Lili Estefan facts for kids
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Lili Estefan
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Estefan at the 2014 Miami International Film Festival
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Liliana Del Carmen Estefan
March 20, 1967 Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
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Lorenzo Luaces
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Liliana Del Carmen Estefan (born March 20, 1967) is a famous Cuban model and TV host. Many people know her as the co-host of the show El Gordo y la Flaca on the Univision TV channel.
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About Lili Estefan
Lili Estefan was born on March 20, 1967, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Her father is José Estefan. When Lili was ten years old, her mother passed away. After this, Lili moved to the United States. She came with her father and her younger brother, Juan Emilio. Lili is also related to famous musicians. Her uncle is music producer Emilio Estefan. His wife is the well-known singer Gloria Estefan.
Lili's TV Career
Starting as a Model
In 1983, when Lili was 17, she began her modeling career. She took part in the Miss Calle Ocho Pageant. Even though she did not win, it helped her get into the modeling world in Miami. Later, Lili also appeared in music videos. These videos were for her uncle Emilio Estefan's band, Miami Sound Machine. Some famous songs she appeared in were "Conga" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You".
Joining Sábado Gigante
Lili Estefan became well-known in 1986. She was hired by Univision to be a model on the TV show Sábado Gigante. She quickly became a favorite with the audience. The show's host, Don Francisco, also liked her. Lili appeared on Don Francisco's other show, Don Francisco Presenta, many times.
Hosting El Gordo y la Flaca
Since 1998, Lili Estefan has been a co-host of El Gordo y la Flaca. This is a daytime talk show on Univision. She hosts it with Raúl De Molina. Lili got her nickname "La Flaca" (which means "The Skinny Girl") from this show.
Judging Mira Quien Baila
Lili Estefan is also one of the judges on the show Mira Quien Baila. She judges alongside Horacio Villalobos and Bianca Marroquín.
Red Table Talk: The Estefans
In 2020, Lili Estefan started co-hosting a new show. It is called Red Table Talk: The Estefans. This show is a spin-off of the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk. She hosts it with her aunt Gloria Estefan and her cousin Emily.
Awards and Special Honors
Lili Estefan has received many awards for her work.
- In 2015, she got a Lifetime Achievement Award. This was at the 33rd Annual Premios TVyNovelas.
- In 2016, Lili and her co-host, Raúl De Molina, received an award. It was for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television. This honor was given at the 14th Annual Hispanic Television Summit.
- In 2017, Lili Estefan received the Career Award. This was at the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards.
- In 2018, she won a Daytime Talent in Spanish Emmy Award. This award came from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
- In 2025, Lili and Raúl de Molina were honored with stars. Their stars were placed on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Lili's Family Life
Lili Estefan married Lorenzo Luaces in 1992. He is a Cuban businessman. They have two children together. Their son, Lorenzo Luaces Jr., was born in 1999. Their daughter, Lina Teresa Luaces, was born in 2002. In 2018, Lili and Lorenzo announced they were getting a divorce. In 2025, her daughter Lina won the title of Miss Cuba Universe 2025.
See also
In Spanish: Lili Estefan para niños
- List of television presenters § Cuba
