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	\| occupation = Businessman, media executive		\| occupation = Businessman, media executive
	\| years_active = 1997–present		\| years_active = 1997–present

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{{Infobox person
| name = Emilio Azcárraga Jean
| image = Emilio_Azcarraga_Jean.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| caption = Emilio Azcárraga Jean
| birth_name = Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1968|2|21}}
| birth_place = [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]]
| nationality = {{flagicon|Mexico}} Mexican
| citizenship = {{flagicon|Mexico}} Mexico
| education = [[Lakefield College School]], Ontario<br>[[Universidad Iberoamericana]] (incomplete)
| occupation = Businessman, media executive
| years_active = 1997–present
| known_for = Chairman of Televisa, Club América owner
| title = Chairman, Grupo Televisa (on leave)<br>Owner, Club América
| boards = Grupo Televisa, Univision (former)
| spouse = Alejandra de Cima Aldrete (m. 1999–2002, divorced)<br>Sharon Fastlicht Kurian (m. 2004)
| children = 3 (Emilio, Hannah, Mauricio)
| parents = [[Emilio Azcárraga Milmo]] (father)<br>Nadine Jean (mother)
| net_worth = US$2.2 billion (estimated, 2023)
}}

'''Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean''' (born February 21, 1968) is a Mexican billionaire businessman who serves as the chairman of [[Grupo Televisa]], Mexico's largest mass media company, and owner of [[Club América]], one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Mexico.

Azcárraga Jean became CEO of Grupo Televisa in 1997 at the age of 29, following the death of his father [[Emilio Azcárraga Milmo]]. Despite initial skepticism about his readiness to lead the media empire, he is widely credited with pulling the highly indebted company out of near-bankruptcy and transforming it into a profitable enterprise over his two decades at the helm.

In October 2024, Azcárraga Jean took a leave of absence from Televisa amid a [[United States Department of Justice]] investigation related to alleged bribery payments to [[FIFA]] officials for World Cup broadcasting rights.

== Early life and family background ==

Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean was born on February 21, 1968, in [[Mexico City]], Mexico. He is the son of [[Emilio Azcárraga Milmo]], the media mogul who built Televisa into a dominant force in Mexican and Latin American broadcasting, and Nadine Jean, a French citizen who was the third wife of Azcárraga Milmo.

The Azcárraga family has been central to Mexican media for generations. Emilio's grandfather, [[Emilio Azcárraga Vidaurreta]], founded the family's media empire in 1930 with radio station XEW. His father, known as "El Tigre" (The Tiger) for his aggressive business style, transformed the company into the largest Spanish-language media conglomerate in the world before his death in 1997.

Growing up in one of Mexico's wealthiest and most influential families, Emilio was exposed from an early age to the world of media, entertainment, and big business.

== Education ==

Azcárraga Jean received an international education. He attended [[Lakefield College School]], a prestigious private boarding school in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], known for preparing students for leadership roles.

After completing his secondary education, he enrolled at the [[Universidad Iberoamericana]] in Mexico City, one of Mexico's top private universities, where he pursued higher education. However, he left the university after his fifth semester, cutting his formal education short to enter the family business.

== Career ==

=== Taking over Televisa ===

In 1997, at the age of 29, Emilio Azcárraga Jean assumed the role of CEO of [[Grupo Televisa]] following the death of his father Emilio Azcárraga Milmo from pancreatic cancer. The timing was challenging—the company was heavily indebted and struggling in the aftermath of Mexico's 1994-1995 economic crisis.

Many observers doubted whether the young heir could fill his imposing father's shoes. "El Tigre" had been a larger-than-life figure who dominated Mexican media through force of personality and aggressive business tactics. The younger Azcárraga was seen as inexperienced and unproven.

=== Financial turnaround ===

Defying skeptics, Azcárraga Jean assembled a team of trusted advisors, including José Bastón, Alfonso de Angoitia Noriega, and Bernardo Gómez, and orchestrated a remarkable financial turnaround. Together, they brought Televisa back from near bankruptcy, restructuring debt, cutting costs, and refocusing the company's operations.

Over the following two decades, Azcárraga Jean transformed Televisa into a profitable enterprise while adapting to the changing media landscape. He oversaw the company's expansion into telecommunications, gaming, and digital platforms.

=== Stepping down as CEO ===

In 2017, after 20 years as CEO, Azcárraga Jean stepped down from the executive leadership role, though he remained as chairman of the board. The decision came as the company faced mounting challenges from streaming services and declining telenovela viewership.

