Fernando Solabarrieta facts for kids
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Fernando Solabarrieta
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Fernando Javier Solabarrieta Chelech
December 18, 1970 |
| Occupation | Journalist, TV presenter |
| Spouse(s) | Ivette Vergara (2001–present) |
Fernando Javier Solabarrieta Chelech was born on December 18, 1970, in Puerto Natales, Chile. He is a famous Chilean journalist and TV presenter. He is best known for hosting many sports shows and events on television.
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Who is Fernando Solabarrieta?
Fernando Solabarrieta grew up in Chile. His family has roots from different parts of the world. His father's family comes from Basque areas in Spain. His mother's family has origins from Palestine. Fernando is married to Ivette Vergara, who is also a journalist and TV host. They have three children named Nicolás, Iñaki, and Maite.
His Career in Sports Journalism
Fernando Solabarrieta has spent many years working in television. He is known for his exciting way of reporting on sports. He has covered many big sports events throughout his career.
Working at TVN
For 22 years, Fernando worked at a major TV channel in Chile called TVN. He was a main host for their sports programs. One of his most famous shows there was "Zoom Deportivo." He helped viewers understand and enjoy many different sports. He left TVN in March 2015.
Moving to Fox Sports and Mega
After leaving TVN, Fernando joined Fox Sports in 2011. This is a cable TV channel that focuses only on sports. He continued his work as a sports anchor there. In August 2015, he also started working with Mega. Mega is another TV channel where he helped cover the Chilean national team's games. These games were part of the World Cup Qualifying journey for Russia 2018.
TV Shows He Hosted
Fernando Solabarrieta has been a part of several popular TV shows. These shows helped him become a well-known face in Chilean sports journalism.
- Zoom Deportivo (2008–present)
- Había Una Vez (2011)
- Levantando la Copa (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Solabarrieta para niños
