Beloved Dominican host Francisca has returned to the set of Despierta America, TelevisaUnivision’s morning show, after several months away due to the birth of her daughter Raffaella.
She confirmed it herself through her social networks, announcing that she would resume her position in mid-October, and this Monday, October 20, she was finally back on the set of the morning show.
Emotional meeting with his colleagues
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Upon her return, Francisca was greeted with applause and hugs from her co-stars: Jessica Rodríguez, Jomari Goyso, Alan Tacher, Satcha Pretto and Raúl González, among others.
The set was once again “like home” for Francisca, who was happy to be back in front of the cameras.
Francisca was absent from the screen to focus on her youngest daughter, Rafaela, born in July 2025, and enjoy this new family stage without rushing.
As a mother of three children, she will now combine her professional role with her personal life, something that many in the Latino community know well: the responsibility of working while caring for her family.
What does it mean for the Latino audience in the U.S.?
Her comeback is not just a television event: for U.S. Hispanics, she represents a symbol of balance between family and professional success.
Francisca, winner of the ninth season of Nuestra Belleza Latina (2015), is a reference of overcoming and Latino visibility in the media, and her reappearance brings familiarity, fresh energy and closeness in a program that many follow from home.
Francisca returns to Despierta América
In this new phase, Francisca is expected to return to her usual segments with renewed energy, participate in entertainment dynamics and share personal moments from the screen.
The production of Despierta América is also taking advantage of this return to reinforce its connection with the audience, especially in times of constant changes in the format and cast.
In her announcement of her return, Francisca expressed emotion and clarity:
I'm back, with my heart ready to share this chapter with you
Francisca
That phrase sums up her purpose: to return to “la casita” of Latin mornings and to do so accompanied by her family, her audience and her values.
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