Hispanic Ratings Watch

Full Disclosure - I often write for a trade publication owned by VNU, which also owns Nielsen Media Research. Furthermore, more than a decade ago I worked for first Telemundo and then NBC.

La Madrastra is going from strength to strength. Tuesday was the highest rated episode last week when according to Nielsen there were some 5.65 million viewers. "Apuesta por un Amor" was second on the top 25 list of primetime Spanish-language programming. Cristina was third and since Boli-Nica seems to be interested Gilberto Gless was ranked seventh.

 "Cuerpo del Deseo" is Telemundo's top rated program at number 14 and is doing fine with a 5.9 rating. The reality show featuring Andres Garcia and his son Leonardo, "El Principe Azul", came in at number 15. (Mamita Mala wrote about the show in a post entitled "Mad Black Loose Latina". Definitely worth reading.)

Mexican soccer league programming provided both Telefutura and Azteca America with entries on the list. Once again, Ripley's hold the last slot on the top 25 list.

On the English side, Fox holds five of the top ten most-watched programs by Hispanics.