Chiquinquirá Delgado facts for kids
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Chiquinquirá Delgado
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Delgado being interviewed by Dulce Osuna in 2017
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María Chiquinquirá Delgado Díaz
August 17, 1972 Maracaibo, Venezuela
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María Chiquinquirá Delgado Díaz (born August 17, 1972) is a famous TV host, model, and actress from Maracaibo, Venezuela. She is well-known in the United States for co-hosting the popular dance show Mira Quien Baila on the Univision network. She also hosted the morning show ¡Despierta América! from 2010 to 2012.
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Early Life and Beauty Pageants
Chiquinquirá Delgado was named after the Virgen de Chiquinquirá, a respected figure in the Roman Catholic church. She grew up in a religious family in Venezuela.
Her career in the spotlight began when she competed in the Miss Venezuela 1990 beauty pageant. She did very well and finished as the first runner-up. This success opened the door for her to start a career in television.
Career in Television and Film
After the pageant, Delgado became a familiar face on Venezuelan television. She appeared in several soap operas, which are also known as telenovelas, and hosted many different TV programs.
Famous Hosting Roles
Delgado is a very popular TV host. She has been the face of several major shows, especially on the Spanish-language network Univision in the U.S.
- Nuestra Belleza Latina (2014–2016)
- Mira quién baila (2010–2013; 2017)
- Despierta America (2011–2012)
- Miss Venezuela 2010
- Donde Nace El Amor (2009)
- Portada's (2005–2009)
- Mega Match (2002–2004)
Acting Career
Besides hosting, Delgado has also worked as an actress in TV series and movies.
TV Series
- Calypso (1999)
- María Rosa, búscame una esposa (2000)
- Mambo y canela (2002)
- Cosita Rica (2003)
- High Seas (2019)
Movies
- `...` Bullies, Victimas de un `...` (2011)
- Cuento sin Hadas (2011)
Personal Life and Business
From 1991 to 1999, Chiquinquirá was married to singer and actor Guillermo Dávila. They have a daughter, María Elena Dávila, who is also an actress. Later, from 2004 to 2010, she was married to TV host Daniel Sarcos, and they have a daughter together. Since 2011, she has been in a relationship with Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos.
In addition to her TV work, Delgado is also a business owner. She launched her own line of clothing with designer David Lerner. Her fashion items are sold on her website and in some stores.
See also
In Spanish: Chiquinquirá Delgado para niños
