Francesca Cruz is an American actress and journalist. Born to Cuban parents and raised in South Florida, began her entertainment career at the age of 12, studying theater and dance and later becoming a model. By 14, she had become the model host of Telemundo's celebrity game show, La Feria de la Alegria. By the age of 19, Francesca was co-hosting the hip and avant music video program , aired internationally by the Univision Network. With it came the opportunity to interview famed Hispanic artists Selena, Ricky Martin, Paulina Rubio, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias and Shakira.