David Cantero expresses ongoing determination and willingness for conflict: "I'm still full of fight and desire for battle"
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5 mins. The scheduled interview with David Cantero, born in Madrid 1961, had to be reshuffled due to the unexpected death of Pope Francis in 2025. In journalism, current events take precedence, and David, a man accustomed to navigating the unexpected, understood it all too well. He's spent four decades adapting to the news cycle's rhythm, improvising on live broadcasts when the script goes out the window.
He spoke candidly on Las tardes de RNE, "The thrill of 'ten seconds to go' and not knowing what we're going to open with is what I love about this job. The excitement of breaking news – that sudden change you have to fill on the spot while you're on camera – is exhilarating."
His career path is as unpredictable as the news he covers. He's worn multiple hats – camera operator's assistant, director, editor, reporter, Italy-Vatican correspondent, and presenter. While moving from the 24-hour channel to Informe Semanal, passing through Telediario and landing at Informativos Telecinco, David has learned to adapt without losing his steady demeanor.
His departure from our website in 2010, after 28 years, was one of his most challenging professional moments. "Emotional, yes. I had to hide it well, but I went very low," he admitted. Leaving behind his "home, family, and memories" wasn't easy, but he faced it with courage – a quality he embodies, whether in or out of news.
28.37 mins Before becoming a household name in television, David learned from the ground up. He started as a camera operator's assistant on shows like Si yo fuera presidente, La edad de oro, Barrio Sésamo or La clave. His versatility is evident in his diverse roles within the industry.
Life outside the spotlight has also forced him to improvise. He did it once before, in 2010, when he left our website to accept the challenge of Mediaset. Currently, he's facing another unexpected change, once again without making a fuss – accepting it as a new opportunity.
Reminiscing about his past, he compared his departure from Torrespaña to his departure from Mediaset; both times, there was no time to say goodbye. He only managed to give a hug to Lorenzo Milá and a few colleagues. Yet, he continued, accepting changes with enthusiasm and satisfaction in this new life he's living.
A New Chapter Awaits
August 20, 2010, he returned home, pondering "Where am I going?" With the same uncertainty but a familiar answer, he reflected on his life some fifteen years later. "Life always surprises you, and change is very invigorating."
His new life has led him to be a "full-time househusband," to focus on personal passions like guitars, music, literature, and painting. He's even planning exhibitions in Donosti and Talavera de la Reina.
"Since I was a kid, I've had an artistic passion that I can't suppress. I'm very creative. I need to paint, draw, sculpt, play..." He revealed, emphasizing his artistic pursuits that might draw him back to the current affairs in the future.
*August 20, 2010, the beginning of a new chapter, a new starting point full of uncertainty, but also a promise of excitement and growth.
The House of Radio of RNE turns 50 And it is because his life has been intertwined with journalism since he was a child. His first encounter with radio and television, a field trip to the RNE installations, sparked his vocation. He still has many dreams and ambitions.
"I still have many desires and much to give," he confessed. "I'm very excited about this new journey."
- David Cantero, despite the unexpected change after Pope Francis's death, found satisfaction in navigating the unpredictable nature of journalism, as he expressed on Las tardes de RNE.
- In August 2010, David Cantero, after departing from our website, started a new chapter in his life, becoming a "full-time househusband" and focusing on his artistic passions such as guitars, music, literature, and painting.
- Despite the dizziness that comes with unexpected changes, David Cantero, like a celebrity used to entertaining audiences, accepts them with enthusiasm and sees them as invigorating opportunities.
- The papal death in 2025 and David Cantero's departure from our website in 2010 were both significant moments that left him feeling afraid and emotional, but he faced them with the same courage he embodies whether in or out of news.
