Meet Analeh
Ana Alfaro is well known as the producer and host of El Show de Analeh, a weekly program on the Univision Network and UniMas. Ana describes El Show as “a dream production turned into a successful reality.” Since 2007 the program has informed and entertained the diverse Latino community in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. It airs Saturdays at 11:00 on Univision’s local channels. The show’s partnership with Capital Community College and Univision allows the production team to share its creativity, passion, and vision for the empowerment and engagement of the community through the art of television.
Ana also serves as Corporate Relations and Hispanic Media Relations Senior Specialist at Eversource Energy, New England’s largest energy delivery company. She has over 25 years of diverse experience in various aspects of public, media, and community relations,
event management, and television production. In her current position she manages the company’s volunteer engagement opportunities and employee giving programs.
Ana is truly a champion for volunteerism, she presently serves as a volunteer in various non-profit organizations - Charter Oak Cultural Center, Capital Community College Foundation, Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF), Hartford Economic Development Corporation (HEDCo), Hartford Public Library, Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame. She is past board member of The Artists Collective, Billings Forge, Broad Park Development Corp., Catholic Charities, Conference of Churches, Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce, First Night Hartford, Hartford Behavioral Health, Hockanum Valley and Village for Families. She also served as a member of the Governor M. Jodi Rell Parole and Sentencing Task Force.
Ana has received awards from many organizations:
Malta House, Wonder Woman Award, 2020
JUNTA for Progressive Action, Media Advocate Award, 2015
Hispanic Health Council, Award of Excellence, 2015
Latinos in Media Award, Madre Latina, 2013
Whitney M. Young Jr. Servce Award, Boy Scouts of America, 2012
Community Service – Bright Future Youth Center – 2009
Polaris Award – Leadership Greater Hartford- 2007
Achievement Award- Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum- 2007
Woman of Merit- Shaheen Brazilian Cultural Association – 2005
Identidad Latina Newspaper- Latina De Oro – 2005
International Women’s Day – Institute for the Hispanic Family- 2004
Connecticut Immigrant’s Award- 2003
Education and Professional Development:
• Marketing and Communications – Capital Community College and Post University Leadership Development – American Leadership Forum (ALF) Fellow & Leadership Greater Hartford
• BA in Communications Media Studies, Post University
A native of Honduras, Ana is the proud mother of Bobby and Bianca. Supporting and making a difference- one person at a time- is accomplished by Ana thanks to communicating and connecting through community relations, television production, social networking and volunteer services. And, always believing -don’t quit before the miracle happens. Timing is everything!
The Essence of El Show de Analeh
Mission
El Show de Analeh, is an innovative half-hour Spanish language television talk show that informs, empowers and entertains the dynamic and diverse Latino community with programming that highlights and focuses on issues facing all Latinos today!
Vision
A trusted information source for the Greater Hartford area and beyond.
Core Values:
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Represent the diverse and changing population, especially the Latino community as a role model for inclusivity
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Educate and empower for change
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Engage organizations and citizens of all ages to participate in their community
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Paving the Way for Latino Youth in TV/Media Communications – Abriendo Caminos Para la Juventud Latina en los Medios de Comunicación
Highlights of the Show
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SIXTEEN years of variety and in-depth interviews – reaching our dynamic and diverse Latino population with programming that highlights people in the news, education, healthy living, finance, business, arts/culture, real life issues and human-interest stories;
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El Show de Analeh is celebrating the production of 340 television shows, to date;
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El Show de Analeh is Paving the Way for Latino Youth in TV/Media – Abriendo Caminos Para la Juventud Latina en los Medios de Comunicación – Television Youth Academy segment, presented by young hosts enrolled in high school and Capital Community College;
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Partnering with Capital Community College and CH18 Univision y UniMas, enables our production team to share the creativity, passion and vision for our people and the arts of television.
