The new season of 'Top Chef VIP 5' is set to premiere on Telemundo on September 1 at 7:00 p.m., with 20 new participants, including two Puerto Ricans: actor Carlos Ponce and reality TV star Nievelis González. The show will be hosted by actress and presenter Carmen Villalobos, and will feature expert chefs Antonio 'Toño' de Livier, Tita, and Betty Vázquez.
Other participants include Athenea Pérez, Aylín Mujica, Carlos 'Caramelo' Cruz, Carlos Ferro, Diana Haro, Gaby Borges, Guty Carrera, and José Joel. Carlos Ponce is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, and host who has had a successful career in both Hispanic television and Hollywood, while Nievelis González is a reality TV star.