Hi, I'm Maria Laria, a seasoned TV news anchor and talk show host with over three decades experience in media production and hosting. I've had the privilege to produce and host my own shows across various platforms, including La Poderosa Radio and Americateve Channel 41, and have been recognized with multiple Emmy awards for my work. My career has taken me from Miami to Los Angeles and even Madrid, where I've built a strong connection with audiences by delivering engaging, informative, and culturally relevant content. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about storytelling and bringing communities closer through media.

Maria Laria

Hi, I'm Maria Laria, a seasoned TV news anchor and talk show host with over three decades experience in media production and hosting. I've had the privilege to produce and host my own shows across various platforms, including La Poderosa Radio and Americateve Channel 41, and have been recognized with multiple Emmy awards for my work. My career has taken me from Miami to Los Angeles and even Madrid, where I've built a strong connection with audiences by delivering engaging, informative, and culturally relevant content. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about storytelling and bringing communities closer through media.

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Hi, I’m Maria Laria, a seasoned TV news anchor and talk show host with over three decades experience in media production and hosting. I’ve had the privilege to produce and host my own shows across various platforms, including La Poderosa Radio and Americateve Channel 41, and have been recognized with multiple Emmy awards for my work.

My career has taken me from Miami to Los Angeles and even Madrid, where I’ve built a strong connection with audiences by delivering engaging, informative, and culturally relevant content. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about storytelling and bringing communities closer through media.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Radio Host/Anchor/Executive Producer at La Poderosa Radio WWFE
March 1, 2018 - Present
Executive Producer and host of my own show María Laria Bajo El Sol since March 2018. Leading content production and hosting duties for radio programming.
TV Host/Executive Producer at Americateve Channel 41
March 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Hosted and produced the TV show Arrebatados con María Laria from March 2006 to March 2018, responsible for all aspects of the show’s production and on-air presentation.
TV /Radio Host/Anchor at LBI Media Inc.
December 31, 2005 - July 18, 2025
News anchor, talk show host, and executive producer of the Maria Laria Show from January 2000 to December 2005.
TV Host/Executive Producer at RTVE
May 31, 1997 - July 18, 2025
Produced and hosted my own show Sin Fronteras con María Laria between August 1994 and May 1997.
TV Host/Executive Producer at Telemundo Network Group
April 30, 1994 - July 18, 2025
Produced and hosted the first Spanish talk-show in the US from April 1987 to April 1994.
News Anchor/Reporter at Telemundo Networks-KVEA
April 30, 1992 - July 18, 2025
News anchor for 6/11PM shows daily plus daily reporting for the 6PM show; responsible for writing news briefs and co-producing the newscast from April 1987 to April 1992.
TV Host at Galavision
January 31, 1987 - July 18, 2025
Live hosting from major events including the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and hosting El Mundo del Espectáculo interviewing celebrities from May 1983 to January 1987.
Radio Host/Anchor/Executive Producer at La Poderosa Radio WWFE
March 1, 2018 - Present
Executed the role of Executive Producer and host of the show María Laria Bajo El Sol, overseeing production and anchoring on the radio platform.
TV Host/Executive Producer at Americateve Channel 41
March 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Hosted and produced the TV show Arrebatados con María Laria for over a decade, delivering engaging content to viewers.
TV /Radio Host/Anchor at LBI Media Inc.
December 31, 2005 - July 18, 2025
Anchored news and hosted the Maria Laria Show as a talkshow host and executive producer with responsibilities spanning various formats.
TV Host/Executive Producer at RTVE
May 31, 1997 - July 18, 2025
Produced and hosted the show Sin Fronteras con María Laria, managing all aspects of show production and presentation.
TV Host/Executive Producer at Telemundo Network Group
April 30, 1994 - July 18, 2025
Produced and hosted the first Spanish talk-show in the US, pioneering Spanish-language talk show content.
News Anchor/Reporter at Telemundo Networks-KVEA
April 30, 1992 - July 18, 2025
Anchored the 6/11 PM news shows daily, reported daily segments, wrote news briefs, and collaborated closely with co-anchors to produce the nightly newscast.
TV Host at Galavision
January 31, 1987 - July 18, 2025
Hosted live events from the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and other entertainment awards, alongside hosting El Mundo del Espectáculo where she interviewed celebrities.
Radio Host/Anchor/Executive Producer at La Poderosa Radio WWFE
March 1, 2018 - Present
Executive Producer/Host of my own show María Laria Bajo El Sol.
TV Host/Executive Producer at Americateve Channel 41
March 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025
TV Host/Producer of the show Arrebatados con María Laria.
TV /Radio Host/Anchor at LBI Media Inc.
December 31, 2005 - July 18, 2025
News anchor, talk show host, and Executive producer for the Maria Laria Show.
TV Host/Executive Producer at RTVE
May 31, 1997 - July 18, 2025
Produced and hosted my own show Sin Fronteras con María Laria.
TV Host/Executive Producer at Telemundo Network Group
April 30, 1994 - July 18, 2025
Produced and hosted the first Spanish talk-show in the US.
News Anchor/Reporter at Telemundo Networks-KVEA
April 30, 1992 - July 18, 2025
News anchor for 6/11PM shows daily, daily reporting for the 6PM show, writing news briefs and the complete newscast along with a news anchor partner.
TV Host at Galavision
January 31, 1987 - July 18, 2025
Live hosting events like the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and hosting El Mundo del Espectáculo interviewing celebrities.

Education

Master's at New England Conservatory of Music
August 1, 1973 - May 31, 1979
Minor studies at Harvard University
August 1, 1975 - February 28, 1977
Minor Math Studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1979
Journalism at University of California-Los Angeles
May 1, 1985 - May 31, 1986
Minor studies at Los Angeles City College
September 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Master's at New England Conservatory of Music
August 1, 1973 - May 31, 1979
Journalism at University of California-Los Angeles
May 1, 1985 - May 31, 1986
Minor at Los Angeles City College
September 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Master's at New England Conservatory of Music
August 1, 1973 - May 31, 1979
Master's at Boston, MA
August 1, 1973 - June 30, 1979
Minor studies at Harvard University
August 1, 1975 - February 28, 1977
Minor studies at Los Angeles City College
September 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Journalism at University of California-Los Angeles
May 1, 1985 - May 31, 1986
Minor studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1979

Qualifications

Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Logic & Verbal Reasoning — Proficient
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Logic & Verbal Reasoning — Proficient
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Logic & Verbal Reasoning — Proficient
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other