Daisy Fuentes

Along with these jobs, in 1988, she became the program-host of the Spanish-language music show ‘MTV Internacional’ on ‘Telemundo’ network. In the year 1993, Fuentes joined ‘MTV’ and became one of the favorite VJs – one who stood out prominently among the presenters.

She was the first Latina VJ in the US. Additionally, Fuentes began appearing on several other ‘MTV’ shows, such as ‘MTV Top 20 Countdown’ (1992 & 1996), ‘MTV Rock n’ Jock’ (1993 – 1995), ‘Beach MTV’ (1993 – 1995), ‘Mt. MTV’ (1995), ‘MTV Latino’s Top 20 Video Countdown’ (1996), ‘House of Style’ (1997-1998), among others.

In addition, she represented several companies, including Revlon, Pantene, American Express, Milles Lite, and M&M’s. She was the first Latina spokesperson for Revlon. Likewise, Fuentes hosted 3 seasons, from 1997 to 1999, of ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ alongside co-host John Fugelsang.

Daisy Fuentes hosted innumerable award ceremonies, including ‘MTV Video Music Awards (1992), ‘The VIDA Awards’ (1995), ‘1996 Billboard Music Awards (1996), and more. Whereas, she has appeared on the covers of several magazines. In the TV movie ‘Shutterspeed’ (2000), she starred with Steve Borden (Sting).

Similarly, Fuentes launched her own clothing line through ‘Kohl’s Departmental Store,’ in 2004. This proved a profitable venture. In the year 2009, she released the ‘Daisy Fuentes Pilates’ game for Nintendo Wii. She has been regularly practicing Pilates for years and enjoyed the process of creating this game.

In 2012, Fuentes launched ‘Luxhair Wow,’ her own line of wigs, hairpieces, and extensions. In 2013, she co-hosted ‘Telemundo’s’ ‘La Voz Kids,’ which is the Spanish version of ‘The Voice’ (NBC). Moreover, she regularly helps in raising money for ‘St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’ and also joined the ‘World Poker Tour’ for fund collection.

Since 1997, Daisy Fuentes has been involved in this charity work and is the co-founder of the ‘St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala,’ the annual fund-raising event in Miami, raised $1 million in 2016. Therefore, Fuentes helps in raising funds for ‘Breast Cancer Research’ and works to spread awareness through the ‘Revlon/UCLA Women’s Breast Cancer Program.’