Jul 30, 2003/ FW/ --- Ladies, get ready to swoon. Latin sensation and heartthrob Carlos Ponce will grace the small screen as an ET Personality, Paramount Domestic Television announced today.

Yes, the singer-songwriter-actor who has captured the hearts of fans from all over with his double-platinum albums is now a television newscaster reporting on film, TV, music and fashion.

In making the announcement, Ms. Bell Blue commented, "Carlos has emerged as an incredible and multi-talented Latin entertainer who has won the hearts of millions of fans. We are extremely excited to have him join the show, where his global perspective on entertainment will be featured across many different formats."

A major star in the Latin entertainment world, Ponce first appeared in several Spanish soap operas in addition to hosting and producing "Control," a magazine show for Spanish television, which earned him two regional Emmys as producer and numerous "Best Host" awards.

His acting career took off when he starred in the telenovela "Sentimientos Ajenos," a 60-episode Spanish-language soap opera for Univision.

During his successful run on the nighttime drama, Ponce captured the attention of music executives after singing one of the songs on the show's soundtrack.

A multi-year record deal lead to numerous #1 hits, double-platinum albums, and numerous awards including Billboard Magazine's "Best Pop Album, New Artist" and "Best New Artist" honors. His many singing credits also include a duet with Joy Enriquez of the renowned Walt Disney classic, "Bella Notte" for "Lady and the Tramp II, Scamp's Adventure" in both English and Spanish.

Ponce entered the American acting arena with guest appearances on "Beverly Hills, 90210," the critically-acclaimed series "Once and Again," and The WB hit series "7th Heaven."

This Fall, he will also be seen as a featured guest-star on the premiere of ABC's "Karen Sisco," as well as the 8th season premiere of "7th Heaven," in which he will have a recurring role.

C urrently in its 22nd season, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world. Produced and distributed by Paramount Domestic Television, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is taped in Hollywood, California.

Bureaus are located in New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., London and Tokyo. Linda Bell Blue is executive producer. Mary Hart is anchor; Bob Goen is anchor.

Jann Carl is primary substitute anchor and weekend anchor. Mark Steines is substitute anchor and weekend anchor. Leonard Maltin is film historian/correspondent. Maria Menounos, Chris Booker and Steven Cojocaru are correspondents.