Maria Celeste Arrarás

Maria Celeste Arrarás

Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Actress and Host of "Al Rojo Vivo"

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Maria Celeste Arrarás Biography

Maria Celeste Arrarás was born in Puerto Rico. She is one of seven children born to politician, sports leader, lawyer, and educator José Enrique Arrarás.

In her youth Arrarás competed internationally in swimming. In 1971, she won three medals (one gold, one silver, and one bronze) at the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Championships. She had hopes of competing at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, but had to give up on that goal after she had contracted infectious mononucleosis ("kissing disease") after having shared a glass of water with someone.

At age 18, she represented Mayagüez in 1979 at the Miss Puerto Rico pageant where she placed first runner up in the competition. When she reached the age of 20, Arrarás attended Loyola University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she majored in communications and public relations.

Arrarás began her broadcasting career when she was employed by local Puerto Rican television station Canal 24 (Channel 24) as a reporter. In 1986, she was hired by the New York Telemundo affiliate WNJU as a reporter. Her work there drew the attention of the executives of the Univision network, who decided to hire her in 1994 as the co-anchor of their Miami, Florida, based television news program, Primer Impacto. Along with her co-anchor Myrka Dellanos, she would continue to hold that position until 2002 when she left the show and the network.

In 2002, Arrarás moved to the Telemundo USA network to work as the anchor woman in a new television program that would replace her former competitor, "Ocurrio Asi." Her new show was named "Al Rojo Vivo." That same year Arrarás tried her hand at acting by appearing in two episodes of the American soap opera "Passions" in November 2002, in which she played herself.

In April 2003, Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin let Arrarás have the first interview that he had done in Spanish in two years. On May of that year, Arrarás was honored by the displaying of a plaque with her name and hand-prints on it in Mexico City's Paseo de los Grandes (Walk of the Great Ones).

On Friday, June 23, 2006, Arrarás became the first Telemundo hostess to co-host the Today Show on NBC. She did this again July 7, 2006, July 30, 2006, and for several days during the first week of July, 2009.

In 2003 and 2006, Arrarás served as a judge for the Miss Universe pageant. She has also become the latest Hispanic celebrity mom to be a part of the Hispanic "Got Milk?" campaign in January 2007, as part of the "Think About Your Drink" campaign.

Over the years Arrarás has interviewed many presidents and other people of note, including Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of murdering Tejano music singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

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Maria Celeste Arrarás is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Host & Emcee, Television & Film and Actor.

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Maria Celeste Arrarás is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Host & Emcee. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maria Celeste Arrarás for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Maria Celeste Arrarás can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jose Diaz-Balart, Maria Elena Salinas and Cristina Saralegui. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maria Celeste Arrarás for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

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  • How do I book Maria Celeste Arrarás to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maria Celeste Arrarás for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Maria Celeste Arrarás, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maria Celeste Arrarás or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Maria Celeste Arrarás for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Maria Celeste Arrarás, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maria Celeste Arrarás, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Maria Celeste Arrarás speak about?

    Maria Celeste Arrarás is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Host & Emcee, Television & Film and Actor.
  • Who is the agent for Maria Celeste Arrarás?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maria Celeste Arrarás for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maria Celeste Arrarás for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maria Celeste Arrarás or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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