Secundino F. Velasco
- Producer
Secundino F. Velasco, the current CEO of TOAC, a leading format production and distribution company, and also at the helm of OM-MA (Ontier Media & Music Advisory), boasts an impressive career spanning over four decades in executive roles and as a prolific film and television producer.
As the founder of Zeppelin Television (Banijay Group) and its former CEO until 2003, Secundino has left an indelible mark on the industry. With a portfolio of over 55 formats and an astounding 5,000 hours of television content to his credit, he has catered to diverse markets including Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, and the USA.
Secundino created and produced several scripted series, including notable works like "Antivicio" (14 episodes), "Mediterráneo" (26 episodes), "Querido Maestro" (40 episodes), "El Super" (734 episodes), "Plaza Alta" (750 episodes), "Calle Nueva" (534 episodes), and "Arrayán" (900 episodes). On the unscripted front, he's adapted and produced international sensations such as Endemol's ¨Big Brother¨, CBS' ¨Wheel of Fortune¨, BBC's ¨Noel's House Party", Telefe's "El Juego del Millón", Fremantle's "Man o Man", and Fox's "Meet the Marks".
His expertise extends beyond production, with consultancy contributions to major networks like NBCUniversal's Telemundo, where he played a pivotal role in the launch of "Big Brother" in the US Hispanic market.
Secundino's influence reaches the silver screen as well, having produced award-winning films like "La Ciudad Sin Límites" and "Rencor", both recipients of the prestigious Goya Award.
Furthermore, as the majority shareholder and producer of Miami Fashion Week and its content, in collaboration with the esteemed Antonio Banderas, Secundino continues to shape and innovate within the entertainment and fashion realms.
As the founder of Zeppelin Television (Banijay Group) and its former CEO until 2003, Secundino has left an indelible mark on the industry. With a portfolio of over 55 formats and an astounding 5,000 hours of television content to his credit, he has catered to diverse markets including Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, and the USA.
Secundino created and produced several scripted series, including notable works like "Antivicio" (14 episodes), "Mediterráneo" (26 episodes), "Querido Maestro" (40 episodes), "El Super" (734 episodes), "Plaza Alta" (750 episodes), "Calle Nueva" (534 episodes), and "Arrayán" (900 episodes). On the unscripted front, he's adapted and produced international sensations such as Endemol's ¨Big Brother¨, CBS' ¨Wheel of Fortune¨, BBC's ¨Noel's House Party", Telefe's "El Juego del Millón", Fremantle's "Man o Man", and Fox's "Meet the Marks".
His expertise extends beyond production, with consultancy contributions to major networks like NBCUniversal's Telemundo, where he played a pivotal role in the launch of "Big Brother" in the US Hispanic market.
Secundino's influence reaches the silver screen as well, having produced award-winning films like "La Ciudad Sin Límites" and "Rencor", both recipients of the prestigious Goya Award.
Furthermore, as the majority shareholder and producer of Miami Fashion Week and its content, in collaboration with the esteemed Antonio Banderas, Secundino continues to shape and innovate within the entertainment and fashion realms.
