Objetivo Fama
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| Objetivo Fama | |
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| Genre | Interactive reality game show |
| Country of origin |  Puerto Rico |
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| Executive producer(s) | Soraya Sanchez Ender Vega |
| Running time | Varies |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Univision |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original run | 2004 – Present |
Objetivo Fama (sometimes abbreviated as OF, Spanish for Objective Fame) is a Puerto Rican singing talent contest. It is loosely inspired by the Spanish singing talent contest Operación Triunfo. Twenty or so contestants are "bunkered" in a studio/house where they will live together for several months while participating in a weekly show where one of them is eliminated, en route to find a "young star". The winner of the show gets a record deal from Univision Records. The show's fourth season began in February 2007.
Contestants are evaluated by a panel of judges, and viewers can vote on who they want to stay or leave the competition. Also, during the week they are assisted by singing and dancing teachers, stylists, costume designers, personal trainers, etc. in the studio/house to help them shape and improve their talent and image.
Objetivo Fama airs on the Univisión Puerto Rico network in Puerto Rico and on the Telefutura network in the United States (both owned by Univision Communications). It is produced by Soraya Sánchez, Ender Vega, and Nelson Ruiz (ES Television and Acisum Group).
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[edit] Auditions
Before the show season starts, auditions are held at several places in Puerto Rico and the United States to pick the finalists that will be featured in the show. These are evaluated by the show's producers. When the 20 contestants are selected, they are moved to Puerto Rico where the studio/house is located.
[edit] Studio/House
The studio/house is administered and managed by Puerto Rican singer, Lunna.
[edit] Weekly Shows
During the first three years, the final weekly show was held at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Caguas (Caguas Performing Arts Centre) in the city of Caguas, Puerto Rico. However, the fourth season will be held at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Guaynabo (Guaynabo Performing Arts Center)in the city of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.The show usually starts with a big performance involving all the contestants in one song-and-dance number. Then, each contestant performs the song they had received and rehearsed during the week. Performances can vary from duos, trios, to single performances. Between participations, each contestant is interviewed and clips of the weeks happenings are shown.
After each presentation, each contestant is evaluated by the three judges. At the end of the show, the judges announce which contestants are "threatened" to leave the studio/house. Viewers then have one week to call and "save" their favorite contestant. The show closes with a performance by a guest artist.
[edit] Acceso Total
Literally translated as Total Access, this section follows every weekly show is followed with interviews with contestants and judges.
[edit] Sin Editar
Loosely translated as Uncensored, this is another weekly show where they follow the contestants lives at the studio/house and their rehearsals during the week.
[edit] Judges
- Roberto Sueiro is a Puerto Rican artist and entertainment attorney. As a teenager, he sang with several rock bands and wrote songs while studying in the University of Florida. He finished law studies at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. He continued studies in intellectual property and music rights at the University of New York where he received a Masters Degree in Law, in 1992. He then released four albums under the pseudonym of Byron. He reached the Billboard lists and won several awards. He also delved into producing, and was one of the conceptual creators of Son By Four. He is currently practicing law in the field of entertainment and intellectual property, where he has represented several renowned artists. He has been judge during all four seasons of Objetivo Fama.
- Hilda Ramos is a Puerto Rican soprano that has become one of the most sought opera singers in the world since her debut in 1989 with the Puerto Rican Symphonic Orchestra. In 1993, she won the first prize at the Metropolitan Opera Auditions in Puerto Rico, and was one of the finalists of the regional auditions in New Orleans. She has performed at several places like Israel, Rome, Geneva, and the United States among others. She has performed at numerous world-known operas to much acclaim. In 2002, she debuted in New York, invited by Regina Resnik. In 2005 she collaborated as a teacher in Objetivo Fama, and in 2006 debuted as one of the judges.
- Fernando Allende is a Mexican singer, actor, producer and director. He has acted in several soap operas in Spain, Mexico, and Latin America. Allende has traveled the world and lived in London for several years. In 2001 he moved to Puerto Rico where Allende has retaken his career as an actor and director. Allende also studied law at the Universidad La Salle in Mexico. He performs regularly as a mariachi and continues producing local films. In 2006 he was selected not only as one of the three judges, but also as the President of the Jury.
