Ingrid Hoffmann, Host of Food Network’s Simply Delicioso, Greets Fans at Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Celebration in Santa Ana, Calilfornia

Hoffmann appeared on behalf of the Chilean Avocado Importers Association

LOS ANGELES – (Sep. 17, 2007) Ingrid Hoffmann, host of the new show Simply Delicioso on Food Network and appeared in person to greet fans and sign autographs at the Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence celebration in Santa Ana, California on Sunday, Sep. 16.

“I’m here to celebrate Mexican Independence day,” said Hoffmann, as she addressed the crowds from the main stage. “I also want to remind you that we are beginning Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., which is a symbol of unity among Latinos of all nationalities who now live in the United States. Que Viva México!”

Fiestas Patrias is a major consumer event for the Hispanic community, which was held Sept. 15 and 16 in Santa Ana, California. With over 250,000 attendees in 2006, this Latin celebration has become one of the largest Independence Day events in the country.

Hoffmann, who resides in Miami, is gearing up for the next season of her hit show, Delicioso on Galavision and her English-language show, Simply Delicioso is currently airing its first season on Food Network Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. EST/PST. “Reaching both the Spanish and English speaking audiences has been an incredible experience,” says Hoffmann. “I am passionate about food and I want to inspire people to approach cooking in a new way. I also love introducing my culture through food, using delectable Latin ingredients, such as avocados.”

“Her shows and appearances will gain the attention of both Hispanic and general market audiences in a very meaningful way,” says Maggie Bezart, marketing director of CAIA. “Hispanics are big users of avocados so we’ve designed our efforts to target this market. The Hispanic shopper is as important to us as the general market shopper,” continues Bezart. “Many of our programs are directed specifically to the Hispanic community and many are bilingual.”

The Chilean Avocado Importers Association represents the growers and importers of Chilean Hass avocados and promotes them through retail programs, advertising and public relations activities during the Chilean season, August through February. Chilean Hass avocados are available throughout the fall and winter, when California avocados are out of season.

All Access Entertainment, producer of Fiestas Patrias, has been a leader in producing live family-oriented events in Southern California, for over 14 years. Starting with their signature Cinco de Mayo event, AT&T Fiesta Broadway, All Access Entertainment has continued to add additional properties to their annual calendar each year. For more information on All Access Entertainment, please visit www.AllAccess.la

Antonio Aguilar Jr. will be performing Sunday afternoon on the Main Stage.

Criado en el bello estado de Zacatecas, Antonio Aguilar hijo comenzó su pasión por la música viajando con sus padres y cantando detrás de los escenarios y fue en un teatro de la ciudad de New York a la edad de 4 años cuando por primera vez acompaño a Don Antonio Aguilar al frente del espectáculo. A partir de entonces Antonio Aguilar comienza su vida en los escenarios y su preparación profesional.

Montar a caballos era parte de su preparación y con ello completaban los Aguilar el espectáculo que incursionaron al territorio norteamericano, México, Centro y Sudamerica asi como el Caribe.

Viajando siempre al lado de sus padres recorrieron durante años las principales ciudades de la unión americana siendo su espectáculo el primero en presentarse en coliseos abriendo trecho para los siguientes exponentes de la música mexicana y de otros generos en español. Con espectáculos absolutamente familiares Don Antonio Aguilar, Doña Flor Silvestre y su pequeño hijo Antonio Aguilar presentaban innumerables suertes a caballo de la alta escuela española y la charrería.

Ya con 7 años y con un entrenamiento de respaldo, Antonio Aguilar hijo provocaba sensación en sus presentaciones que cada vez se extendían mas entre ferias, ruedos y coliseos en giras hasta de 11 meses de duración. Es asi como la dinastía Aguilar logra reunir público americano y público hispano presentando por primera vez en Estados Unidos un espectáculo ecuestre bilingüe incluyendo en su repertorio temas de Frank Sinatra con mariachi que interpretaba su padre Don Antonio Aguilar.

A los 22 años de edad ingresa a la Universidad Iberoamericana a la carrera de Administración de Empresas y se recibe en 1988 pero sin descuidar su profesión de cantante ya que los fines de semana se incorporaba a las giras con sus padres y simultáneamente estudiaba canto y adiestramiento ingles ‘La Ciencia Del Caballo’.

Ha participado en películas desde los ocho años y se ha dedicado a su negocio agropecuario en los últimos años, además de grabar varios álbumes de música mexicana.

En el 2006 junto a su hermano Pepe Aguilar y sus padres recorrieron gran parte de los Estados Unidos y México en un concierto de despedida de Don Antonio Aguilar, quien falleció en este 2007, desde entonces Antonio Aguilar hijo ha tomado la batuta de continuar el legado que dejo su padre, y es, llevar la música mexicana a todos los rincones del mundo.

Mariachi Divas will be performing on the Main Stage Sunday 12pm-2pm

Founded by Cindy Shea in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are continuously making big waves on the Los Angeles music scene. Mariachi Divas is a unique, multi-cultural ensemble, and over the years has been represented by women of: Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinian, Columbian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, and Anglo decent. Founder and Director Cindy Shea states, “Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds.”

Mariachi Divas has been featured at the Arrowhead Pond, Universal Amphitheatre, Staples Center, Greek Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, the LA Forum for the 2005 “Premio La Gente” Live TV Awards Show and the LA Shrine at the 2006 Alma Awards.They have also accompanied Grammy winning artists such as: Joan Sebastian, Jenny Rivera, Marco Antonio Solis, Pablo Montero, and Paulina Rubio. In 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2007 the Divas have showcased their innovative sounds at the NAMM SHOW in Anaheim, CA. Recently the Divas were invited to perform at the Tucson International Mariachi Concert, Fresno Radio Bilingue Mariachi Show and the Santa Barbara Bowl where they had the honor of performing with Mariachi Vargas and Nati Cano’s Mariachi Los Camperos. Mariachi Divas performed, and were featured as one of the main televised acts, for over 500,000 people on the streets of downtown Los Angeles at the largest "Cinco de Mayo" celebration in the world-The 14th and 15th Annual Fiesta Broadway 2003 and 2004. They have appeared at the L.A. County Fair numerous times including the most recent in September 2003 performing as part of the famous Mariachi USA. The Divas have not only traveled throughout the USA including performances in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, but also performed in Tampico, Mexico in 2004. Mariachi Divas has performed four times at the John Anson Ford Theater including a celebration of the "Day of the Dead", a "Women in Jazz" concert in 2004, 2005, and 2006 put on a show in which they were the headliners. The Divas also appear in the recently released documentary "Viva El Mariachi".
Mariachi Divas have made several television appearances on shows such as: Despierta America, Control, Vista LA, Primer Impacto, Escandalo, LATV's "Adelante Hispanos", Sabado Gigante, Off the Roof, De Todo Un Poco, BBQ with Bobby Flay, Primera Edicion, Atrevete, Futbol Mania, 12 Corazones, Bienvenido a Casa, and recently took roles as actors as they took part in two independent films, "Dead Man's Shoe" and "La Dentista" where the music from their CD was used as the movies' soundtrack. The Divas are also now proud to announce the National release of their 3 CD’s through “East Side Records” which will be releasing throughout the United States June 26, 2007.
In September 2003, Mariachi Divas began performing and continue to perform every week for audiences of all ages while strolling throughout the streets of Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim.
Mariachi Divas musicians’ are currently endorsed by LP Percussion, Zeta Music, IntellitouchTuners, Soundback Acoustic Monitors, CodaBow International, Marcinkiewicz, and LPD Music.
Never stepping too far from what brought them together, the sound of mariachi rings though every song that is played no matter what style of music they choose to perform.