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Candela Ferro
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Ferro at the 2014 Miami International Film Festival
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Candela Ferro
November 13, 1973 (age 51) |
| Occupation | Host, Journalist, TV Personality |
Candela Ferro (born November 13, 1973) is a well-known journalist, model, and TV host from Argentina. She is famous for hosting shows like Al Rojo Vivo: Fin de Semana con Candela Ferro on Telemundo and Mil Preguntas, Una Estrella con Candela Ferro on E! Latin.
Candela Ferro is known for her charming personality and respected presence on Spanish-language television. Her unique style and talent have made her a popular figure in entertainment and journalism. She has been recognized as one of the most beautiful celebrities by People en Español. She was also highlighted among the best-dressed Hispanic women.
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About Candela Ferro
Early Life and Education
From a young age, Candela Ferro loved to entertain people. She would pretend to be Libertad Lamarque, a famous Argentine tango singer. She also enjoyed reciting poems by García Lorca, a very important Spanish writer.
She studied Communications at the University of Buenos Aires. She believed this career would allow her to use her many talents. At 18, she started working on a local TV show called Domingo Total. This show was broadcast live every weekend. She also worked as an entertainment reporter for De Boca en Boca at ATC Television. For two years, she hosted a show about women's issues and celebrity interviews in Argentina.
Her Career in Television
In 2001, Candela Ferro moved to the United States. She wanted to become a journalist and TV presenter there. Her career took a big step forward when Telemundo asked her to work as a writer, producer, and presenter. Telemundo is now part of the NBC family.
Since joining Telemundo, Candela has hosted many important events. She hosted the Latin Billboard Music Awards several times. Millions of people around the world watch this event. She also hosted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for Telemundo for four years. She was the host of the Miss Universe Pageant for eight years in a row. These pageants took place in different countries like Panama, Ecuador, Thailand, Mexico, and Vietnam.
In 2002, Candela hosted the INTE Awards in Miami. These awards celebrate the Spanish Television Industry. She also hosted the Golden Globe Awards in Spanish. She presented the Red Carpet pre-show for a special tribute to Celia Cruz. In 2003, she was nominated as Best Female Presenter of the Year at the INTE Awards.
In 2005, she hosted a live special for E! Entertainment Latin America. This special covered the wedding of Charles and Camilla. She also interviewed Ricky Martin for a special called "Ricky Martin en Candela."
From 2007 to 2008, Candela hosted the weekend edition of Telemundo's Al Rojo Vivo. This show was called Al Rojo Vivo: Fin de Semana con Candela Ferro.
Interviews with Stars
Candela Ferro is known for her insightful interviews. She interviewed famous actors like Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett for Warner Channel Latin America. This was for the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". She also reported from the premiere of Sherlock Holmes in London. There, she interviewed Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Guy Ritchie.
For a Discovery Channel special, she interviewed Carolina Herrera and Sarah Jessica Parker. This was for the premiere of "... and the City 2".
In 2006, Candela started her own show on E! Entertainment Latin America. It was called Mil Preguntas Una Estrella Con Candela Ferro. On this show, she interviewed many big stars. Some of them include Penélope Cruz, Jennifer López, Javier Bardem, Ricky Martin, Thalía, Enrique Iglesias, and Alejandra Guzmán. Her interviews showed her to be one of the best and most curious interviewers in Spanish television.
Candela also hosted the reality show Cocineros al Límite for Fox Telecolombia. This shows her ability to work on different types of TV programs.
