Boston, Massachusetts. Journalist, broadcaster, business administrator, and master of ceremonies Yánelin Ciprian continues to strengthen her professional presence in the United States, following her recent recognition as “Communicator of the Year” at the 2026 Dominican Awards and her participation, just a few days later, as part of the official team of hosts and interviewers for the 2026 Premios Dominicanísimo, held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
Her participation in this important ceremony brought her together with renowned figures from communication and entertainment, including Mariela Encarnación, Irving Alberti, Gabi Desangles, Sandra Berrocal, and Chocolate Radio, in addition to allowing her to interview prominent personalities present at the gala.
Among those interviewed were businessman and content creator Santiago Matías, singer-songwriter Pavel Núñez, merengue artist Héctor Acosta, comedians Raymond Pozo and Miguel Céspedes, communicator Nelson Javier, television producer Iván Ruiz, pastor Yesenia Then, and businessman Wenceslao Soto, among other figures.
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One of the encounters that generated the most expectation was the conversation with Santiago Matías, who received one of the awards of the night. With naturalness, charisma, and stage presence, Ciprian conducted the interviews, demonstrating the experience he has accumulated throughout his years of professional practice.
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Her presence also drew attention on the red carpet, where she wore an elegant evening gown that received praise from attendees and became one of the standout images of the ceremony.
A recognition of a career path
The recognition as “Communicator of the Year” at the 2026 Dominican Awards, held in New York, came as a new endorsement of a career that began at a very early age. At just 10 years old, Ciprian had her first opportunity at a radio station in her native El Seibo, beginning a journey that would later lead her to important positions within the Dominican media.
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For eight years, she was the director of stations for Grupo Telemicro and was also part of the renowned program El Gobierno de la Mañana, on Z101. In addition, she created, produced, and hosted her own television show, “Resultados con Yánelin Ciprian”.
His experience also includes the institutional area, where he has directed corporate communication departments in entities such as the Universidad Católica Santo Domingo (UCSD) and the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New York.
After settling in New York with the purpose of internationalizing her career, Ciprian has continued to develop as a journalist, presenter, and master of ceremonies on diplomatic, institutional, cultural, and artistic stages.
Upon receiving the award as “Communicator of the Year,” she thanked God, her family, colleagues, and those who have supported her career, highlighting her commitment to continue practicing responsible and quality communication.
With a career that began in radio when she was a child and that today projects from the United States, Yánelin Ciprian is going through a stage of professional growth marked by new recognition, big stages, and opportunities to continue representing Dominican talent internationally.
