They weren't even born when the original Menudo took over the world 30 years ago, but the members of the New Menudo say they are ready to fill those big shoes.

Carlos Olivero, Chris Moy, Emmanuel Vélez Pagán, José Bordonada Collazo and José "Monti" Montañez are the five Puerto Ricans who have won the "Making Menudo" competition.

On Wednesday, the new Menudo recorded their debut on national TV: a segment for "Live with Regis and Kelly", which will be broadcasted next Monday.

They already have a tight schedule: they have been on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; they will be on Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade 2007, and they are going to release a CD with four songs on December 18th.

The new Menudo's first complete album will be released at the beginning of 2008.

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