Name |
Ana Maria Canseco |
Height |
|
Naionality |
Mexican |
Date of Birth |
5-September-1967 |
Place of Birth |
Mexico City, Mexico |
Famous for |
Acting |
Ana Maria Canseco is a Mexican television personality living in the United States. Canseco was the co-host of the Univision morning talk show, Despierta America, which airs Monday through Friday for three hours. She also serves as a guest host on the network's afternoon talk show El Gordo y La Flaca. As of 2010, Canseco appeared on Despierta America for 13 years, until October 21, 2010, when it was announced that she will no longer be a part of the television show. She was the host of the Echate paca, literally Come over here, segment on Univision's morning program.
Rocio Ana Maria Canseco began her career as a television reporter/anchor in Texas and debuted as an actress in the telenovela, Mundo de Juguete, in an uncredited role. In 1997, Canseco became one of the original co-hosts of Despierta America in 1997. It is the number-one rated Spanish language morning show and she has starred on it since its debut. On May 3, 2002, Canseco acted as master of ceremonies for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the East Room with President George W. Bush, presiding, and First Lady Laura Bush in attendance. This was her first visit to the White House.
In 2002, Canseco and Star Jones were selected by Payless ShoeSource to be spokeswomen for its South America marketing effort. On December 13, 2005, Canseco and Raul De Molina announced the nominations for the upcoming 2006 Premio Lo Nuestro awards show. Canseco said that the 2005 program was seen by more than nine million people and one of Univision's highest ranked specials. On August 7, 2008, Canseco hosted the 4th annual Los Premios de Texas Latin Music Awards at the Joe and Theresa Long Center for Performing Arts in Austin, Texas. On October 21, 2010, she ceased to work on Despierta America.