Marco Aurelio Denegri

Television host and sexologist

Marco Aurelio Denegri - Television host and sexologist
Born

May 16th, 1938
87 years ago

Died

July 27th, 2018
7 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Peru

Links & References

A prominent television host and sexologist, contributed significantly to public discussions about sexuality in Peru. Hosted the popular television program 'La Cosa Eres Tú', which educated audiences on sexual health and relationships. Conducted lectures and wrote extensively on topics related to sexuality, personal relationships, and intimate life, becoming a well-respected figure in the field of sexology.

Hosted 'La Cosa Eres Tú'

Published works on sexual health

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