Raúl De Molina
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Raul “El Gordo” De Molina (born 1959) primetime male celebrity on Univision. He was born in Cuba.
A world renowned television personality, Raúl de Molina provides Hispanic viewers with some of the most unique programming seen on TV today as the co-host of “El Gordo y la Flaca”, where he has been for over 8 years; this is the hit Univision network entertainment news show. Raúl de Molina interacts daily with millions of Hispanic and Latin American viewers in a style that keeps them tuned in, anxiously awaiting the latest developments in the entertainment world.
De Molina’s popularity and ability to capture an audience is evidenced by the fact that his shows were the highest rated while at the Telemundo network. His television career, spanning 15 years, includes hosting and reporting for well-known programs such as “Primer Impacto”, “Ocurrió Así”, “Hola América”, “Club Telemundo”, as well as primetime specials and his own productions. His outstanding television performances have earned him multiple Emmy awards. Today, Raúl de Molina is undoubtedly one of Spanish-language television’s most highly recognized personalities, bringing smiles to the faces of millions of fans.
Developing an interest in photography at the early age of eleven, De Molina is an accomplished photojournalist also whose work has been featured in national and international publications such as “Time”, “Newsweek”, “Life”, “Hola”, and “Paris Match”, among others. His impeccable attention to detail and ability to capture the story through his lens, has garnered him a host of awards, too numerous to mention. In 2003, Raúl de Molina publish a book based on all of the celebrity interviews he has done, and exclusive photos he has taken over the years of the world’s most famous Latinos and important international celebrities, royals and jet-setters. In addition, he is a special contributor for the Spanish version of Travel + Leisure magazine.