- Guest judges are sometimes brought in. Some of the most common are singer/host Charytin, and some radio hosts from Univision Radio.
[edit] Seasons Synopsis
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| Objetivo Fama Finalists (with dates of elimination) |
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| Season 1 (2004) | |
| Janina Irizarry | Winner |
| Sheila Romero | 1st Runner Up |
| Ektor Rivera | 2nd Runner Up |
| Daniel Rodríguez | 3rd Runner Up |
| Juan "Tony" Cordero | April 17 |
| Héctor Gotay | April 17 |
| Luis Montes | April 17 |
| Lizzette Medina | April 10 |
| Natalia Acosta | Disqualified March 31 |
| Zania Sala | March 27 |
| Yaddeliz Martínez | March 20 |
| Elliot Suro | March 13 |
| Dominic Padilla | March 6 |
| Charlie Rodríguez | February 28 |
| Janayra Reyes | February 21 |
| Alex Soto | February 14 |
| Jencelamary Rivera | February 7 |
| Encarnita “Cani” García | Disqualified January 31 |
| Season 2 (2005) | |
| Anaís Martínez | Winner |
| Azucena Salazar | 1st Runner up |
| Jayro Rosado | 2nd Runner up |
| Rodolfo Castera | 3rd Runner up |
| Esteban Nuñez | April 23 |
| Carmen Rivera | April 23 |
| Rosangela Abreu | April 16 |
| Tairon Aguilera | April 9 |
| Natalie Amaya | April 3 |
| Carlos Rubén Salazar | Disqualified March 30 |
| Emilio Acevedo | March 26 |
| Carlos Alberto Aldana | March 26 |
| Wenceslao Navarro | March 19 |
| Karol De Jesús | March 19 |
| Verónica Zavala Solís | March 12 |
| Marland Rodríguez | March 5 |
| Luis Angel López | February 26 |
| Alicia Priscila Salisbury | February 19 |
| Angélica Pacheco | February 12 |
| Darla N. Delgado | February 5 |
| Season 3 (2006) | |
| Marlon Fernández | Winner |
| Patricia “Patty” Contreras | 1st Runner up |
| Arquímides González | 2nd Runner up |
| Mary Ann Acevedo | 3rd Runner up |
| Jenilca Giusti | May 6 |
| José Barraza | May 6 |
| Helen Ochoa | April 29 |
| Patricia Mercado | April 29 |
| Brigitte Dávila | April 22 |
| Edwin Gómez | April 22 |
| Sunel Molina | April 15 |
| Ronald Martínez | April 15 |
| Francisco Salicrup | April 8 |
| Ediberto Carmenatty | Disqualified March 31 |
| Soledad Sosa | Disqualified March 19 |
| Josué Muñoz | March 18 |
| Melanie Figueroa | March 11 |
| Elionaid Iñiguez | March 4 |
| Gustavo Gutiérrez | February 25 |
| Guadalupe Castro | February 18 |
| Season 4 (2007) | |
| Arturo Guerrero | ??? |
| Erica Gonzaba | ??? |
| Frances Marrero | ??? |
| Iván Oswaldo López | ??? |
| José Vargas | ??? |
| Juan Vélez Rivera | ??? |
| Víctor Santiago | ??? |
| Nat Vasquez | ??? |
| Ramón Alberto García | ??? |
| Natalia Herrera | April 7 |
| Luz María Aguilar | March 31 |
| Nathalie Rodríguez | March 31 |
| Aidsa Rodríguez | March 24 |
| Edgar Alberto Pérez | March 24 |
| Jorge Ochoa | March 17 |
| Héctor Arreguin | March 17 |
| Marissa Meza | March 10 |
| Lizmarie Goldilla | March 3 |
| Julissa Morel | February 24 |
| Marleen Salinas | February 17 |
[edit] 2004: First Season
This season was hosted by Nicaraguan singer Luis Enrique, and featured only Puerto Rican contestants.
The winner of the show was Janina Irizarry (also known as simply Janina), but several of the contestants have released their own albums having different levels of success. As of 2007, Janina has released two succesful albums.
