Background
Salinas, María Elena was born in 1956 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Jose Luis Cordero Salinas and Luz Tiznado.
Salinas, María Elena was born in 1956 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Jose Luis Cordero Salinas and Luz Tiznado.
Reporter KMEX-34 television, Los Angeles, 1981—1987. Co-anchor Noticiero Univisión, Miami, Florida, since 1987. Columnist King Features Syndicates.
Founding member National Association Hispanic Journalists. Active in National Association Latino Elected & Appointed Officials. Established Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship for Excellence in Spanish-Language News, since 2002.
Member of National Association Hispanic Journalists (former vice president).
Married Eliott Rodriguez, March 1993. Children: Julia Alexandra, Gabriela Mariastepchildren: Erica, Bianca.