The transition marked a recognition that linear television was facing structural challenges worldwide, with ratings and advertising revenues eroding as audiences shifted to digital platforms.

=== Club América ===

Azcárraga Jean is the owner of [[Club América]], one of Mexico's most successful and popular football clubs, which competes in [[Liga MX]]. The team plays its home matches at the iconic [[Estadio Azteca]], also owned by the Televisa group.

Under his ownership, Club América has continued to be one of the most successful clubs in Mexican football, regularly competing for league titles and international trophies.

In recent years, Televisa has restructured its sports assets, spinning off Club América and Estadio Azteca into a new company called Ollamani, separating these verticals from the parent media company.

== Personal life ==

=== First marriage ===

Emilio Azcárraga Jean was first married to Alejandra de Cima Aldrete, a philanthropist and plastic artist, in 1999. The wedding was an intimate ceremony attended by close friends and family. However, the marriage was short-lived, and the couple divorced in 2002 after three years together. They had no children.

=== Meeting Sharon Fastlicht ===

Following his divorce, Azcárraga Jean's life changed when he met Sharon Fastlicht Kurian in September 2002. The encounter happened at a yacht exhibition in [[Miami]]. Sharon, then 24 years old, was the younger sister of Adolfo Fastlicht, one of Azcárraga Jean's old friends and the founder of [[Cinemex]], one of Mexico's largest cinema chains.

Although they had known each other previously, Azcárraga Jean saw her differently at this meeting. He later described it as love at first sight, captivated by her simple manner and sweet smile. In interviews, he has said: "Because of her intelligence, personality, and beauty, she is a woman—tall, slender, blonde with deep blue eyes."

The couple became very close, and in 2003, Azcárraga Jean proposed in a memorable fashion. He gave Sharon the engagement ring in front of their families during a performance of the [[Blue Man Group]] in [[Las Vegas]], Nevada.

=== Second marriage ===

Emilio and Sharon married on February 29, 2004—[[leap year]] day—in a lavish ceremony at El Contadero, a farm that Azcárraga Jean inherited from his father, located near the [[Desierto de los Leones National Park]].

The wedding was a spectacular affair that brought together approximately 1,400 guests. Among the attendees were then-President [[Vicente Fox]], [[Carlos Slim]] (Mexico's richest man), future President [[Andrés Manuel López Obrador]], and singer [[Ricky Martin]].

The venue was decorated with white roses and French tulips, creating an atmosphere of elegance. Sixteen artists of different genres performed during the celebration, including Denisse de Kalafe and [[Juan Luis Guerra]], who concluded the night with a memorable concert.

=== Children ===

The couple has three children:
* '''Emilio Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born February 2005) – Following family tradition of naming the firstborn son Emilio
* '''Hannah Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born 2007)
* '''Mauricio Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born 2009)

=== Sharon Fastlicht ===

Sharon Fastlicht Kurian is an entrepreneur and public figure in her own right. She comes from a prominent Jewish-Mexican business family—her brother Adolfo founded Cinemex. Sharon is known for her philanthropic work and her presence at Mexican high society events alongside her husband.

== Controversies ==

=== FIFA bribery investigation (FIFA Gate) ===

The most significant controversy of Azcárraga Jean's career involves his alleged connection to the [[FIFA corruption case|FIFA Gate scandal]], a massive international investigation into bribery related to World Cup broadcasting rights and hosting decisions.

In 2017, allegations emerged that a Televisa subsidiary had made improper payments to sports organization officials to obtain broadcasting rights for the 2018, 2022, 2026, and 2030 FIFA World Cups. The [[United States Department of Justice]] accused the television company of artificially inflating the price of its [[American depositary receipt|American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)]] by concealing $15 million in bribes.

In November 2022, Televisa agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a group of investors who claimed they lost hundreds of millions of dollars in their Televisa investments after the company's name emerged in connection with the scandal.

In October 2024, as the Justice Department investigation continued, Grupo Televisa approved a proposal from Azcárraga Jean "to take leave, with immediate effect, while the investigation being carried out by the United States Department of Justice, related to FIFA, is resolved." The announcement marked a significant turning point for the family dynasty that had controlled Mexican television for decades.

=== Talent vetoes and industry control ===

Throughout his tenure, Televisa was accused of using its market dominance to blacklist performers who left the network for competitors or who criticized the company.

