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MIAMI, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group, the leading provider of high-quality, real-world Spanish-language programming, will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring original programming, showcasing the diverse contributions of U.S. Hispanics, across all three of its channels. Discovery en Espanol will premiere PIONEROS, an original, four- part documentary series, profiling prominent leaders in the U.S. Hispanic community who are impacting today's society on Sunday, September 17, at 8:00 PM (ET/PT). Discovery Kids en Espanol will go back in time to showcase historic Latin American heroes, while Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir) will take viewers to important Hispanic historic sites in the United States.

"To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, Discovery's portfolio of Hispanic networks will honor the distinct contributions of Latino influencers who have shaped our country and have made a difference in our society through a variety of programming specials," said Luis Silberwasser, senior vice president and general manager of Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group. "These special shows further demonstrate our commitment to offer culturally relevant programming in Spanish that accurately portrays Hispanics and stimulates our viewers."

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PIONEROS, an inspiring and uplifting documentary series, will honor the extraordinary achievements of many outstanding U.S. Hispanic influencers of our time. Each episode recounts the stories of sacrifice and success of those who have reached prominent positions in the arts, science and space, politics and public affairs, and professional sports:

PIONEROS ("Arts"), September 17, at 8:00 PM (ET/PT), will showcase exclusive interviews with music producer and entrepreneur, Emilio Estefan; "Brokeback Mountain" Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla; writer Isabel Allende; and Hispanic actress Michelle Rodriguez and actors Edward James Olmos and Hector Elizondo.

PIONEROS ("Science and Space"), September 24, at 8:00 PM (ET/PT), will inspire viewers through revealing interviews with Franklin Chang Diaz, the first Hispanic astronaut; Mario Molina, the 1995 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry; Jose Szapocznik, a clinical psychologist and one of the nation's leading family therapists specializing in Hispanic families; Victor Penchaszadeth, director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Center in Community Genetics and Education; and Seismologist Ines Cifuentes.

PIONEROS ("Politics and Public Affairs"), October 1, at 8:00 PM (ET/PT), will enlighten viewers with substantive discussions with U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FLA.); Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, Maria Elena Salinas, co-anchor of Noticiero Univision, U.S. Representative Hilda Solis (D-CA), and Antonia Novello, New York City Health Commissioner and Former Surgeon General of the United States.

PIONEROS ("Sports"), October 8, at 8:00 PM (ET/PT), will feature behind- the-scenes interviews with New York Yankee star baseball player Jorge Posada; world-famous boxer Jose Torres; San Antonio Spurs basketball player Manuel Ginobilli; Florida Marlins baseball player Miguel Cabrera; Venezuelan race car driver Milka Duno; and soccer great Marcelo Balboa.