Meet the Judges

Desirae L. Benson

Desirae L. Benson is a Multi-Award Winning, 5-Star Rated Publicist who works hand in hand with high-profile musicians, actors, politicians, producers, directors, authors, playwrights, entertainers, businesses, athletes, and other industry professionals to create an even bigger buzz around them on and offline.
As a Grammy member and with a master’s degree that focuses on the areas of Written Communication, Public Relations, Linguistics and Journalism, her expertise has afforded her the ability to showcase her professional prowess in creating dynamic and memorable content across many facets of the entertainment industry. She pens high-quality press releases, biographies, and write-ups, that are geared for national news outlets, music festivals, IMDb accounts, websites, magazines, and a plethora of other online forums.
Desirae has traveled and lived all over the world and practices a high level of cultural awareness. Click on the picture to find more about Desirae L. Benson.

Jose "El Pepeton" Vasquez

El Pepetón is a seasoned radio personality with a career spanning over 35 years in Spanish-language broadcasting. He graduated as a certified radio host from the Columbia School of Broadcasting in Hollywood, California.
His journey in radio began in 1987 at KAFY 970 AM in Bakersfield, California. Over the years, he worked across various renowned stations, including:
Radio México 1370 AM in Corona, CA
KDIF 1440 AM in Riverside, CA
K-Club 970 AM in Coachella, CA
Radio Láser in Oxnard, CA
Radio Kalí 1430 AM in Los Angeles, CA
Radio Ranchito 900 AM in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, El Pepetón serves as the Station Manager at Radio Amigo 95.9 FM. He leads the sales team and hosts a daily on-air show from 10 am to 1 pm, Mon-Sat.
El Pepetón is known for his deep connection with the Hispanic community, his charismatic voice, and his passion for regional Mexican music. He continues to be a pillar in the radio industry, bringing joy, information, and entertainment to thousands of loyal listeners.