The emergence of [[TV Azteca]] as direct competition in the 1990s led to a war for talent. While Televisa stopped paying exclusivity contracts, actors and comedians who moved to TV Azteca often found themselves banned from returning to Televisa.

The most publicized case involved comedian [[Eugenio Derbez]], one of Mexico's most successful entertainers. Derbez alleged that he was banned from all Televisa programs, publications, and newscasts after becoming a critic of the government during the administration of [[Andrés Manuel López Obrador]]. According to Derbez, a "memorandum" circulated at Televisa ordering his ban.

Azcárraga Jean responded through his Twitter account with a humorous message imitating one of Derbez's characters. The dispute continued publicly on social media, with Derbez responding in the same tone while maintaining that he was indeed banned from Televisa.

=== Media monopoly concerns ===

Throughout its history, Televisa has faced criticism for its near-monopoly position in Mexican media and its perceived close relationship with the government and ruling party, the [[Institutional Revolutionary Party]] (PRI), which governed Mexico for 71 consecutive years until 2000.

Critics have accused Televisa of providing favorable coverage to PRI governments in exchange for regulatory benefits and the maintenance of its dominant market position. The company has denied these allegations.

== Net worth ==

Emilio Azcárraga Jean's net worth is estimated at approximately US$2.2 billion, derived primarily from his stake in Grupo Televisa and his other business interests. He is among the wealthiest individuals in Mexico.

== Legacy ==

The Azcárraga dynasty represents one of the longest-running family media empires in the Americas, spanning four generations from the founding of XEW radio in 1930 to the present day. Emilio Azcárraga Jean represents the third generation of leadership and has overseen the company's transition from analog to digital media.

His son Emilio Azcárraga Fastlicht represents the fourth generation and potential future leadership of the family enterprise, continuing the tradition of naming the eldest male heir Emilio.

== See also ==

* [[Grupo Televisa]]
* [[Club América]]
* [[Emilio Azcárraga Milmo]]
* [[Estadio Azteca]]
* [[Televisa Univision]]

== References ==

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<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilio_Azc%C3%A1rraga_Jean|title=Emilio Azcárraga Jean|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=December 1, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="infobae1">{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/10/25/quien-es-sharon-fastlicht-kurian-la-actual-esposa-de-emilio-azcarraga/|title=Quién es Sharon Fastlicht Kurian, la actual esposa de Emilio Azcárraga|publisher=Infobae|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="infobae2">{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/03/01/asi-fue-la-boda-de-emilio-azcarraga-jean-y-sharon-fastlicht-la-poderosa-pareja-que-cumplio-20-anos-de-casados/|title=Así fue la boda de Emilio Azcárraga Jean y Sharon Fastlicht|publisher=Infobae|date=March 1, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="quien">{{cite web|url=https://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2024/02/29/emilio-azcarraga-y-sharon-cumplen-20-anos-de-casados-aqui-su-historia-de-amor|title=Emilio Azcárraga y Sharon Fastlicht cumplen 20 años de casados, aquí su historia de amor|publisher=Quién|date=February 29, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="revistaclase">{{cite web|url=https://www.revistaclase.mx/noticias/la-historia-de-amor-de-emilio-azcarraga-jean-y-sharon-fastlicht-kurian/|title=La historia de amor de Emilio Azcárraga Jean y Sharon Fastlicht Kurian|publisher=Revista Clase|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="bloomberglinea">{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberglinea.com/latinoamerica/mexico/por-que-emilio-azcarraga-jean-dejo-la-presidencia-de-televisa/|title=¿Por qué Emilio Azcárraga Jean dejó la presidencia de Televisa?|publisher=Bloomberg Línea|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="infobae3">{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/10/24/emilio-azcarraga-deja-televisa-durante-investigacion-a-la-fifa/|title=Emilio Azcárraga deja Televisa durante investigación a la FIFA|publisher=Infobae|date=October 24, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="expansion">{{cite web|url=https://expansion.mx/tecnologia/2024/10/28/razon-emilio-azcarraga-dejo-presidencia-de-televisa|title=Esta es la razón por la que Emilio Azcárraga dejó la presidencia de Televisa|publisher=Expansión|date=October 28, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="lajornada">{{cite web|url=https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2024/10/25/economia/investigado-por-eu-azcarraga-deja-el-mando-de-televisa-6295|title=Investigado por EU, Azcárraga deja el mando de Televisa|publisher=La Jornada|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="variety">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/exec/emilio-azcarraga-jean/|title=Emilio Jean - Variety500|publisher=Variety|access-date=December 1, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="nature">{{cite web|url=https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/latin-america/latin-america-conservation-council/members/emilio-azcarraga/|title=Emilio Azcárraga|publisher=The Nature Conservancy|access-date=December 1, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="synergos">{{cite web|url=https://www.synergos.org/news-and-insights/2008/conversation-emilio-azcarraga-jean-ceo-televisa-about-philanthropy-latin|title=A Conversation with Emilio Azcárraga Jean, CEO Televisa|publisher=Synergos|access-date=December 1, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="lasillarota">{{cite web|url=https://lasillarota.com/yo-soi-tu/2024/10/28/emilio-azcarraga-los-actores-que-fueron-vetados-de-televisa-507623.html|title=Emilio Azcárraga Jean: los actores que fueron vetados de Televisa|publisher=La Silla Rota|date=October 28, 2024|access-date=December 1, 2025|language=es}}</ref>
<ref name="celebritynetworth">{{cite web|url=https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/ceos/emilio-azcarraga-jean-net-worth/|title=Emilio Azcarraga Jean Net Worth|publisher=Celebrity Net Worth|access-date=December 1, 2025}}</ref>
}}

