Maria Celeste Net Worth

Annamaria Celeste net worth is
$8 Million

Annamaria Celeste Wiki Biography

Maria Celeste Arraras was born on the 27th September 1960, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and is a three time Emmy-awarded journalist, best known to the world as the host of the TV show “Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste”, which is extremely popular throughout the USA and Latin American countries, with more than 35 million viewers a day.

Have you ever wondered how rich Maria Celeste is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Maria’s net worth is as high as $8 million, earned through her career in the entertainment industry. Maria has also authored several books, including “Selena‘s Secret: The Revealing Story Behind Her Tragic Death” (1997), about the death of the famed singer Selena Quintanilla, sales of which also contributed to her net worth.

Maria Celeste Net Worth $8 Million

Maria is the first born child to Jose Enrique Arraras and his wife Astrid Mangual; she later got eight siblings, two of whom are from her mother’s second marriage. While in her teens, Maria was an aspiring swimmer, and won three medals at the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Championships. She also qualified for the Summer Olympics in 1976 held in Montreal, Canada; unfortunately she didn’t participate due to mononucleosis. Two years later, she left Puerto Rico for the mainland USA, and enrolled Loyola University in New Orleans, graduating with a degree in Communications.

Her career began in 1986 when she joined the local TV station in Puerto Rico, Channel 24, in news anchor and reporter positions. While working for the station, Maria traveled throughout the world, covering numerous events, and was rewarded journalistic awards for her work.

Just a year later, she was offered a position as co-anchor by the Univision affiliate in New York City. Soon she switched to became Univision’s Los Angeles Bureau Chief, and in 1990 was appointed as the national news anchor for the weekend edition on Noticiero Univision.

Two years later, Maria became co-anchor of the show “Primer Impacto”, alongside Myrka Dellanos. The show became extremely popular over the years, increasing her net worth by a large margin. She served as the co-anchor until 2002, when she decided to leave the station and join Telemundo, which is an archrival of Univision. She immediately took several positions, including the co-host of the “Today” show, and as host and managing editor of the show “Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste”. Little by little she expanded her presence to English language shows, and in 2004 she co-hosted the Brown-Black Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa for MSNBC, and has also contributed to numerous shows on NBC, including “Dateline” and “Nightly News”, among others. Her appearance in shows has increased their popularity, and cemented Maria’s place in the entertainment industry. In 2012 Maria was appointed as co-anchor of the Noticiero Telemundo, with Jose Diaz-Balart, where she worked for the next four years, but in 2016 she left the show to fully focus on her own show “Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste”.

Most recently she was a panelist for the Republican Party presidential debate held in Houston.

During her career, Maria has received numerous prestigious awards, including three Emmy Awards, the first Emmy in 2005 for her career achievements, and then in 2014 and 2016 her second and third Emmy awards. In 2013 she was the recipient of the Silver Circle Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for her outstanding career in journalism, among many other awards.

Regarding her personal life, Maria was married to Manny Arevesu from 1990 until 2004; she now lives with their three children in Miami.

Maria is a well-known activist; throughout her career she has been the voice of several organizations, including Para la Naturaleza, PETA, Autism Speaks, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, among others.


Full NameMaría Celeste Arrarás
Net Worth$8 Million
Date Of BirthSeptember 27, 1960
Place Of BirthMayagüez, Puerto Rico
ProfessionBroadcaster
EducationLoyola University New Orleans
NationalityAmerican, Puerto Rican
SpouseManny Arvesu (m. 1996–2004)
ChildrenAdrian Arvesu, Julian Arvesu, Lara Giuiliana Arvesu
ParentsJosé Enrique Arrarás
SiblingsPatricia Arrarás, Astrid Arrarás, Francisco Naranjo, Enrique Antonio Arrarás, Percy Naranjo, Isabel Celeste Arrarás, José Enrique, Jr. Arrarás, Gabriel Enrique Arrarás
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mariacelestearraras
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/mariaceleste
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mariacelestearraras/
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0037160/
AwardsNews & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in Spanish
NominationsNews & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism in Spanish, News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Newscast or News Magazine In Spanish
TV ShowsAl Rojo Vivo, Noticiero Telemundo, En la Sombra del Narco, Pope Francis
#Fact
1Since her departure from Univision in early 2002, Miss Arraras has become the hostess and managing editor of a Telemundo news/entertainment program called 'Al Rojo Vivo,' which airs opposite her old show. [April 2002]
2Is an advocate for animal rights.
3Graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans, Lousiana, USA where she majored in journalism
4Resigned from 'Primer Impacto' after nearly 8 years as its co-host, along with Myrka Dellanos. No reason has yet been given for her departure. [February 2002]
5Has two children with her husband, Manny Aravseu, son Julian and daughter Lara Giuiliana. She also was one of the first Latina celebrities to adopt a child from the many orphanages in Eastern Europe. She adopted a one-year old Russian boy named Vadim in 2000.

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Jim Gaffigan Show2015TV SeriesMaria Celeste Arraras
La Chispa de Chef Carmen Gonzalez2012TV SeriesGuest
Contact1997Latina Anchor

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Al rojo vivo con María Celeste2009TV Series producer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Habla y Vota2016TV Movie documentaryHerself
Eva La Trailera2016TV SeriesHerself
Batalla en la Frontera2015TV Movie documentaryHerself
Bajo el mismo cielo2015TV SeriesHerself
Today2008-2014TV SeriesHerself - Correspondent / Herself - Guest 3rd Hour Co-Anchor
2011 ALMA Awards2011TV SpecialHerself
Premios Billboard de la música latina2010TV MovieHerself
The New America2010TV MovieHerself
Al rojo vivo con María Celeste2007-2009TV SeriesHerself - Host / Herself / Herself - Reporter / ...
Más sabe el diablo2009TV SeriesHerself
Viva Hollywood!2008TV Series
2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards2007TV SpecialHerself
Cotorreando2007TV SeriesHerself
2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards2006TV SpecialHerself
2005 Billboard Latin Music Awards2005TV SpecialHerself
Los 50 más bellos de People en Español2005TV ShortHerself
2004 Hispanic Heritage Awards2004TV SpecialHerself
Miss Universe Pageant2003TV SpecialHerself - Judge
Passions2002TV SeriesHerself
Ver para creer2001TV Series documentaryHost (2001-2002)
Al rojo vivo1997Host
Primer impacto: edición nocturna1994TV SeriesHost (1994-2002)

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Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016EmmyNews & Documentary Emmy AwardsOutstanding Investigative Journalism in SpanishBatalla en la Frontera (2015)

Known for movies


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