Raquel Bigorra Pérez Biography : Brother, Husband, Ethnicity, Books, Awards, Age, Controversy, Songs, Marriage, Movies

Raquel Bigorra Pérez is a Cuban-Mexican television host, actress, singer, model, and writer known for her charismatic on-screen presence and versatility in Latin American entertainment.

She became widely recognized through her hosting of morning shows and variety programs in Mexico and for her later work in music, acting, and reality television.

Profile

• Full name: Raquel Bigorra Pérez
• Date of birth: 15 June 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Havana (La Habana), Cuba
• State of origin: Havana Province (La Habana)
• Nationality: Cuban and Mexican (naturalized)
• Profession: Television host, actress, singer, model, columnist, writer
• Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
• Weight: 59 kg (130 lb)
• Eye colour: Dark brown
• Parents: Father: Antonio Bigorra Pérez (industrial engineer), Mother: Rebeca Pérez (pharmacy administrator)
• Siblings: Brother – Antonio Bigorra Pérez (insurance executive)
• Spouse: Alejandro Gavira (TV producer; married 3 December 2011)
• Children: Rafaella Gavira Bigorra (born January 2015)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Cuban-Latina
• Net worth: US$ 4–5 million

Early Life and Education

Raquel Bigorra was born and raised in Havana, Cuba, on 15 June 1974, to Antonio Bigorra Pérez and Rebeca Pérez. She grew up in a middle-class family and showed an early passion for performing arts and literature.
At age 14, she began modelling in Cuba, appearing in small commercials and print campaigns before moving into television.

She studied Spanish and Literature at a local Cuban university before relocating to Mexico, where she trained at Centro de Educación Artística (CEA), Televisa’s prestigious performing arts academy. She later became a naturalized Mexican citizen and built her entertainment career primarily in Mexico.

Personal Life

Raquel married Alejandro Gavira, a Mexican television producer, on 3 December 2011 in a Catholic ceremony in Mexico City. The couple has a daughter, Rafaella, born in January 2015.

Career

Raquel Bigorra began her career as a model in Cuba at age 14. In 1993 she worked as presenter of the Spanish-language program Pasacalle on UHF TeleMadrid. She then relocated to Mexico and became known as a television host.

Her breakout in Mexico involved hosting shows such as Ritmoson Latino (1996–2000) which focused on Latin music videos. She carried on to host morning and variety programs including Nuestra casa (2003), Venga la alegría (around 2010), and later her own talk show formats.

In addition to hosting, she ventured into singing: her debut album “Y no me importa” was released in 2004. A second album “Para que sufras” followed in 2008. She participated in reality television competitions such as Big Brother VIP (2005) in Mexico and later La Casa de los Famosos: México (2023).

Net Worth

Raquel Bigorra’s net worth is estimated between US$4 million and US$5 million. Her wealth comes from:
Long-term hosting contracts, revenue from her music albums and royalties, acting and endorsement deals etc.

Controversy

Raquel Bigorra faced notable controversy in 2019 when TV host Daniel Bisogno accused her of leaking personal information about his marriage to tabloids. Raquel publicly denied the allegations, calling them unfounded. Despite media scrutiny, she retained her fan base and continued her TV career.
During La Casa de los Famosos: México (2023), she faced mixed audience reactions, with some praising her honesty and others criticizing her competitiveness.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rbigorra
• Twitter/X: @rbigorra
• TikTok: @raquelbigorraoficial
• YouTube: Raquel Bigorra TV

Filmography

• Salomé (2001)
• Vecinos (2005)
• Gloria Trevi: Ellas Soy Yo (2023)
• Riquísimos Por Cierto (2025)

Discography

• Y No Me Importa (2004)
• Para Que Sufras (2008)

Books

• Manual de la Buena Esposa (2016)