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The View tries out Ana Belaval

July 17, 2014 by Veronica Villafañe

Two spots have recently opened up on ABC’s “The View.” You would think this is a perfect opportunity to finally give one of those slots to a Latina co-host.

WGN-TV reporter Ana Belaval got a guest-host shot last Tuesday, sitting in with the women of “The View,” although when she shared her experience with her Chicago colleagues she said didn’t get much of a chance to participate.

Ana is an Emmy-award winning reporter, who has spent the last 9 years at WGN. She was previously a Univision network correspondent and a local news anchor. She has experience and charm and was very grateful for the opportunity.

It seems like every so often ABC tries out a Latina host, but isn’t truly committed to bringing one on board.

Now, one of the two slots suddenly open is already gone… Rosie O’Donnell is returning to the show after a 7-year absence.

The show has been on the air for 17 years. During that period of time, the producers have only invited a handful of Latinas to guest host: Naibe Reinoso in 2003 and Myrka Dellanos in 2006.

ABC fared a little better in 2013, inviting three women in one year: Pamela Silva Conde,  Nely Galán and Alicia Menéndez.

What will it take for ABC to finally give a full-time seat to a Latina at “The View?”

 

 

 

Filed Under: People, TV & Radio Tagged With: The View

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  1. Valentin Asalsa says

    July 19, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Ratings… what else….!?

  2. Valentin Asalsa says

    July 19, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I understand that the objective of this webpage is to highlight happrnings of Latinos in Media… but seriously, why would any Media company would have to feel obligated to hire a Latin anchor/presenter if they don’t draw the kind of audience that they are after… Talent, skill or charisma should always be more important that ethnicity…don’t you think….?

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Hispanic media and entertainment contributor to Forbes.

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