Inés Sainz facts for kids
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Inés Sainz
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Sainz in 2013
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Inés Sainz Gallo
20 September 1978 Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Alma mater | Universidad del Valle de México Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Television | Deportips Y Mas Los Protagonistas De Safari |
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Héctor Pérez Rojano
(m. 1998) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Green |
Inés Sainz Gallo (born September 20, 1978) is a famous sports journalist, TV host, and model from Mexico. She works for the TV network Azteca Deportes. Sainz is well-known for hosting the sports show DxTips. She and her husband, Héctor Pérez Rojano, own the company that produces the show.
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Early Life and Education
Inés Sainz Gallo was born in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. Her father was a lawyer and her mother was a homemaker. She grew up in Mexico City with her parents and three brothers, including her twin.
As a child, Sainz loved playing sports. Her mother also encouraged her to try modeling. She started by appearing in TV commercials for well-known companies.
For her education, Sainz studied law at the Universidad del Valle de México. She later earned a master's degree in tax law and another degree in sports business.
In 1998, she married television producer Héctor Pérez Rojano. They have four children together. Sainz still enjoys playing sports like soccer, swimming, volleyball, basketball, and tennis.
Career in Journalism
As a sports journalist, Inés Sainz has interviewed some of the biggest names in sports. She has talked with tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and basketball legends Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. She also interviewed famous baseball players like Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.
Sainz is especially known for her work in soccer. She has interviewed world-famous players like Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi.
Major Sporting Events
Sainz has reported from many major international sports events. By 2006, she had already covered three Champions League finals, four NBA Finals, the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the 2006 World Cup.
She is also a regular at the Super Bowl, the championship game of American football. She has covered the event many times since her first one in 2002. At the Super Bowl media day, she is often one of the most popular reporters.
Other Work
Besides reporting, Sainz has also worked as a commentator for boxing matches. In 2010, she was hired by the company Top Rank to provide commentary for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito fight.
In 2016, Sainz became a co-host on the Netflix reality show Ultimate Beastmaster. She hosted the Mexican version of the show for its first and third seasons.
A Difficult Moment
In 2010, Sainz faced a challenging situation while working. She was at the NY Jets practice facility to interview quarterback Mark Sanchez. While she was on the sidelines, some players and coaches threw footballs in her direction.
Later, in the locker room, she was the target of unprofessional comments. She tweeted that she felt "uncomfortable." Other reporters confirmed that team members were making rude remarks. After the incident became public, the owner of the Jets, Woody Johnson, gave her a personal apology.
Sainz said the event was difficult for her. However, the publicity also made her one of the most well-known journalists in Mexico and Latin America at the time.
See also
In Spanish: Inés Sainz Gallo para niños
- Inés Gómez Mont
- María Inés Guerra
- Association for Women in Sports Media
- Lisa Olson
- Jenn Sterger
- Katherine Webb
