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What Is Lili Estefan’s Net Worth?
Lili Estefan, a prominent Cuban-American model and television host, has accumulated a net worth of $14 million. Her financial standing is primarily attributed to her long-standing career in the entertainment industry, most notably as the co-host of the Univision show “El Gordo y la Flaca.”
Lili Estefan’s Career and Earnings
Estefan’s career trajectory began in 1986 when she joined Univision as a model on “Sábado Gigante,” hosted by Don Francisco. Her popularity on the show led to further appearances on “Don Francisco Presenta,” marking the early stages of her television career.
In 1998, Lili Estefan’s career reached new heights when she began co-hosting “El Gordo y la Flaca” alongside Raúl De Molina. This show became a cornerstone of her career, earning her the nickname “La Flaca.” Her salary for “El Gordo y la Flaca” currently stands at $2 million per year. However, during the show’s peak in the early 2000s, both Lili and Raúl reportedly earned between $5 million and $7 million annually. As the show’s ratings fluctuated, their salaries were subsequently adjusted, first to $4 million and eventually to the current $2 million.
Beyond “El Gordo y la Flaca,” Estefan has also participated in other television projects. She served as a judge on Univision’s dancing competition “Mira Quien Baila.” In 2020, she joined her aunt, Gloria Estefan, and cousin, Emily Estefan, on the Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk: The Estefans.”
Lili Estefan has also made appearances in film and television. She had a role in the 2019 film “Zombieland: Double Tap” and the 2000 TV movie “Salud! A Guide to Good Health for Latinos.” Additionally, she lent her voice to the 2016 short film “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade,” where she voiced the character Gladys Glypto. Furthermore, she has appeared on the television series “Pa’lante con Cristina” (2004), “Oprah Prime” (2013), “Arranque de Pasión” (2013), “Today” (2020), and “The Drew Barrymore Show” (2020) and the 2005 TV documentaries “Selena: Noche de estrellas” and “Selena ¡vive!, acceso total.”
Early Life and Background
Liliana Del Carmen Estefan García, known as Lili Estefan, was born on March 20, 1967, in Havana, Cuba. At the age of 10, following the death of her mother, Lili, her father, and her younger brother emigrated to the United States. Lili attended Rockway Junior High and Miami Coral Park Senior High School in Miami, Florida. After graduating in 1984, she enrolled at the New World School of the Arts, participating in a dual college program with the Performing and Visual Arts Center.
Awards and Honors
Lili Estefan has received several accolades throughout her career. In 2015, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Premios TVyNovelas. In 2016, she and Raúl de Molina were recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television at the Hispanic Television Summit. Estefan received the Career Award at the 2017 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards. In 2018, she won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program for “El gordo y la flaca.”
Personal Life
Lili Estefan married Lorenzo Lauces, a Cuban businessman, on August 23, 1992. Together, they have two children: a son, Lorenzo Jr., born on October 30, 1999, and a daughter, Lina, born on August 2, 2002. The couple divorced in 2018 after Lorenzo was photographed with another woman. Lili discussed the experience on “Red Table Talk: The Estefans” in 2020, expressing her humiliation at the situation becoming public.
