Cristina Saralegui Biography: Net Worth, Family, Husband, Died



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Cristina Saralegui is a Cuban-American journalist, television host, actress, producer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her work on the Univision talk show El show de Cristina, which she hosted from 1989 to 2010.

…I want 2 thank all who bought the book for your support in making this happen. ¡Los quiero mucho! @CelebraBooks pic.twitter.com/2wFeEfmRy1

— Cristina Saralegui (@CristinaOpina) November 6, 2014

Saralegui was born in Havana, Cuba, on January 29, 1948. Her parents were both Cuban journalists who had been forced into exile by the Cuban government. Saralegui was raised in Miami, Florida, and attended Catholic schools. She began her career in journalism as a teenager, writing for a Miami Spanish-language newspaper.

Saralegui’s career took off in the early 1980s when she began working as a radio host. In 1989, she began hosting El show de Cristina, a talk show that became one of the most popular programs on Univision. The show ran for 21 years and made Saralegui a household name.

In addition to her work on television, Saralegui has also been active in film and theatre. She made her film debut in the 1995 comedy Miami Rhapsody and has also appeared in the films The Perez Family (1995) and The Lost City (2005). On stage, she has appeared in productions of The Vagina Monologues and The House of Bernarda Alba.

Saralegui is also an entrepreneur. In 1994, she founded Cristina Saralegui Enterprises, a multimedia company that produces television shows, magazines, and websites. The company also has a line of home products, including bedding and home decor.

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Saralegui has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Manuel Ortiz Guitart, with whom she had two children: Cristina Ortiz Saralegui (born 1974) and Manuel Ortiz Saralegui (born 1976). The couple divorced in 1987. Saralegui married Marcos Avila in 1988. The couple has one child: Marcos Avila Jr. (born 1989).

Saralegui has an estimated net worth of $100 million. She is one of the highest-paid television hosts in the United States, earning an annual salary of $10 million.

Saralegui is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. She has dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia