Univision Studios

Univision Studios
Univision Communications Inc. · Public domain · source
Name	Univision Studios
Type	Subsidiary
Industry	Television production
Founded	2012
Founder	Univision Communications
Headquarters	Miami, Florida
Key people	Randy Falco; Peter Blacker; Enrique Santos; Isaac Lee
Parent	TelevisaUnivision

Univision Studios Univision Studios is the in-house production arm of a major Spanish-language media company in the United States, formed to create original programming for broadcast and streaming across Spanish-language networks and digital platforms. The studio develops scripted series, telenovelas, newsmagazines, sports programming, and reality formats that air on flagship networks and syndication outlets.

History

Univision Studios was established in 2012 as part of a corporate expansion led by executives from Univision Communications and coincided with strategic moves involving Hispanic Media consolidation, personnel shifts from Telemundo Television Studios and collaborations with producers linked to Televisa. Early initiatives reflected partnerships with creative teams associated with Cristina Saralegui, Don Francisco, Benito Pérez Galdós adaptations, and producers who had worked on series for SBS Broadcasting and NBCUniversal. In the 2010s the studio navigated industry changes influenced by mergers such as TelevisaUnivision and competition with networks like Telemundo, Azteca, and Mega (Chilean TV channel), while responding to distribution trends set by Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Hulu.

Productions

Productions have spanned genres including telenovela-style dramas, commission projects tied to personalities such as Sofía Vergara, newsmagazine specials connected to anchors like Jorge Ramos, and sports features involving rights holders such as Major League Soccer and commentators from ESPN Deportes. The studio has developed scripted series collaborating with creators who previously worked on El Clon, La Reina del Sur, Betty la fea, and reality formats inspired by international franchises like The Voice (U.S. TV series), Big Brother, and Survivor. It has produced lifestyle and entertainment series featuring talents with histories at Telemundo, Univision (TV network), Premios Juventud, and crossover appearances by figures associated with Shakira, Marc Anthony, and Ricky Martin.

Distribution and Partnerships

Distribution strategies involved syndication to broadcast affiliates of Univision (TV network), licensing agreements with Televisa entities, and digital deals with streaming services including negotiations reminiscent of arrangements with HBO Max, Pluto TV, and Vix. Co-production partnerships have been struck with independent studios linked to executives from Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Television Studios, and producers formerly attached to Endemol Shine Group and Banijay. International sales targeted markets served by broadcasters such as Telefe, Caracol Televisión, RTVE, Televisión Nacional de Chile, and cable operators that distribute content from Comcast and DirecTV Latin America.

Corporate Structure and Ownership

The studio operates as a production subsidiary within the corporate group formed by TelevisaUnivision following mergers and strategic transactions involving Golden Tree Asset Management-era financing and legacy ownership from Hispanic Broadcasters, LLC. Executive leadership has included industry figures who reported to boards populated by directors with backgrounds at Grupo Televisa, NBCUniversal, and private equity firms such as Apollo Global Management. The entity interfaces with business units overseeing advertising sales negotiated with agencies like Nielsen-tracked buyers, and rights management coordinated with legal teams experienced in agreements under laws adjudicated in courts including the Southern District of New York for international distribution disputes.

Notable Personnel

Key creative and executive personnel have included producers and executives formerly employed by Telemundo Television Studios, Argos Comunicación, and RTI Televisión, including executives who collaborated with talents like Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Salma Hayek. On-air talent associated with projects has included anchors and hosts with histories at Noticias Univision, Primer Impacto, Despierta América, and personalities who have appeared on Sábado Gigante. Behind-the-scenes showrunners and directors have ties to filmmakers who worked on productions for Canal Once (Mexico), TV Azteca, and independent film companies that released titles at festivals such as Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival.

Awards and Recognition

Programmes produced by the studio and its collaborators have received nominations and awards from organizations including the Emmy Awards and regional honors such as the Premios TVyNovelas and Premios Juventud, with entries submitted to juries that include members from institutions like The Television Academy. Projects have also been featured at festivals and markets such as MIPCOM, MIPTV, and the Festival Iberoamericano de Cine where works by associated creators were recognized for writing, acting, and production design.

Category:Television production companies of the United States Category:Spanish-language television