Francisco Caceres facts for kids

Francisco Cáceres is a famous TV journalist and producer. He has won three Emmy Awards for his work! Today, he hosts a national morning show called Un Nuevo Día on Telemundo. He also helps out on popular shows like NBC's The Today Show and Access Hollywood.

Early Life and Education

Francisco Cáceres grew up in Santa Ana, El Salvador. When he was 18, he moved to San Salvador. There, he went to Central American University (UCA). He studied Communications and graduated with top honors. This means he was the best student in his class!

In 2009, Francisco moved to Madrid, Spain. He earned a master's degree in Filmmaking from Madrid Film School. Later, he studied at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He earned another master's degree there. Francisco can speak three languages: Spanish, English, and French.

His Career in Television

Francisco started his TV career when he was 20 years old. This was in El Salvador. He hosted and produced many TV and radio shows. One popular show was Ticket con Francisco Cáceres. This was his own weekly movie show. It started on Telecorporación Salvadoreña and grew very popular. It even played in Cinemark movie theaters across Central America and Colombia.

Working at Telemundo

In 2013, Francisco moved to Miami. He began working at Telemundo as their Film Expert. That same year, he started hosting a movie review show called OnCINEMA. This show aired in 13 countries in South America on DirecTV Latin America. He also became the main anchor for Fandango Cine. This is the Spanish version of the well-known movie ticket website, Fandango.com.

Covering Big Events

As a correspondent, Francisco has reported from many major events. He has covered the Academy Awards (the Oscars) and the Grammys. He also reported from the Latin Grammys. He attended famous film festivals like Cannes, Sundance, and Toronto.

He has interviewed many famous people. These include George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Bono, and Madonna. He also spoke with Woody Allen, Penélope Cruz, and Jennifer López. He even interviewed popular music groups like Café Tacvba and Calle 13. Francisco is a member of the Critics Choice Association. This group gives out the Critics Choice Awards each year.

English TV Debut

In 2017, Francisco started working on American English-language TV. He became a contributor on the CBS show The Talk. This show has also won an Emmy Award. In 2019, he began contributing to NBC's Today with Hoda & Jenna and Access Hollywood.

Shifting to News

In 2020, Francisco changed his focus from entertainment to news. He started interviewing important people and politicians. He spoke with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. He also interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and human rights activist Martin Luther King III.

Behind the Scenes Work

Francisco also works behind the camera. He has directed, written, and produced two short films. He has also created 20 TV commercials. He developed five different TV shows. These shows covered entertainment, sports, musicals, and game shows. His short film, Bebé a primera vista (Baby at first sight), was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.

Awards and Recognition

Francisco has won three Daytime Emmy Awards. He won these as a producer and correspondent for Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Día. This show was named the Best Morning Show in Spanish in 2014, 2015, and 2017.

See also

In Spanish: Francisco Cáceres para niños