ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--DishLATINO kicked-off its first ever, nationwide search for talented Latinos to star in a national commercial. If chosen, three current subscribers of DishLATINO have the opportunity to also win $5,000.

DishLATINO is searching for three “stars” to record and submit a video that shares why they love their DishLATINO service. Customers can participate in this competition by visiting http://dishlatino.com/nuevaestrella and uploading a video up to 30 seconds long that details their passion for the DishLATINO brand. The contest officially closes on July 15, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.

“DishLATINO is excited to discover three fresh faces to be featured in our commercials,” said Alfredo Rodriguez, vice president of Latino marketing, DishLATINO. “This is a tremendous opportunity to engage with our subscribers and we are eager to see the creativity and passion the Latino community shares for our brand.”

To enter:

(1) Choose a Theme. Record a video without insults, profanity or negative connotations. You may not mention the competition by name. Be sure to wear proper attire and communicate a positive message.

(2) Record Your Video. Use your cell phone, a video camera, computer, or any electronic recording device. Stand against a solid background. Use one of the following formats for your video: .avi (AVI Video), .mov (QuickTime Movie), mp4 (MPEG-4 Video), .m4v (MPEG-4 Video). The video submission is limited to 30 seconds. The video file size should be under 6 MB. Name your video, "The new star of DishLATINO."

(3) Upload your Video. As soon as your video is approved and uploaded to the website, you will receive a confirmation via email.

“If you love TV and have always dreamed of starring in your own commercial, now’s your chance,” said Leonardo Torress, general manager, Brand for DishLATINO. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a star and win a cash prize for simply telling us why you love DishLATINO!”

For more information and the full contest rules, visit http://dishlatino.com/nuevaestrella.

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