15 MAY 2024

ViX signs exclusive deal with Juanpa Zurita and ARCO Entertainment Media

The two-year agreement grants ViX first-look rights to Zurita’s upcoming projects. The deal, announced at TelevisaUnivision's 2024-25 Upfront presentation, grants ViX exclusive access to ARCO Entertainment's Spanish-language series and theatrical motion picture projects.   

15 MAY 2024

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The Spanish-language streaming service VIX has signed a first-look agreement with Emmy-nominated Mexican producer Juanpa Zurita and ARCO Entertainment Media. The deal, announced at TelevisaUnivision's 2024-25 Upfront presentation, grants ViX exclusive access to ARCO Entertainment's Spanish-language series and theatrical motion picture projects.   

Zurita is well known among ViX subscribers; he was an integral part in the success of the 2023 ViX Original film “¿Quieres ser mi Hijo?” He continues his commitment with ViX as ARCO Entertainment co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, from where he will be developing diverse premium Spanish-language content and curating exceptional stories for ViX. In these endeavors, his partner, Brenda Tubilla, will serve as the executive producer for said projects, working closely with him.  The two-year agreement grants ViX first-look rights to Zurita’s upcoming projects.

Augusto Rovegno, Senior Vice President of Content at ViX at TelevisaUnivision referred to Zurita's talent:Juanpa is a multifaceted creator whose prolific talents, original storytelling, and immense creativity establish him as one of the most influential young Latin American voices in the entertainment industry today,” said “This agreement underscores our commitment to delivering culturally relevant premium Spanish content and solidifies our position as the largest Spanish-language streaming service, home to top-tier creative talent;" noted.
  

Juanpa Zurita, co-founder of Arco Entertainment frames the agreement within the plan to take storytelling to another level: “Eleven years ago, a single spark from a simple video I uploaded changed my life forever, igniting a passion for creating that burns brighter every day. Today, I'm thrilled to announce that ViX is joining us in our mission to empower a diverse group of digital artists—from videographers to musicians—who are pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Together, we are committed to producing content that not only captures but also amplifies the voices of the new generation, resonating deeply and inspiring action across the globe," stated.