Marco Antonio Regil facts for kids
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Marco Antonio Regil
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Marco Antonio Regil
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Marco Antonio Regil Sánchez
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| Occupation | TV Host, Actor, Producer, Public Speaker, Activist |
Marco Antonio Regil Sánchez (born December 27, 1969) is a famous television host, speaker, and activist from Mexico. He is well-known for hosting many popular game shows in Spanish. These include Family Feud (called 100 mexicanos dijeron and 100 latinos dijeron), The Price Is Right (known as Atinale Al Precio), and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (called Todo el mundo cree que sabe). Marco Antonio Regil is a familiar face in many homes across Latin America.
In 2018, the TV network Telemundo announced that Marco Antonio Regil would host the Spanish version of NBC's game show The Wall. This show started airing in 2020.
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Marco Antonio Regil's Career in Television
Marco Antonio Regil is a very trusted TV personality in Mexico. He has used his skills to become a key person in the Spanish-language entertainment world in America. He has hosted many popular shows.
Hosting Popular Game Shows
He has hosted the Mexican versions of several well-known game shows. These include Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, The Price Is Right, and Family Feud. He also hosted Zodiac's Beyond Boundaries.
Helping Others Through Telethon
Marco Antonio Regil has also hosted the Teletón, which is a big national telethon in Mexico. Through his work, he has helped raise a lot of money, over half a billion dollars, for important causes.
Voice Acting and Spokesperson Roles
Besides hosting, he is also a voice actor. He was the voice of Metro Man in the Mexican version of the movie Megamind. Metro Man was played by Brad Pitt in the U.S. version. Many companies, like McDonald's, H-E-B, Telmex, and PepsiCo, have also chosen him to appear in their advertisements.
White House Invitation
Because of his important work in Latin America and other places, he was invited to the White House in 2004. He hosted the Cinco de Mayo celebration there, which was a special honor.
Marco Antonio Regil's Activism and Community Work
Marco Antonio Regil is also known for his work as an activist. He cares about important issues and tries to make a positive difference.
Writing for the Huffington Post
He has written articles for the Huffington Post, sharing his thoughts on big topics. These topics have included important elections and environmental laws. He also writes about other news events.
Working with the Los Angeles Mayor's Office
In 2016, he worked with the Mayor's Office in Los Angeles. He helped launch a special website for businesses. He also gave talks about managing money to people in Los Angeles. The Mayor, Eric Garcetti, recognized him for his helpful efforts.
Awards and Recognitions
Marco Antonio Regil has received several awards and honors for his work.
- 2016 – He received a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles. This was for being a presenter at the LA Startup Business Tour Expo.
- 2015 – He was named Humanitarian of the Year by PeTA, an animal rights organization.
- 2010, 2014–2015 – Reader's Digest in Mexico named him the Most Trusted Television Host.
- He is known as Mexico's No. 1 TV Host for shows like The Price Is Right, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, Family Feud, Minute to Win It, and the Mexican Telethon.
See also
In Spanish: Marco Antonio Regil para niños
