Glòria Serra

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Serra and the second or maternal family name is Ramos.

Glòria Serra
Serra in 2020
Born
Maria Glòria Serra Ramos

(1964-10-21) 21 October 1964
Barcelona, Spain
NationalitySpanish
EducationAutonomous University of Barcelona (BA in Journalism)
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • Television presenter
Years active1987–present
Employer(s)La Sexta, RAC1, La Vanguardia
Spouse
Nacho
​
(m. 2010)​
Children2

Maria Glòria Serra Ramos (born 21 October 1964) is a Spanish journalist and television presenter. She is best known as the host of the investigative journalism program Equipo de investigación on La Sexta, which she has presented since 2011.[1] Serra has worked in Spanish media for over 35 years, beginning her career in radio before transitioning to television. In 2024, she and her program received the prestigious Antena de Oro award for their contribution to investigative journalism.[2]

Early life and education

Serra was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, to a family with two daughters. She graduated with a degree in Journalism from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, where she developed her interest in investigative reporting and broadcast media.[3]

Career

Radio career (1987–1998)

Serra began her media career in 1987 working in radio. She started at Radio Barcelona, part of the Cadena SER network, where she worked on local afternoon news programs and the national program Hora 25.[4] She also served as editor of Matinal SER-Catalunya and director of El Balcó. During this period, she collaborated with prominent journalist Julia Otero on the program ¿Y nosotras qué? on Ràdio Miramar and presented Catalunya matí on Catalunya Ràdio.[5]

Television career (1998–present)

Telecinco period (1998–2001)

Serra transitioned to television in 1998 when she joined Telecinco. She worked as sub-editor and presenter of the first edition of Informativos Telecinco, while simultaneously directing and presenting the current affairs program La mirada crítica.[6] Her work during this period established her reputation as a serious journalist capable of handling both news presentation and in-depth analysis.

TV3 and local television (1999–2007)

Parallel to her work at Telecinco, between 1999 and 2001, Serra co-presented the debate program L'aventura quotidiana on TV3 alongside Josep Cuní. She later directed the debate show Coses que pasen and collaborated on the magazine program Els matins, both presented by Cuní on the Catalan public broadcaster.[7]

In 2001, Serra took charge of the debate program Ciutat oberta on Barcelona TV, which became one of the most successful programs on Barcelona's local television, achieving significant audience ratings.[8]

Between July and August 2003, she briefly returned to radio to present the summer morning magazine La segona república on COMRàdio. Two years later, in September 2005, she returned to the station to replace Joan Barril during the regular season, hosting the morning magazine Matins.com for two seasons.[9]

Return to Telecinco and La Noria (2007–2010)

After leaving COMRàdio, Serra returned to Telecinco where, from 25 August 2007 to 24 April 2010, she co-presented the popular program La Noria alongside Jordi González.[10][11] She served as narrator between segments, and the program achieved great popularity, making Serra a household name in Spanish television.

Antena 3 and Equipo de investigación (2010–present)

From 1 May 2010 to 4 March 2011, Serra presented the afternoon magazine show 3D on Antena 3.[12][13] However, her most significant career achievement came on 31 January 2011, when she began directing and presenting Equipo de investigación, an investigative journalism program that moved to La Sexta and has become one of Spain's most respected current affairs shows.[14]

Under Serra's leadership, Equipo de investigación has produced over 500 episodes as of October 2024, covering major investigations including corporate scandals, social issues, and criminal cases.[15][16] The program is known for its rigorous fact-checking and comprehensive research, with a team of 57 professionals working on approximately 40 investigative reports per year. Serra's distinctive narrative style and the program's commitment to giving victims a central role in their stories has distinguished it from other investigative formats.[17]

The program has tackled high-profile cases including investigations into palm oil labeling that led to industry-wide changes,[18] exposures of online exploitation platforms, and coverage of major criminal cases.[19] Serra has stated that the program's motto is "the victim is the center of the story," differentiating their approach from sensationalist true crime formats.[20]

Other activities

Since 2009, Serra has participated as a regular contributor to the radio program El Món a RAC1 on RAC1.[21] She also writes columns for the newspaper La Vanguardia.[22] In 2024, she participated in the television competition Mask Singer: adivina quién canta on Antena 3, performing under the mask "Piña" (Pineapple).[23]

In October 2024, coinciding with the 500th episode milestone of Equipo de investigación, Serra launched a podcast on Onda Cero, expanding her media presence across multiple platforms.[24]

Personal life

Serra has been in a relationship with Nacho, an Argentine decorator who is 20 years her junior, since the 2010s. The couple maintains a private lifestyle in Barcelona. In September 2014, at the age of 50, Serra gave birth to twin daughters.[25] She has spoken about how motherhood has made her "more fierce" and "more of a fighter," particularly regarding the world she wants to leave for future generations.

