Canela.TV, the free streaming platform with its fully integrated rewards program, Club Canela, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with “Latino Proud,” a special selection of movies, series, reality shows, and original content honoring the talent, stories, and voices that have inspired generations and continue to make the community proud. The initiative runs from September 15 through October 15 and is available free on all major connected TV, web, and mobile devices, with no subscription required.
The significance of this announcement lies in its cross-generational approach, which acknowledges that Latino audiences consume content spanning decades and genres. “Latino Proud isn’t a shelf we build in September and take down in October,” said Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Co-Founder & CEO of Canela Media. “Pedro Infante and Dolores del Río live on the same platform as Gabriela Spanic and Amara La Negra, because that’s how our audience actually watches. One culture, every generation, all year long. Hispanic Heritage Month is simply when we turn up the volume.”
At the heart of the celebration is Canela.TV’s extensive collection from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, known as Cine de Oro, which features classics such as La Presidenta Municipal, starring La India María; La Selva de Fuego, featuring Dolores del Río; and Si Me Han de Matar Mañana, with Pedro Infante. This year, the collection expands with titles including ¡Viva Quien Sabe Querer!, featuring Miguel Aceves Mejía, and ¡Tacos, Joven!, featuring Bárbara Gil. With more than 100 titles, the collection preserves the legacy of Mexican cinema for new generations.
The hit Secretos franchise also continues to captivate audiences, with all installments available, including Secretos de Villanas, Secretos de Las Indomables, and Secretos de Parejas. These feature prominent Latino entertainers such as Gaby Spanic, Aylín Mujica, Alicia Machado, Amara La Negra, Bárbara de Regil, and Julián Gil, celebrating diversity and talent both in front of and behind the camera.
Canela Originals contribute powerful storytelling with series like Reinas de la Noche, starring Catherine Siachoque, and Doble Traición, starring Litzy. These international co-productions showcase the range of Latino talent through drama, passion, and emotion.
For music fans, Canela Music features Ídolos, spotlighting the journey of Nicaraguan-born singer Luis Enrique, whose contributions to salsa romántica and hits like “Yo No Sé Mañana” have expanded Latin music’s reach. The platform also offers Lo Que Suena, a video podcast celebrating Hispanic sounds and roots. On Canela Kids, the award-winning animated series SuperEllas inspires through stories of iconic women like Shakira and Frida Kahlo. Canela Deportes presents Galaxia Mundialista, with a special episode featuring Mexican soccer legend Ricardo Peláez.
Additionally, Club Canela is launching its official merch collection featuring trending phrases like “No es Drama, Es Character Development.” Registered users can redeem points earned by watching content to get these exclusive items at no cost.
The “Latino Proud” initiative underscores Canela Media’s commitment to providing culturally relevant, free entertainment for Latino audiences in the United States and Latin America. By uniting icons from different eras, the platform not only celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month but also reinforces the continuous and evolving nature of Latino culture. Viewers can start watching at www.Canela.TV.
