Clarissa Molina is a renowned TV personality, actress, and Univision host, recognized for her captivating presence on the award-winning entertainment news program "El Gordo y la Flaca" (The Scoop and the Skinny). As a key host, she presents news about music, show business, social media, and trending topics, interviewing current artists and interacting with audiences across all platforms and social networks.
In 2019, Clarissa won the special edition of Univision's hit dance competition "Mira Quién Baila All Stars" (Look Who's Dancing),earning the majority of the audience's vote. She also hosted the second season of "La Gran Sorpresa" on UniMás and Univision, and made a special appearance during the 4-hour broadcast of "Premio Lo Nuestro" music awards show.
Clarissa's impressive career has garnered numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for hosting the "Rose Parade" in 2018. She also starred in the reality show "Cuatro días antes del sí" (Four Days before Yes) alongside Nastassja Bolívar, Aleyda Ortiz, and Daniela di Giacomo, and made her acting debut in the film "Qué León" alongside popular urban music singer Ozuna.
Prior to her successful TV career, Clarissa won the prestigious reality show "Nuestra Belleza Latina VIP" (Our Latin Beauty VIP) in 2016, becoming the second Dominican to win the competition. She initially participated in the show in 2014, finishing in fourth place, but was given a second chance to win the crown.
As one of U.S. Hispanics' favorite personalities, Clarissa has been recognized by People en Español magazine on its list of "50 Most Beautiful" people. Before joining Univision, she represented the Dominican Republic in the 2015 Miss Universe contest, finishing in the top 10, and won the title of Miss Dominican Republic 2015.
Born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, in 1991, Clarissa immigrated to New Jersey with her siblings at the age of 15. She is currently taking acting classes to continue her professional development and is continuing to learn as a TV host and journalist in Miami.
