AWARD-WINNERS 2017

On 18 October the jury’s verdict in the 64nd Ondas Awards was announced in Barcelona. For more than 6 decades it has been a benchmark and an outstanding showcase for Spanish and international talent in the audiovisual industry.

Radio Barcelona, owned by SER, gave 23 awards to the most outstanding professionals, companies and works from Spain and abroad in radio, radio advertising, television and music.

The Ondas Awards, Spain’s most long-standing and prestigious radio and television awards are given each year to the most outstanding professionals, companies and works from Spain and abroad in radio, radio advertising and television.

More than 400 entries from more than 15 countries all around the world competed for this year’s Ondas Awards, which were officially supported by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 

  • ONDAS AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    “De guerre en fils” (Guns in the family) 
    ARTE Radio / ARTE France - France
    The jury has awarded this piece for a creative value where the whole range of radio resources have...The jury has awarded this piece for a creative value where the whole range of radio resources have been deployed in this docu-drama format to blend infomration and excitement.
    The format looks to have been thought out to make an ideal fit for the new ways of listening to the radio.


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    ONDAS AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    Special Mention
    “BIS DIE ARABER KLEIN BEIGEBEN – EUROPAS VERGESSENER KRIEG IM MAGHREB”
    (Until the Arabs give in - Europe’s forgotten war in the Maghreb)
    WESTDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK (ARD) and DEUTSCHLANDRADIO- Germany
    The jury wishes to give a mention to the outstanding work of journalism performed on a little known...The jury wishes to give a mention to the outstanding work of journalism performed on a little known episode of colonialisation in the North of Africa, which is nevertheless very relevant at this time. It weaves a story using the narration of the sources that lived through the tragedy at the time with a seamless adaptation to radio. 
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL TV AWARD
    “DIE LETZTEN MÄNNER VON ALEPPO” (The last Men of Aleppo)
    SÜDWESTRUNDFUNK (ARD) - Germany
    The jury grants the International Television ONDAS 2017 to the documentary THE LAST MEN OF ALEPPO by...The jury grants the International Television ONDAS 2017 to the documentary THE LAST MEN OF ALEPPO by the German television company Südwestrundfunk, due to its outstanding documentary worth and the sensitivity with which it approaches the conflict in Syria.
    The jury wishes to point out that it was filmed capturing a great humanity in the gaze of those filmed, while keeping a dispassionate distance at all times.
    Putting the spotlight on individual cases lends a narrative quality that manages to "deimmunise" viewers used to seeing so many shocking images of war.

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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    Best presenter or spoken radio programme
    Àngels Barceló
    Cadena SER 
    To Ángels Barceló, director of Hora 25 of the Cadena SER for her career in the radio...To Ángels Barceló, director of Hora 25 of the Cadena SER for her career in the radio which has made this award so deserved. The thoroughness of an immaculate radio delivery and her ambition to innovate in format has made her into one of the best radio presenters in the country. Barceló has also shown her versatility in magazine (A vivir que son dos días) well as current affairs programs (Hora 25) always led by her vocation as a radio journalist. 
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  • PREMIOS ONDAS NATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    Best programme or best news coverage of an event
    Servicios Informativos de las emisoras de radio en Cataluña por la cobertura de los atentados de agosto
    To the news services of the radio stations in Catalonia for the coverage of the terrorist attacks of...To the news services of the radio stations in Catalonia for the coverage of the terrorist attacks of August. The work of all Catalan radios during those days serves as an example of the capacity to react, the thorough response during many hours of live broadcasting and the vocation of the radio to act as a service to the public. The good work carried out by the editors of Catalunya Radio, Rac 1, Ser Catalunya, RNE, Cope and Onda Cero merits this collective recognition, which can be extended to all local radio stations that informed their listeners with criteria of immediacy and thoroughness.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    Career award
    Isabel Gemio

    To Isabel Gemio, who began her professional career in Radio Extremadura de la Cadena SER and became...To Isabel Gemio, who began her professional career in Radio Extremadura de la Cadena SER and became popular as "La chica de la radio" on Radio Barcelona, has undertaken radio work of the highest order, with great ability to connect with listeners. Gemio, who has in her professional career presented programs such as "Cita at 5", "El Diván" or recently "I give you my word" in Onda Cero, has a privileged journalistic nous when it comes to channelling social concerns and turning them into an object of debate and radio analysis
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    The best digital program 
    "Catástrofe Ultravioleta" de Javier Peláez, Javi Álvarez and Antonio Martínez Ron 
    Catástrofe Ultravioleta by Javier Peláez, Javi Álvarez and Antonio...Catástrofe Ultravioleta by Javier Peláez, Javi Álvarez and Antonio Martínez Ron. Catástrofe Ultravioleta is a monthly podcast with a scientific bent. Its authors, who are ably supported by the Scientific Culture Department of the Universidad Del País Vasco and the Fundación Euskampus, have brought the challenges of science closer to the general public. Volcanoes and earthquakes, asteroids or climate change are issues of the first order dealt with in depth, but with the help of radio tools such as humor and fiction. It is also an example of the versatility of radio and audio to contribute to the training and information for the public in complex and relevant issues
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    Award for the best presenter or music radio programme
    Virginia Díaz
    Radio 3

