Pedro Sánchez: “María Teresa broke many glass ceilings”

2023-09-05 16:33:19

The death of María Teresa Campos, this morning, at the age of 82, has caused a whole wave of recognition and tributes to an innovative and pioneering journalist, who for a whole decade reigned on Spanish television mornings.

His closest family and friends came to the hospital yesterday to say goodbye to the communicator, an icon on the small screen. His mortal remains already rest in the Tres Cantos funeral home in Madrid, where hundreds of people are expected to come to say their last goodbyes.

One of them was the acting President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, who arrived at the funeral home at around 1:30 a.m. Sánchez addressed the mass media gathered there to thank the presenter for the pioneering work. “She was a woman who transcended her time, she broke many glass ceilings and was always committed to equality between men and women,” she said. In Sánchez’s opinion, the presenter was also “one of the great references of Spanish television” and “has opened many paths for women journalists, broke communication schemes, represented many generations and has done a lot of good to Spanish society ».

Ana Rosa Quintana, her rival for years, arrived from Vitoria as soon as she heard the news. “It’s a very sad,” she said. «She is the first queen of the mornings and the one who has opened the way for many others, one of the greats. She the fastest and most beautiful woman I have ever met. We have had our love affairs and our rivalries, but we have always been loyal to each other,” she recounted.

In addition, other Mediaset faces such as David Cantero and Isabel Jiménez have approached the funeral home, as well as the directors of the chain. Lidia Lozano or Alonso Caparrós, Cristina Tárrega, José Manuel Parada, Sofía Mazagatos, Sergi Ferré or Rocío Carrasco and Toñi and Encanar Salazar (Azucar Moreno) have also attended.

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But first thing in the morning, a good part of the messages of affection that the radio host would also receive throughout the day could already be read on different social networks. One of the first to remember Campos, as her followers knew her, was the acting president of the Government, Pedro Sánchez. «María Teresa Campos, one of the greatest communicators in our country, leaves us. A whole life dedicated to television and radio. pioneer. She was the queen of the mornings, the usual voice and company in our homes. My love to her family and her friends,” she wrote on her Twitter account.

María Teresa Campos leaves us, one of the greatest communicators in our country.

A whole life dedicated to television and radio. pioneer. She was the ‘queen of the mornings’, the usual voice and company in our homes.

My love to your family and friends.https://t.co/TI3z3HKVCD

— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) September 5, 2023

The opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, was not far behind, who in another post on Twitter lamented the death of a person “loved by the public and by his colleagues and respected by the world of journalism.” «He leaves us -he continued- one of the most prestigious communicators of our television who always marked his own style. Rest in peace”.

Irene Montero focused on her role as a pioneer woman who broke down walls and opened paths. «My affectionate hug for the family and the people loved by María Teresa Campos. Without it, the history of television in our country cannot be told, nor that of many of us whom I accompanied every day from it. Woman who paved the way. May the earth be light to you, ”said the acting Minister of Equality. Even Don Juan Carlos, the emeritus king, has shown his condolences to the family when the Telecinco cameras have surprised him in the port of the Isle of Wight: «Poor … (María Teresa). I remember her a lot.”

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But beyond the words of support and affection from personalities from the world of politics, there were those of those who were his colleagues and friends from the world of culture, journalism and television. Jorge Javier Vázquez, with whom he had friction throughout his long career, appeared on Twitter this morning to express condolences. “Our fights have been as epic as our reconciliations. For years it has been part of the History of Television in our country with capital letters but, above all -and more importantly- you are part of our memory. Rest. I love you”.

Our fights have been as epic as our reconciliations. For years it has been part of the History of Television in our country with capital letters but, above all – and most importantly – you are part of our memory. Rest. I love you.

— Jorge Javier Vázquez (@jjaviervazquez) September 5, 2023

Nieves Herrero, ‘Hermida girl’ like Campos herself, wrote that she will miss her “joy” and her “way of being”. «You will always be the queen of television. A kiss to your daughters and grandchildren. And another to your television family. RIP Maria Teresa». The journalist María Patiño has also said goodbye to her ex-partner: «María Teresa Campos, the Teacher with capital letters. A woman who lived and dedicated herself for her profession. I will never forget the gestures of nobility that she had with me. Your legacy makes a difference. Goodbye teacher”.

