Behind the glossy façade of the television world lies a reality filled with strict discipline and unusual daily routines. For many well-known faces on Spanish TV, the workday doesn’t begin with the studio lights, but in the pre-dawn stillness, while most of the country is still asleep. Their morning rituals are the key to a successful broadcast and to surviving in a fast-paced industry.
For example, for Alba Lago, host of «Noticias Cuatro», the morning starts at half past six. From that moment, she dives into a constantly shifting news flow, coordinating a broadcast that can change at any second. Isabel Jiménez approaches it differently, relying on music as her main energy source. From the moment she wakes up until she leaves home, a carefully curated playlist accompanies her, helping tune both body and mind for a productive day.
However, some have schedules that seem completely reversed. Briscio Segovia arrives at work at two o’clock in the morning. This routine means he goes to bed at six in the evening to get a full seven hours of rest. His pre-night-shift ritual includes walking his dogs, a gym workout, and a hearty dinner to fuel him through the night.
However, not all presenters prefer an energetic start to their day. Laila Jiménez, on the contrary, values morning tranquility. Her ideal morning begins with a leisurely breakfast, a cup of coffee, some kiwi, and the morning papers. A similar approach is taken by Nuria Seró, who delivers the weather forecast. After her live broadcast, she takes a few minutes for a brief meditation to ‘reset’ and relieve tension.
Patricia Pardo masterfully combines the fast pace of work with motherhood. Her day exemplifies the art of balancing family and career. The secret to her energy lies in a hearty breakfast that fuels her for the entire day, making it easy to switch between family responsibilities and the demands of live television. These behind-the-scenes stories show that working on TV isn’t just about a dazzling on-screen image, but also the result of tremendous dedication and unique personal habits that turn the impossible into an everyday reality.
