Premios Ondas

AWARD-WINNERS 2019

On 16th October the jury’s verdict in the 66nd 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 27 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 450 entries from 25 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

“UN TEMPS DE COCHON”
(Foul weather)
Le labo – RTS Espace 2
Suiza

The jury has decided to award the Premio Ondas for International Radio to the documentary “Un...The jury has decided to award the Premio Ondas for International Radio to the documentary “Un Temps de Cochon” by Radio Television Suisse Espace, Switzerland, for a production that addresses the issue of the exile of thousands of Spaniards in the last months of the Civil War. It highlights the innovative and dynamic way the story is portrayed – without over dramatising, along with a choice of testimonies and editing that provides for a fluid, fun and fresh narrative that engages listeners.
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ONDAS AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL RADIO AWARD

Special Mention of the jury
“RASCASSE, LE VIEUX MARIN”
(Rascasse, the old sailor).
ACSR (Atelier de création sonore radiophonique)
Belgium

The jury wishes to give a special mention to the work of children's fiction “Rascasse, Le...The jury wishes to give a special mention to the work of children's fiction “Rascasse, Le Vieux Marin” by ASCR, Belgium, both for the creativity and prowess of radio production it uses in tackling the issue of plastic pollution at sea. The jury also valued the outstanding way in which the background sound, specially created for this piece, complemented the work as a whole.
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ONDAS AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL TV AWARD

“ŠVÉDI Z OSADY”
(Swedes from the Slum)
RTVS (Radio and Television Slovakia)
Co-produced with The Alliance of Women
Slovakia

The jury has decided to award a Premios Ondas for International Television to the documentary...The jury has decided to award a Premios Ondas for International Television to the documentary “Švédi z osady” (Swedes from the Slum), for the focus of this program on the inclusion of minorities through adoption and the way they portray them returning to their abandoned homes. It is a documentary that expresses emotions with an agile, dynamic and spontaneous narrative. Slovak television shows great generosity when it comes to dealing with the places of origin of children who were handed over for adoption. The viewer is presented with moving, close up images of families who have been forced to give up their children.
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ONDAS AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION AWARD

“EDEN”
ARTE France, ARTE Deutschland, SWR (Südwestrundfunk), ARD Degeto co-produced with Lupa Film GmbH, Atlantique Productions, Port au Prince Film & Kulturproduktion GmbH, Nexus Factory and Umedia.
France

The jury has decided to award a Premios Ondas for International Television to the documentar....The jury has decided to award a Premios Ondas for International Television to the documentar. “Eden,”. Tourists on a Greek beach are witness to the arrival of a boat loaded with people. It is a work of fiction that denounces the situation of immigrants or refugees and the business of managing their reception in Europe. It is a many-sided plot where stories are intertwined; the viewer is forced to reflect on the behavior of Europeans before the arrival of people fleeing war and poverty. Thanks to this series, more exposure has been given to the endless suffering of refugees.
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ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD

Best program
"HOY POR HOY"
by Pepa Bueno
Cadena SER

For sustaining and reinforcing audience leadership through her proven credibility as a journalist on...For sustaining and reinforcing audience leadership through her proven credibility as a journalist on the morning show of CADENA SER during the seven seasons she has run the broadcast.
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ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD

To the best professional
CARLOS HERRERA
COPE

Carlos Herrera for the boost he has given to COPE mornings and for his decisive contribution to the...Carlos Herrera for the boost he has given to COPE mornings and for his decisive contribution to the station’s identity.
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ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD

To the best original idea for radio for
"NADIE SABE NADA"
Andreu Buenafuente and Berto Romero
Cadena SER

For taking the risk of improvising and succeeding in "Nadie sabe nada" at weekends on the...For taking the risk of improvising and succeeding in "Nadie sabe nada" at weekends on the Cadena Ser with positive results and a great show of talent.
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ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD

To the best special broadcast for
"MÁS DE UNO. ESPECIAL DÍA MUNDIAL DE LA RADIO" de Carlos Alsina
Onda Cero

