Telemundo is a major American Spanish-language television network known for its original entertainment, news, and sports coverage. It was originally founded as WKAQ-TV in Puerto Rico in 1954, before launching in the U.S. in 1984 and rebranding as Telemundo in 1987. The network is owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, and is one of the most influential Spanish-language media brands in the United States. 

The network is renowned for producing original scripted series, including high-quality telenovelas and captivating dramas such as La Reina del Sur and Sin senos no hay paraíso. Beyond scripted drama, Telemundo dominates the reality TV landscape with shows like La Casa de los Famosos, La Isla: Desafío Extremo, Exatlón Estados Unidos, Top Chef VIP, and the musical competition Pase a la Fama. 

News programming is a central pillar of the network, with Noticias Telemundo delivering national and international coverage. The program features talented news anchors and TV personalities such as José Díaz-Balart, Arantxa Loizaga, Julio Vaqueiro, Johana Suárez, Vanessa Hauc, and  Damià Bonmatí. 

Telemundo is globally renowned for its sports division, Telemundo Deportes, which holds the exclusive Spanish-language U.S. broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It also covers other major sports, including the NBA, NFL, Liga MX’s Chivas, MMA, and more. The sports coverage team features notable personalities like Andrés Cantor, Luis Omar Tapia, Miguel Gurwitz, Carlota Vizmanos, and Verónica Rodríguez.