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The Impact of Population Media Center’s Vencer el Miedo
Population Media CenterDecember 28, 2020 GMT
South Burlington, VT, Dec. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Every night 3.5 million viewers in Mexico switched their televisions to Televisa’s channel two to watch Vencer el Miedo (“Overcome the Fear”). The 47-episode, award-winning show followed the stories of four women at different ages as they navigated life, love, and tough choices.
The journeys of these women resonated with audiences, winning four awards at the 38th Annual TVyNovelas including awards for best first actor and best co-starring actress. And by the end of the series, viewers found themselves engaging in more conversations with family members and counselors about important issues like safe sex. OrientaSEX, a hotline operated by professional counselors, launched in partnership with the show. The hotline received a w