SAN JOSE, CA – September 16, 2024 – Telemundo 48 / KSTS announced today that Emmy Award-winning and internationally acclaimed journalist Dayanna Monroy has joined the station as a news anchor. Monroy will co-anchor Noticiero Telemundo 48 alongside Miryam Villarreal and César Bayona. She is set to join the station on Wednesday, September 25.
“We are excited to welcome Dayanna to the Telemundo 48 family,” said Stacy Owen, President and General Manager of Telemundo 48 and NBC Bay Area. “Her wealth of experience in investigative journalism, combined with her passion for supporting the community and telling impactful stories will be key in strengthening our commitment to serving and uplifting the Hispanic community, while deepening our connection with our audience and addressing the issues that matter most to them.”
Monroy joins Telemundo 48 from Univision 14, where she served as a news anchor and reporter since June 2023. Before her time at Univision 14, she worked at Teleamazonas in Ecuador from 2014 to 2022, specializing in investigative journalism on both national and international issues. Her investigative reports, which have been broadcast in Spain, China, and the U.S., garnered significant recognition for their depth and impact. Monroy has also collaborated with media outlets in Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia, producing stories that crossed geographical boundaries and addressed regional and global concerns.
“Dayanna’s fearless reporting and dedication to uncovering critical stories earned her the prestigious International Women of Courage Award from the U.S. Department of State,” said Stephanie Adrouny, Vice President of News for Telemundo 48 and NBC Bay Area. “Her expertise in investigative journalism makes her an essential addition to our team. We are confident that her unique perspective and passion for delivering culturally resonant stories will strengthen our commitment to providing the in-depth coverage that truly matters to our community.”
“Dayanna is an exceptional journalist whose investigative skills and commitment to truth are unmatched,” added Sandra Perez, News Director for Telemundo 48. “Her global perspective, extensive experience, and deep connection to the Hispanic community will significantly enhance our newsroom. Her addition underscores our dedication to delivering high-quality, impactful journalism that resonates with and serves our diverse audience.”
Monroy served as a producer for RTVE Spanish Television in Madrid from 2016 to 2017. She later became the producer, director, and host of the political show Las Cosas Como Son on RTP Radio in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from 2020 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she worked as a news reporter for Telerama TV in Guayaquil from 2010 to 2013.
Monroy holds a master’s degree in television and radio production from the Complutense University of Madrid and a master’s degree in strategic communication from Ecotec University in Ecuador.
About Telemundo 48 / KSTS
Telemundo 48 / KSTS is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community throughout the Bay Area. Owned by NBCUniversal, the station is committed to providing viewers with breaking news and in-depth journalism with their award-winning team of reporters, offering the most up-to-date local news, weather, sports, and entertainment headlines through a variety of platforms, including online at TelemundoAreadelaBahia.com and via mobile and social media channels. The station can be seen locally on Comcast 18 and 718 and over-the-air on 48. TeleXitos, the station’s multicast network, offers exciting action and adventure programming in Spanish. TeleXitos can be seen locally on Comcast 194 and 1198 and over-the-air on 48.2.
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