El Bayú de la Mañana
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El Bayú de la Mañana was a popular Puerto Rican
morning
radio show that aired on SalSoul radio station
. "Bayú" loosely means "party" or "mingling". The show started airing on May 6, 1994, and remained popular throughout its run. It started at 6:00 am and ended at 10:00 am.
The show was hosted by Antonio Sanchez
(El Gangster) and José Vallenilla (Funky Joe). Daniela Droz
later joined them in the hosting duties.
The shows featured several characters, most performed by Sanchez, plus interviews with celebrities or the audience. It also featured a gossip
section and discussions about social and political issues.
On July 31, 2007, the show longtime hosts were replaced due to some differences. Sánchez alleged in an interview that one of the main reasons was the lack of modern technical equipment in the radio station which they had been asking for years. They were replaced by veteran producer and host Luisito Vigoreaux
, merengue
singer Giselle, and Jorge Pabón (known as "Molusco"). However, Pabón quit shortly after to join another radio station. Vigoreaux and Giselle continued to host with various guests until the show was substituted on January 2008 by a new show, El Trabuco, hosted by Agustín Rosario, Yan Ruíz, and Sonya Cortés
.
Sánchez and Vallenilla have gone on to host a new show called El Circo de La Mega
in another station.
Puerto Rico
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morning
Morning
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radio show that aired on SalSoul radio station
Radio station
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. "Bayú" loosely means "party" or "mingling". The show started airing on May 6, 1994, and remained popular throughout its run. It started at 6:00 am and ended at 10:00 am.
The show was hosted by Antonio Sanchez
Antonio Sánchez (Puerto Rican host)
Antonio Sánchez is a Puerto Rican radio and television personality, show host and producer. Very famous across Puerto Rico for his crass humor, he is also known for his nickname: El Gangster...
(El Gangster) and José Vallenilla (Funky Joe). Daniela Droz
Daniela Droz
Daniela Droz is an actress, singer, and television host.-Early years:Daniela started her acting career during childhood. Her stage debut took place in 1987, at age 10, in the San Juan production of the musical play Annie at Santurce Performing Arts Center...
later joined them in the hosting duties.
The shows featured several characters, most performed by Sanchez, plus interviews with celebrities or the audience. It also featured a gossip
Gossip
Gossip is idle talk or rumour, especially about the personal or private affairs of others, It is one of the oldest and most common means of sharing facts and views, but also has a reputation for the introduction of errors and variations into the information transmitted...
section and discussions about social and political issues.
On July 31, 2007, the show longtime hosts were replaced due to some differences. Sánchez alleged in an interview that one of the main reasons was the lack of modern technical equipment in the radio station which they had been asking for years. They were replaced by veteran producer and host Luisito Vigoreaux
Luisito Vigoreaux
Luis Vigoreaux Lorenzana is a Puerto Rican actor and producer. He is the son of Luis Vigoreaux, a legendary Puerto Rican media personality and Rosaura Lorenzana Vilches...
, merengue
Merengue music
Merengue is a type of music and dance from the Dominican Republic. It is popular in the Dominican Republic and all over Latin America. Its name is Spanish, taken from the name of the meringue, a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar...
singer Giselle, and Jorge Pabón (known as "Molusco"). However, Pabón quit shortly after to join another radio station. Vigoreaux and Giselle continued to host with various guests until the show was substituted on January 2008 by a new show, El Trabuco, hosted by Agustín Rosario, Yan Ruíz, and Sonya Cortés
Sonya Cortés
Sonya Cortés is a Puerto Rican dancer, actress, comedian, singer, model, and host of TV and radio shows. She was one of the hosts in Univision talk and variety show Anda Pa'l Cara. Cortés is also a bachata singer. She has released three albums. As of 2007 she's also starring on stage with...
.
Sánchez and Vallenilla have gone on to host a new show called El Circo de La Mega
El Circo de La Mega
El Circo de La Mega is a morning radio show in Puerto Rico that airs on La Mega 106.9. The show started airing on February 27, 2008, starting at 5:30 am until 10:00 am....
in another station.