Silvana Effio is a highly decorated journalist, recognized with multiple Emmy Awards, and boasting over 15 years of experience in the broadcast media industry. Her career has been marked by versatility, leadership, and a deep commitment to delivering impactful news to Spanish-speaking audiences.
Career Highlights
Most recently, Silvana served as a news anchor for Telemundo Colorado, where she hosted the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. primetime newscasts. Throughout her career, she has covered a wide range of stories, including breaking news, human-interest pieces, investigative reports, political developments, and entertainment news. Some of her stories have garnered national and international attention, including her exclusive interview with Joshua Holt, an American imprisoned in Venezuela, marking the first time Holt spoke on a Hispanic TV station.
Before her time at Telemundo Colorado, Silvana spent eight consecutive years as the lead news anchor and news director for Telemundo Utah, where she played a pivotal role in launching the state’s first live Hispanic newscast. During the early years of her career, she worked in various roles as a reporter, producer, and co-anchor across both English and Spanish-language media outlets. She also contributed to print journalism, writing for publications such as the Deseret News’ “OKEspañol.”
Education
Originally from Peru, Silvana began her higher education journey as a newly arrived immigrant at the age of 17, earning scholarships from NBC affiliate KSL5. By the age of 19, she landed her first role as a part-time reporter and went on to graduate with a degree in Journalism from the University of Utah.
Community Engagement
Silvana is deeply involved with the Hispanic community, particularly in California, Colorado, and Utah, where she has worked closely with local leaders and community members. She has moderated bilingual political debates, including Salt Lake City’s 2016 mayoral race, and emceed various cultural and community events such as the Governor’s Multicultural Youth Leadership Days, Cinco de Mayo Festivals, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce conferences, and the LULAC National Convention in 2015.
Awards and Honors
In addition to her multiple Emmy Awards, Silvana was honored with the Tumi Award in 2016, recognizing her exceptional work as a female journalist. This prestigious award places her in the company of notable figures such as international songwriter Gianmarco, renowned chef Gaston Acurio, and former Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
Silvana Effio’s career is defined by her dedication to journalism, her community, and her role as a trusted voice in Hispanic media.
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Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Natasha, Russian abbreviation for Natalia, attended school at the University of Technology for Aviation. In search of independence, Natasha moved to Moscow to model under “Red Stars” model management. A few years later, Natasha was scouted by the Italian agency, “International Model Management” (“IMM”) that sent her to Rome, Paris, Milan, and London to model for Gucci, Versace, John Galiano, Rocco Barrocco, Christian Dior, Trussardi, Vivienne Westwood and many other top designers. In 1996 Natasha met Amir Ebrahim Pahlavi Alam, the grandson of the Shah of Iran. The couple married in New York in 1998 and moved to London where Natasha enrolled into “The Method Center” to study the “Lee Strasbergs Acting Technique.” In 2001 Natasha and her husband moved to Los Angeles to continue her studies in acting, vocals, speech, and accent reduction with 
Sharyn Wynters has always had an eye for the stage. But, her life has taken many turns, granting her the chance to evolve as a model-actress-naturopath-author-singer and champion for humanity. After high school, Sharyn entered a beauty pageant and became Miss Pennsylvania in the Miss World contest. This led to a modeling job in New York for Oleg Cassini, the world-renowned designer (and dress designer for Jacqueline Kennedy). While modeling, Sharyn met actress Bobbi Shaw, who convinced her to pursue a career in acting. As a young woman in her early twenties, she packed up her things and drove to LA-and within two weeks, she was cast as Cat Girl in the original Batman TV series . This led to a TV and film career, with credits including: The Rockford Files, Kojak, The Odd Couple, Hook Line & Sinker, Westworld, and Funny Lady. With a growing acting career, Sharyn’s life took another turn. She developed cancer and was told it would eventually take her life. Refusing to accept this, she traveled to Texas to enlist the help of Dr. William Donald Kelly. Her decision not only left her cancer-free, but also gave her a new passion. Sharyn studied dozens of healing disciplines including Metabolic Nutrition, Cranial Sacral, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Meditation, Pilates, Hypnosis, Rolfing, Feldenkrais, Yoga, and many others. She acquired a degree as a naturopath from the Clayton School of Natural healing, and a degree from the Santa Monica School of Massage Therapy. After many years as a naturopath, Sharyn decided to write a book. She is co-author of, The Pure Cure: A Complete Guide to Freeing your Life from Dangerous Toxins-a reflection of over 30 years of research into the dangers of the toxins in our modern living environment and how to avoid them. Of this part of her life Sharyn says: An important part of healing is learning to listen to your inner voice. Healing is an adventure! Illness is our body trying to teach us how to be well. Sharyn has a strong commitment to humanity and a passion for making a difference. Following the release of her book, she dedicated herself to influence as many lives as possible- in as many ways as possible. She became a popular speaker at conferences and seminars; she hosted a Talk Radio show on health and healing; and she worked with Fran Drescher, creator of the Cancer Schmancer movement (www.cancerschmancer.org). Sharyn is the recipient of the Naturopathic Doctor of the year award from the Qi Gong Congress (2011) and the Lifetime Achievement award from the Amazing Women Organization (2010). At the turn of the millennium, Sharyn asked herself, “What else have I always wanted to do that I have not already done?” The answer to that question came passionately-“…to be a torch singer of romantic jazz.” Sharyn contacted an old friend, Dini Clarke (Billie Holliday’s piano player)and began to take voice lessons. Within a year and a half she recorded her first album, “Reflections of Love.” Of this experience Sharyn says: As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to reach out and touch the souls of others. First it came through my modeling and acting, then by healing therapies. Now I am overjoyed that I can also heal through song. Then, on a Sunday morning in mid 2018, after a 40-year hiatus from acting, Sharyn was overcome with a strong desire to return to acting. She said out loud, “I want to get back into acting!” That same day, Sharyn went to a baby shower and sat next to a talent agent who asked, “Have you ever considered getting back into acting?” Within weeks, Sharyn re-connected with Bobbi Shaw-Chance (now a renowned acting teacher ) and following a showcase, was offered the starring role in Night Mistress. With the ability to captivate an audience and years of experience, Sharyn Wynters has begun yet another adventure.