Production Team
Capital Community College Academic Media Technology Staff and Student
Students taking the “Television Production” course as part of the Communication Media program at Capital Community College gain experience as studio production crew for El Show De Analeh. The students serve as floor manager, technical director, audio technician, teleprompter and camera operators. Some CCC alumni have stayed on to work in field production and editing for the show.
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On-Camera Talent: Hosts: Ana Alfaro, Luis Caban, Freddy Ramirez and Andreina Sosa
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Youth Academy Hosts: Fabializ Rivera y Melanie Moure. On Location Videographers: Sean Freiman, Marlene Mora, Lindsay Grant, Mauricio Mejia Chang, Pedro Rivera and Manuel Saldaña.
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Voces en Español: Silvina Martinez, Gary Pinedo y Tico Yankee Editors: Sean Freiman, Lindsay Grant, Marlene Mora, Pedro Rivera and Vanessa Rivera Music: Esteban Arrufatt
El Show de Analeh Programming Schedule 2025
January
Saturday 4th
2024 Holiday Special
Saturday 11th
Hispanic Health Council Puppet Show, SINA Neighborhood Awards and UCONN Bomba/Plena
Saturday 18th
Revolucion de Nutricion con Dr. Moro and Parkinsons & Katrachitos Restaurant, CSEA Local Initiatives Child Care
Saturday 25th
Revolucion de Nutricion with UCONN Hartford Hospital, CHFA Housing Commissioner, SINA Initiatives in Frog Hollow
February
Saturday 1st
Revolucion de Nutricion with UCONN Hartford Hospital, CHFA Housing Commissioner, SINA Initiatives in Frog Hollow
Saturday 8th
Valentine’s Day Show
Saturday 15th
Valentine’s Day Show
Saturday 22nd
Revolucion de Nutricion con Dr. Moro and Parkinsons & Katrachitos Restaurant, CSEA Local Initiatives Childcare
March
Saturday 1st
CRT Early Childhood Teacher Certification Program, CT Lead Immigration Initiatives & Outreach
Saturday 8th
Revolucion de Nutricion with UCONN Hartford Hospital, CHFA Housing Commissioner, SINA Initiatives in Frog Hollow
Saturday 15th
Revolucion de Nutricion con Dr. Moro and Parkinsons & Katrachitos Restaurant, CSEA Local Initiatives Childcare
Saturday 22nd
Health Fair with Latino Nurses Association, Hartford Public Library ESL Program, Noah Webster Museum
Saturday 29th
CRT Early Childhood Teacher Certification Program, CT Lead Immigration Initiatives & Outreach
April
Saturday 3st
Health Fair with Hispanic Nurses Association, Hartford Public Library, Noah Webster Museum
Saturday 12th
CRT Teacher Certification Program, CT Lead Immigration Initiatives & Outreach
Saturday 19th
DACA March for Immigration Rights and CHRO Updates
Saturday 26th
Health Fair with Hispanic Nurses Association, Hartford Public Library, Noah Webster Museum
May
Saturday 3rd
Immigration Updates, Community groups rally pro-immigration rights and Executive Orders Tasks with Charles Venator Santiago
Saturday 10th
Mother’s Day Show – Revolucion de Nutricion with MOM Latina Chefs, AARP-CT, Madre Ejemplar Eva Gomez and Singer Raquelita
Saturday 17th
Mother’s Day Show – Revolucion de Nutricion with MOM Latina Chefs, AARP-CT, Madre Ejemplar Eva Gomez and Singer Raquelita
Saturday 24nd
Scholarship Fund for Teachers and Sloppy Waffle Story
Saturday 31th
Capital Community College Puerto Rican Diaspora Museum Traveling Exhibit, CSEA Day Care Programs
June
Saturday 7th
Immigration Updates, Community groups rally pro-immigration rights and basic tasks of Executive Orders with Charles Venator Santiago
Saturday 14th
Capital Community College Puerto Rican Diaspora Museum Traveling Exhibit, Duncan Harris and Latino students
Saturday 21st
CSEA Day Care Programs, Child Care Providers and Make The Road Immigration Programs
Saturday 28th
CRT Teacher Certification Program, CT Lead Immigration Initiatives & Outreach
July
Saturday 5th
Immigration Updates, Community groups rally pro-immigration rights and basic tasks of Executive Orders with Charles Venator Santiago
Saturday 12th
Child Care Providers (Mayra Esquilin), SINA Neighborhood Awards, and Hartford Adult Education Graduation
Saturday 19th
Capital Community College Puerto Rican Diaspora Museum Traveling Exhibit, Duncan Harris and Latino students
Saturday 26th
AARP Social Security, Medicare Updates, Lions Club Community Outreach
August
Saturday 2nd
Child Care Providers (Mayra Esquilin), SINA Neighborhood Awards, and
Hartford Adult Education Graduation
Saturday 9th
90th Anniversary of Social Security with Congressman Larson, Robert Rodriguez, AARP-CT and Linda Martinez, United Health Care Medicare.
