Latino Power 50

July 27-29, 2007

THE FORMER PRESIDENT of entertainment for Spanish-language powerhouse Telemundo, Galán is one of the most active Hispanic producers working in Hollywood today. Once dubbed the “tropical tycoon” by the New York Times, she has helped launch 10 international television networks for companies such as HBO, and produced more than 600 episodes of programming. Among her hits are the Fox reality series “The Swan.” She is currently in negotiations with NBC Universal to distribute her latest project, “The New You,” a daytime talk show that features a panel of doctors and specialists who evaluate the cosmetic and medical issues of guests. She ahs also signed a landmark deal with NBC Universal to create English-language novelas for all media platforms, derived from rights she has acquired from Telemundo.