Antonia del Rocío Montserrat Moreno Morales (Barcelona 1973), better known as Toñi Moreno, has an extensive television career in regional and national channels and successful TV shows such as ‘Gente maravillosa’, ‘Viva la vida’ or ‘Mujeres y hombres y viceversa’. She has been in Ibiza to collaborate with the Elena Torres Foundation.
What prompted you to collaborate with the Elena Torres Foundation?
I’m familiar with Ibiza because I spend some of my summers here. I was captivated when Aurelio Manzano told me the story of Elena Torres, and despite the fact that I don’t have time for anything as a single mother, I decided to do it because Mari Carmen Gutiérrez has transformed the pain of losing a daughter into something as extraordinary as assisting in the cure of cancer. I moderated the event and enjoyed myself at the party.
You are currently managing several projects.
This is a common occurrence in the presenter’s profession; we are constantly walking a tightrope, and the issue of motherhood complicates matters further. I chose this path because I enjoy it, and I’m currently awaiting several projects that I cannot discuss. There are times when you’re unsure which direction to take, but right now I’m certain.
Do you enjoy collaborating with other programs while you wait for yours to begin?
I co-host ‘Cuatro al da’ with Joaqun Prat, a special edition of ‘Tierra de talento’ with Manu Sánchez on Canal Sur, and a Christmas special called ‘Su casa es la suya’ in which I interview Bertn Osborne in his home… I keep going.
What happens following the success of a show like ‘Viva la vida’?
It’s a wonderful television show that has brought me much happiness; now it’s presented by Emma Garca, and when they call me to replace her, I’m thrilled because there are wonderful colleagues and a director, but it’s just another show in my life, similar to ‘Mujeres y hombres y viceversa.’
And how about your acting career?
I’m going to begin as an actress in a play directed by Manu Sanchez. I also have a new show that I’m excited about and will soon see the light; I recently released the documentary series ‘Dolores Vazquez, the truth about the Wanninkhof case’ on Amazon Prime Video as executive producer to positive reviews, and I repeat, I’m not stopping.
How much has becoming a mother altered your life?
Anyone who has been through it understands how life changes. It’s changed everything for me; it’s altered my perspective and my priorities, and it’s far and away the best thing I’ve ever done in my life, and the second thing is a long way behind.
How do you envision television in the aftermath of a pandemic?
Different, because we’ve seen that anyone can make television from home using a mobile phone, which forces us professionals to work extra hard to create things that capture the attention of viewers accustomed to thousands of options. I’ve hosted television shows from my home with my young daughter, and nearly everyone has hosted cooking, music, or entertainment shows during the pandemic. It’s more difficult now to create something that truly entertains and convinces.
Has the mobile phone evolved into a weapon for media professionals?
It has impacted certain professions; when a producer of a program realizes that he can conduct a report using a phone, he no longer requires a mobile unit, which is significantly more expensive; this has forced many technicians out of the game, and they are feeling the effects. Another negative aspect of the pandemic.
Is the pandemic having an effect on your life as well?
Not for me, because I do not take anything for granted due to my personal circumstances. I don’t believe that you will always be healthy or that a job will last indefinitely. The pandemic has exposed our vulnerability and demonstrated how frail we can be, but it is just another lesson in life. I’m a homebody who enjoys home and family, so I wasn’t overly affected.
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