Carlos Alsina for his creativity and brilliant work put into the program dedicated to World... Carlos Alsina for his creativity and brilliant work put into the program dedicated to World Radio Day.
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ONDAS AWARDS - NATIONAL RADIO AWARD

To the Best podcast for
WOODSTOCK. 50 AÑOS DEL FESTIVALQ UE CAMBIÓ EL MUNDO
Rock FM

“Woodstock” 50 years on from the festival that changed the world, by Rock FM for its in...“Woodstock” 50 years on from the festival that changed the world, by Rock FM for its in depth look at the event and ambition in giving context to a milestone in popular culture.
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NATIONAL RADIO ADVERTISING AWARD

Best radio campaign
"RUIDITOS"
Pingüino Torreblanca
El Corte Inglés Seguros
NATIONAL RADIO ADVERTISING AWARD

Best radio advertising agency
SRA RUSHMORE

ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best light entertainment program
“LA RESISTENCIA”
#0 de Movistar+

For its innovation in an already conventional genre, for its daring choice of guests and for giving...For its innovation in an already conventional genre, for its daring choice of guests and for giving voice to young talents or those not so well known by the public, as well as its commitment to live music and self-confidence and cutting edge of the comedians on stage.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

SALVADOS "ULTIMÁTUM A MADURO" Y "FRANCISCO"
La Sexta

ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best presenter
CARLOS FRANGANILLO
RTVE

Carlos Franganillo has had the know how to introduce a carefully crafted model into the news...Carlos Franganillo has had the know how to introduce a carefully crafted model into the news bulletins not only by way of expressing his journalistic concerns regarding facts but also how they are told and where necessary, eschewing TV studios for direct contact with audiences, which have led to a close relationship with them and greater credibility.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best presenter
(Ex Aequo)
ALEJANDRA ANDRADE
Cuatro

For her ability to perform her job as a journalist and tell stories located in the eye of the storm...For her ability to perform her job as a journalist and tell stories located in the eye of the storm itself, listening and observing those involved at point blank range. She shows both a novel and in-depth vision, engaging in issues be they breaking stories or little-known minority concerns.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best presenter
(Ex Aequo)
PALOMA DEL RÍO
RTVE

The eternal voice of Spanish gymnastics. Thanks to her comments and the way she communicates with...The eternal voice of Spanish gymnastics. Thanks to her comments and the way she communicates with viewers, many have been able to get into and enjoy this sport with the seriousness and elegance with which it is performed.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best Series
(Ex Aequo)
”HIERRO”
Movistar+

For having combined a number of decisive values in a television series: a script that never lags, a...For having combined a number of decisive values in a television series: a script that never lags, a demanding level of acting and a landscape as backdrop forming a primordial element of the work itself. "Hierro" is both entertainment and drama at the same time, while working as a thriller and an ode to evil and the earth where it was filmed.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best Series
(Ex Aequo)
"ARDE MADRID"
Movistar+

For being a ground breaking series that portrays a number of years of our recent past in both an...For being a ground breaking series that portrays a number of years of our recent past in both an amusing and outstanding way. Its use of black and White, acting performances and directing are all of the highest quality.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

MIGUEL ÁNGEL SILVESTRE
"En el corredor de la muerte"
Movistar+

For his role as Pablo Ibar, the prisoner sentenced to death, he has simply confirmed his quality and...For his role as Pablo Ibar, the prisoner sentenced to death, he has simply confirmed his quality and mastery of acting registers in a complex role – that of a guilty party who declares their innocence and heads to his death convinced of it and convincing those around him.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best female actor
CANDELA PEÑA
"Hierro"
Movistar+

Candela Peña for her role in Hierro. She brings the character of Judge Candela Montes to life...Candela Peña for her role in Hierro. She brings the character of Judge Candela Montes to life with her intuition, determination, strength and personality. This award is for her acting performance which is both flawless and sincere – an empowered woman who does not settle for the easy side of things.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best national television program
"TIERRA Y MAR"
Canal Sur