== External links ==

* [https://www.televisa.com Grupo Televisa official website]
* [https://www.clubamerica.com.mx Club América official website]

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	{{Infobox person		{{Infobox person
	\| name = Emilio Azcárraga Jean		\| name = Emilio Azcárraga Jean
	\| image = Emilio_Azcarraga_Jean.jpg		\| image = Emilio_Azcarraga_Jean.jpg
	\| image_size = 300px		\| image_size = 300px
	\| caption = Emilio Azcárraga Jean		\| caption = Emilio Azcárraga Jean
	\| birth_name = Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean		\| birth_name = Emilio Fernando Azcárraga Jean
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1968\|2\|21}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1968\|2\|21}}
	\| birth_place = [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]]		\| birth_place = [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]]
	\| nationality = {{flagicon\|Mexico}} Mexican		\| nationality = {{flagicon\|Mexico}} Mexican
	\| citizenship = {{flagicon\|Mexico}} Mexico		\| citizenship = {{flagicon\|Mexico}} Mexico
	\| education = [[Lakefield College School]], Ontario<br>[[Universidad Iberoamericana]] (incomplete)		\| education = [[Lakefield College School]], Ontario<br>[[Universidad Iberoamericana]] (incomplete)
	\| alma_mater = [[Anahuac University]]		\| alma_mater = [[Anahuac University]]
	\| occupation = Businessman, media executive		\| occupation = Businessman, media executive
	\| years_active = ~~1997–present~~		\| years_active = 1997-present
	\| known_for = Chairman of Televisa, Club América owner		\| known_for = Chairman of Televisa, Club América owner
	\| title = Chairman, Grupo Televisa (on leave)<br>Owner, Club América		\| title = Chairman, Grupo Televisa (on leave)<br>Owner, Club América
	\| boards = Grupo Televisa, Univision (former)		\| boards = Grupo Televisa, Univision (former)
	\| spouse = Alejandra de Cima Aldrete (m. ~~1999–2002~~, divorced)<br>Sharon Fastlicht Kurian (m. 2004)		\| spouse = Alejandra de Cima Aldrete (m. 1999-2002, divorced)<br>Sharon Fastlicht Kurian (m. 2004)
	\| children = 3 (Emilio, Hannah, Mauricio)		\| children = 3 (Emilio, Hannah, Mauricio)
	\| parents = [[Emilio Azcárraga Milmo]] (father)<br>Nadine Jean (mother)		\| parents = [[Emilio Azcárraga Milmo]] (father)<br>Nadine Jean (mother)
	\| net_worth = US$2.2 billion (estimated, 2023)		\| net_worth = US$2.2 billion (estimated, 2023)
	}}		}}

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	=== Taking over Televisa ===		=== Taking over Televisa ===

	In 1997, at the age of 29, Emilio Azcárraga Jean assumed the role of CEO of [[Grupo Televisa]] following the death of his father Emilio Azcárraga Milmo from pancreatic cancer. The timing was ~~challenging—the~~ company was heavily indebted and struggling in the aftermath of Mexico's 1994-1995 economic crisis.		In 1997, at the age of 29, Emilio Azcárraga Jean assumed the role of CEO of [[Grupo Televisa]] following the death of his father Emilio Azcárraga Milmo from pancreatic cancer. The timing was challenging - the company was heavily indebted and struggling in the aftermath of Mexico's 1994-1995 economic crisis.

