MegaTV, the television network property of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (Nasdaq: SBSA), announced today the grand premiere of “Tómame o Déjame”, on this day, January 17, at 7 p.m. (ET)- 6 p.m. (CT) on MegaTV. This comedic production presents the history of 7 personalities struggling to get what everyone wants: love and happiness. Our story takes place at a TV channel known for producing 2 talk shows: “El Tamaño no lo es Todo” (Size is Not Everything), and the other, “El Tamaño del Amor” (The Size of Love). The first program uses science to explain what it takes to achieve true happiness while the other places an emphasis on the importance of emotions when it comes to feeling true love.
The characters of our story follow the advice of both shows to solve their problems. Each character’s personal journey will make you laugh and cry as they try to discover what the “perfect” measure is for true happiness. In this series, the most intimate just so happens to be the most entertaining. Featuring tantric sex as a major focal point of the series, the leadership of a famous sexologist will be challenged by an expert on the ancient practice of tantric sex.
“The export of this magnificent production of VIP 2000 to various countries confirms that the genre of the series is at its best,” said Jose Perez, Vice President of Programming and Production of MegaTV. “Love will always be fashionable, no matter the country, customs, or conflicts and I believe this series fits within MegaTV’s mission to please our loyal audience with first-rate production products made entirely in Miami.”
This series will be replacing the program “Ceriani” to refresh the programming schedule with stars Guido Massri and Maite Embil. In addition, Massri and Embil will be joined by a stellar international cast, which includes Scarlet Ortiz, Ricardo Alamo, Zully Montero, Gilberto Reyes, Pedro Telemaco and Yul Burkle.
“It’s a series with our Latin label, featuring characters who all the qualities necessary for compelling storytelling: experience, strength, warmth, tenderness,” says director Ricardo Alamo.
The dilemma between dueling talk show hosts Lara and Adam is their place in television. They compete for attention of the audience. In addition to their professional rivalry, the two of them will have to define their emotional situations given that the both of them have significant others.