Dario Maltese (journalist)

Dario Maltese (born 13 February 1977) is an Italian journalist and television presenter.

Dario Maltese
Dario Maltese at TG5 in 2019
Born
Dario Maltese

(1977-02-13) 13 February 1977 (age 47)
Erice, Trapani, Sicily, Italy
NationalityItalian
EducationLuiss Guido Carli
Occupation(s)Journalist and television presenter

Biography

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After living and studying in Castellammare del Golfo,[1] obtaining a classical high school diploma, he moved from Sicily to Rome, graduating in political science at Luiss Guido Carli.[2]

In 2001 he was hired by Mediaset, where he took part in the editorial staff of Mediasetonline and TGcom and covered the role of correspondent. In 2003 he won the Ischia prize in memory of Angelo Rizzoli reserved for journalists under 35, in the online newspapers category.[3][4] In 2006 he joined the political editorial staff of TG5 and subsequently the foreign editorial staff.[2]

After an initial period hosting the late-night and 1pm editions,[2] he becomes one of the presenters who alternate hosting the 8pm edition of TG5 and some specials,[5] mainly in-depth foreign policy programmes.

In 2023 he published his first book Les italiens. Storie e incontri con talenti italiani che hanno conquistato la Francia, published by Rizzoli.[6] The following year he took on the role of commentator in the eighteenth edition of L'isola dei famosi hosted by Vladimir Luxuria[7] and hosted the morning program Morning News.[8]

Television programs

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Year Title Network Role
2002 TGFin Rete 4 Conductor
2017–present TG5 Canale 5
Speciale TG5
2024 L'isola dei famosi Opinionist
Morning News Conductor

Works

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  • Maltese, Dario (2023). Les italiens. Storie e incontri con talenti italiani che hanno conquistato la Francia. Rizzoli. ISBN 9788817183536.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Results
2003 Ischia International Journalism Award Best Journalist Under 35, Online Newspapers Won

References

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