Cristina Saralegui

Journalist and talk show host

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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