Daisy Fuentes
TV Personality / Model
A Cuban-American bombshell, Daisy Fuentes was one of the most visible MTV stars of the mid-1990s. Born in Havana, Fuentes went to high school in New Jersey and got her start reporting the news at New York station WXTV, the local affiliate for the Latin network Univision. In 1988 she became host of MTV Internacional and then went on to host House of Style and other shows on the music network. She also co-hosted (with John Fugelsang) America's Funniest Home Videos from 1997-2000 and became a regular presenter at beauty pageants and awards shows. In the 21st century she got a fresh burst of fame by appearing in infomercials for Winsor Pilates, a yoga-type exercise system.Extra credit: Scoring a rare double, Fuentes has endorsed both Revlon cosmetics and M&Ms candy.
Other Latina stars include Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Adriana Lima.
Four Good Links
Thriving Miss Daisy
Surprisingly detailed 1997 interview with Cigar Aficionado magazine
Daisy Fuentes
Slight model page, with a few dozen photos
Daisy Fuentes Filmography
She plays "herself" a lot
Daisy Fuentes Official Site
Off-and-on site, sometimes with personal details, sometimes just "coming soon"
Vital Stats
Birth
17 November 1966
(age 41)
Birthplace
Death
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Best Known As
The former host of MTV Internacional
