María Eugenia Larraín facts for kids
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María Eugenia Larraín
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Larraín in 2019
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Kenita Larraín
October 16, 1973 Santiago, Chile
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María Eugenia Larraín Calderón (born October 16, 1973), often called Kenita Larraín, is a famous Chilean model and socialite. She is well-known for her work in television and her public life.
Early Life and Education
Kenita Larraín was born in Santiago, Chile, on October 16, 1973. Her parents are Patricia Calderón Terán and Mario Larraín Corssen. Her family has roots from the Basque region.
She went to school at Liceo Manuel de Salas in Ñuñoa, which is in Santiago Province. Later, she studied business administration at UNIACC University. She finished her studies and graduated in 2003.
Career Highlights
Kenita Larraín has had a busy career in entertainment. In 2008, she took part in an Argentine TV show called Bailando por un Sueño. This show is similar to Dancing with the Stars.
In 2009, she joined a Chilean reality show named Pelotón VIP. She did very well and finished as the first runner-up. In 2011, she appeared in a music video for a Bulgarian singer named Evailo. That same year, in November, she released her first song. It was called "Mi Mundo Sin Ti" and was a cover of a song by Spanish singer Soraya Arnelas.
In January 2023, it was announced that a play about Kenita Larraín's life would be created. The play will feature original music by Camila Moreno. It is set to be performed at the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center, starting in November 2023.
Personal Life
Kenita Larraín was married to the famous tennis player Marcelo Ríos. In 2005, she was involved in a serious car accident. After this event, she and Marcelo Ríos separated.
In 2015, she married businessman Sergio Ader. They have one child together.
TV Appearances
Kenita Larraín has appeared on many television shows throughout her career. Here are some of them:
- Tarde Millonaria (Canal 13)
- Sal y Pimienta (Mega)
- Futgol (Canal 13)
- Sin Barrera (Chilevisión)
- Sábado Gigante (Canal 13)
- Para eso estamos (Canal 13)
- Zoom Deportivo (TVN)
- Morandé con Compañía (Mega)
- Noche de Juegos (TVN)
- Viva la mañana (Canal 13)
- SQP (Chilevisión)
- Pollo en Conserva (Red Televisión)
- Un amor indomable (ATV, Peru)
- El baile en TVN (TVN)
- Astros de la risa (Panamericana Televisión, Peru)
- Bailando por un Sueño 2008 (Canal 13, Argentina)
- Pelotón VIP (TVN)
- Fiebre de Baile 3 (CHV)
- La Barra del Mundial (TVN)
See also
In Spanish: María Eugenia Larraín para niños
