10 Facts About Myrka Dellanos

Myrka Barbara Dellanos was born on May 27,1965 and is a Cuban-American television and radio host, journalist, and author.

Myrka Dellanos got her first break in 1992 when she co-hosted the popular Univision news program Primer Impacto.

Myrka Dellanos would continue to serve as co-host of Primer Impacto until 2004 when she was chosen as the "Star of the Year" by readers of the magazine People en Espanol.

Myrka Dellanos served as the host of the celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House in Washington, DC.

Later, Myrka Dellanos turned towards social service and other humanitarian causes, such as providing help for orphaned children and for victims of domestic abuse.

Myrka Dellanos was named in 2013 spokesperson for "I Am Second", a movement meant to provide spiritual inspiration and hope to individuals dealing with various life issues, such as abortion, divorce, and child abuse.

Myrka Dellanos has authored several books, including Succeed and Be Happy: Things I Learned Thanks to God, My Mom, and Life.

In 1991, Myrka Dellanos married Dr Alejandro Loynaz: on 30 December 1993, she gave birth to the couple's only daughter, Alexa.

Myrka Dellanos married David Matthews in 2000, but they were divorced in 2002; Myrka Dellanos started an highly publicized relationship in 2003 with Mexican singer Luis Miguel, whom she was previously engaged to before ending their story in June 2005.

Myrka Dellanos on 8 April 2008 married a Cuban-born pharmaceutical representative, Ulyses Daniel Alonso, at a private ceremony in Coral Gables, Florida: this couple later appeared on the 2 July 2008 cover of the magazine People en Espanol.