"El Show de Omar y Argelia" debuted on the Univision-owned station K-LVE 107.5FM on July 10th, 2003, with its main host as Omar Velasco y Argelia Atilano.

They have also continued having the type of easy, honest on-air conversations their listeners love. Every weekday morning from 5-10 a.m., hundreds of thousands of Angelinos tune in to hear the young parents share their life moments – the funny, the challenging, the joyous – as if they were chatting with their best pals over coffee. Mixed in is commentary on current events, politics and social issues, popular music and some celebrity gossip.

Along with their on-air love story, Velasco and Atilano share an immigrant tale of hard work and cultural blending, of professional success and community advocacy.

Early Life[edit]

Omar Velasco, the youngest of seven children, was born in Jalisco and came to Pacoima when he was 15. He graduated from San Fernando High School and attended Los Angeles Valley College and Cal State Northridge. He was pursuing a degree in computer science but dropped out to attend a local broadcasting school and then started working at K-Love, eventually taking the spot of iconic morning personality Pepe Barreto.

Argelia Atilano was born in Chicago to immigrant parents from Jalisco, Mexico. They divorced and she moved with her mom and three sisters, eventually living in a small apartment in East L.A. and attending Garfield High School. After graduating from Garfield with honors, she attended Loyola Marymount University, where she discovered her passion for broadcasting.

Somewhere along the line Velasco and Atilano began dating in secret in fear of being judged by their parent company. Most importantly they wanted this relationship to be theirs. Finally June 2007 the two decided to get married. They currently have two daughters, Camila and Annabella.

Amor Al Aire[edit]

In 2016, Velasco and Atlilano decided to release their awaited book titled Amor al Aire . This book represents a dialogue between Velasco and Atilano. On the seven chapters in which the book is divided, they describe their personal relationship and what it means to work in the same career as well. In Amor al Aire, the young couple tell the readers how they have been able to survive difficulties in their lives, how they have conquered the hearts of millions of Spanish-speaking radio listeners in the United states and also invite the audience to follow their dreams.

Career[edit]

Omar y Argelia’s charisma shines more than ever in today’s people, they have become the heart of the Angelinos. Adult contemporary music and informative news (expertly given by lovable Richard Santiago) help this show achieve the well-deserved praise they continually receive. Known as a station with an impeccable reputation for respectfulness, KLVE 107.5 is unique in that it never resorts to the now common use of the double entendre in order to get attention. Focus on the community, entertainment, family values and social issues is what Omar and Argelia are all about. They listen to what their audience requests and deliver in full. They base their show on involving their audience in conversations, contests, and just plain old-fashioned fun! Omar and Argelia are consistent, energetic and passionate in their desire to deliver a great show to the fastest growing minority in Los Angeles, the Hispanic community.

Argelia Atilano is an alumnus of Loyola Marymount University and has been contributing to her alma mater by providing scholarships to young Latinas who are in financial need. Omar Velasco, recently created a scholarship foundation at his alma mater California State University, Northridge in support of DACA recipients.

As morning radio host they have been able to sustain #1 morning show in Spanish language and have reached #1 in various occasion in general market regardless of language. There consistent drive has allowed them to launch a podcast geared toward education called “Dreamers: Redefinir el sueño Americano (Redefining the American Dream);” a series in association with California State University, Northridge and University of California Los Ángeles supporting both broadcast departments. Because of this initiative, Omar and Argelia continue a working and mentoring relationship with students of these campus’s.

Omar has been recognized as a distinguished Alumni of San Fernando High School, and Argelia as the recipient of the Angel Award presented by the East Los Ángeles Community. As members of the community they have made sure to be present at as many events as possible, such as career fairs and reading opportunities to children in LA. Their devotion to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital for the annual radiothon at Univision’s KLVE helps raise millions of dollars in funds for this special cause.

Omar and Argelia have become of beacon of hope within the angelic community advocating for the rights of the voiceless. Most recently, Omar y Argelia took part in a 5k that supported the undocumented community at the University of Long Beach. Furthermore, they were pioneers in informing our community about tragic events that affect our nation and inciting our upcoming generations to take part of social movements such as the “March for Our Lives” movement.

As parents and professionals, Omar and Argelia have been able to keep a happy medium and allow their daughters to grow in a normal environment outside of the spotlight. It has been these same initiative and experiences as parents that has allowed them to connect on a deeper level with the angelic community. These same life learning lessons, inspired them to write their own book titled “Amor al Aire” which features the journey of Omar y Argelia and their inspiring stories to get to where they are today.

References[edit]

http://www.latinheat.com/spotlight-news/radio-hosts-omar-argelia-publish-amor-al-aire/

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