Barbara Bermudo
Co-Anchor, “Primer Impacto
Highly celebrated journalist, Bárbara Bermudo, is the co-anchor of Univision Network’s afternoon
news-magazine show, “Primer Impacto” (First Impact) one of the highest-rated programs in the
United States and in 12 Latin-American countries.
Bermudo joined the Univision family in 1999 as a reporter for the network’s owned-and-operated
station in Miami, WLTV-Channel 23. During her tenure, she covered key stories for the local
community, earning an Emmy nomination for her work on a news piece about drugs and
adolescents in the South Florida community. Three years later, she joined the network as a reporter
for “Primer Impacto” covering high-profile stories including the terrorist attacks of September 11,
among others.
In addition to her current role with “Primer Impacto,” Bermudo has served as spokesperson and
host for some of the network’s most important events. In 2006, she joined Mayor Michael
Bloomberg in announcing Univision’s first time broadcasting the “Latin GRAMMY® Awards” from
New York, and has since represented Univision in its announcement of the show’s new location
each year. In addition, she co-hosts the network’s “Noche de Estrellas” red-carpet pre-show for
Univision’s “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina.”
Bermudo has hosted several other network programs such as the health special, “Pon Tu Peso Bajo
Control… Entérate,” “Primer Impacto’s” news special for the 5-year anniversary of Sept. 11 and
special tribute shows in memory of the late Tejano music singer, Selena, and the legendary Spanish
singer, Rocío Durcal, among others. She has also served as a reporter and co-host for numerous
other network shows such as “Despierta América” and the late-night news program, “Última Hora.”
Additionally, Bermudo has joined the Univision Sports team several times during telecasts of some
of the most-exciting sporting events on Spanish-language TV, including the World Cup
Championship tournaments, which received dedicated coverage on “Primer Impacto.”
Prior to joining Univision, she served as a producer and reporter for Telemundo’s entertainment
show “Edición Especial.” Bermudo began her career in broadcasting in the ‘90s at CBS Telenoticias,
where she worked as an intern in the news department. Upon completing her university studies in
1997, she moved back to her native Puerto Rico and was immediately hired as a reporter for
Televicentro Network’s morning show and 6 p.m. news program.
Throughout her career she has received numerous honors for her work including a special
recognition from the City of Miami as one of the most notable professionals of Puerto Rican descent
in the community and an award from the United Way organization for her journalistic contributions
in covering Hispanic issues in South Florida.
Bermudo has a degree in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C.
She currently resides in Miami, Florida with her husband and their daughters.
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