dropping out, instilling in them a determination to pursue a higher education amidst their many obstacles. Recently, she created The Argelia Atilano Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to deserving female graduates from Garfield High School and that have been accepted to Loyola Marymount University. Today Argelia Atilano is a well-established TV and radio personality, and a house hold name within her audience. Atilano successfully balances a work schedule, that would surely intimidate most, and a fulfilling personal life with husband and radio co-host Omar Velasco. Together they take on their biggest role yet, as proud parents of their two daughters, Camila and Anabella. Argelia is the refreshing, credible and sincere voice for brands like AT&T, Chevron, Olay, Pampers, Dannon, McDonald s HACER scholarship program and the state campaign, California s First 5. Univision Television and Univision Radio, KLVE 107.5 FM, are incredibly proud to call Argelia Atilano, family! 124K 47K 22K
Omar Velasco Radio Host With an incomparable talent and infectious personality Omar Velasco is Los Angeles leading morning voice. He co-hosts KLVE s morning show with Argelia Atilano, and together they entertain their listeners with hot topics, and the best musical hits. Omar describes himself as a shy and timid personality off the microphone. He enjoys movies, dinner and hanging out with his family. He also enjoys different sports, like bowling, golf, and recently trained and ran the LA marathon. This experience he describes as horribly amazing, Not one to conform, he keeps himself active and lives spontaneously to remain as dynamic as possible. He lives life day by day, focusing on the present, and applying 100% of himself into what he s working on. KLVE s morning show is my dream, and I m living it, and I m enjoying it! he says. His show is one that entertains listeners, Omar makes it his goal to prepare his listeners for their everyday lives, no matter where they are headed to, I want them to get there feeling better. Omar has volunteered his talent and time to aid organizations like the Blind Children s Center, St. Jude Children s Research Hospital and PADRES Contra el Cáncer. He soon hopes to work in his community and help young kids focus and finish High School, and College. In 2006 Omar received the Impact Award from the Los Angeles City Council for his leadership in the Latino community. Also, Omar has been nominated for the Marconi Award as Spanish Personality of the Year in 2008, 2009, and 2011. Radio Notas awarded Omar in 2009 and 2013 as Personlity of the Year.
Omar y Argelia Radio Show Gossip, social consciousness, political awareness and an up-beat sense of humor. That s the sweet blend of java talk you get every morning on El Show de Omar y Argelia. Adult contemporary music and informative news help this daily show achieve the well-deserved praise it receives. Focus on the community, entertainment, family values and social issues is what Omar and Argelia are all about. El Show de Omar y Argelia is currently LA s #1 AM Drive Spanish Show with Female Listeners. Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano, a real-life couple, share their keen sense of Latino culture every morning on the airwaves. The young and vibrant duo strikes up a conversation about anything, enticing the audience to join in. Omar and Argelia are consistent, energetic and passionate in their desire to deliver a great show to the Hispanic community. They listen to what their audience requests and deliver in full. They base their show on involving their audience in conversations, contests, and just plain old-fashioned fun! 337K 53K 12K
book outline Amor Al Aire Purpose The stories and anecdotes told by Omar and Argelia alone speak for their success, both as a couple and as professionals with over ten years of working together on the radio. Structure The book is divided into chapters with anecdotes covering various aspects of both of their lives, but not in chronological order. Among others, the topics would be touching: Cupid s arrow how they managed to spend three years of dating without anyone knowing, despite working in the same place. Day-to-day, both at home and at work how they manage to keep the relationship alive. With Celebrities anecdotes with showbiz personalities. Connecting with the listeners how some listeners have touched their lives and how they have touched the lives of some listeners. Mira Quien Baila how they coped with the challenge of living in Miami for three months while Argelia took part in the show. Daughters parenting and decision making, the daily grind with them, the time you spend, family vacations, etc. Discussions and disagreements how to hide or overcome the couple s fights in the workplace. Relationship with both of their families Omar and Argelia as economic pillars for their families. Photos The book will include an appendix with unpublished photos to illustrate different stages of the life of Omar and Argelia as a couple, at home and at work.
CONTACT Luis MEDINA UNO Productions, Inc luis@unoproductions www.unoproductions.com Tlf: +1 (818) 763-1501