Saturday 16th
Capital Community College Puerto Rican Diaspora Museum Traveling Exhibit, Duncan Harris and Latino students
Saturday 23rd
Revolucion de Nutricion with UCONN Hartford Hospital, CHFA Housing Commissioner, SINA Initiatives in Frog Hollow
Saturday 30th
Mayoral Elections in New Britain, CT New Laws effective July and Civic Engagement Updates
September
Saturday 6th
Child Care Providers, SINA Neighborhood Awards, and Hartford Adult Education Graduation - YouTube Link
Saturday 13th
Mayoral Elections in New Britain, CT New Laws effective July 1, and Legislative Updates – YouTube link
Saturday 20th
AARP Celebrates 90th Anniversary of Social Security and United Health Care Medicare Updates – YouTube Link
Saturday 27th
Trinfo Café Grand Opening, Dr. Lugo Trinity College President and Hartford Hospital Revolucion de Nutricion.
October
Saturday 4th
Mayoral Elections in New Britain, CT New Laws effective July 1, and Legislative Updates – YouTube link
Saturday 11th
SINA Trinfo Café Grand Opening, Dr Lugo Trinity College President and Raices Herencia Hispana – YouTube link
Saturday 18th
Child Care Providers, SINA Neighborhood Awards, and Hartford Adult Education Graduation - YouTube link
Saturday 25th
Medicare Enrollment Period, Health Preventive Research for Seniors, Revolucion de Nutricion or AARP – Freddy Host
November
Saturday 1st
Integrating the Arts and Science to Benefit Seniors, Brain Peace Science Foundation Partners with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico, and the Medicare Enrollment Period with United Health Care. TV Hosts: Freddy Ramirez and Marvin Martinez.
Saturday 8th
SINA Trinfo Café Grand Opening, Daniel G. Lugo Trinity College President, and Raices Herencia Hispana. [YouTube link]
Saturday 15th
Recruitment for State Commissions/Analeh Report, Latino Summit 2025 (Rep. Candelaria, Magali Cajigas and Wildaliz Bermundez), AARP -CT with Marilyn Diaz. TV HOST: Stephany Dominguez.
Saturday 22nd
Integrating the Arts and Science to Benefit Seniors, Brain Peace Science Foundation Partners with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico, and the Medicare Enrollment Period with United Health Care. TV Hosts: Freddy Ramirez and Marvin Martinez.
Saturday 29th
2025 Medicare Updates with Latin Premier Insurance, SINA/Revolucion de Nutricion and CHFA Housing Information.
December
Saturday 6th
SINA Hartford Hospital Revolucion de Nutricion with Dr. Andres Makarem, Multinational Lions Club, Focus J Villega Memorial and Mesta Community Outreach
Saturday 13th
Recruitment for State Commissions/Analeh Report Charles, Latino Summit 2025 (Rep. Candelaria, Magali Cajigas and Wildaliz Bermundez, AARP -CT