Daisy Fuentes facts for kids
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Daisy Fuentes
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Fuentes at the 2013 Alma Awards
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| Born | November 17, 1966 Havana, Cuba
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| Citizenship | Cuba, Spain, United States |
| Alma mater | Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey (majored in Communications) |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | First Latina MTV VJ |
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Daisy Fuentes (born November 17, 1966) is a famous Cuban-American model, TV host, and actress. She made history as the first Latina VJ for MTV. She was also the first Latina spokesperson for Revlon worldwide.
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Early Life and Education
Daisy Fuentes was born on November 17, 1966, in Havana, Cuba. Her father was Cuban, and her mother was Spanish. In 1969, when Daisy was three, her family left Cuba. They moved to Madrid, Spain. Four years later, her family 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 wanted to be a hairstylist. She even went to cosmetology school. Later, she studied communications at Bergen Community College.
Career Highlights
While still in college, Daisy started her TV career. She presented the weather for Telemundo's local station, WNJU-TV 47. Soon after, she moved to Univision's WXTV-TV 41 in New York. There, she was a weather anchor and reported for the news.
Becoming an MTV Star
In 1988, Daisy hosted MTV Internacional. This was a Spanish-language music show. It aired in Latin America and the U.S. on Telemundo. This show made her very well known. In 1993, Daisy joined MTV. She became the first Latina VJ in the U.S. She also hosted shows for MTV Latin America. Daisy was also a host for House of Style, a fashion show on MTV. She became one of MTV's most popular hosts.
Acting and Hosting Other Shows
Daisy Fuentes also acted in TV shows. She appeared in the ABC soap opera Loving. She was also on shows like Dream On and Cybill. From 1994 to 1995, she had her own talk show called Daisy on CNBC.
From 1998 to 1999, she co-hosted America's Funniest Home Videos. She was the only female host of that show. Daisy also hosted many big events. These included 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 pageants.
Business Ventures
Daisy Fuentes has been on many magazine covers. She has also been in TV ads for big brands. These include Revlon, Pantene, and American Express. In 2004, she launched her own clothing line. It was very successful. In 2009, she launched a natural hair care line called Daisy Fuentes Style Pro. She also released a workout game for the Wii called Daisy Fuentes Pilates.
Each year, Daisy Fuentes sells about $300 million worth of products. These include hair care, perfumes, clothes, and sunglasses. You can find her products at Kohl's department stores. She also has a line of prescription glasses.
Currently, Daisy is a co-host of La Voz Kids on Telemundo. This is the Spanish-language version of The Voice for kids.
Giving Back to the Community
Daisy Fuentes is very active in charity work. She helps raise money for important causes. She supports breast cancer research. She also helps St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This hospital helps children with serious illnesses.
Daisy often speaks for charities like the March of Dimes. She also supports the Starlight Children's Foundation. For over seven years, she has been the celebrity chairman for the St. Jude Angeles & Stars gala in Miami. This event has raised millions of dollars for the hospital.
In 2007, Daisy worked with Girls On the Run. This program helps preteen girls build self-respect. It encourages them to live healthy lives through running.
Daisy also hosts "A New Leaf" on NBC. This show helps people learn about their family history. It uses genealogy and DNA analysis. Viewers learn about different cultures. They see how understanding family history can help make positive changes in life.
Daisy has also worked with many breast cancer awareness groups. She received an award for her work. This award recognized her efforts to spread breast cancer awareness. She especially helps in the Latino community.
Personal Life
Daisy Fuentes considers Harrison, New Jersey, her home. Her parents later moved to Miami.
Daisy was married to actor Timothy Adams from 1991 to 1995. She dated singer Luis Miguel for three years. In 2015, Daisy Fuentes married singer and songwriter Richard Marx.
Images for kids
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Daisy Fuentes modeling in the 2009 Heart Truth show
See also
In Spanish: Daisy Fuentes para niños
