Daisy Fuentes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daisy Fuentes
|
|
|---|---|
Fuentes at the 2013 Alma Awards
|
|
| Born | November 17, 1966 Havana, Cuba
|
| Citizenship | Cuba, Spain, United States |
| Alma mater | Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey (majored in Communications) |
| Occupation |
|
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | First Latina MTV VJ |
| Spouse(s) | |
Daisy Fuentes, born on November 17, 1966, is a Cuban-American model, TV host, and actress. She made history as MTV's first Latina VJ, which means she hosted music video shows. Daisy also became the first Latina spokesperson for the beauty brand Revlon with a worldwide contract.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Daisy Fuentes was born in Havana, Cuba. When she was three years old in 1969, her family moved to Madrid, Spain, to escape the government at that time. Four years later, they moved to Harrison, New Jersey, in the United States.
Daisy went to Harrison High School. She was very popular and graduated in 1984. She first thought about becoming a hairstylist. Later, she studied communications at Bergen Community College.
Daisy's Career Journey
While still in college, Daisy started her career in television. She worked as a weather presenter for WNJU-TV 47, a Spanish-language TV station. Soon after, she moved to Univision's WXTV-TV 41 in New York. There, she was a weather anchor and also reported for the evening news.
Becoming an MTV VJ
In 1988, Daisy hosted MTV Internacional. This was a Spanish-language music show that aired in Latin America and the U.S. This show made her well-known. In 1993, Daisy joined MTV in the U.S. She became the first Latina VJ for the network. She also hosted shows for MTV Latin America.
While at MTV, Daisy also hosted House of Style, a show about fashion and modeling. She became one of MTV's most popular hosts. Companies soon wanted her to be their spokesmodel.
Acting and Other TV Shows
Daisy also started acting. She appeared on the ABC soap opera Loving. She also had roles in TV shows like Dream On, The Larry Sanders Show, Ghostwriter, and Cybill.
From 1994 to 1995, Daisy had her own talk show called Daisy on CNBC. She was also a co-host of America's Funniest Home Videos from 1998 to 1999. This made her the only female host of that show.
Daisy hosted many special events, including the ALMA Awards, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and the World Music Awards. She also hosted the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and Miss Universe beauty pageants. In 2000, she guest-starred in the TV series Queen of Swords and Baywatch. She also starred in the TV movie Shutterspeed.
Business Ventures and Recent Work
Daisy Fuentes has been on many magazine covers. She has also appeared in TV ads for big brands like Revlon, Pantene, American Express, and M&M's.
In 2004, Daisy launched her own clothing line, which was very successful. In 2009, she introduced her natural hair care line called Daisy Fuentes Style Pro. She also released a workout game for the Wii called Daisy Fuentes Pilates in August 2009.
Each year, Daisy Fuentes sells millions of dollars worth of products. These include hair care, perfumes, clothes, sunglasses, and accessories at Kohl's department stores. She also has a line of prescription glasses.
As of 2025, Daisy Fuentes is a co-presenter for La Voz Kids on Telemundo. This is the Spanish-language version of The Voice for kids. She also hosts "A New Leaf" on NBC, a show about family history and self-discovery.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Daisy Fuentes is very active in charity work. She helps raise money for important causes. She supports breast cancer research and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She also speaks often for charities like the March of Dimes and Starlight Children's Foundation.
For over seven years, Daisy has been the celebrity chairman for the annual St. Jude Angeles & Stars gala in Miami. This event has raised millions of dollars for the hospital. In 2007, she worked with Girls On the Run. This program helps preteen girls build self-respect and healthy habits through running.
Daisy has also worked with many breast cancer awareness groups. She received an award for her efforts to spread awareness, especially in the Latino community.
Personal Life
Daisy Fuentes considers Harrison, New Jersey, her home.
She was married to actor and model Timothy Adams from 1991 to 1995. She later dated singer Luis Miguel for three years. She was also engaged to singer/songwriter Matt Goss in 2003, but they did not marry.
Daisy Fuentes started dating singer/songwriter/producer Richard Marx in August 2013. They got married on December 23, 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Daisy Fuentes para niños
