Cristina Saralegui
Journalist and talk show host
Born
January 29th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A Cuban-American journalist and actress, became a prominent figure in Latin media. Created and hosted a Spanish-language talk show called 'Cristina', which aired from 1989 to 2010. The show addressed various social issues, celebrity interviews, and human interest stories. Contributed significantly to the visibility of Latino culture in the United States through media representation.
Hosted 'Cristina' for over 20 years
Received a Daytime Emmy Award
Pioneered Spanish-language talk shows
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