Early on the show, one of the contestants (Cani García) suffered a car accident, which forced her to abandon the competition. She was in intensive care for some time and managed to recover. She has turned since into a much sought composer/songwriter. She even wrote a song for Janina's first album. García is currently working on her first album which includes some songs written by Franco de Vita.
Charlie Rodríguez was the first contestant of the show to release his own album and has also become a successful composer. He is currently working in his second album.
After the show, Luis Montes, Elliot Suro and Daniel Rodríguez went on to join Puerto Rican boy band, MDO. They released a succesful album titled Otra Vez which peaked some music charts in Latin America.
Also, both of the finalists (Sheila and Ektor) have recorded albums. Ektor is currently working with producers Luny Tunes for his next album.
Also, Zania Salas has turned into a producer of shows at Nickelodeon.
[edit] 2005: Second Season
This season was hosted by Mexican actor/singer Víctor Noriega and Puerto Rican artist Yizette Cifredo, and expanded the format to include international contestants.
The winner of the show was Dominican Anaís Martínez, but - like the first season - several of the contestants have already launched their own musical careers.
Shortly after the show finished, Anaís faced some controversies when nude pictures of her appeared in the Internet. She apologized for it (see Anaís).
Carlos Rubén Salazar was disqualified from the competition when he abandonded the house to see a girl friend (one of the show dancers). He is the brother of first finalist, Azucena. They have been working together on several musical projects, even playing at the White House in an activity in 2006.
Two of the other finalists, Jayro and Esteban, have released albums in the island. Another of the finalists, Rodolfo Castera, has worked hosting several events in the island and is currently finishing acting classes.
Rosangela Abreu recorded a duet with famous Salsa singer, Gilberto Santa Rosa. Wenceslao Navarro has continued to work with his band and has released an album after the competition finished.
Tairon Aguilera has dedicated himself to songwriting. He has written several songs for some of his fellow competitors of the show from past and future seasons.
In early 2007, the husband of Carmen Rivera was killed when he apparently intervened in a bar fight.
[edit] 2006: Third Season
- See Objetivo Fama (Third Season) for more information
This season was hosted by Mexican singer Yuri.
The winner of the show was Cuban Marlon Fernández, but several of the contestants have started their own musical careers not only singing but also in theatre.
During the show, Soledad Sosa was disqualified when she left the studio/house with her husband. She alleged that she couldn't stand being away from her husband. Shortly after, she got pregnant but had a miscarriage.
Ediberto Carmenatty was also disqualified when a medical condition forced him to do so. He has since recovered and is currently living in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Also, Gustavo and Jenilca started a relationship during the show. Gustavo is currently working on an album while also preparing for some acting projects.
Mary Ann Acevedo has released a successful album in the island. She also married merengue singer, Guillermo Torres, who is about 20 years older.
Helen Ochoa and Melanie Figueroa started working on a project called "Dos Destinos". However, Figueroa's complications with her condition of lupus forced her to abandon the project. Ochoa has continued with the project and plans to release an album in early 2007. Figueroa is currently recovering.
[edit] 2007: Fourth Season
- See Objetivo Fama (Fourth Season) for more information.
The season opened in Los Angeles, California on February 3, with a pre-show where they presented the 30 semi-finalists chosen on the auditions through the United States and Puerto Rico. The 20 winners were announced and given a chance to perform.
The season officially opened in February 10. The weekly shows are being aired from the Centro de Bellas Artes of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, alongside the new building of the Univision station in Puerto Rico. So far, the judges agree that the competitors of this season are more consistent than in past ones.
One of the highlights so far is the relationship started between Juan Vélez and Erica Gonzaba. In March 17, they had a chance to perform together the song "Devuélveme la Vida" from Antonio Orozco, which garnered them much praise and applause from both the judges and the audience.
However, on that same night, "threatened" competitor Edgar Pérez lashed out at the judges alleging he was judged for his weight instead of his performance. In the following days, the judges have responded saying that the issues raised about his weight were concerning about his health, and that they were not taken into consideration when evaluating his performance. They all agreed that he does have talent but, contrary to most of the other competitors, he has failed to improve as the show progresses.