	Many observers doubted whether the young heir could fill his imposing father's shoes. "El Tigre" had been a larger-than-life figure who dominated Mexican media through force of personality and aggressive business tactics. The younger Azcárraga was seen as inexperienced and unproven.		Many observers doubted whether the young heir could fill his imposing father's shoes. "El Tigre" had been a larger-than-life figure who dominated Mexican media through force of personality and aggressive business tactics. The younger Azcárraga was seen as inexperienced and unproven.
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	Following his divorce, Azcárraga Jean's life changed when he met Sharon Fastlicht Kurian in September 2002. The encounter happened at a yacht exhibition in [[Miami]]. Sharon, then 24 years old, was the younger sister of Adolfo Fastlicht, one of Azcárraga Jean's old friends and the founder of [[Cinemex]], one of Mexico's largest cinema chains.		Following his divorce, Azcárraga Jean's life changed when he met Sharon Fastlicht Kurian in September 2002. The encounter happened at a yacht exhibition in [[Miami]]. Sharon, then 24 years old, was the younger sister of Adolfo Fastlicht, one of Azcárraga Jean's old friends and the founder of [[Cinemex]], one of Mexico's largest cinema chains.

	Although they had known each other previously, Azcárraga Jean saw her differently at this meeting. He later described it as love at first sight, captivated by her simple manner and sweet smile. In interviews, he has said: "Because of her intelligence, personality, and beauty, she is a ~~woman—tall~~, slender, blonde with deep blue eyes."		Although they had known each other previously, Azcárraga Jean saw her differently at this meeting. He later described it as love at first sight, captivated by her simple manner and sweet smile. In interviews, he has said: "Because of her intelligence, personality, and beauty, she is a woman - tall, slender, blonde with deep blue eyes."

	The couple became very close, and in 2003, Azcárraga Jean proposed in a memorable fashion. He gave Sharon the engagement ring in front of their families during a performance of the [[Blue Man Group]] in [[Las Vegas]], Nevada.		The couple became very close, and in 2003, Azcárraga Jean proposed in a memorable fashion. He gave Sharon the engagement ring in front of their families during a performance of the [[Blue Man Group]] in [[Las Vegas]], Nevada.
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	=== Second marriage ===		=== Second marriage ===

	Emilio and Sharon married on February 29, ~~2004—~~[[leap year]] ~~day—in~~ a lavish ceremony at El Contadero, a farm that Azcárraga Jean inherited from his father, located near the [[Desierto de los Leones National Park]].		Emilio and Sharon married on February 29, 2004 - [[leap year]] day - in a lavish ceremony at El Contadero, a farm that Azcárraga Jean inherited from his father, located near the [[Desierto de los Leones National Park]].

	The wedding was a spectacular affair that brought together approximately 1,400 guests. Among the attendees were then-President [[Vicente Fox]], [[Carlos Slim]] (Mexico's richest man), future President [[Andrés Manuel López Obrador]], and singer [[Ricky Martin]].		The wedding was a spectacular affair that brought together approximately 1,400 guests. Among the attendees were then-President [[Vicente Fox]], [[Carlos Slim]] (Mexico's richest man), future President [[Andrés Manuel López Obrador]], and singer [[Ricky Martin]].
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	The couple has three children:		The couple has three children:
	* '''Emilio Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born February 2005) – Following family tradition of naming the firstborn son Emilio		* '''Emilio Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born February 2005) - Following family tradition of naming the firstborn son Emilio
	* '''Hannah Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born 2007)		* '''Hannah Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born 2007)
	* '''Mauricio Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born 2009)		* '''Mauricio Azcárraga Fastlicht''' (born 2009)
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	=== Sharon Fastlicht ===		=== Sharon Fastlicht ===

	Sharon Fastlicht Kurian is an entrepreneur and public figure in her own right. She comes from a prominent Jewish-Mexican business ~~family—her~~ brother Adolfo founded Cinemex. Sharon is known for her philanthropic work and her presence at Mexican high society events alongside her husband.		Sharon Fastlicht Kurian is an entrepreneur and public figure in her own right. She comes from a prominent Jewish-Mexican business family - her brother Adolfo founded Cinemex. Sharon is known for her philanthropic work and her presence at Mexican high society events alongside her husband.

	== Controversies ==		== Controversies ==