Mariana Van Zeller was only 25 years old and had been in New York for a month when the September 11, 2001 attacks occurred. With no prior television experience, the young Portuguese journalist was sent by SIC to cover the event that would change the course of history.
The reporter ended up finding herself at the center of the chaos, broadcasting live the desperation of an entire city searching for answers. Her coverage took place under extraordinary circumstances, with the city in a state of shock and confusion.
Mariana Van Zeller recalls that moment as the first live broadcast of her career, confessing that her heart wouldn't stop beating during the broadcast. The experience would deeply mark the beginning of her professional trajectory in journalism.
