Raúl De Molina Biography
Ral De Molina is a Cuban television host who is most known for co-hosting the Univision Network’s entertainment news show El Gordo y la Flaca, for which he has received many Emmy Awards.
How old is Raúl De Molina? – Age
He is 63 years old as of 29 March 2022. He was born in 1959 in Havana, Cuba. is real name is Raúl “El Gordo” De Molina.
Raúl De Molina Family – Education
He is the son of María de Molina and Raúl De Molina Sr. The Communist Party of Cuba held Molina’s father as a political prisoner for 24 years. When De Molina was ten years old, his family moved from Havana to Spain. When he was 16, they went to the United States. De Molina developed an interest in photography as a child. He used to take photos for the school yearbook when he was in high school. He went on to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale after that.
Who is Raul de Molina Wife? – Marriage
In 1994, he married Millie de Molina, and they have a daughter named Mia. He travels extensively and photographs his adventures, and he spends a lot of time with his family on vacations.
Who is Raul de Molina’s Daughter?
His daughter Mia De Molina, who was born on 26 April 2000 is the host of the program El Gordo y La Flaca.
Raúl De Molina Cars
He developed an interest in cars as a young teen living in Spain, where he frequently watched motor races. A special edition 2013 Mini Cooper GP, a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, and a 2006 Ford GT40 are among his personal automobiles.
Raúl De Molina House
He paid $2.6 million for a four-bedroom, three-bathroom condo on the 37th level of Rising at Brickell City Centre, which is located at 88 Southwest 7 Street along the Miami River. He still owns a $1 million condo at the Grand Bay Residences in Key Biscayne, which he is attempting to rent for $11,000 per month.
Raúl De Molina Weight Loss
Random House published his second book, La Dieta del Gordo, in October 2008, on his own weight difficulties and the key of shedding 70 pounds. De Molina was the first person to contribute to the Huffington Post’s Food section. He continues to provide regular essays on topics such as cuisine, health, sports, and Hispanic culture. He also contributes to AOL News on a regular basis.
Raúl De Molina Salary
He earns an annual salary of $15 Million.
Raúl De Molina Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $50 Million.
Raúl De Molina Career
Molina worked as a freelance photographer in the 1980s after graduating from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. He began his freelance career with the Associated Press, then went on to work for Time, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today. Before becoming a celebrity photographer, he covered news and live sporting events. Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales, Oprah Winfrey, Robert De Niro, and Melanie Griffith were among the celebrities and nobility he photographed. De Molina discussed the extent he went to get his images in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, including dangling outside of a helicopter to photograph Jane Fonda and Ted Turner’s wedding.
His candid photographs have appeared in magazines like Life, Hola!, and Paris Match. De Molina was one of the first photographers on the scene during the US invasion of Panama, photographing the interior of Manuel Noriega’s home. He’s also been published in National Geographic Traveler and The New York Times Travel section, and was a special contributor for the Spanish edition of Travel + Leisure magazine.
De Molina’s photography was featured in the Gary Nader Gallery’s “Pictures of a Lifetime” show in Miami in 2005. During the 1990s, Molina began appearing on talk shows such as The Joan Rivers Show, Maury Povich Show, and Geraldo. His early broadcast performances drew the attention of Telemundo and Univision, two Spanish-language stations.
He made cameos on shows including Sábado Gigante, and in 1998, he and Lili Estefan co-hosted El Gordo y la Flaca. Since then, he has continued to host the show, which has more viewers than ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX combined in its time slot.
He has hosted and reported for Primer Impacto, Ocurrió As, Hola América, and Club Telemundo, among others, as well as primetime specials and his own projects. Molina has also covered live events such as the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas and New York City’s Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration. In France, Germany, South Africa, and Brazil, he covered the FIFA World Cup. Molina was stuck during a safari in South Africa to cover the 2010 FIFA World Cup when his automobile engine caught fire and he was besieged by lions. According to Molina, he was saved after being given a ride by a passing family.
People en Espaol named De Molina one of the “Most Influential Hispanics” in the United States in 2008. He was recognized in People en Espaol’s “Most Beautiful” and “Best Dressed” special issues. De Molina made an appearance on After Hours with Daniel Boulud in 2008. In 2011, he served as a judge on Iron Chef America. He’s also appeared on The Wendy Williams Show and The Chew.
Along with Kris Jenner, Mark Ballas, and Lara Spencer, he served as a judge at the Miss America 2012 competition. De Molina was a panelist on Larry Wilmore’s The Nightly Show in 2015. Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado, a documentary film about the life of Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado, was released in 2020.