2023 in Spanish television

In 2023, Spanish television experienced several significant events, including leadership changes, new channel launches, and closures. Alessandro Salem was elected as CEO of Mediaset España on January 1, replacing Paolo Vasile. SkyShowtime launched in Spain and Andorra on February 28, completing its European rollout. Canal Red began broadcasting on March 6, while 7NN ceased operations on March 31. Movistar Plus+ introduced new channels such as Originales, Indie, Documentales, and Suspense on August 1, replacing #0 with the main channel name. Borja Prado resigned as chairman of Mediaset España on December 5 due to disagreements with the board. La Fábrica de la Tele, a production company, announced its closure on December 12 following the end of its partnership with Mediaset España. Pedro Piqueras hosted his final newscast on Informativos Telecinco before retiring. The year also saw numerous notable deaths in the Spanish television industry, including Sergi Schaaff (director), Pilar Cañada (hostess), Laura Valenzuela (actress and hostess), Laura Gómez-Lacueva (actress), Fernando Sánchez Dragó (writer and host), Carlos Tena (host), Don Mauro (actor), Ramiro Oliveros (actor), Mari Carmen (ventriloquist), Carmen Sevilla (actress, singer, and hostess), Mercedes Luzuriaga (actress), Luis-Tomás Melgar Gil (director and journalist), Hilario López Millán (writer and journalist), María Teresa Campos (hostess and journalist), Pepe Soriano (actor), Pepe Domingo Castaño (host), Francisco Vidal (actor), Carlos Pumares (writer and journalist), Jesús Guzmán (actor), José María Carrascal (journalist), Concha Velasco (actress, singer, and presenter), Itziar Castro (actress), Daniela Costa (actress), Antonio Burgos (journalist and writer), Miguel Ángel Gozalo (journalist), and Patricia Ferreira (director ...