Marco Antonio Regil facts for kids
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Marco Antonio Regil
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Marco Antonio Regil Sánchez
December 27, 1969 |
| Occupation | TV Host, Actor, Producer, Public Speaker, Activist |
Marco Antonio Regil Sánchez, born on December 27, 1969, is a famous TV host from Mexico. He is also a public speaker and an activist. Many families in Latin America know him because he has hosted popular game shows. These include the Spanish versions of Family Feud, The Price Is Right, and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?. In 2018, he was announced as the host for the Spanish version of The Wall on Telemundo.
A Career in Television
Marco Antonio Regil is known as one of Mexico's most trusted TV personalities. He has become very important in Spanish-language TV in America.
He has hosted many popular Mexican TV shows. These include Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, The Price Is Right, and Family Feud. He also hosts the Mexican Teletón. This is a big event that raises money for charity. He has helped raise over half a billion dollars through the Teletón.
Regil has also lent his voice to movies. He was the voice of Metro Man in the Mexican version of the movie Megamind. He is also a popular spokesman for many companies. These include McDonald's, H-E-B, Telmex, and PepsiCo.
In 2004, he was invited to the White House. He hosted the Cinco de Mayo celebration there. This showed his importance in both Latin America and other countries.
Working for Good Causes
Marco Antonio Regil is also an activist. He has written articles for the Huffington Post. In these articles, he shares his thoughts on important topics. These include environmental laws and other news.
In 2016, he worked with the Mayor's Office in Los Angeles. He helped launch a website for businesses. He also gave talks about money management in Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcetti honored him for his efforts.
Awards and Recognitions
Marco Antonio Regil has received many awards for his work.
- 2016 – City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation Presenter at LA Startup Business Tour Expo
- 2015 – PeTA Humanitarian of the Year
- 2010, 2014–2015 – Most Trusted Television Host- Mexico's Reader's Digest
- 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.
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