Host Karina Banda Facts- Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Married, Husband, Divorce, Height, Salary

Last Updated : March 21, 2022

Quick Info→Age (2022): 33 Years OldHusband/Spouse: Carlos Ponce (Ex)

Who Is Karina Banda?

The sixth-time Emmy winner, Karina Banda, is a prominent Mexican journalist and  TV host popularly recognized as the entertainment news show El Gordo y La Flaca host.

In addition, she is also an actress best known for starring in short movies and TV shows like Fracturas del Corazon, Los 10 Mejores, and Mundialista Russia. Banda also rose to fame after hosting the romantic show, Falling in Love USA.

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Short Bio: Age, Ethnicity

On August 21, 1988, Karina was born in Salamanca but was raised in Monterrey, Mexico. The TV presenter is of mixed ethnicity and belongs to Mexican nationality.

Her birth sign is Leo which complements her vibrant personality. In addition, Banda has faith in Christianity. As of January 2022, Karina’s age is 33, and she currently lives in Miami, Florida, with her husband, Carlos Ponce.

Family: Parents, Siblings

Her parents raised the Emmy winner Karina and her siblings with Mexican roots. She has respected her family’s privacy and has not disclosed her parent’s identity.

But, one of her siblings, Edson Banda, participated in the show, Falling in Love USA, which Karina hosted. Karina also sometimes features her family on her social media accounts.

For instance, she celebrated her 33rd birthday, spending quality time video calling with her family. Likewise, Karina took to her Instagram to express gratitude and love for her family on the occasion of her birthday.

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Karina Banda And Her Family. (Source: Instagram)

Education Background

Karina, after completing high school, attended Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in 2005, and garduated with a Journalism degree in 2011.

Moreover, she took 16-weeks of acting and hosted courses in Los Angeles from Tvi Actors Studios in 2011.

Short Career History

From a young age, Karina was determined to be a TV personality. She started her career in TV at 18 and worked for two years. However, Banda got a career break in 2011 after starring in Fracturas del Corazon.

She was then employed in Univision Communication in July 2013, where she rose to prominence. After that, Karina moved to California to work as their morning news anchor for almost three years.

Eventually, she moved to Miami, Florida, and worked as a TV host for the same network. In addition, she is best known as the host of Univision Deportes’ El Gordo y La Flaca. Karina’s association with Univision has been more than eight years. 

Who is Karina Banda’s Husband?

The Univision’s host, Karina Banda, married her husband, Carlos Ponce, on July 30, 2020, in an intimate wedding in Florida after dating for three years.

She walked down the aisle in the presence of her husband’s daughter, Sienna, and Savannah, along with some friends, florist, and officiator. However, Karina first shared her wedding picture on December 2, 2020.

The couple was also featured in Hola and had in-depth conversations about their dream wedding. Karina also revealed that her husband is fascinated with Mexican food and culture, and the couple also took a small getaway to Los Cabos, Mexica, as their honeymoon. 

Karina Banda And Her Husband, Carlos Pounce
Karina Banda And Her Husband, Carlos Pounce (Credit-Instagram)

Furthermore, Karina, before tying the knot, Puerto Rican actor Carlos was married to Douglas Riggs, a Mexican pilot. She married her then-husband, Douglas, in San Miguel de Allende on September 19, 2015.

However, she divorces Riggs shortly after their weddings, but the reason behind their separation is not revealed to date.

Physical Appearance

Karina stands tall at the height of 5 ft 8 inches, and she weighs around 62 kgs. As per internet sources, her body measurement is approximately 34-29-10 inches.

In addition, Banda has strikingly beautiful dark brown eyes and is currently flaunting medium-length brunette hair.

Salary and Net Worth

Karina’s primary source of income is from her journalism career. As a prominent experienced journalist, she might have a good annual salary.

Since her estimated net worth as of January 2022 is approximately $300,000.

Karina Banda’s 5 Quick Facts:

  • Karina also has a YouTube channel, Karina Banda with 10.6K subscribers and more than 100K views.
  • She and her husband have a Goldendoodle bread dog named Bruno Pounce-Banda.
  • Karina is also a beauty enthusiast, as her Instagram bio states she loves to share beauty tips. 
  • She also starred in Case Closed in the role of an unfaithful wife, Margarita.
  • Karina Banda once broke up with her husband in April 2019 in their dating phase.
  • Her favorite color is Yellow.

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