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| Born | (1966-11-17)November 17, 1966 (age 59) Havana, Cuba |
| Citizenship | United States,Cuba,Spain |
| Alma mater | Bergen Community College,Paramus, New Jersey (majored in Communications) |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | FirstLatinaMTVVJ |
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Daisy Fuentes (born November 17, 1966)[1] is an American model, television host, actress and former weather presenter.[2] Fuentes becameMTV's first LatinaVJ (signed to MTV andMTV Latin America simultaneously) andRevlon's first Latina spokesperson to be signed to a worldwide contract.[3][4]
Daisy Fuentes was born on November 17, 1966, inHavana, Cuba, to aCuban father andSpanish mother.[2] In 1969, when Fuentes was three years old, her family fled the country to escapeFidel Castro's regime[2] and moved toMadrid, Spain.[5] Four years later, she moved with her family toHarrison, New Jersey, US, where she attendedHarrison High School, was votedhomecoming queen and "best looking", and graduated in 1984.[6] An aspiringhairstylist, she enrolled incosmetology school with dreams of opening her own salon.[7] Later, she enrolled atBergen Community College where she majored in communications.[citation needed]
While still a college student, Fuentes was hired to present the weather atWNJU-TV 47, the local affiliate of Spanish-language TV network,Telemundo. Shortly after, Fuentes took a position with New York'sUnivision affiliateWXTV-TV 41 where in addition to being the weather anchor, she reported for the evening news.[4]
In 1988, in addition to her weather duties, Fuentes hostedMTV Internacional,[8] a one-hourSpanish language music show that aired in Latin America and the U.S. on Telemundo Network which made her well known in the Spanish-language TV market in the U.S. and Latin America. Fuentes joinedMTV in 1993, becoming the firstLatinaVJ in the U.S., while also hosting shows forMTV Latin America. While at MTV Fuentes was also a host of the fashion and modeling series,House of Style. She became one of that network's more popular hosts and soon was courted by companies to be aspokesmodel.[9][10] She later landed a role on theABCsoap operaLoving. Fuentes appeared on shows such asDream On,The Larry Sanders Show,Ghostwriter andCybill. From 1994 to 1995 she hosted her own talk show,Daisy, onCNBC. She was the co-host ofAmerica's Funniest Home Videos, along withJohn Fugelsang, from 1998 to 1999 making her the only female host of the show. She hosted theALMA Award,Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, the 1998World Music Awards, the 1999Billboard Latin Awards, and theMiss Teen USA,Miss USA, andMiss Universe pageants. She guest-starred in the TV seriesQueen of Swords episode"Running Wild" in 2000, as well as onBaywatch. Also in 2000, she starred oppositeSteve Borden (professional wrestler 'Sting') in the made-for-TV movieShutterspeed.
Fuentes has appeared on many magazine covers and has starred in television advertisements forRevlon,Pantene,American Express,M&M's and others. She was the first Mind, Body, Spirit Superstar, which was created to generate awareness of top women's health causes and work to promote change.[11] In 2005, Fuentes appeared on the three page cover ofPeople en Español's "50 most beautiful" women.[12] Fuentes has hosted numerous TV shows and specials.[13][14]
In 2004 Fuentes successfully launched the first clothing line bearing her name.[15]
She made her debut in the haircare category with an all-naturalhair care line calledDaisy Fuentes Style Pro in March 2009 to mass retailers.[7][16] Her workout game for theWii,Daisy Fuentes Pilates, was released in August 2009.[9][17]
In early 2010s, Fuentes sold about $300 million a year of her branded goods, including hair care, fragrances, clothing, sunglasses, and accessories atKohl's department stores.[18]
Fuentes signed a prescription-eye wear licensing deal with Zyloware for a women's Latina-driven collection ofprescription glasses.[18]
Currently, Fuentes is co-presenter ofLa Voz Kids onTelemundo,[19] the Spanish-language TV version of the showThe Voice with kids and judgesPaulina Rubio,Prince Royce, andRoberto Tapia.
Fuentes offered relationship advice on the "Matty's Dating Advice Corner" segment of theFantasy Focus podcast withMatthew Berry.[20][21]
Her fashion brand's current parent companyNine West Holdings filed for bankruptcy in 2018.[22]
In addition to her work as an actress and model, Fuentes has become actively involved in charity, helping raise money for breast cancer research andSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Daisy Fuentes speaks often in support of charities including theMarch of Dimes and Starlight Children's Foundation.[23][24] Fuentes has been the celebrity chairman for the annual St. Jude Angeles & Stars gala in Miami since its debut in Miami more than 7 years ago, raising millions of dollars for this organization.[25] In 2007, Fuentes worked for Girls On the Run, a non-profit prevention program that encouraged preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.[11]Fuentes hosted "A New Leaf" on NBC Saturday mornings in 2019, sponsored by Ancestry.com. "A New Leaf" followed everyday people on the cusp of key life inflection points, using family history, genealogy and sometimes DNA analysis to help guide them on their journey of self‑discovery. Fuentes has also worked with many breast cancer awareness causes such as theRevlon /UCLA Women's Breast Cancer Research program. She received an award at The Wellness Community West Los Angeles Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards dinner for her commitment to spreadingbreast cancer awareness, particularly in theLatino community.[26]
Fuentes considersHarrison, New Jersey, to be her home, even though her parents leftNew Jersey forMiami.[27]
Fuentes was married to actor and modelTimothy Adams from 1991 to 1995. She metLuis Miguel when she interviewed him in 1995; the pair dated for three years before breaking up in 1998.[28] She went on to date singer/songwriterMatt Goss, and he moved into herHollywood Hills home, and they were engaged in 2003 but did not marry and broke off the relationship in January 2010.[29]
Fuentes started dating singer/songwriter/producerRichard Marx in August 2013. On December 23, 2015, Fuentes and Marx married.[30]
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