Serra has been open about experiencing anxiety in her early career, specifically at age 28, which she credits with helping her develop better coping mechanisms for the rest of her life.[26] She has also discussed her significant weight loss journey, during which she lost 20 kilograms over 18 months with the help of nutritionist Montse Folch, going from size 46 to size 38.[27]

Awards and recognition

In 2024, Serra and Equipo de investigación received the Antena de Oro award from the Federation of Radio and Television Associations of Spain (FARTVE), recognizing their outstanding contribution to investigative journalism.[28] The award was presented at the 51st edition of the ceremony held at the Casino de Aranjuez in November 2024.

References

  1. ^ "Glòria Serra: este es el caso de 'Equipo de investigación' que más le impactó" [Glòria Serra: this is the case from ‘Equipo de investigación’ that impacted her the most]. Ok Diario (in Spanish). 6 October 2023. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Glòria Serra y 'Equipo de investigación', premio Antena de Oro 2024" [Glòria Serra and 'Equipo de investigación', Antena de Oro 2024 award]. La Sexta (in Spanish). 14 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  3. ^ Ochoa, Marina (4 July 2025). "La blindada vida de Gloria Serra: tuvo mellizas a los 50 y su marido es más joven y decorador" [The guarded life of Gloria Serra: she had twins at 50 and her husband is younger and a decorator]. The Objective (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  4. ^ Martin, Patricia (3 March 2023). "Así era Glòria Serra hace 25 años cuando empezó sus andanzas en televisión" [This is what Glòria Serra looked like 25 years ago when she began her journey on television]. El Confidencial (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Converses de ràdio amb Glòria Serra i Anna Puigboltas" [Radio conversations with Glòria Serra and Anna Puigboltas]. Cadena Ser (in Catalan). 14 May 2024. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  6. ^ Catela, B. R. (27 July 2023). "Así es Gloria Serra, fugaz colaboradora de 'El Hormiguero' que comenzó en Informativos Telecinco" [This is Gloria Serra, a brief collaborator on 'El Hormiguero' who started out on Informativos Telecinco]. 20 Minutos (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  7. ^ Paz, Débora (6 December 2023). "Gloria Serra, molesta con 'Equipo de investigación' por el reportaje de Daniel Sancho" [Gloria Serra, upset with ‘Equipo de investigación’ over the Daniel Sancho report]. AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  8. ^ Bellver, Elena (16 November 2023). "Quién es Gloria Serra, periodista y presentadora de Equipo de investigación" [Who is Gloria Serra, journalist and host of Equipo de investigación]. Es Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  9. ^ Cendros, Teresa (2 September 2005). "'Matins.com', con Glòria Serra, principal novedad en COM Ràdio" ['Matins.com', with Glòria Serra, the main new feature on COM Ràdio]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  10. ^ "Gloria Serra se baja hoy de 'La Noria' casi tres años después" [Gloria Serra steps down from 'La Noria' today after almost three years]. El Diario (in Spanish). 24 April 2010. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  11. ^ Tapiador, María (25 October 2023). "Así era 'La noria', el programa de Jordi González que mezclaba el mundo del corazón con la política" [This is what 'La Noria' was like, the show hosted by Jordi González that mixed celebrity gossip with politics]. 20 Minutos (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  12. ^ Fdez, Juan M. (21 February 2011). "Antena 3 fulmina a Gloria Serra y su magazine de tarde '3D'" [Antena 3 pulls the plug on Gloria Serra and her afternoon magazine show '3D']. El Confidencial (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  13. ^ Tapiador, María (6 October 2023). "'3D', el magacín de Gloria Serra que contó con Roberto Brasero, Arantxa Coca o Roberto Leal como copresentadores" ['3D', the magazine show hosted by Gloria Serra, featured co-hosts such as Roberto Brasero, Arantxa Coca, and Roberto Leal]. 