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Canal 13 (Chile)

Corporacion de Television de la Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (UCTV), generally known by its broadcast frequency Canal 13, is the second oldest television station in Chile. It is owned by the one of the most important Chilean pontifical university, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. It began broadcasting on August 21 1959.

Canal 13's programming is heavily dominated by local versions of international shows, telenovelas (soap operas), reality shows, investigative journalism, and other programs. Canal 13 is one of the most viewed television stations in the country.

Controversy

Because of the influence from the Catholic church, sometimes the channel is regarded as conservative and right-wing. Also, station detractors argue that during general Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship Canal 13 contributed to hiding information on violations to human rights and that several of its anchor journalists were supporters of his rule.

Canal 13 Cable and Play FM

The corporation also has other business operations in media.

Canal 13 Cable offers a programming different from its parent station, with more cultural programming and more focalized themes like business and sports.

Play FM is a radio station focusing on music and news in English. It also airs Spanish language music but not as frequently. Its frequency is 100.9 FM in Santiago.

Canal 13 also has a joint venture with TVyNovelas for publishing the official magazines of their shows like Protagonistas... or La Granja (both reality shows).

Most important shows

The most popular shows of the network in this or in previous seasons, currently are:

Contacto (Investigative journalism)

Teletrece (Newscast)

Brujas (soap opera)

Machos (soap opera)

Fama (Reality show)

La Granja VIP (The Farm) (Reality show)

Protagonistas de la Musica (Reality show)

Protagonistas de la Fama (Reality show)

Gigantes con Vivi (Variety show)

Sabado Gigante (Variety show)

Vertigo (Variety show)

Viva el Lunes (Variety show)

Trato Hecho (Deal or No Deal) (Quiz show)

El Rival Mas Debil (The Weakest Link) (Quiz show)

Quien Quiere Ser Millonario? (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?) (Quiz show)

Festival de la cancion de Vina del Mar (Pop and folklore music festival)

Heroes'' (miniseries)

See also

List of Chilean television channels

Note: Major satellite and cable providers have noted growing demand for Canal 13 to be offered in Canada.

External links

Official Site

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