Who is gay Univision host Luis Sandoval?
Posted on 09/14/23 at 16:24
- Univision host Luis Sandoval is openly gay.
- He lives in California.
- He’s also a radio host.
Who is gay Univision host Luis Sandoval? Learn all about the Despierta América presenter.
Sandoval was born in Nayarit, Mexico, on October 20, 1980. He works as a journalist and radio announcer
He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he is a television and radio presenter in both Spanish- and English-language media.
His fans can enjoy his talent on Univision’s popular show Despierta América and on the radio at 107.5 FM Euforia.
Who is gay Univision host Luis Sandoval?
Luis Sandoval a Univision host who is open about his sexual orientation.
In 2018, Sandoval surprised Despierta América viewers by coming out on television.
«Today is a very important day for me because today I decide to share my story publicly,» he said on the show.
The Mexican host proudly declared to the viewers, «Ladies and gentlemen, I, Luis Sandoval, am gay.»
He is comfortable in his own skin
Luis Sandoval stated on Despierta América being open about his sexuality has made him feel complete.
«I am happy, a fulfilled person, a respected… respectable person,» Sandoval emphasized in 2018 on the Univision show.
The TV host continued by stating that he wasn’t in the closet in his personal life, as his family and friends are aware of his sexuality.
«I don’t live in the closet, my family knows it, my friends know it. I have a partner, and I am happy,» he pointed out at that time.
Luis Sandoval is an example of Hispanic LGBTQ+ pride
Luis Sandoval stated that he came out publicly in order to help other Hispanics.
Sandoval doesn’t want Hispanic men and women, especially children and young people, to suffer from bullying due to their sexuality.
«I felt the need to come and talk to more people who feel trapped, who don’t know what is going on with themselves.»
«Children who are victims of bullying… mothers who are afraid of their children’s rejection. That’s why I’m here, in this format, talking about this situation.»
He was motivated by a tragedy
Luis Sandoval felt the need to tell the world he’s gay because of a child’s suicide, according to People en Español.
Sandoval revealed to the magazine, «It was the suicide of a child named Jamel Myles, he was nine years old, and he lived in Colorado.»
«He told his mom that he was gay. His mom said, ‘Okay, son, I support you. Nothing will change between us,'» he continued.
Luis added: «The boy went to school, and they started bullying him; weeks later, he committed suicide.»
Luis Sandoval is in a stable marriage
Luis Sandoval makes history at Univision as the only presenter, currently on air, who has publicly come out as gay.
Sandoval is in a solid marriage with psychotherapist and spiritual counselor Renato Pérez.
The couple currently resides in California, where they are both pursuing successful careers.
Sandoval and Pérez tied the knot in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in June 2021, according to Univision.
Luis Sandoval at Univision
Luis Sandoval is an entertainment correspondent in both English and Spanish on Univision’s Despierta América.
Sandoval often interviews the most exclusive Hollywood celebrities for the Spanish-language show.
The talented Mexican host is known to the Hispanic community in California for his charisma and natural presence on camera.
Luis is also hosts the Buena Vibra radio show on K-Love 107.5FM in Los Angeles.
