AMC Networks International – UK announced will launch telenovela channel Eva+ in Africa, a sister channel to Eva that first aired in spring 2015.
Eva+ will begin broadcasting on Tuesday, November 1, on MultiChoice’s digital pay TV satellite platform DStv.
Similarly to Eva, Eva+ will offer Latin American telenovelas fully dubbed in English and Portuguese languages, and will be the first channel in AMC Networks International – UK’s regional portfolio to be available on MultiChoice’s DTT platform.
“We are delighted to expand our telenovela offerings and partner with MultiChoice in introducing Eva+ to the African market,” said Louise Cottrell, VP Affiliate Sales for AMCNI UK.
“Telenovelas are increasingly popular in the region, so it’s exciting that with Eva+ offered on GOtv in addition to DStv, we will now be able to reach brand new viewers with our top quality content.”
“With our focus now on putting our customer first, we are delighted to be adding Eva+ on to our platforms. Telenovelas have always been a sensation with our subscribers and we hope this addition further demonstrates our commitment to bringing programming that will make viewers eager to tune in to DStv and GOtv,” said CEO of MultiChoice Africa, Tim Jacobs.
