Puerto Rican journalist and anchor Astrid Rivera will no longer be part of Univision’s morning show Despierta America, news that was confirmed by the journalist herself to Las Top News and later picked up by People en Español.
After several years in the television space, Rivera begins a new professional chapter that has surprised and moved the Hispanic audience in the United States.
In exclusive statements, Rivera explained that her departure responds to a process of personal and professional search: “I have decided to dispense with my functions in Despierta América. At this time in my life I want to fulfill more dreams and I want to maximize my potential as a journalist and television presenter in spaces that allow me to grow.
The communicator clarified that she is in a work transition stage, so she will continue to appear on screen for a few more weeks.
“The audience will continue to see me for several more weeks, at this moment I am in the transition process for my exit. You will still see reports that I have made with much love and I want to leave everything I have done in these months ready.
Astrid Rivera took the opportunity to thank Univision and the viewers who have accompanied her during the last few years: “I am grateful and I take with me beautiful moments lived in Despierta America“.
With these words, he made it clear that his departure is not an abrupt closure, but the beginning of a new stage full of goals and projects to achieve.
Astrid Rivera is leaving TV
Rivera joined Despierta América in 2017, establishing herself as one of the most beloved figures by the audience thanks to her charisma and versatility in front of the cameras. Throughout her time on the show, she conducted reports and interviews with important Latin and international entertainment personalities, including Manuel Turizo, Eiza González, Zoe Saldaña, Laura Pausini, among many others.
Her approachable style and ability to connect with the audience made her a reference in Hispanic television journalism in the United States, helping to keep Despierta America as one of the most watched and talked about morning shows in the Latino community.
The news of her departure did not take long to generate reactions among the show’s followers. On social networks, numerous users expressed their surprise and sadness at the decision: “I can’t believe that Astrid Rivera will no longer be on Despierta América or Univision. The charisma and joy that Astrid transmitted on the show will be difficult to replace,” commented a viewer on X (formerly Twitter).
The shows of support reflect the positive impact the presenter left on the audience during her years on screen.
Although Astrid Rivera has not revealed specific details about her upcoming projects, she hinted that she is looking for spaces that will allow her to continue growing and exploring new facets in journalism and television hosting.
Her departure from Despierta América marks the end of a significant stage, but also opens the door to new professional challenges that will undoubtedly be closely followed by the public that has accompanied her during these years.
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