Bianca Gambino: Legendary Colombian TV Journalist Passes Away

Bianca Gambino, a prominent Colombian journalist and television presenter, passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 52. Her death followed a prolonged battle with cancer.

Gambino is remembered as a foundational figure in the modernization of local television in Bogotá, particularly for her role in the establishment of Citytv.

Pioneering Local Television in Bogotá

Gambino was the first presenter of Citytv, a channel that launched in 1999. The network was viewed at the time as a revolución in the method of delivering information to the residents of the capital city.

She led the birth of the project alongside Juan Lozano, who currently serves as the director of La FM. The channel’s initial transmissions were broadcast from a headquarters located at the intersection of Avenida Jiménez and Carrera Séptima in central Bogotá.

During the first official emission of the channel, Gambino shared the set with journalist Guillermo Villamil. Together, they were responsible for opening the transmissions with a greeting that became a significant moment in the memory of Bogotá’s television viewers.

The editorial approach of Citytv was designed to merge the expertise of established directors and editors with the energy of young, newly graduated communicators. Within this framework, Gambino became one of the most visible and recognized faces of the journalistic project during its early years.

National Career and Professional Recognition

Beyond her local impact in Bogotá, Gambino extended her career to national television. She later joined the journalistic team at CM&, where she continued her work as a broadcaster and reporter.

Her professionalism and presence on screen earned her high regard within the Colombian media industry. She was honored with the Premio Simón Bolívar, where she was recognized as the best presenter for her contributions to journalism in Colombia.

Following the confirmation of her death on May 10, 2026, colleagues and members of the Colombian press have shared condolences and reflections on her professional legacy.

Gambino is credited as part of a generation of journalists who helped transform the format of news delivery on Colombian national television, leaving a lasting mark on the industry through her work at both local and national levels.