Telenovela Channel’s ‘Eva+’ Launches on DStv, GOtv

MultiChoice Africa and AMC Networks International announced today that it will launch telenovela channel Eva+ in Africa, a sister channel to Eva that first aired on DStv in 2015.

Eva+ will begin airing on Tuesday, 1st of November on all DStv packages on channels 142 and GOtv Plus on channel 13.

Similarly to Eva, Eva+ will offer high production value Latin American telenovelas fully dubbed in English and Portuguese languages, and will be the first channel in AMC Networks International – UK’s (AMCNI UK) regional portfolio to be available on MultiChoice’s DTT platform.

Louise Cottrell, vice president, Affiliate Sales for AMCNI UK said: “We are delighted to expand our telenovela offerings and partner with MultiChoice in introducing Eva+ to the African market. Telenovelas are increasingly popular in the region, so it’s exciting that with Eva+ offered on GOtv in addition to DStv, we will now be able to reach brand new viewers with our top quality content.”

“With our focus now on putting our customer first, we are delighted to be adding Eva+ on to our platforms. Telenovelas have always been a sensation with our subscribers and we hope this addition further demonstrates our commitment to bringing programming that will make viewers eager to tune in to DStv and GOtv,” said Mart Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria.

Eva+ will air double bills of four telenovela titles every weekday and marathons over the weekend, including Buscando a Maria (Searching Maria) on air from Tuesday, 1st November at 10:20am every weekday then on Saturday and Sunday at 5pm. While Cuando me Enamoro (Timeless Love)will air from Thursday, 1st December at 10:20am on weekdays then on Saturday at 5am and on Sunday at 5pm.

Eva will continue to broadcast on the DStv platform, and in addition to the Premium, Compact Plus and Compact packages on channel 141, it is now offered in the Family package, reaching further audiences.

Two of the most successful series, We are Family (SomosFamilia) and Fooled into Love (Amores con Trampa) from the Eva schedule are now available as 7-day catch up.

Eva+ is the home of the very best in contemporary telenovelas from Latin America, and around the world. Bold, romantic and bursting with passion, Eva+ is a television destination for modern viewers who enjoy their life with added spice!

The channel offers a potent mix of love, jealousy and betrayal in the shape of high quality serial dramas featuring the most established Latin stars – 24 hours a day. Programmes include Prisoner of Love (Amor Cautivo), The Swindler (El Encantador), The Perfect Woman (La Mujer Perfecta) and Timeles Love (VivirDestiempo).

Owned and operated by leading international broadcaster AMC Networks International – UK, Eva+is available within Africa, and celebrates telenovelas fully dubbed into English and Brazilian Portuguese.