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Mariana Atencio is a Venezuelan journalist and independent journalist and author for Go Like.

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Best Known For:The book Perfectly You
Breakthrough:Transitioned to NBC News as an elite national correspondent, marking an impactful milestone for native Hispanic network

10 Quick Facts About Mariana Atencio

  • Full Name: Mariana Atencio
  • Nationality: Venezuelan
  • Profession: Journalist and correspondent
  • Known For: The book Perfectly You
  • Current Role: Independent journalist and author
  • Current Employer: Go Like
  • Place of Birth: Caracas
  • Birth Year: 1984
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jose Antonio Zertuche

Mariana Atencio Age

Mariana Atencio is about 42 years old as of 2026. Mariana Atencio was born in 1984.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

  • Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
    • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
    • Field of Study: Communications
  • Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
    • Qualification: Master of Science
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Mariana Atencio's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News / MSNBC, a news outlet and Fusion TV / Univision.

Organization: NBC News / MSNBC
Role: National Correspondent
Period: 2016–2020
Details: Miami / New York · Operated as a principal dual-language cross-platform breaking national print and camera reporter.
Organization: Fusion TV / Univision
Role: Anchor and Investigative Reporter
Period: 2012–2016
Details: Miami, FL · Co-anchored prime nightly specials tracking international millennial-targeted investigative blocks.

Rise to Fame

Mariana Atencio rose to prominence for her role for the book Perfectly You.

Notable Works

  • Book: Perfectly You (Author, 2019) — Biographical non-fiction work tracking structural borders, identity, and representation inside national media hubs

Notable Coverage

  • Central American Migrant Caravan Investigation - MSNBC - 2018 - Extensively tracked and reported straight from foot pathways during cross-border migrant movements
  • Venezuelan Political Unrest - Fusion Network - 2014 - Broke high-risk frontline updates exposing municipal student crackdowns in Caracas

Awards & Achievements

  • Peabody Award — Investigative Broadcast Reporting
  • Gracie Award — Alliance for Women in Media — Outstanding News National Correspondent

Mariana Atencio Family & Relationships

Mariana Atencio is married to Jose Antonio Zertuche.

Lesser Known Facts

  • Her viral TEDx talk detailing immigration, perspective, and personal intersection has surpassed millions of concurrent streams globally.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Mariana Atencio
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
  • Nationality: Venezuelan
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1984
  • Place of Birth: Caracas

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jose Antonio Zertuche

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

Related Biographies

  • Jose Antonio Zertuche (Spouse • Husband)

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