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
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: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Eliott Rodriguez (Spouse • Former Husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariaesalinas/
