Mario Velasco Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Career, Instagram, TV Shows

Mario Andrés Velasco Donoso also known as Mario Velasco is a renowned Chilean television presenter, radio personality, and former reality TV participant, celebrated for hosting and appearing on youth-oriented shows like Yingo on Chilevisión, where he gained fame as “Anfibio” for his charismatic and controversial style, and later co-hosting programs such as No Eres Tú, Soy Yo and Zona de Estrellas.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Mario Andrés Velasco Donoso
• Stage Name: Mario Velasco
• Born: April 4, 1979
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Paihuano, Chile
• Nationality: Chilean
• Ethnicity: Chilean
• Occupation: Television Presenter, Radio Personality
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Velasco
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Javiera Guzmán
• Children: Matías (son, b. 1998), Julieta (daughter, b. 2011)
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Mario Andrés Velasco Donoso was born on April 4, 1979, in Paihuano, Chile. He was raised by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Velasco in the Elqui Valley region, including areas like Montegrande, in a family environment that supported his outgoing personality from a young age.

Details about siblings are not publicly available. His ethnicity is Chilean. His religion is Christianity.

Specific formal education details are limited in public sources, as his career began early in entertainment and media, focusing on on-camera presence, hosting skills, and public engagement rather than extensive academic pursuits. He entered television around 2007, quickly rising through youth programming.

Career

Mario Velasco entered the spotlight in 2007 as a participant on Chilevisión’s youth show Yingo, where his bold persona earned him the nickname “Anfibio” and led to him becoming a co-host until 2011.

He continued hosting 40 Grados in 2012 and appeared in programs like Secreto a Voces and Teatro en CHV. Later, he co-hosted the dating show No Eres Tú, Soy Yo and took on Zona de Estrellas on Zona Latina in 2021.

Known for his humor, controversies, and relatability, he has also worked in radio and maintained an active social media presence, including Instagram (@maritovelasco), where he shares family moments, surprises for his daughter, and personal updates.

His career spans over 15 years in Chilean entertainment, marked by a transition from reality-style youth content to more mature hosting roles, with occasional media appearances discussing personal life and relationships.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @maritovelasco

Personal Life

Mario Velasco is 47 years old, and his height is unknown. He is currently in a relationship with Javiera Guzmán, a producer from Linderos, Buin, confirmed in early 2026 after romantic posts and public acknowledgment; she has not yet met his daughter Julieta.

He was previously in a long-term relationship with singer and presenter Carolina Mestrovic from 2009 to 2015, with whom he shares custody of their daughter Julieta (born 2011); they maintain a cordial co-parenting dynamic despite past challenges, including Julieta living with her mother in the United States since around 2018 after years in Chile with her father.

He also has an older son Matías (born 1998) from a prior relationship. No current spouse or additional children are publicly confirmed. He prioritizes fatherhood, sharing emotional family surprises like visits to his daughter in Miami, while keeping much of his private life balanced with his media career.

Net Worth

Mario Velasco‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from television hosting contracts and appearances on major Chilean networks like Chilevisión and Zona Latina; radio work and media engagements; brand collaborations and sponsorships through his social media presence; plus earnings from past reality TV participations, public events, and related entertainment activities in Chile’s media industry.