Lili Estefan, born Liliana Del Carmen Estefan on March 20, 1967, in Santiago de Cuba, is a prominent Cuban-American television host and model.
She emigrated to the United States at the age of ten following the death of her mother, traveling with her father, José Estefan, and her younger brother.
As the niece of music producer Emilio Estefan and singer Gloria Estefan, she grew up surrounded by a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry.
Estefan was married to Lorenzo Luaces from 1992 until their divorce in 2018, and together they have two children: son Lorenzo Luaces Jr., born in 1999, and daughter Lina Teresa Luaces, born in 2002.
Siblings
Lili has one sibling, her younger brother Juan Emilio Estefan, who was born in 1967.
Juan has maintained a relatively private life compared to his famous sister, but he is involved in the wine and spirits industry as the president of JE Wines & Spirits Brokerage and founder of 7 y Michi Wines.
In 2023, Lili excitedly announced that Juan and his wife, Olina, were expecting a child, making her an aunt once again and highlighting the ongoing family expansions within the Estefan clan.
Career
Estefan’s career in entertainment began in 1986 when she joined the iconic Spanish-language variety show Sábado Gigante as a model and co-host, a role she held for 12 years that introduced her to millions of viewers across Latin America and the United States.
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In 1998, she transitioned to co-hosting El Gordo y la Flaca on Univision alongside Raúl de Molina, a celebrity gossip and entertainment news program that quickly became a ratings powerhouse and the leading source of such content for Hispanic audiences.
Her work on the show involves exclusive interviews, red carpet coverage, and breaking stories, leveraging her infectious personality to connect with fans.
Beyond daily television, Estefan has served as a presenter for major events, including beauty pageants and Miami’s annual Calle Ocho music festival, solidifying her status as a versatile figure in the industry.
In 2020, she expanded her reach by co-hosting Red Table Talk: The Estefans on Facebook Watch, a spin-off series featuring candid discussions with her aunt Gloria Estefan and cousin Emily Estefan on topics like family, culture, and personal challenges.
She has also ventured into acting with a cameo in the 2019 film Zombieland: Double Tap and maintains a strong social media presence, amassing millions of followers on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Accolades
Estefan has earned numerous accolades that reflect her enduring impact on Spanish-language television and entertainment.
In 2016, she was named one of NY Moves Magazine’s Most Powerful Women in television, marking a historic first for a Hispanic woman in the category.
The following year, she received the Career Award at the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, honoring her long-standing contributions to the industry.
In 2018, Estefan won her first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Talent in Spanish, after multiple nominations, recognizing her excellence on El Gordo y la Flaca.
Her achievements culminated in 2025 when she and her co-host Raúl de Molina were honored with individual stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating the show’s legacy and her personal influence in media.
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