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Maria Elena Salinas Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 18, 2026: By Josphat G

Maria Elena Salinas is an American journalist best known for playing Anchor in Noticiero Univision.

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Best Known For:The television program ABC News
Breakthrough:Became the first Latina to receive a Lifetime Achievement Emmy in 2012

10 Quick Facts About Maria Elena Salinas

  • Full Name: Maria Elena Salinas
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program ABC News
  • Current Role: Contributor
  • Date of Birth: December 30, 1954
  • Age: 71 years old
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Eliott Rodriguez
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Maria Elena Salinas Age

Maria Elena Salinas is about 72 years old as of 2026. Maria Elena Salinas was born in 1954.

Education

She attended East Los Angeles College.

  • East Los Angeles College

Career & Work

Maria Elena Salinas' career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet and Univision.

Organization: ABC News
Role: Contributor
Period: 2021–Present
Details: New York
Organization: Univision
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1987–2017
Details: Miami

Rise to Fame

Maria Elena Salinas rose to prominence for her role on the television show Noticiero Univision.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: Noticiero Univision (Anchor, 1987-2017)

Awards & Achievements

  • Lifetime Achievement Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Journalism

Maria Elena Salinas Family & Relationships

Maria Elena Salinas is divorced. She has 2 children, Julia Alexandra and Gabriela Maria.

  • Father: José Luis Salinas
  • Children:
    • Julia Alexandra
    • Gabriela Maria

Lesser Known Facts

  • She has been called the 'Voice of Hispanic America' by The New York Times.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Maria Elena Salinas
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 30, 1954
  • Age: 71
  • Birthday: December 30
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: José Luis Salinas
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Eliott Rodriguez

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Eliott Rodriguez (Spouse • Former Husband)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariaesalinas/

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