Monica Albuquerque

Hi there! I’m Monica Albuquerque, a storyteller at heart and a firm believer in the power of people and ideas. My journey began as a journalist at TV Manchete, where I worked as a video reporter. Later, I delved into corporate communications with amazing companies like InPress Porter Novelli and FSB Comunicação, gaining valuable insights into connecting brands and audiences strategically. The core of my professional story took place at TV Globo, where I spent 21 years embracing transformative challenges. For 14 years, I served as Communications Director, followed by 7 years leading Artistic Development at Globo Studios. During this time, I had the privilege of overseeing the creation of over 40 telenovelas and 30 series, along with reality shows and other productions. Collaborating with incredibly talented teams of writers, directors, actors, and producers was truly inspiring. Together, we celebrated achievements like 8 iEmmy Awards and the launch of Globo's first English-language series, Passport to Freedom. I’ve always valued collaboration and creativity, which has also led me to serve as a judge and panel chair for the International Emmy Awards and to speak at events like Rio2C and Content London. One of the highlights of my career was being recognized by Variety magazine as one of the 50 most impactful women in the global audiovisual industry—a deeply meaningful moment for me. After Globo, I took on the role of Head of Artistic Talent and Scripted Development for Warner Bros Discovery in Latin America. There, I contributed to exciting projects like City of God: The Fight Goes On and Max's first telenovela, Beleza Fatal. Today, as SVP of Content Development at Telemundo Studios, I’m thrilled to keep creating stories that resonate with audiences, driven by the same passion and excitement that have guided me from the very beginning. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and finding ways to make a positive impact—both in the industry and in the lives of those I work with. That’s me: always eager to create and live inspiring stories.