By now a true veteran of Andalusian TV which draws on the world of farming and fisheries for its...By now a true veteran of Andalusian TV which draws on the world of farming and fisheries for its leitmotif, portraying the every day stories of folk making a living from land and sea and above all the plight of women’s working conditions. Furthermore, it is also a major force in covering environmental issues.
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ONDAS AWARDS - TELEVISION AWARD

Best Digital Broadcast
"BOCA NORTE"
Playz - RTVE

Boca Norte throws itself without blushing into teenage affairs via an open and daring view of their...Boca Norte throws itself without blushing into teenage affairs via an open and daring view of their reality. It is a series determined to connect with youth audiences working issues of current interest to this age group.

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ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD

National Award for a career in music
CAMILO SESTO

MUSIC ONDAS Career Award,: posthumously and with the intention of atoning for earlier absence of...MUSIC ONDAS Career Award,: posthumously and with the intention of atoning for earlier absence of recognition and awards for his career as a singer, composer and creator, the award goes to Camilo Blanes Alcoyan, artist, known by all as Camilo Sesto, for a popular, massive, international, media musical career, which also pioneered compositions of new style attitudes that were a paradigm of modernity and daring.
The wide diffusion of his work, both in Spain and in Latin America, with almost 200 million albums, and dozens of hits, as well as his outstanding composition of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, make him one of the most important and transcendent figures of the Music during the last 60 years.

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ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD

Best show, concert tour or festival
(Ex Aequo)
SONORAMA RIBERA

Sonorama Ribera in Aranda de Duero represents a consolidated festival that since 1998 has supported...Sonorama Ribera in Aranda de Duero represents a consolidated festival that since 1998 has supported both emerging and 'historical' talents of national music, has taken live concerts to squares and streets, has driven the coexistence of trends with the rural modus vivendi, and has insisted that public funding does not forget the people.
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ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD

Best show, concert tour or festival
(Ex Aequo)
LA MAR DE MÚSICAS

La Mar de Músicas (The Sea of Music) has been positioning Cartagena on the map of 'world...La Mar de Músicas (The Sea of Music) has been positioning Cartagena on the map of 'world music' since 1995, focusing its program on countries on 5 continents, and accompanying concerts with exhibitions, talks, workshops, activities for children and with the will to decentralize the music and move it from a single stage and bring it closer to local neighborhoods.
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ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD

Best show, concert tour or festival
(Ex Aequo)
CONCERT MUSIC FESTIVAL

The novel Concert Music Festival, meanwhile, has managed to foster in the coastal environment of the...The novel Concert Music Festival, meanwhile, has managed to foster in the coastal environment of the town of Sancti Petri in Chiclana de la Frontera, an economic recovery of the area with the generation of numerous seasonal jobs, with the approach of an eclectic musical sound for a family audience that, in a major way, has its focus on promoting live music.
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ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD

Best musical communication
VANESA MARTÍN

To Vanesa Martín, for the determined drive and boost given to the visibility of the LGTBI...To Vanesa Martín, for the determined drive and boost given to the visibility of the LGTBI collective carried out with success in “De tus ojos”, a video clip which has proved a milestone in the breaking of prejudices taking into account what she has achieved without disregard for his consolidated artistic persona, while managing a visual language that eschews frivolity and recurring clichés present in society with regard to gender diversity.
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ONDAS AWARDS - MUSIC AWARD

The best new artist of the year
ROSALÍA

MUSIC ONDAS Award for the best new artist of the year: to Rosalía Vila Tobella, 'La...MUSIC ONDAS Award for the best new artist of the year: to Rosalía Vila Tobella, 'La Rosalía', whose meteoric rise based on a musical tradition rooted in flamenco has conquered the charts worldwide. She purveys a mixed style of urban, modern and transgressive melodies without compromise, both in music and look with undeniable influences of popular music. Her path from Sant Esteve Sesrovires to the Big Apple and invasion of the great international media and winning of musical awards make her the undisputed revelation of 2019.
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AWARD-WINNERS 2019

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