Definitions tagged television-dominicana in the street dictionary.
A prime example of a frustrated journalist who has never achieved real success. His work consists of dealing in payola. He suffers from an inferiority complex and racism because he is not part of high society (Refers to a real-life Dominican entertainment reporter known for his extreme vanity).
One of his catchphrases: Is there, is there a man more handsome than me? I doubt it, I doubt it.
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A self-made Dominican media mogul and politician who rose from poverty. He was a charismatic TV host and radio owner who served as the mayor of Santo Domingo. Known for being a savvy political survivor who switched parties to stay relevant, he was also dogged by rumors of misappropriating funds meant for a children's charity. His long-running show, Sabado de Corporan, was famous for its populism and kitschy contests, often mocked as chopo (tacky or low-class), where he gave cash and used appliances to needy people. (Rafael Corporan de los Santos is a legendary figure in the Dominican Republic, symbolizing a specific era of populist television and political maneuvering).
From his TV show we can point out things that have become icons: The one who rolls the dice gets to eat, the Corporettes, and the Corpo-Coro.
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A Dominican TV show featuring two Venezuelan fags who arrived in the Dominican Republic to trash everyone in sight. (This refers to a controversial celebrity gossip program known for its hostile commentary and public scandals.)
Just ask Milciades Pichardo, the Mega Divas, Acroarte, Sarah Pepen, and others who have dealt with Los Dueños Del Circo.
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A major TV diva and bombshell, known as one of the most stunning figures in Dominican media along with Luz Garcia (another famous TV presenter). In slang, it refers to a woman who is peak glamour, high-status, and moves in wealthy social circles.
If you bag three millionaires in one week, that is a total Georgina Duluc move.
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One of the most popular daily comedy shows in Dominican television history (it aired at noon and is an iconic part of the country's pop culture).
That little jingle every day at noon that said: La Opcion de las Doceeeeee.
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A middle- to upper-class woman, usually a former beauty pageant contestant, who pursues a career in television while being bankrolled by an older, wealthy sponsor. These benefactors fund their shows and provide them with luxury cars, apartments, and large bank accounts (In the Dominican Republic, this refers to a specific trope of socialite media figures who achieve a high-status lifestyle through sugar-daddy arrangements).
Check the photo to see a couple of Megadivas looking on point.
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