Mediapro Studio's North America division has hired former Apple TV+ creative executive Francesca Ricagni into its newly created role of head of U.S. Hispanic content, as it ramps up its presence in the region.
Last year, the studio launched a new business unit in Los Angeles, led by JC Acosta, which has been strengthening its English-language content. Ricani will lead complementary U.S. Hispanic content technology for North American Spanish-language TV channels, operators and streaming platforms. At play is a lucrative Latino market of more than 60 million people in the United States alone and more than 650 million globally.
“Francesca’s deep expertise, large community of professional relationships and experience entertaining U.S. Hispanic audiences make her an ideal match for our team,” said Acosta.
“I’m impressed to be able to work with the folks at Mediapro Studio in the U.S. and Canada during such a transformative moment in our industry. What a unique choice to tell rich, authentic stories that resonate with and reach U.S. Hispanic audiences. Resonating with the world,” Ricani said. Our numerous, multi-layered experiences and created content materials celebrate our stories, traditions and unique perspectives, elevating them on the world stage. “
Ricagni has played a key role in the success of many critically acclaimed Apple TV+ missions. She was instrumental in bringing Land of Ladies, starring Eva Longoria, her first Spanish-language starring role to the platform. She also contributed to Eugenio Derbez's Acapulco, which is considered one of Apple TV+'s most notable series. Now in its fourth season, the show has gained widespread recognition, winning the Critics Alternative Award for Comedy Sequence at the fourth annual Celebration of Latino Film and Television. Additionally, Francesca worked on the groundbreaking Midnight Household, produced by Oscar-winning director Pablo Larrain's company Fabula, which received global recognition at a similar Critics Alternative occasion Best Picture, thereby strengthening the platform’s presence in the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets.
Prior to joining Amazon Studios, Francesca helped the studio create authentic Latin American programming, overseeing over 30 enhancements including Como Sobrevivir Soltero, Porno y Helado, El Fin del Amor II Season and other popular works. Las Lyavis game. “
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