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Chévere Nights was, for more than a decade, one of the most influential and beloved late-night entertainment programs on Dominican television. Hosted by the charismatic communicator Milagros Germán, also known as “La Diva”, the show was broadcast on Telesistema, channel 11, managing to combine interviews, humor, live music, and opinion, establishing itself as a benchmark of national television from its debut in 2003 until its last broadcast in 2019.
Produced by the same Germán under the label of Cachica Producciones, Chévere Nights was broadcast from Monday to Friday on Telesistema, channel 11, winning over the audience with its modern, dynamic and varied style, which included everything from artistic performances to current affairs debates, with a careful staging.
An innovative format and an all-star team
The program introduced the concept of the late night show in Dominican television, in the American style, with a mix of comedy, interviews, musical performances, and street sections. It was precisely that variety, along with the quality of its team, that made it a resounding success.
The cast was composed of figures such as José Guillermo Cortines, Irving Alberti, Luis José Germán, Kenny Grullón, Raeldo López, Mario Peguero, Sergio Carlo, Yadira Morel and Carlos Durán, who shone in different roles over the years.
In addition, the production and coordination of content and contests was handled by Mariel Sánchez, Laura Cury and Sonia Huelmont (Katusa). On the technical side, Benito Beira was in charge of the camera, and José Luis Germán along with Vladimir García handled the post-production. The street production was the responsibility of Miguel Mercado, and the segment “Pa’ la calle” featured Raeldo López as the main talent.
The co-hosting of the space was in the hands of Sergio Carlo, while the cast of humor was an essential part, with performances by Verónica López, Irving Alberti, Kenny Grullón, Williams Díaz, José Guillermo Cortines and Rafael Alduey.
The end of a television era
In 2019, and after 15 years of uninterrupted broadcasts, Chévere Nights went off the air. Its farewell marked the end of an important stage in Dominican television. Milagros Germán explained that it was a personal decision, motivated by new professional opportunities and challenges.
Subsequently, Germán shifted his career by entering politics and governmental communication, becoming Director of Communications of the Government and then Minister of Culture.
Legacy and collective memory
Despite its departure from the air, the impact of Chévere Nights remains alive in the collective memory of the country. Its contribution to the evolution of television entertainment, the promotion of local talents, and the quality of its content make it a milestone of Dominican television.
Numerous program fragments continue to circulate on social media, where new generations discover the fresh and professional style that defined this emblematic space.
TECHNICAL SHEET – Chévere Nights
- Program name: Chévere Nights
- Genre: Entertainment, interviews, humor, music, opinion
- Country of origin: Dominican Republic
- Language: Spanish
- Broadcast channel: Telesistema, channel 11
- Production company: Cachica Producciones
- Main host: Milagros Germán
- Co-host: Sergio Carlo
- Years of broadcast: 2003 – 2019
- Frequency: Monday to Friday (night)
👥 Featured Cast and Talents:
- José Guillermo Cortines
- Irving Alberti
- Luis José Germán
- Kenny Grullón
- Raeldo López
- Mario Peguero
- Yadira Morel
- Carlos Durán
- Verónica López
- Williams Díaz
- Rafael Alduey
🎥 Production and technical team:
- General Production: Milagros Germán
- Production and Content and Contest Coordination: Mariel Sánchez, Laura Cury, Sonia Huelmont (Katusa)
- Street Production: Miguel Mercado
- Street Segment: Raeldo López ("Pa’ la calle")
- Camera: Benito Beira
- Post-production: José Luis Germán, Vladimir García