Toñi Moreno went further by assuring that “she invented the magazine”. «She will be happy to know that we now recognize her work. Teresa was television, and that came too late. She was capable of making a political gathering or talking about the social Time.news. When I worked with her, I didn’t sleep, because I demanded 100%, just as she also demanded the maximum. We had a very special connection, because she saw herself in me”, explained the television presenter in an intervention on ‘The summer programme’.

Above, Terelu Campos hugs her daughter Alejandra Rubio, under the watchful eye of her ex-husband Alejandro Rubio. Below, Terelu and his sister Carmen Borrego, and Father Ángel upon arrival at the funeral home. efe

Cuca García Vinuesa, journalist and good friend of Campos, with whom she shared many mornings on the set, spoke on ‘Espejo Público’ to remember the vibrant personality of the deceased and warn of the dangers of being forgotten. «The penalty of feeling forgotten has killed her. I have lived with her for twenty years of my life, she was very funny, very vital, she had a great time working, and suddenly feeling forgotten, because she has no other name… The world went out for her, love went out ». The journalist Pilar del Río lamented the death of “a forever friend.” «We share work, affections and tears. We have seen our children grow, we have buried the people closest to us, we have found each other every time we need each other and we have not failed each other. She was a boss and a teacher, a trailblazer, a feminist and a partner,” she said on Twitter.

Another veteran journalist, Luis del Olmo, went live on Telecinco to highlight that, in addition to being a great communicator, “she was a great hard worker.” The journalist Rosa Villacastín, who spent years with María Teresa Campos in numerous programs, recognized today that when Campos entered the set, she “illuminated everything.” «She has been part of the most important events of my life. I’m excited. She is a woman who has lived for work and for her family,” she said. And the presenter of ‘Espejo público’, Susanna Griso, explained that with her departure, “the term that she invented, that of ‘queen of mornings’, also disappeared. The malagueña took that title for a decade and became one of the most influential communicators of communication in this country.

For his part, the journalist Carlos Alsina, responsible for ‘Más de uno’ on Onda Cero, highlighted de la Campos, “who reigned where he wanted to reign. A whole life before the microphone and before the cameras ».

“You are already eternal!” wrote the journalist of the heart Ángela Portero on Twitter. «María Teresa Campos has left, an exceptional woman, a benchmark in the world of communication. Those of us who had the opportunity to work with her were left a bit orphaned». The journalist and former Minister of Culture Máximo Huerta emphasized precisely her legacy: «Teresa, thank you for the legacy, commitment and friendship. Until forever». For his part, José Manuel Parada, described the day as “very sad.” «The news was expected, but when it happens, sadness enters… Because I was a radio man who played at making TV. When I met Teresa, I became a man on TV. Being with her was learning every day.

Paco de la Torre, the mayor of Malaga, said goodbye to a “pioneering and exceptional communicator who always boasted of Malaga.” In fact, she recalled her proclamation at the 2001 Fair, when she described the city as “a star that God fell carelessly.” She also announced that she will give her name to a space in the city.

Another from Malaga, the actor Antonio Banderas, lamented that “a great journalist, a great communicator, leaves us forever. My condolences to all her family and friends. Rest in peace”. He has not been the only actor who has had words of affection for the presenter. Luis Merlo found out when he woke up about the death of the journalist. «Thank you for the love through the years, your interviews, the visits to see me at the theater. A hug to Terelu, Carmen and the family. Sad, your Luisito », he wrote on his social network account. And Miguel Ángel Muñoz highlighted the affection with which he had always treated him “in your interviews and off camera”. «María Teresa Campos left. A benchmark in journalism and in the way of communicating. She rests in peace. A lot of strength for the whole family.” Also the actress Bibiana Fernández sent her a particular goodbye: «she has been a reference in free, feminist, spontaneous, teacher, queen television…».

The singer and presenter Mónica Naranjo also described her as a “friend”. «Thank you for receiving me so many times with that eternal smile, which you hugged so tightly. I admire you and I love you.”

The artist Karina also sent heartfelt words through her Instagram account: «My dear María Teresa Campos, what a great loss, what an immense void you leave in the world of television. You have seen my daughters grow, you interviewed my mother and my family and I have shared with you endless fun programs and always with respect for the professionalism that you had. For all this I am very sorry to have to say goodbye to you, rest in peace dear María Teresa. To all of her family, my deepest condolences.”