''El Bayú de la Mañana'' (or simply ''El Bayú'') was a popular
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that aired on
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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 Anthony Sanchez, Antonio Sanchez or Tony Sanchez may refer to:
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(El Gangster) and
José Vallenilla (Funky Joe).
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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
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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
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,
merengue singer
Giselle
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, and
Jorge Pabón (known as "El 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 in 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
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'' in another station.
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External links
El Bayu
Puerto Rican radio programs
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