Photo: Alina Mayo Azze / Courtesy
Yesterday we told you that, the same day that the new executives and positions at Univision were introduced , began a wave of layoffs, especially in local stations, both television and radio.
Alina Mayo Azze , emblematic journalist and presenter of Noticias 23 , in Miami, during 30 years, it was one of the goodbyes and one of the biggest surprises on the list of those who left the company in the first stage of the new owners.
Through her Instagram account, Mayo Azze herself confirmed the news by writing these moving and inspiring words:
“The day has come… Today this long chapter in my life as a television journalist closes. Thank you all for the support, trust and affection during my almost 30 years reporting on television the news in Spanish in South Florida. Of those years, 30 have been as presenter of the channel news 23. This journey has been a privilege in which I learned a lot from my community and from those of us who form it. Here I will share my new projects.
For the moment I am going to dedicate myself to rest and load batteries after such a difficult 2020. I am calm and happy! I ask from my heart that you continue to support the local press, especially my colleagues on television who bring you the news every day. At a time when the press is under siege by so many, the local television newscasts work very hard every day and they do it for you, and for the well-being of your families. I don’t like farewells … from me, this is just a see you later … Peace, health and love to all ❤️ Alina ❤️ ”, he concluded.
Alina Mayo Azze, who graduated from the University of Miami, began her career as a reporter on Canal 23 of Univision Miami in 1981. She then joined Telemundo Miami as a host 1988, and returned to Univision on 1988 to get in front of News 23 until yesterday.
During his career, he has interviewed world leaders such as President Barack Obama , and has covered stories such as the terrorist attacks of the 11 September 2001, and the death of the Princess Diana. He has received six EMMY awards, four ACRIN awards and two ACCA awards.
