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Carme Chaparro
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Carme Chaparro Martínez
5 February 1973 Salamanca, Spain
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Carme Chaparro Martínez was born in Salamanca, Spain, on February 5, 1973. She is a well-known Spanish journalist and writer. Carme has spent many years working in television, bringing news and interesting stories to people across Spain.
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Carme's Career in Journalism
Carme Chaparro studied journalism at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. She earned her degree in 1996. This education helped her start a successful career in media.
Early Work in Media
Carme began her career as a writer for TV programs like Ciutadans and Generació X. She also wrote articles for the Sunday magazine of La Vanguardia newspaper. Later, she worked as an editor for radio news at Cadena SER in Tarragona. She also directed and hosted shows on local TV and radio stations.
Working at Telecinco
In 1997, Carme joined the news team at Informativos Telecinco in Catalonia. By 1998, she became a presenter and editor for their morning and midday news. She also hosted special programs, like election coverage and important political discussions.
From 2001, Carme presented the 2:30 PM news on Informativos Telecinco. In 2004, she started presenting and co-editing the weekend news. She covered many big events, including the passing of Pope John Paul II, the 2004 Madrid train bombings, and the Wedding of Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz.
Moving to Cuatro and Other Shows
After many years at Telecinco, Carme moved to Noticias Cuatro in 2017. She presented the news from Monday to Friday. Later, in 2019, she hosted Cuatro al día, a program about current events. In 2020, she returned to Telecinco to present Mujeres al poder, a show that explores the lives of powerful women.
Carme is also involved in other projects. She is part of the Club de las 25, a group of women who discuss important topics. She writes for Yo Dona and Mujer Hoy magazines. She also helps people learn how to speak well in public.
Awards and Recognition
Carme Chaparro has received several awards for her work.
Literary Awards
In 2017, she won the Primavera Novel Prize for her first book, No soy un monstruo. This was a big achievement for her as a writer.
Awards for Social Commitment
In 2018, Carme received an award from the Observatory against Domestic and Gender Violence. This award recognized her strong dedication to freedom, equality, and women's rights. Important government officials, like Carmen Calvo and Fernando Grande-Marlaska, presented her with this honor.
Carme's Work as a Presenter
Carme has presented many different TV shows over the years.
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| 1998–2001 | Informativos Telecinco Cataluña | Telecinco | Presenter |
| 2001–2004 | Informativos Telecinco 14:30 | Telecinco | Presenter |
| 2004–2017 | Informativos Telecinco Fin de Semana | Telecinco | Presenter |
| 2017–2019 | Noticias Cuatro | Cuatro | Presenter |
| 2019 | Cuatro al día | Cuatro | Presenter |
| 2021 – present | Mujeres al poder | Telecinco and Cuatro | Presenter |
| 2021 | Los teloneros | Cuatro | Co-Presenter |
| 2021 – present | Todo es mentira | Cuatro | Presenter |
| 2022 – present | En el punto de mira | Cuatro | Reporter |
Books Written by Carme
Carme Chaparro is also a successful author. She has written several books, including crime novels and non-fiction works.
Crime Novels
- No decepciones a tu padre (2021)
- La química del odio (2018)
- No soy un monstruo (2017)
Non-fiction Books
- Calladita estás más guapa (2019)
Carme's Personal Life
Carme Chaparro is married to Bernabé Domínguez. They started their relationship in 1999. They have two daughters: Laia, born in August 2011, and Emma, born in September 2013.
Carme has openly shared that she has Ménière's disease. This is a condition that can affect hearing and balance.
See also
In Spanish: Carme Chaparro para niños
