Maite Delgado facts for kids
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Maite Delgado
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Maite Coromoto Delgado González
September 20, 1966 Valle de Guanape, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
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| Occupation | Hostess and Model |
| Spouse(s) | Alfonso Mora (m. 1994) |
| Relatives | Antonio Mora (brother-in-law) |
Maite Coromoto Delgado de Mora, born on September 20, 1966, is a famous TV host from Venezuela. Many people call her Venezuela's "Oprah" because she is so popular. She is best known for hosting the Miss Venezuela pageant for many years. Her own TV show, Maite, was on the Univision network in the United States for four years. In 2000, E! Entertainment Television named her the Latina celebrity of the year.
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Maite Delgado's Early Life and Career
Maite Delgado was born on September 20, 1966. Her hometown is Valle de Guanape in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Starting in Pageants and TV
In 1986, Maite started her career in the Miss Venezuela contest. She placed as the second runner-up. In the same year, she won the Miss Tourism International title for Venezuela in Santo Domingo.
After the pageants, Maite began her TV career. She started as a co-host on the morning show Complicidades on Venevisión. This was the start of a long and successful career. She appeared in many family TV shows. Some of these shows included Circo Cómplice and País de Caramelo.
Helping Others Through Telethons
Maite also used her fame to help others. She was involved in special TV events called telethons. These events raised money for good causes. Some of the telethons she helped with were Unidos contra el Cáncer (United Against Cancer) and La Sonrisa de un niño sano (The Smile of a Healthy Child).
International Appearances
Maite's talent was noticed beyond Venezuela. In 1988, she hosted the Señorita México pageant in Veracruz, Mexico. She also hosted Miss Hispanidad in Miami in 1991. Later, she presented at the Festival Internacional de Viña del Mar in Chile in 1996. She also appeared at the Carnaval de la Calle 8 in Miami.
From 1992, she hosted Giros TV, a morning show, for four years.
Maite's Talk Show and Major Achievements
In 1997, Maite started her own talk show called Maite. This show was broadcast daily across the U.S., Central America, and South America. She interviewed many famous Hispanic stars. Some of these stars included Juan Gabriel, Thalía, Ricky Martin, and Shakira. She was known for her unique style and friendly personality.
Hosting Miss Venezuela
Maite was the official host of the Miss Venezuela Contest for many years. She hosted the pageant from 1997 to 2010. This made her a very well-known face in Venezuela.
Awards and Recognition
In 2000, E-Entertainment Television gave her a special award. They named her the "Celebrity of the year." Other famous artists like Ricky Martin had received this award before.
In 2002, she hosted Por la Puerta Grande (Through the Big Door). This was an interview program with famous people. It was shown on Univision across the U.S.
Also in 2002, Maite hosted ¿Qué dice la gente? (What Do People Say?). This was the Venezuelan version of the popular show Family Feud. She was the first female TV host to lead this successful show. Her appearances quickly made the show very popular in Venezuela.
In June 2003, Maite won The INTE award. This award recognized her as the best Hispanic TV female presenter.
From 2004 to 2006, users of Univision.Com voted her as one of the best-dressed women. This was for the Premios Lo Nuestro awards.
New Shows and Public Trust
In 2005, Maite started a new TV contest show. It was called Todo por Venezuela. This show tested people's knowledge of Venezuelan culture. At the same time, she hosted Te llegó la Suerte for Telefutura. This was a cable channel for Latin America.
In 2007, a national survey showed that Maite was chosen by the public. She was seen as the woman with the most trust in Venezuela. Because of this, many big brands wanted her to represent them. These brands included Plumrose and Mitsubishi.
In August 2010, Maite won the QUETZAL Award in Mexico. She was named the Venezuelan TV female presenter of the year.
Charity Work and Later Career
Maite Delgado is also an ambassador for UNICEF. This means she helps UNICEF with their charity activities.
In 2009, Maite hosted a special Latin Grammy event in Las Vegas. This event honored the Mexican music legend Juan Gabriel.
In 2010, she started working on the radio at Union Radio. She made short messages about being a good citizen. People really liked these messages.
In August 2010, the magazine Estampas asked Maite to be their editor. This was for their 75th-anniversary edition. She got an exclusive interview with Juan Gabriel in Cancun.
In 2011, Maite left her contract with Venevisión after 25 years. However, she returned to Venevisión in 2013. In 2016, she moved to the island of Aruba.
See also
In Spanish: Maite Delgado para niños
- List of television presenters/Venezuela
