Concha García Campoy
Spanish journalist and news presenter
Born
October 28th, 1958
66 years ago
Died
July 10th, 2013
12 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Spain
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A prominent journalist, gained recognition for presenting news programs on Spanish television. Worked for Telecinco, where led the news division and contributed to the channel's growth. Also served as a news anchor for Canal 24 Horas and anchored various special news broadcasts, gaining a reputation for clear and concise reporting. Published articles and engaged in media analysis, contributing to discussions on journalistic ethics and practices. Received awards for excellence in journalism, highlighting a commitment to factual reporting and delivering news to the public.
Presented news programs on Telecinco
Anchored special broadcasts on Canal 24 Horas
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