07-06-2006

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Also scheduled to perform are chart-toppers Bacilos, Calle 13, Cheka, Hector El Father, India, Rakim y Ken-Y, Reik, and Anaís.

Celebrities presenting awards will include chart-topping pop group RBD, reggaetón artists Wisin y Yandel and Luny Tunes, novela actresses Karyme Lozano, Marlene Favela, and Kate del Castillo, television personality Daisy Fuentes, racecar driver Milka Duno, and popular recording artists La Secta All Star and Nek.
 
“Premios Juventud” is Spanish-language television’s first ever awards show where Hispanic youth honor their idols in the areas of Film, Music, Sports, Fashion and Pop Culture. Last year’s second edition was seen by nearly 9 million viewers and was one of the most-watched specials on Spanish-language television.

Preceding the awards telecast, red carpet arrivals of performers, presenters and other celebrities will be featured on “Noche de Estrellas” (Night of Stars). Hosted by Karla Martínez of “Despierta América,” Rafael Mercadante of “Primer Impacto,” and Carlos Calderón of “El Gordo y La Flaca,” the red carpet pre-show will kick off the star-studded night with a live performance by hot hip-hop artist Chelo at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central).

On the Internet, Univision.com has launched a “Premios Juventud” mini-site that includes extensive online coverage of all nominated artists, including videos and photo albums.  During the week leading up to the live broadcast, Univision.com will host exclusive live chats and interviews with the most popular artists.  On the day of the show, Univision.com will feature red carpet coverage and behind-the-scenes video streaming of artist interviews from the VIP pressroom.  Visit Univision.com, Uniclave: Premios Juventud for the latest information leading up to this high profile event.

Tickets to the star-studded event are now on sale to the public through TicketMaster (Miami 305-358-5885/ Ft. Lauderdale 954-523-3309), and via www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available directly at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami box office, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States.  Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 98% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 86% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 4 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records and a 50% interest in Mexico-based Disa Records labels as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com.  Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S., and a non-voting 14.9% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications is headquartered in Los Angeles with television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

Additional Information about the Acquisition and Where to Find It            
 
Univision Communications Inc (the "Company") will file a proxy statement and other documents regarding the proposed acquisition of the Company by Umbrella Acquisition Inc. ("Umbrella") with the Securities and Exchange Commission. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED MERGER. A definitive proxy statement will be sent to security holders of the Company seeking their approval of the transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement (when available) and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents may also be obtained free of charge on the Company’s website at www.univision.net or by directing a request to Univision Communications Inc., 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 3050, Los Angeles, CA 90067, Attention: Investor Relations.
 
The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of the Company in connection with the acquisition. Information about the Company and its directors and executive officers can be found in the Company’s Proxy Statements and Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons may be obtained by reading the proxy statement when it becomes available.