Full Name: Daisy Fuentes
Birth Date: November 17, 1966
Birth Place: Havana, Cuba
Nationality: Cuban-American
Occupation: Television Host, Actress, Comedian, Model
Years Active: 1988–present
Height
Daisy Fuentes is approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall
Education
Fuentes attended Bergen Community College, where she studied communications.
Family
Parents: Fuentes was born to Cuban parents in Havana. Her family moved to Madrid, Spain, when
she was just a few years old, and then to Harrison, New Jersey, in the United
States.
Spouse: She married singer Richard Marx in 2015.
Career
Daisy Fuentes began her career as a weather presenter for a local TV station, WXTV-TV 41, in New
York City. She gained recognition as the first Latina VJ on MTV, where she
hosted shows like "MTV Internacional." Her bilingual abilities
allowed her to bridge the gap between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking
audiences.
Fuentes expanded her career into acting, appearing in several television shows and films. She
also became a prominent television host, working on shows like "America's
Funniest Home Videos" and "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve."
Beyond her work in television, Daisy Fuentes is also known for her work in fashion, launching her
own clothing line in collaboration with Kohl's department stores.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Daisy Fuentes' net worth is estimated to be around $75 million. Her wealth comes from her successful television career, endorsements, and fashion line.