    To Virginia Díaz, directora de 180º en Radio 3. Diaz is one of the most brilliant...To Virginia Díaz, directora de 180º en Radio 3. Diaz is one of the most brilliant exponents of her generation as a host of musical programs. In an area dominated by male professionals, 180º is a program that renews the language of radio. It shows great mastery of the medium and a versatility that allows you to navigate successfully in a sea of renewed musical journalism. The characteristics of its program make it a cross generational radio space.
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  • PREMIOS ONDAS NATIONAL RADIO AWARD
    Premio Ondas special award of the jury 
    To the figure of the radio program maker
    To the figure of the radio program maker. This professional profile, that brings together...To the figure of the radio program maker. This professional profile, that brings together technicians and program maker at all levels, is an essential, yet anonymous figure in the world of radio. From the other side of the “fish tank” of the studios, they set up the programs, perfecting the broadcasting systems or guaranteeing the more complicated outside broadcasting coverage, all under the discerning spotlight of the public. For this they deserve recognition and to receive the highest distinction in the world of radio. They are the ones that ensure that 23 million people are able to listen to the radio every day in Spain.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO ADVERTISING AWARD
    Best radio campaign
    “Conciencias”
     Flex
    Sra. Rushmore

    For its notorious and brave use of irony developing an idea that connects perfectly with the insight...For its notorious and brave use of irony developing an idea that connects perfectly with the insight into the product adorned with a series of variations that enhance the final impact. 
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO ADVERTISING AWARD
    Best advertising agency award
    Shackleton

    For its work with the medium of radio as a whole during 2017 due to a series of outstanding slots...For its work with the medium of radio as a whole during 2017 due to a series of outstanding slots that exploit the virtues of radio to the full. 
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best entertainment programme
    Aquí la Tierra
    RTVE 

    Aquí la Tierra de TVE for the credible way in which its gets its message across when dealing...Aquí la Tierra de TVE for the credible way in which its gets its message across when dealing with natural phenomena and the essential questions concerning our planet and daily lives. 
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best current affairs program or special coverage
    Ochéntame otra vez: El sueño olímpico
    RTVE

    “Ochéntame otra vez: el sueño olímpico” de TVE for its excellent...“Ochéntame otra vez: el sueño olímpico” de TVE for its excellent journalistic work of recovery and assembly of the audiovisual documentaries of the Olympic Games of 1992, which reflects the capacity for cooperation and consensus between public administrations and the mobilization of Spanish civil society in achieving such success in what has been until now the greatest sporting event in the history of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best presenter
    (ex-aequo)
    Josep Cuní

    Josep Cuní for his work on the current affairs show 8aldia where for six years he has...Josep Cuní for his work on the current affairs show 8aldia where for six years he has combined a sound news coverage with analysis and debates characterized by their plural approach and balance, in a true reflection of the diversity of Spanish and Catalan society. 
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best presenter (ex-aequo)
    Xabier Fortes
    The Award goes to Xabier Fortes López for his enthusiasm behind the microphone and his...The Award goes to Xabier Fortes López for his enthusiasm behind the microphone and his courage in defending the truth in the newsroom at TVE Galicia.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best presenter
    Susanna Griso

    Susanna Grisó for her professionalism and journalistic good practice in the ten years she has...Susanna Grisó for her professionalism and journalistic good practice in the ten years she has been presenting Espejo Público on Antena 3, all of which has been undertaken using a warm and friendly approach.
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best Spanish series
    Sé quién eres
    Telecinco

    Sé Quién Eres for its expertise in weaving a plot rich in intrigue and suspense based...Sé Quién Eres for its expertise in weaving a plot rich in intrigue and suspense based on everyday characters. It has nothing to envy from the best British and American series.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best actor (fiction)
    Javier Gutiérrez

    Javier Gutiérrez for his versatility in portraying a character with shades of drama and...Javier Gutiérrez for his versatility in portraying a character with shades of drama and fiction and ability to express the most subtle shades of his role as Inspector Manuel Márquez in the series “Estoy Vivo”.
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best actress (fiction)
    Blanca Suárez

