12 Corazones

infobox television
show_name = 12 Corazones


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format = Dating game show, pseudoscience
runtime = 60 minutes
creator =
starring = Penelope Menchaca, Edward'O
country = USA
network = Telemundo
first_aired = 2004
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12 Corazones (English: "12 Hearts") is a Spanish-language dating game show produced in the United States for the television network Telemundo since 2005, based in the same named Argentine TV show format [The TV show format was created by [http://www.promofilm.com/ Promofilm] and it was transmitted originally by Canal 13 of Argentina since 2003. The format was also transmitted in Venezuela by Venevisión.] . The show is filmed in Los Angeles and revolves around the twelve Zodiac signs that identify each contestant. The show is hosted by Penelope Menchaca and features advice from co-host Edward'O, a flamboyant Nicaraguan astroanalyst.

how Format

The show consists of twelve contestants divided in two groups (usually four males and eight females, but sometimes vice versa). Each of the contestants is identified and referred to by his/her Zodiac sign. In between segments, Edward'O offers advice to the contestants according to their respective Zodiac signs. Occasionally he also offers advice to popular Latin American musicians and actors when they appear on the show.

Nature of The Show

Being a show for women, the host is most exajeratingly on the female contestants' side. She often mocks the men, baits them to make them look dumb, and praises the ladies when they ridicule them. The true object of this, however, is to find the most suitable man and make him appear, for if any of the male contestants are mature, they will prove so by not resorting to petty insults. They will good-naturedly take all the ridicule and try to win a 'heart' with charm instead.

First segment

After their introduction, the males interact in a mock play, or they are asked to perform a stunt, usually for their ridicule (sing a song, recite a goofy poem, etc.) Then, the host begins a roundtable of discussion on a certain subject. After this is finished, the first group is taken out of the room and the second group decide to eliminate one of their contestants.

econd segment

On the second segment, a chosen male gets eliminated. Soon after the elimination, the females are introduced, the host then chooses a contestant of each group to interact in a closer way, for example dancing, kissing, etc. To decide what kind of interaction will take place, the host uses some sort of game like a "roulette of kisses", or two special dice. This is followed by a second roundtable of discussion. Then, each of the male contestants eliminates a female contestant of the other group. This leaves only three contestants in the male group and five on the females.

Final segment

For the final segment, the host picks a contestant of the second group which is supposed to pick their "heart" among the male contestants. The contestant chosen then has the option to accept or decline.

Winner

When the couples are chosen (usually 1-3 couples) the audience gets to vote which were their favorite. After that, the host Penelope Menchaca then calls the winner by the color they are sitting in and that color is the favorite couple from the audience. The winners will get a free paid date courtesy of the show. When the winner is chosen they get to kiss again in front of the stage which makes the very ending of the show.

ee also

* Dating game show

[http://www.yahoo-12corazones.com]

External links

* [http://tv.telemundo.yahoo.com/12corazones/ Telemundo's] 12 Corazones on Yahoo

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