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[04/28/15 - 10:40 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents the World Television Premiere of "Ana Maria in Novela Land" on Saturday, May 2 at 8PM ET/PT
The bilingual film is the story of one young woman's struggle to find herself after being yanked out of her self-absorbed fandom of her favorite telenovela.

[via press release from Oxygen]

OXYGEN MEDIA PRESENTS THE WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE OF "ANA MARIA IN NOVELA LAND" ON SATURDAY, MAY 2 AT 8PM ET/PT

Network Partners with NBCUniversal's FLUENCY Productions For TV Debut of Film Targeting Multicultural Millennials

NEW YORK, NY - April 28, 2015 - Oxygen Media presents the television premiere of FLUENCY's critically-acclaimed romantic comedy "Ana Maria in Novela Land" on Saturday, May 2 at 8pm ET/PT. The bilingual film is the story of one young woman's struggle to find herself after being yanked out of her self-absorbed fandom of her favorite telenovela. Oxygen partnered with NBCUniversal's FLUENCY Productions in the television release of the movie targeting the network's young, multicultural audience.

"Oxygen and FLUENCY share the same passion for telling optimistic and compelling stories that reflect a diverse, vibrant-minded audience," said Rod Aissa, Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development, Oxygen Media. "We are constantly looking for new and unique content that resonates with our viewers, which made 'Ana Maria in Novela Land' the perfect acquisition for the network."

After getting fired from her job, bailing on her best friend and blowing off her sister's bridal fitting, Ana Maria is deemed a disappointment by everyone, especially her family. Ana Maria is so oblivious to the world that she walks right past a charming, handsome doctor. Instead, she seeks solace from her latest TV obsession - the steamy and scandalous novela, Pasión Sin Limites (Passion Without Limits).

Pasión Sin Limites own protagonist, the arrogant and melodramatic Ariana Tomosa, is also having a bad day after being trapped in a love triangle. As Ana Maria and Ariana reach their lowest moment of self-pity simultaneously... lighting strikes. Ana Maria wakes up inside the Mexican telenovela, while Ariana finds herself in modern day LA. Thinking it's only a dream, Ana Maria lives out all her fangirl fantasies while Ariana struggles to understand her new found surroundings and the harsh realities of urban living. As each of these women navigate their new lives, they come to the realization that love and true faith in themselves is all they really need to have the life they dreamed of.

"FLUENCY's film, 'Ana Maria in Novela Land,' makes the traditional novela genre relatable to multicultural millennials through an innovative approach to the storyline," said Peter Blacker, Executive Vice President, Digital Media & Emerging Businesses, Hispanic Enterprises and Content, NBCUniversal. "We're proud to join Oxygen's lineup of relevant content and further connect and engage viewers."

"Ana Maria in Novela Land" stars a group of seasoned and up-and-coming performers led by Edy Ganem ("Devious Maids"), in a breakout, dual role as both Ana Maria and Ariana Tomosa; Michael Steger ("90210") as Tony, the love-struck doctor next door, and as Armando, the playboy son of Ariana's wealthy fiancé; Luis Guzmán ("Boogie Nights") as Schmidt, the scheming lawyer who wants to bring Ana Maria down; Nestor Serrano, Ana Maria's patient father who adores her no matter what; newcomer Carla Morrison (Latin Grammy winning Singer/Songwriter) as Laura, Ana Maria's no-nonsense best friend; and the late Elizabeth Peña as Ana Maria's well-intentioned, but hard-edged mother. This movie sadly marked her last film.

About Oxygen Media

Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that targets young, multicultural women. The network's relevant and engaging content reflects how real women with real stories see the world - vibrant, optimistic and bold. Oxygen is the destination where women can come together across multiple platforms to have fun and encourage each other through their individual and collective journeys. The growing network's unscripted original programming includes "Sisterhood of Hip Hop," "The Prancing Elites Project," "Funny Girls" and the popular "Preachers" franchise. Available in over 77 million homes, Oxygen is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

About FLUENCY

FLUENCY Productions, a division of NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Content, is a multi-format, multiplatform studio that creates premium content for multicultural audiences. Focusing on the growing market of multicultural millennials, FLUENCY caters to a growing audience of viewers who seek a new type of hero, one that is both aspirational as well as familiar. The company's goal is to source and develop material with new perspectives, compelling voices and assured talent in order to capture the transformative spirit of a new generation.





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