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“How proud I am to be compared to Oprah. I really admire her. She's a minority woman and she's done all this by herself... I'm very happy to be Oprah with salsa and not Donahue in drag.”

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Cristina Saralegui

Cristina Saralegui is a distinguished journalist recognized for her work in the media industry. Born on January 29, 1948, she has made significant contributions to journalism throughout her career. more

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