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Journalist Ernesto Paglia is the New Host of Roda Viva on TV Cultura

by Bruno Pferd

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  • Ernesto Paglia will host Roda Viva, one of Brazils most prominent interview programs, starting in February after Carnaval.
  • Paglia has a long career at Globo as a special reporter and international correspondent, with recognition including five Prêmio Comunique-se awards and the Seville International TV Award.
  • Paglias arrival is seen as signaling a new era for Roda Viva, aligning with TV Culturas commitment to innovation and promoting plural and relevant debate.
  • Paglia succeeds Vera Magalhães, who hosted Roda Viva for six seasons.

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TV Cultura has announced that journalist Ernesto Paglia will host Roda Viva, one of Brazil’s most prominent interview programs, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026. Paglia’s debut on TV Cultura is scheduled for February, following Carnaval. Throughout his 40-year career at Globo, Paglia worked as a special reporter and international correspondent, notably covering political, social, and economic issues from London. He has received national and international recognition, including five Prêmio Comunique-se awards for Best TV Reporter and the Seville International TV Award from Spain. According to Maria Angela de Jesus, president of Fundação Padre Anchieta, which manages TV Cultura, Paglia’s arrival signals a new era for Roda Viva. In a press statement, de Jesus explained that the selection of Ernesto Paglia aligns with the organization’s commitment to innovation, adding that his extensive experience will reinforce TV Cultura’s dedication to promoting plural and relevant debate.

New Host Ernesto Paglia Takes Over Roda Viva from Vera Magalhães at TV Cultura for 40th Anniversary

Paglia succeeds Vera Magalhães, who hosted Roda Viva for six seasons. Marilia Assef, head of Journalism at TV Cultura, quoted Paglia as saying, “Roda Viva is a unique, consolidated format that for four decades has maintained itself as a space for social, cultural, economic, and political discussions, bringing forth distinguished guests from Brazil and the world.” TV Cultura announced this information in a press release.

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