Karla Martinez is a Mexican journalist and tv host for Univision.
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Best Known For:The television program Despierta América
Breakthrough:Joined Univision's flagship morning program 'Despierta América' as a primary host, establishing her as a household name
10 Quick Facts About Karla Martinez
- Full Name: Karla Martinez
- Nationality: Mexican
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program Despierta América
- Current Employer: Univision
- Place of Birth: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
- Birth Year: 1976
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Emerson Peraza
- Beats: Entertainment and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Karla Martinez Age
Karla Martinez is about 50 years old as of 2026. Karla Martinez was born in 1976.
Education
She attended University of Texas at El Paso, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Media.
- University of Texas at El Paso
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Electronic Media
Career & Work
Karla Martinez's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Univision.
Organization: Univision
Role: Co-host of 'Despierta América'
Period: 2006–Present
Details: Miami, FL
Organization: Univision
Role: Host of Control
Period: 2000–2006
Details: Miami, FL · Hosted the youth-oriented entertainment program.
Rise to Fame
Karla Martinez rose to prominence for her role on the television show Despierta América.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Despierta América (Co-host, 2006-Present) — Highly popular national Spanish-language morning show
Karla Martinez Family & Relationships
Karla Martinez is married to Emerson Peraza.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Karla Martinez
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: Mexican
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1976
- Place of Birth: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Emerson Peraza
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Emerson Peraza (Spouse • Husband)
