Mariano Calasso is an illustrious figure in the world of writing, boasting a multifaceted professional profile that encompasses the roles of writer, intellectual property creator, showrunner, and head writer. His impressive career has been marked by a strong foundation in executive programming and promotions, allowing him to excel in the highly competitive landscape of the television industry.
Mariano has made a profound impact on the world of television, his remarkable creativity yielding an impressive array of scripted and unscripted formats that have given rise to some of the most enduring and popular franchises in the United States Hispanic Market and Latin America.
Notably, his impressive repertoire of creations includes the long-running and critically acclaimed "El Señor de los cielos", a series that has captivated audiences across the globe with its gripping narrative and memorable characters. Furthermore, his innovative approach has also led to the development of other notable formats, such as the captivating beauty pageant show "Nuestra Belleza Latina", the intriguing social experiment "12 Corazones", the thrilling relationship advice program "Sala de Parejas" (now known as "Caso Cerrado"),and the exciting reality competition series "Protagonista de Novela" (now known as "Protagonista de Nuestra Tele" and "Protagonistas de la Fama").
Mariano's extraordinary and multifaceted creative abilities in format development seamlessly merge the realms of fiction, variety, and special shows, allowing him to effortlessly traverse the vast expanse of creative possibilities.
As the co-creator of Telemundo's most successful original franchise series, "El Señor de los Cielos", Mariano played a pivotal and instrumental role in the development of this prestigious Emmy Award-winning series, which, despite linguistic barriers, achieved record-breaking ratings in the American market, a testament to its universal appeal.
Mariano, a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of creative pursuits, is not only the mastermind behind the popular television series "El Señor de los Cielos", but also the visionary creator and head writer of the equally captivating "Guerra de Idolos".
Mariano's professional journey prior to his tenure at Televisa was marked by a stint as the Director of Entertainment Content for Telemundo Network, a position that afforded him the opportunity to meticulously oversee all on-air content, thereby ensuring a cohesive and consistent visual and auditory experience throughout the entirety of Telemundo's programming. Additionally, he took on the role of Executive Producer for the esteemed "Premios Billboard a la Musica Latina" award show, a distinction he held for not one, but two consecutive years, specifically in 2007 and 2008.
Mariano's impressive professional trajectory began with his tenure as Director of Creative Development for Univision Networks, where he was entrusted with the oversight of all creative programming development for the esteemed Univision, TeleFutura, and Galavision networks.
Within this pivotal role, Mariano exercised his creative prowess by conceptualizing and spearheading the development of numerous programming initiatives, including the groundbreaking reality franchise "Nuestra Belleza Latina", which would go on to become a hallmark of the Univision brand and a testament to his innovative vision.
Prior to his tenure at Univision, Mariano held the esteemed position of Vice President of Non-Fiction Projects at Promofilm, where he was accountable for spearheading the development and production of all non-fiction programs.
During his tenure at Promofilm, Mariano collaborated in the conception and development of several notable projects, including "12 corazones", a groundbreaking program that garnered widespread attention and acclaim.
Furthermore, Mariano played a pivotal role in the creation and development of "Sala de Parejas", a program that has undergone a transformation, and is now known as "Caso Cerrado", a testament to its enduring success.
In addition to his work on "Sala de Parejas", Mariano was the mastermind behind the creation of "Protagonistas de Novela", a reality show that has undergone multiple transformations, and is now known by two distinct titles: "Protagonista de Nuestra Tele" and "Protagonistas de la Fama". This reality show has become the most successful in the region, a testament to Mariano's exceptional skills and expertise in the realm of non-fiction programming.
