Laura Lucio is an Emmy and Golden Mike Award-winning television journalist, recognized for excellence in investigative reporting. She is also a best-selling author and the founder of a successful broadcast media company, where she wears many creative hats—as host, executive producer, voice-over narrator, writer, and media consultant.
Among her notable productions is Jenni Rivera: Simplemente La Mejor, a documentary-style musical special that aired on NBC-Telemundo, celebrating the life and music of the iconic Regional Mexican artist, Jenni Rivera. Ms. Lucio also served as consulting writer-producer for Mariposa de Barrio, the acclaimed 90-episode series chronicling Rivera’s life, which captivated audiences on both NBC-Telemundo and Netflix.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and some Italian, Ms. Lucio’s on-air experience spans both English and Spanish-language markets. She began her journalism career as a translator for CBS News and 60 Minutes in her native Texas, later reporting and producing for major outlets such as KCBS Los Angeles, NBC-Telemundo, Univision Network, and Access Hollywood. The news magazine show Sin Fronteras on Telemundo that Ms. Lucio was correspondent/ producer was recognized with the Dalton Pen Award, for journalistic excellence and integrity.
A trusted interviewer, Ms. Lucio has spoken with influential figures across entertainment, politics, and sports—including Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek, Jose Canseco, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, President Bill Clinton, and President George W. Bush.
As a director and producer, she continues to consult on projects in the expanding worlds of digital media, television, and film. She has executive produced numerous live and televised musical specials featuring prominent Latin artists, with her work airing across major national and international networks and streaming platforms.
Ms. Lucio holds a commercial drone pilot license (FAA-certified) and, in December 2023, received an Executive Leadership Certification in Critical Infrastructure Protection from the Department of Homeland Security and Sam Houston State University.
Her academic background includes a B.A. from the University of Texas, studies at Texas Southmost College, the Hollywood Film Institute, and Gene Bua’s Acting for Life Theater. She has completed courses in directing, acting, producing, re-engineering, and business management.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys reading, singing, and hiking. She serves on the board of the Beverly Hills Film Festival and is a dedicated advocate for children’s and women’s rights. Her philanthropic efforts include support for organizations such as Family Promise and Salesian Missions, helping displaced families and communities worldwide.
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Besides her television on air and producing experience, Laura Lucio brings years of expertise in leadership as well as news, entertainment, TV production, digital media, and AI, offering strategic consulting to individuals and companies. She is certified by the Department of Homeland Security as an Executive Leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection and is a licensed FAA drone pilot.
