Minerva Piquero, Antena 3’s first “Weather Girl”, back in the headlines: do you know why?

The name of Minerva Piqueroone of the most iconic faces of Spanish television in the 90s, is back on the covers, this time thanks to his daughter, Gabriela Andrada. The young actress promotes ask me what you wantthe long-awaited film adaptation of Megan Maxwell’s best-selling erotic novel, and with it has brought a wave of nostalgia and curiosity about the career and current life of her famous mother.

Minerva Piquero, 57 years old, became the first presenter of Antena 3’s weather information in 1989, marking an era and becoming a reference on Spanish television. For fourteen years, she not only presented the weather, but her versatility led her to collaborate on programs such as News 1, Line America y House of Americaas well as in more diverse projects such as Pharmacy on call y star shower. Her charisma and professionalism consolidated her as a figure much loved by the public.

In 2004, Piquero joined Televisión Española, where he participated in programs such as adjustment letter y On Saturday. However, these formats failed to replicate the success that had been achieved on Antena 3 and were canceled after short periods.

A professional turn off camera

Away from television, Minerva Piquero ventured into the business field. She co-founded the communications agency GetArs and later assumed relevant positions in companies such as Dentsu Aegis, a multinational where she was Director of Communication and Public Relations for almost a decade. Since 2021, she has held the position of Communications Director at Sygris, where she leads strategies for this technology firm.

Although she has kept a low profile, Minerva has not completely left the media. In 2022, she returned as a co-host of the show Enjoy Madrid on Telemadrid, and currently hosts life is beautiful in Onda Madrid, a space dedicated to mental health and emotional well-being, a topic that she herself has highlighted as vital.

In 2013, Minerva reappeared in public after facing health problems that kept her out of the spotlight. In subsequent interviews, he revealed that he suffered from hypothyroidism, a disorder that affected both his physical and emotional state. However, she has since worked on her recovery and has become a public voice about the importance of holistic health.

The connection with his daughter and his legacy

The success of Gabriela Andrada has once again put Minerva Piquero on the media radar, but this time from a perspective that combines nostalgia for her time as ‘Time Girl’ with recognition of her resilience and multifaceted career. Through her daughter’s achievements and her own current projects, Minerva continues to be a benchmark for personal and professional evolution.

With her presence on television and her work in communication, Minerva demonstrates that the passage of time has only enriched her career, consolidating her legacy in the Spanish cultural and business landscape.