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Socorro Castellanos, Pioneer of Dominican Television, passes Away at 84
A trailblazer in women’s, family, and home programming, Castellanos leaves behind a lasting legacy.
Socorro Castellanos, a pioneering figure in the landscape of Dominican television, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84. Her contributions to women’s, family, and home-oriented programs have left an indelible mark on the industry.
Designer Leonel Lirio, a close friend, confirmed to Listín Diario that Socorro Castellanos died at approximately 8:30 PM, surrounded by her family in her home.
The funeral services for Castellanos will be held at the Church Risen at Puerta del Cielo, beginning at 10:00 AM on thursday, followed by a Christian burial at 3:00 PM.
castellanos had been battling health complications stemming from A lung cancer.
“She gave the battle, cancer faced, but this Wednesday we left,” Lirio said.
Her career in television was marked by meaningful achievements. Who does not remember “good afternoon to order?” on channel 4, or her collaboration with Freddy Beras Goico on the program “Final Point” thru Color Vision? She also played a vital role in programs such as “EVA Magazine”, “The noon show”, “at a good weather” and “at night”.
Castellanos was also instrumental in fostering the careers of numerous talents who have since become prominent figures in Dominican communication.
Tania Báez, is among those who credit Castellanos as a key influence: “It was she who suggested to freddy Beras goico My name to participate in the Final Point Project. Sharing driving with her, was one of the greatest awards that life gave me! It was always open with me to let me learn from her experience. She is the lady of communication and my mother in these needs.”
In her later years, she contributed to the radio program “With the five senses” on Station 97.7 FM, part of the Diario Listín Radio Division.
“Socorro Castellanos at 9” was one of her more recent television ventures, airing on Televida, Channel 41.
Legacy and Impact
“Socorro is the woman on television what Freddy, Yaki and Corporán were in men.”
“Socorro is the woman on television what Freddy,Yaki and Corporán were in men. He had so much vision that he had in his programs people like Leonel Fernández, Pablo Mkinney, Wadys Jaquez. I had a segment in one of its programs, with Dr. Toñito Saglul that of my 50
