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Nov 15, 2022 /

After receiving recognition as a National award winner, Isabel Rafferty Zavala has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 National Award winner! We are so proud to have Isabel receive this honor!

Sep 16, 2022 /

Canela.TV launches “¡Ponle Canela!” and “Secretos de Villanas,” taking a big step into original content.

Nov 23, 2022 /

Canela.TV is unveiling a programming lineup full of originals and beloved Christmas fare.

Nov 17, 2022 /

OTT.X would like to congratulate Isabel Rafferty Zavala, CEO & Founder of Canela Media for recognition as one of Media Play News’ 40 Most Important People in Streaming.

Oct 29, 2022 /

Advertising Week New York is off to a great start with the Future is Female Awards where Isabel Rafferty Zavala was recognized for her leadership in the industry.

Oct 22, 2022 /

The winner for Women in Tech, Start-Up Category is Isabel Rafferty! Canela Media has a proven record of growth, innovation, and potential!

Nov 01, 2022 /

We are proud to announce that Isabel Rafferty has been awarded the Rising Star Award for the NYC Latinos 40 under 40 Class of 2022!

Sep 05, 2022 /

Canela has appointed Felipe Osorio to the newly created position of Vice President of Canela Sports.

Nov 21, 2022 /

Hallmark’s lineup of Spanish-language holiday films is now available to Canela.TV users.

Nov 18, 2022 /

Canela.TV announced its robust programming lineup for the biggest sports event of the year in Qatar, it will include documentaries, magazine shows, and Canela’s first original sports show – Qatar Al Dia.

Dec 01, 2022 /

Canela Media and Exile Content Studio are to co-produce a second season of the children’s series Club Mundo Kids.

Canela.TV carefully curated a library of series and films in Spanish and English that will reflect and celebrate the Hispanic identity through compelling storylines.

- POPSUGAR | May 20 | 2020

Multicultural audiences are flocking to ad-supported streaming services as content creators aim to develop stories that reflect true Latino experiences and evoke a sense of community and togetherness,

- Isabel Rafferty, CEO & founder of Canela Media

Canela Media is a New York-based minority and female-owned leading digital media tech startup that provides a streaming service that enriches the new generation of U.S. Latinos through its online platform Canela.TV.

- Tech Startups | OCTOBER | 2020

Apr 09, 2022 /

Nicky Jam’s The Rockstar Show premieres exclusively on Canela Music this Thursday! Thanks to Verizon for making it happen!

May 09, 2022 /

Isabel Rafferty talks about the state of diverse-owned media channels in a Multicultural America.

Jun 15, 2022 /

We’re so humbled to recently have been recognized as “The new way of watching TV.” Thank you, Milenio for this interview and interest in Canela.TV!