Artists endorse AGP management towards local television - Puerto Rico Underground Journal

Reinier Beauchamp

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Yesterday afternoon, Governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, filed a bill to establish an advertising budget for local programs.

The governor said: “In fiscal year 2011 – 2012, the government spent more than $ 9 million in pattern for television, even 25% contributed to the production locally,” said Garcia Padilla. In addition, the governor said that television is part of economic development.

Meanwhile, Alexandra Malagon cheerleader said he was very happy with the draft. “You have to see the implementation, criteria for all that entails apply and qualify for benefits because, as explained, there has to be a 50% pay for Puerto Rico. There are certain canons, so cualifiques situations or not, “the cheerleader. Malagon sees this project as a very positive thing for local television. “I see it as something hopeful. That was not before, so at least the possibility that sponsor local programming made in Puerto Rico continues to rejoice small producers like me, “said Malagon.

“Hopefully there are more local, I say it with enthusiasm and joy of someone who is waiting for positive things happen. If you analyze television 5 years ago, the decline is substantial. It is very difficult for small producers. Having the project, set the project and the site of scenery, then, when you come to see, you do not survive, “he said cheerleader Restricted Area.

However, the actress Anamín James refuted the governor of Puerto Rico’s why 50% of local talent. “What I object to the governor was that only 50% of talent is Puerto Rican and 50% are from abroad that keep the money here. The actors are taxpayers. Why not sponsor 60% of the local talent? “.

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“The local industry is in danger of extinction,” said Alexandra Malagon cheerleader.

Santiago said he saw the project as a positive. “I think the general mood is positive, must have. The first to be strengthened are the news “. The actress said that there must be support from managers. “My fellow actors and actresses believe that the main responsibility for the initiative is given in channel managers. That they accept the project on the table, to be Puerto Rican television, “said Santiago. Although not yet said how much money will be allocated, is a project that will help the Puerto Rican talent.