12 Corazones

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12 Corazones
Format Dating game show, pseudoscience
Starring Penelope Menchaca, Edward'O
Country of origin USA
Production
Running time 60 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel Telemundo
Original airing 2004

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[1]. 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.

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[edit] Show 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.

[edit] 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.

When the contestants are introduced, the introduction includes their Zodiac sign, ethnicity or place of birth and their occupation.
When the contestants are introduced, the introduction includes their Zodiac sign, ethnicity or place of birth and their occupation.

[edit] Second 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.

[edit] 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.


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  1. ^ The TV show format was created by Promofilm and it was transmitted originally by Canal 13 of Argentina since 2003. The format was also transmitted in Venezuela by Venevisión.