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Despierta America co-host (left) Raul Gonzalez dressed as Dona Meche flirts with with (middle) Elcielo chef Juan Manuel Barrientos during a cooking segment with show co-host Karla Martinez at the Univision studios in Miami, Fl. The freewheeling news program with five anchor or hosts, has exploded in the ratings this year after some key cast changes, including the introduction of Alan Tacher from Mexico. Despierta's ratings are up 28% compared to last season. The show runs four hours a day from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Co-hosts include: Alan Tacher, Raul Gonzalez, Karla Martinez, Satcha Pretto, Johnny Lozada and guest co-host and Amores Verdaderos actress Sherlyn Gonzalez.
