Isabel Gómez-Bassols
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Isabel Gómez-Bassols is a psychologist, writer, and broadcaster in the United States. She is a radio talk show host on Univisión's nationwide Spanish-language radio network, and also appears regularly on television.[1][2] She has written five self-help books and two children's books.[3][undue weight? – discuss]
Career
Gómez-Bassols was born in Cuba; she has lived in Miami for most of her life.[1] She has postgraduate degrees in education, psychology and pschyological diagnosis.[4] She worked as a schoolteacher,[1] and later as a psychologist, for the public school system of Miami-Dade County, where she became head of the psychological services department.[4]
Gómez-Bassols has hosted a nationwide daily talk show, Dra. Isabel, since 1998, beginning on Radio Unica.[1] The show has been broadcast by Univision Radio since 2004.[2][5][6] On television, she has made regular appearances as a commentator on Cristina and Sábado Gigante, and she has her own weekly television show as well.[1][2] In 2002 Gómez-Bassols performed as herself (Doctora Isabel) in five episodes of the The Bold and the Beautiful.[1]
In 2011 Gómez-Bassols received the Impact Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Latino Community from the National Hispanic Media Coalition,[7] and the George Moscone Award for Vocal Support of LGBT Rights from LA Pride.[8] In 2013 she received the Regional Mujer Award of the National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI).[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Diaz, Johnny (June 17, 2003). "The good doctora: Millions nationwide are tuning in to the friendly, firm advice of Spanish-language radio host Isabel Gomez-Bassols". Boston Globe. Accessed March 2014.
- ^ a b c Diaz, Johnny (March 25, 2012). "La doctora is in: Grandmother of 8 dispenses advice on the radio". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Accessed March 2014.
- ^ Dra. Isabel Books and Audiobooks. DoctoraIsabel.net.
- ^ a b c Mujer Awards: 20th Anniversary; November 14, 2013; Washington D.C.. National Hispana Leadership Institute. Accessed March 2014.[self-published source?]
- ^ "Univision Radio Launches National Self-Help Radio Program with the Popular Dra. Isabel Gomez-Bassols". Business Wire. March 8, 2004.
- ^ PROGRAMACIÓN. Univision America.
- ^ 14th Annual Impact Awards Gala. National Hispanic Media Coalition. 2011. Accessed March 2014.
- ^ 2011 LA Pride Honorees: presented by Christopher Street West. Archived October 23, 2013.
Further reading
- Palacios, Ana Rosa (December 1, 2011). "El Ángel de la Radio". Nexos. (in Spanish)
External links
- Official website (English)
- Isabel Gómez-Bassols at IMDb
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