"Amanda O" Now Sold to 22 Countries Following Its Entry into the Far East Through Sales to Vietnam and Philippines

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dori Media Group, the international media company active in the field of television, with a focus on production, distribution, broadcasting and merchandising of Telenovela, today announced that “Amanda O”, the first multiplatform Telenovela, has been sold to Vietnam and Philippines. This increases the number of countries that have acquired the series to 22.

“Amanda O” has also received two nominations in the upcoming 2009 Martin Fierro Awards. The show has been nominated in the Best Comedy Series category and for Natalia Oreiro as Best Actress in a Comedy Series.

“Amanda O”, produced by Dori Media Contenidos, also recently won a Merit Award for Internet Site Streaming from The Accolade Competition. The Accolade Awards recognize film, television and videography professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment shows or contribute to profound social change.

Recent figures released by Novebox.com, the first global social community website dedicated to Telenovelas, indicate that “Amanda O” has been viewed 800,000 times by users from Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay since its launch.

Jose Escalante, President and General Manager of Dori Media Distribution commented: “We are delighted with the success of “Amanda O” since its launch. “Amanda O” has now been sold to countries across Asia, Europe and Latin America. The show’s unique and entertaining storyline breaks many boundaries and its talented and much celebrated cast delivers universal appeal. The recent Accolade Award and Martin Fierro nominations confirm that “Amanda O” is a high quality production and we continue to have great expectations for this Telenovela as it breaks into more markets".

About "Amanda O"

Amanda O (Natalia Oreiro) is an acclaimed diva who is a favourite of the paparazzi. She is used to receiving attention from the media until a damaging accusation by the press causes her to run away. Soon after that, she wakes up bruised and in an unfamiliar place only to find out that somebody else has taken over her identity. Alongside Dante (Luciano Castro), her newfound love, Amanda must dedicate herself to gaining back her life and her status as a superstar.

Dori Media Group acaba de anunciar que Amanda O, la primera telenovela multi-plataforma, ha sido vendida a 22 países entre los que se encuentran Vietnam y Filipinas.

Amanda O ha recibido también dos nominaciones para la próxima entrega de los premios Martín Fierro 2009. El producto fue ternado en la categorías Mejor Tele comedia y Mejor Actriz de Comedia por la labor de Natalia Oreiro. La prestigiosa ceremonia se llevará a cabo el próximo mes de julio.

Amanda O, producida por Dori Media Contenidos, obtuvo recientemente un Premio al Mérito por sitio de internet con emisión de imágenes en la competencia The Accolade.

Este premio reconoce a profesionales de cine, TV y videografía que demostraron logros excepcionales en el arte y creatividad, y a quienes realizaron destacados productos de entretenimiento o hayan contribuido a un profundo cambio social.

José Escalante, Presidente y Gerente General de Dori Media Distribution comentó al respecto: “Estamos fascinados con el éxito de Amanda O desde su lanzamiento. Ya ha sido vendida a países alrededor de Asia, Europa y Latinoamérica. El argumento único y entretenido del producto rompe con todos los esquemas y su talentoso y bien reconocido elenco genera un atractivo universal. El reciente premio Accolade y las nominaciones al Martín Fierro confirman que Amanda O es una producción de alta calidad y continuamos con grandes expectativas para esta Telenovela a medida que ingrese en otros mercados”.

Además, la actriz tiene intenciones de lanzar su línea de indumentaria infantil, debido a la gran repercusión que está teniendo su marca de ropa, Las Oreiro.