20 Minutos (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  14. ^ Enrique, Helena (20 December 2024). "Glòria Serra, así es la presentadora de 'Equipo de Investigación': su edad, pareja, hijos y trayectoria" [Glòria Serra, this is the host of ‘Equipo de Investigación’: her age, partner, children, and career]. Ok Diario (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 25 February 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  15. ^ "Los 500 de Glòria Serra y Equipo de Investigación: "Amenazas recibimos todas las que quieras y más"" [The 500 of Glòria Serra and Equipo de Investigación: "We receive all the threats you want and more"]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  16. ^ Roldán, Álvaro (24 October 2024). "Equipo de Investigación alcanza las 500 emisiones: hablamos con Gloria Serra, el alma del formato" [Equipo de Investigación reaches 500 episodes: we speak with Gloria Serra, the soul of the show]. Antena 3 (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  17. ^ Medianoche, Mike (23 July 2025). "Glòria Serra define su labor de presentadora en 'Equipo de investigación' como "un personaje": "Lo creamos así"" [Glòria Serra describes her role as host on ‘Equipo de investigación’ as “a character”: “That’s how we created it.”]. El Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  18. ^ "1 de cada 2 productos procesados lleva aceite de palma, ingrediente clave en la industria alimentaria" [1 in 2 processed products contains palm oil, a key ingredient in the food industry]. La Sexta (in Spanish). 30 September 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  19. ^ Álvarez, Inés (25 October 2024). "Glòria Serra: "En la cárcel, si te han hecho un 'Equipo de investigación', estás en otra liga"" [Glòria Serra: "In prison, if they've done an ‘Equipo de investigación’ on you, you're in a different league."]. El Periódico (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  20. ^ Llanos Martínez, Héctor (25 October 2024). "Los 500 reportajes del 'Equipo de investigación' de Glòria Serra: "Nuestro lema es que la víctima es el centro de la historia, algo que el 'true crime' olvida a menudo"" [The 500 reports of Glòria Serra’s ‘Equipo de investigación’: “Our motto is that the victim is the centre of the story, something that ‘true crime’ often forgets.”]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.(Subscription required.)
  21. ^ Esteban, Martí (13 September 2024). "Glòria Serra, sobre les amenaces de Desokupa: "Pateixo molt pels meus companys, però farem el reportatge"" [Glòria Serra, on the threats from Desokupa: "I suffer a lot for my colleagues, but we will do the report."]. Rac1 (in Catalan). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  22. ^ De Codina, Juan (20 July 2025). "Glòria Serra repasa en unos demoledores párrafos lo que pasa en España: no gustará al PP y menos a Vox" [Glòria Serra reviews what is happening in Spain in a few scathing paragraphs: it won’t please the PP and even less so Vox]. Huffington Post (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  23. ^ "Glòria Serra era Piña: la periodista que dejó a todos sin palabras en Mask Singer" [Glòria Serra was Pineapple: the journalist who left everyone speechless in Mask Singer]. Antena 3 (in Spanish). 21 November 2024. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  24. ^ "Gloria Serra: "Me da mucha ternura que la gente me imite"" [Gloria Serra: "It gives me great tenderness that people imitate me"]. Onda Cero (in Spanish). 27 October 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  25. ^ Garver, Roberto (27 September 2024). "La vida personal de Glòria Serra: madre de mellizas a los 50, un novio 20 años menor y su drástica pérdida de peso" [The personal life of Glòria Serra: mother of twins at 50, a boyfriend 20 years younger and her drastic weight loss]. ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  26. ^ "Gloria Serra desvela la enfermedad que atravesó de joven" [Gloria Serra reveals the illness she went through as a young woman]. El Debate (in Spanish). 18 November 2024. Archived from the original on 9 February 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  27. ^ "Gloria Serra cuenta el secreto: 'Me costó un año y medio quitarme 25 kilos'" [Gloria Serra reveals the secret: "It took me a year and a half to lose 25 kilos."]. Hola (in Spanish). 29 January 2021. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  28. ^ "Glòria Serra y 'Equipo de investigación', premio Antena de Oro 2024" [Glòria Serra and 'Equipo de investigación', Antena de Oro Award 2024]. La Sexta (in Spanish). 14 October 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
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