Vme TV Invites Viewers on a Soccer Pilgrimage to Brazil, the Home of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

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'Camino a Rio' takes viewers on a cultural adventure across four countries along with television personalities Mark Watson and Henning Wehn

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May 20, 2014, 02:07 ET

MIAMI, May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vme TV invites viewers on a journey of a lifetime with the special series 'Camino a Rio.' The six-part series follows two soccer-loving television personalities, Mark Watson and Henning Wehn, as they journey through four Latin American countries toward Brazil, home of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 'Camino a Rio' will be broadcasted by Vme TV every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. E/P beginning May 24, 2014.

The series documents Watson and Wehn's South American adventure, as they drive 3,000 miles through Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Colombia on their way to Brazil. They observe the culture and cuisine of each country, as they explore the exciting game of soccer and the FIFA World Cup. Throughout the voyage, they meet some of the most well known soccer players and experts including Zico, the fourth highest goal scorer for Brazil and Joshua Nascimento, the son of the legendary 'Pele.'

"Camino a Rio' spotlights a sport that has long been, and still remains, a strong part of our heritage, and incorporates many themes that we, Hispanics, can relate to," said Ralph Parkman, vice-president of marketing of Vme TV. "Vme TV is thrilled to broadcast a unique program that offers such culturally-relevant, educational content while tying in a Hispanic favorite—soccer."

Vme TV is committed to bringing the Hispanic American community family-friendly content that is entertaining and educational. Through its programming, the network aims to create inspiring and enriching cultural experiences for Hispanic Americans nationwide.

Available in 43 markets and reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is available through Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network and AT&T U-verse among other local cable companies. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

ABOUT VME TELEVISION
Vme TV (pronounced veh-meh), is the first national Spanish-language television network in association with public television stations. Reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is broadcast in 43 markets by PBS stations and is available on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse, as well as major cable companies including Comcast. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertain, educate and inspire families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com (http://www.vmetv.com/mediakit) or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

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