Elegance is not something you buy, but you have it. Nieves Zuberbuhler it’s simple, from the way she dresses, more used to jeans and sneakers than heels and haute couture, to the way she passionately talks about her work. But despite her simplicity, her elegance is something she carries in her blood. daughter of Ignacio Zuberbuhler and Marina Blaquier, granddaughter of Malena Nelson Hunter de Blaquier, one of the most traditional families in high society. But she never rested on her surname, rather her curiosity and voracity for knowledge led her to graduate as a journalist, obtaining the Gold Medal for Best Grade Point Average at Universidad Austral. In 2011, she moved to New York to pursue a Master’s degree at New York University.
Nieves works as a television reporter and producer and thanks to her work in 60 minutes It took two Emmys awards. From the Big Apple, Nieves was encouraged to get in front of the cameras to report for TN how the city was punished by Covid-19. Another moment of high media exposure was in 2015 due to her marriage to Colombian tycoon Julio Mario Santo Domingo III, a relationship that ended in 2017. She is now visiting Argentina with her partner for three years, james wymana South African businessman.
News: Why did you want to be a journalist?
Nieves Zuberbühler: My passion for journalism began as a result of my curiosity. When I finished school I didn’t know whether to study philosophy, biology, medicine, theater, law, political science or journalism, everything made me want to learn. Finally, I decided on journalism and today every report I do forces me to fully immerse myself in these and many other topics. Today I know that within journalism the areas that interest me the most are research and international politics.
News: What do you like most about the profession?
Zuberbühler: Contact with people and listening to peoplecommunicate various topics and help understand complex problems, teamwork, constant learning… everything!
News: What was the most difficult note?
Zuberbühler: A note we made for 60 Minutes about the death of Alberto Nisman. The story itself is crossed by the crack of Argentine politics. I wanted to strike a neutral note, so I was constantly dwelling on every detail that might show bias. In many moments the rest of my team seemed exaggerated my position. I won some battles and lost others, like in the case of the title of the segment, which was chosen by the executive producer. The note was titled “Who Killed the Prosecutor?” I would never have chosen that title, which takes more than necessary for granted.
News: How did your work as a correspondent telling the pandemic influence you professionally?
Zuberbuhler: Very much. I had always seen myself as a producer, never in front of the camera. Being a TN correspondent forced me to let loose on the screen. It was a busy year in the USA: the pandemic, the Black Lives Matter protests, the presidential election, the vaccines…
News: Why did you settle in New York?
Zuberbuhler: I moved to do a Masters in Political Science and Journalism at NYU. The program lasted two years, so I traveled with the idea of returning to Argentina after graduation, but you never know… During my master’s degree, I did two internships, one at the Council on Foreign Relations and another at 60 Minutes. When I finished the internship they hired me. Today I find it hard to imagine living anywhere else. It is a city where you have to leave everything on the field, you constantly compete against the best of the best, and that seems to me to be a beautiful challenge both professionally and personally.. It is a very meritocratic city, where the first question someone asks you when they meet you is “what do you do?”, not whose son, grandson or nephew are you. I could write entire pages about the characteristics of New York that captivate me, but another that I would like to highlight is its multiculturalism, it is a city full of people of the most diverse nationalities, religions and races.
News: Would you like to explore other passions?
Zuberbuhler: Yes, I would love to and in fact I am. This year I entered the crypto world. I first started as an external advisor and now I lead the communication team of a crypto stablecoin called Reserve. I am always open to exploring new universes. Blockchain technology completely grabbed me and I am convinced that it is the future. What fascinates me most about the Reserve is its humanitarian component as a tool to increase financial inclusion and help people deal with inflation.
News: What does your family say about your current job?
Zuberbühler: (laughs) In my family, especially the women, they are quite “Susanitas”. My mom is putting pressure on her, she has wanted me to have children for a long time. They respect my work, they know me, I was always studious.
News: Has your last name ever weighed you down?
Zuberbuhler: One of the things I like most about New York is that, the last name doesn’t matter. A person’s last name means nothing to me.
News: How is your sentimental present?
Zuberbuhler: I have been in a relationship with James for almost three years, we are super happy, he is my person in the world. He is here with me in Argentina, he is fascinated with the country, he came in 2010 as a backpacker, but I am very happy that we were able to travel the country together, I was able to show him the beauty of my country, he made me very proud.
News: You have a life far from luxury, how are your trips?
Zuberbuhler: Last year we traveled quite a bit in the United States. We are super adventurous, we love to hike, explore. In Argentina, in El Chaltel we hiked more than 22 kilometers. Everything that is contact with nature and adventure, we both enjoy it very much.
