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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced the winner of the New York Metro region's Dia de tus Suenos or Day of Your Dreams sweepstakes held during the months of September and October in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. The lucky winner, Kristal Franco from Bronx, NY, will spend the day with Julissa Bermudez and Adrienne Bailon, stars of the hit TV show, "Empire Girls", next Thursday, November 15, 2012.

"We are thrilled that Julissa and Adrienne are going to provide such a wonderful 'Day of Your Dreams' experience for Kristal," said Pat Devlin, President New York Metro Region for Verizon Wireless. "Julissa and Adrienne embody ambition and talent, and they are a wonderful example of young, inspiring Latinas. We are proud to partner with upstanding Hispanic celebrities who have strong influences both on popular culture and within their own communities."

The winner's experience will begin at the Verizon Wireless store at 4251 Broadway in New York City, where Franco will meet Bermudez and Bailon as they greet fans. Pat Devlin, President New York Metro Region for Verizon Wireless will then present Franco with a check for $1,000 and a Verizon Wireless 4G LTE tablet to help document her Day of Your Dreams through video diary creation. Franco will conclude her Day of Your Dreams with a beauty makeover and an exclusive photo shoot with Julissa Bermudez and Adrienne Bailon.

Verizon Wireless is a strong supporter of multi-cultural initiatives through high-profile national campaigns and diversity. With these sweepstakes, Verizon Wireless gives a platform to everybody to share their personal stories, and encourages the community to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic population to our nation's culture.

For more information about the Day of Your Dreams contest, visit http://www.verizoninsider.com/dreamday or follow us on twitter at #dreamday.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizowireless.com/multimedia.

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SOURCE Verizon Wireless