[2] In 1969, when Fuentes was three years old, her family fled the country to escape Fidel Castro's regime[2] and moved to Madrid, Spain.

[citation needed] While still a college student, Fuentes was hired to present the weather at WNJU-TV 47, the local affiliate of Spanish-language TV network, Telemundo.

Shortly after, Fuentes took a position with New York's Univision affiliate WXTV-TV 41 where in addition to being the weather anchor, she reported for the evening news.

Fuentes has appeared on many magazine covers and has starred in na television advertisements for Revlon, Pantene, American Express, M&M's and others.

She was the first Mind, Body, Spirit Superstar, which was created to generate awareness of top women's health causes and work to promote change.

[15] She made her debut in the haircare category with an all-natural hair care line called Daisy Fuentes Style Pro in March 2009 to mass retailers.

[9][17] Each year Fuentes sells about $300 million worth of goods, including hair care, fragrances, clothing, sunglasses, and accessories at Kohl's department stores.

[18] Fuentes signed a prescription-eye wear licensing deal with Zyloware for a women's Latina-driven collection of prescription glasses.

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