Spanish
Hola Gente was an emblematic Dominican television program, hosted by the outstanding presenter Tania Báez. This variety show kept its audience captivated for 15 years, from its premiere on July 7, 1997, until its farewell on December 30, 2012.
Broadcast by Antena Latina, Channel 7, the program aired on Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., establishing itself as a reference in national television.
In its beginnings, Hola Gente was broadcast on Sundays from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with its first recording taking place in the iconic setting of the Colonial Zone, which marked a beginning full of symbolism and culture.
Tania Báez's Hola Gente program stood out for its dynamic and diverse format, offering a mix of entertainment, current affairs, interviews, reports, fashion, and show business news. Throughout its history, it featured the participation of renowned figures from the arts and music, including Víctor Manuelle, Cristian Castro, Jean Carlos Canela, Daddy Yankee, Eddy Herrera, Héctor Acosta, Miriam Cruz, Milly Quezada, Wason Brazobán, El Batallón, Vladimir Dotel, Cuquín Victoria, Carlos Sánchez, and Brenda Sánchez.
Proyectos en Hola Gente
Hola Gente integrated several segments that captured the public's interest, such as "Cambio Radical" (Radical Change), where image experts advised women to transform their style; "Voz de la Calle" (Voice of the Street), which reflected the opinions of the common citizen; "Hola Gente Busca su Fan #1" (Hola Gente Looks for its #1 Fan), dedicated to rewarding the loyalty of its followers; and "Mujeres Súper Viva" (Super Alive Women), a television series that conveyed positive and encouraging messages.
Another of the outstanding projects was "Los 10 Más Bellos de Hola Gente", carried out every two years with the aim of raising funds for social causes, showing the program's commitment to social responsibility.
Following its last broadcast, Tania Báez expressed her gratitude towards Antena Latina and its audience, highlighting that the program concluded its cycle consistently leading the audience ratings in the Weekly Variety Magazine category, according to data from the company AGB.
After Hola Gente, Tania Báez continued her career in radio and in television projects for seasons, such as the program "Revelaciones", broadcast for eight weeks on Telesistema, channel 11. In addition, she joined her daughters Techy and Karla Fatule in the radio space "Las Hijas de su Madre", broadcast Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on CDN La Radio, 92.5 FM, where they address topics of health, entertainment, music, cooking and fitness, with the participation of experts in each area.
Key data of the Hola Gente program:
- Name: Hola Gente
- Format: Weekly Variety Magazine
- Host: Tania Báez
- First Broadcast: July 7, 1997
- Last Broadcast: December 30, 2012
- Schedule: Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Channel: Antena Latina, Canal 7
