| La Banda | |
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Created by | Simon Cowell |
| Presented by | Alejandra Espinoza |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original languages | English, Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ricky Martin |
| Production location | Miami, Florida |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Univision Las Estrellas |
| Release | September 13, 2015 – December 11, 2016 |
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La Banda ("the band") is a Spanish-language American singing competition series created by Ricky Martin and Simon Cowell, and produced by Ricky Martin.[1] It is presented by Alejandra Espinoza. The series is a co-production between Syco Entertainment, Saban Brands and Univision.
Univision broadcast two seasons, with season 1 premiering on September 13, 2015, until December 13, 2015, with judges Ricky Martin, Laura Pausini, and Alejandro Sanz.[2][3] with the goal of the series to look for talented young teens to make the next musical phenomenon. The new band entitled CNCO was composed of winners Christopher Vélez (Ecuador), Richard Camacho (Dominican Republic), Joel Pimentel (Mexico), Erick Brian Colón (Cuba), and Zabdiel de Jesús (Puerto Rico).[4]
The show was renewed for season 2, but this time in search for the next Latin boy and girl band. It was broadcast from September 11, 2016, to December 11, 2016, with judges Wisin, Laura Pausini and Mario Domm.[5] The new band entitled MIX5 was composed of winners Brian Cruz (Cuba), Taishmara Rivera (Puerto Rico), Christian Castro (Puerto Rico), Danelly Hoyer (Mexico), and Garmandy Candelario (Dominican Republic).[6]
A third season was announced for 2018 season after a hiatus of one year.[7] There were spinoffs of the La Banda series both in Mexico and Greece.
- ^ Tinico, Armando (February 19, 2015). "Ricky Martin Joins 'La Banda' As Judge; Will Executive Produce Univision Talent Show With Simon Cowell [VIDEO]". latintimes.com. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ "Laura Pausini Joins Univision Network's "La Banda" as a Judge". corporate.univision.com. May 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ "Alejandro Sanz Joins Univision Network's "La Banda" as a Judge". corporate.univision.com. May 6, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ Barrera, Juliana (December 13, 2015). "'La Banda' Univision Finale: Christopher Vélez, Richard Camacho, Joel Pimentel, Erick Brian Colón, Zabdiel De Jesus Are CNCO!". latintimes.com. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 30, 2016). "'La Banda 2' Judges: Univision Reveals Which Two Artists Join Laura Pausini In Reality Show". latintimes.com. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ Flores, Griselda. "Meet MIX5: 'La Banda' Wraps Second Season With New Band". billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ Univision.com: La Banda is back! Espera su tercera temporada en el 2018 (in Spanish)