NEW YORK, July 21, 2014 – Billboard climbing, pop sensation Becky G was announced as the latest talent added to the Chicas Poderosas Concert powered by Disney during this year’s Festival People en Español in San Antonio, Texas. She joins one of today’s hottest young performers, Zendaya from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Teen singer Matt Hunter and film director Miguel Arteta will also join the highly-anticipated 3rd annual Festival PEOPLE en Español daytime experience, where the theme of “Inspiring the Next Generation” takes center stage Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31.

 

“With her summer anthem of ‘Shower’ and mega-hit ‘Can’t Get Enough’ with Pitbull, we are thrilled to have Becky G perform with Zendaya,” said Monique Manso, publisher, PEOPLE en Español. “PEOPLE en Español is packing the Chicas Poderosas concert and Festival daytime experience with talent who will help us celebrate young people and empower them with inspiring stories of success. We hope the entire family will join us this Labor Day weekend.”

The Chicas Poderosas Concert tickets start at $25, and are available now through Ticketmaster. For tickets and more information, visit peopleenespanol.com/festival.

In response to the audience’s demand and enthusiasm for the last year’s robust line-up of fan meet-and-greets and main stage presentations on topics ranging from Hollywood fashion to education and wellness, Festival PEOPLE en Español is expanding its daytime offerings—with a substantial increase in celebrity talent and twice as many performers. Each day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center the Festival’s free daytime experience will feature engaging on-site activities for attendees, free give-aways, movie screenings, authentic San Antonio cuisine and more from the community’s favorite brands.

Argentine actor, model and entertainer Julián Gil, professional boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, television legend Don Francisco and Dra. Ana María Polo of the popular TV show “Caso Cerrado” are among the international influencers and celebrities who will participate during the family-fun weekend. Other celebrities scheduled to appear throughout the weekend are actress-singer Maite Perroni, novela star Sara Maldonado, singers Priscila Ángel and Jaci Velásquez, TV personalities Myrka Dellanos, Poncho de Anda and Alejandra Oraa, actor Eduardo Verastegui, singer-actors Mane de la Parra, Carlos Ponce and Gabriel Coronel, actress Génesis Rodríguez and comedienne Cristela Alonzo.

Sponsors of Festival PEOPLE en Español 2014 include Disney, ABC, Jeep, Coca-Cola, Strayer University, Center for Disease Control, AARP, HBO Latino, HEB, Azteca, the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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About Festival PEOPLE en Español

PEOPLE en Espanol’s annual Festival aims to entertain, inspire and unite Hispanic families around an unparalleled celebration of culture. Festival PEOPLE en Español has become one of the year’s most-anticipated celebrations of Hispanic culture featuring today’s hottest celebrities, expert panels and family-fun activities over Labor Day weekend.

About PEOPLE en Español

PEOPLE en Español was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Español reaches an audience of 6.9 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Español delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. The brand’s social media footprint includes over a 1,000,000 followers on Twitter and over 2.6 million fans on Facebook. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit peopleenespanol.com.

About Time Inc.

Time Inc. (NYSE: TIME) is one of the largest media companies in the world reaching more than 130 million consumers each month across multiple platforms. With influential brands such as TIME, PEOPLE, Sports Illustrated, InStyle, Real Simple, Wallpaper, Travel + Leisure and FOOD & WINE, Time Inc. is home to celebrated events and franchises including the FORTUNE 500, TIME 100, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year, the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen and the ESSENCE Festival.

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