    Blanca Suárez lends her talents to one of the key figures of the Franco regime, la Marquesa...Blanca Suárez lends her talents to one of the key figures of the Franco regime, la Marquesa de Llanzol, in the series Lo Que Escondían Sus Ojos. As the lover of a key figure in the dictatorship, Serrano Suñer, this gives rise to one of the most dramatic love stories of the post-civil war period, whose plot revolves around the disturbing character played by Blanca Suárez.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best Actor in a program not broadcast nationwide (regional)
    Josep Maria Pou
    Nit i Dia
     (TV3)
    The performance of Josep Maria in the series “Nit i Dia” for his convincing...The performance of Josep Maria in the series “Nit i Dia” for his convincing interpretation of the character of Benet Muntada, in his chameleonic ability to switch at a stroke from the sensitive and criminal to artist and murderer.
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL TV AWARD
    Best program or fiction series broadcast online
    Las chicas del cable
    Netflix
    "Las chicas del cable" as the First original Spanish series in Spain broadcast over the..."Las chicas del cable" as the First original Spanish series in Spain broadcast over the platform Netflix, narrating the adventures of four women who pledge to commit a robbery to redeem their otherwise mundane lives.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD
    Career award
    Jarabe de Palo
    In the category of Professional Career, award the Ondas is awarded to Jarabe de Palo. After 11...In the category of Professional Career, award the Ondas is awarded to Jarabe de Palo. After 11 albums, over 5 million copies sold and 2,000 concerts, the band led by Pau Donés is the author of some of the best songs in the history of music in Spanish and has received numerous international awards. To coincide with the 20th anniversary of La Flaca, the jury has highlighted the facet of Donés the composer, as well as his numerous collaborations with artists of all styles, from Pavarotti to Compay Segundo, Joaquin Sabina, Alanis Morrisette or Antonio Vega. It also wishes to highlight its ability to transmit values with music. In a particularly complicated year, Pau Donés celebrated his "50 knocks" with a book, a disc, a documentary and a tour with more than 100 performances, following his maxim of living urgently.
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD
    Artist of the year award
    Alejandro Sanz
    In the Artist of the Year category, the Ondas has been awarded to Alejandro Sanz. The jury has...In the Artist of the Year category, the Ondas has been awarded to Alejandro Sanz. The jury has highlighted the impact and overall strength of Más es más, celebrating 20 years of Más, the top selling album of any Spanish artist in the history of music. The project, developed during 2017, culminated in a unique concert held at the Vicente Calderón stadium in Madrid, which brought together 45,000 people and which was attended by numerous artists. The tickets for the event were sold out in just 30 minutes and the performance had a great international repercussion. In 2017, in addition, Alejandro Sanz has been awarded the Medal of Honor of the Community of Madrid and the Personality of the year, of the Latin Recording Academy.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD
    Musical show
    Sónar
    In the category of Musical event or concert of the year, the Ondas has been awarded to the...In the category of Musical event or concert of the year, the Ondas has been awarded to the Sónar Festival for music, creativity and technology. The jury has highlighted the success of the latest edition of a festival that has reached its 25th edition this year and in 2017 brought together 123,000 people from 104 countries in Barcelona. The jury has highlighted "the multidisciplinary nature of the event and its ongoing ability to reinvent itself, which allows it to be a trend leader at the cutting edge of electronic music and technology." Sónar is much more than music: it has become a unique concept that has been successfully exported to many cities in the world, and has done so without losing its close association with the city of Barcelona, for which it has become a worldwide ambassador. "
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  • ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD
    Special mention of the jury
    Camarón de la Isla, flamenco legend
    The jury has agreed to give a special mention to the figure of Camarón de la Isla. On the...The jury has agreed to give a special mention to the figure of Camarón de la Isla. On the 25th anniversary of his death, he continues to be a reference for new flamenco artists and to understand his constantly changing and innovating talent is essential if we are to understand contemporary flamenco, from its roots to its growth into a popular musical phenomenon.
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    ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD
    Special Mention
    Carlos Vives
    The jury has also agreed to give a special mention to Carlos Vives, who has proven his ability to...The jury has also agreed to give a special mention to Carlos Vives, who has proven his ability to combine coastal music, vallenato and pop and modernize Colombian musical expression. Furthermore, he has been able to convert local music into a global phenomenon and has exerted a great influence in showing the way forward to other Colombian artists.
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AWARD-WINNERS 2017

On 18 October the jury’s verdict in the 64nd Ondas Awards was announced in Barcelona. For more than 6 decades it has been a benchmark and an outstanding showcase for Spanish and international talent in the audiovisual industry.

Radio Barcelona, owned by SER, gave 23 awards to the most outstanding professionals, companies and works from Spain and abroad in radio, radio advertising, television and music.

The Ondas Awards, Spain’s most long-standing and prestigious radio and television awards are given each year to the most outstanding professionals, companies and works from Spain and abroad in radio, radio advertising and television.

More than 400 entries from more than 15 countries all around the world competed for this year’s Ondas Awards, which were officially supported by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).