Karina Rivera Biography: Tv Shows, Husband, Net Worth, Tv Shows, Children, Age, Ethnicity

Karina Guillermina Rivera Carmelino, known professionally as Karina Rivera, is a Peruvian television host, children’s entertainer, model, and entrepreneur best recognized for her iconic children’s programs such as Karina y Timoteo and Karina y sus Amigos.

She became a beloved figure in Peruvian television during the 1990s and 2000s, hosting popular shows that captivated generations of children.

Profile

• Full Name: Karina Guillermina Rivera Carmelino
• Stage Name: Karina Rivera
• Born: 11 June 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Lima, Peru
• Nationality: Peruvian
• Occupation: Television Host, Children’s Entertainer, Entrepreneur, Author
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Gonzalo Rivera, Rosario Carmelino
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Orlando Fundichely (m. 1999–2018)
• Children: Doris Alexia Fundichely Rivera, Luciana Fundichely Rivera, Alejandro Heredia Rivera
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Karina Guillermina Rivera Carmelino was born on June 11, 1969, in Lima, Peru. She was raised by her parents, Gonzalo Rivera and Rosario Carmelino, in a family that supported her early interests in entertainment.

Details about siblings have not been publicly disclosed. She attended Colegio Beata Imelda, a private Catholic school in Lima. She is of Peruvian ethnicity, and her religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Karina Guillermina Rivera Carmelino began her career in the early 1990s as a model on programs like Gisela en América and lottery shows on what is now Latina Televisión.

Her breakthrough came in 1995 with the children’s segment Utiliniños on América Televisión, co-hosted with the puppet dragon Timoteo, which quickly evolved into the full program Karina y Timoteo, running for years and becoming a staple of Peruvian children’s television with its mix of education, games, and fun.

She hosted the Viña del Mar Festival backstage in 1995 and 1997, and moved to Frecuencia Latina in 2000 to launch Karina y sus amigos, another successful children’s show that maintained high ratings with weekday and weekend editions.

Over the years, Rivera balanced hosting holiday specials and expanding her presence in family-oriented programming.

Karina Rivera has transitioned into diverse roles, including judging on reality shows like Pequeños Gigantes and Apuesto por ti, hosting the women’s magazine Un día en el mall, founding the Hair Studio Institute beauty salon franchise, and debuting as a children’s author with books like Kárica y el colibrí maravilloso.

Her enduring appeal lies in her warm connection to audiences, particularly through nostalgic children’s content and entrepreneurial ventures.

Social Media

Karina Guillermina Rivera Carmelino has no verified social media account.

Personal Life

Karina Guillermina Rivera Carmelino married Cuban actor Orlando Fundichely in 1999, and the couple had three children: Doris Alexia, Luciana, and Alejandro Heredia, before divorcing in 2018 after nearly two decades together.

She became a grandmother in 2023 when daughter Doris welcomed a child. Rivera has spoken openly about being cautious in romance post-divorce and maintains a close family bond while leading a private yet active lifestyle focused on her children, grandchildren, and professional projects.

Net Worth

Karina Guillermina Rivera Carmelino has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her primary sources of income include long-term earnings from television hosting and children’s programs, revenue from her Hair Studio Institute beauty franchise, book sales as an author, and various entrepreneurial and media appearances over her decades-long career.