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Jayzen is thrilled to welcome Luis Sandoval to the show. As a child, Luis always knew he wanted to move to America and work in the media. After graduating from the University of Baja California, Luis landed a part time job at a San Diego radio station. His “say yes” work ethic and “good vibes” attitude helped him move up the ranks at one of Southern California’s top Spanish language radio shows. Soon after, never having worked in television before, he landed an on-air talent position at Univision.
In 2018, Luis came out as gay during a live broadcast of “Despierta America” with the intention of creating awareness of the issues that LGBTQ+ young Latinos face in America, becoming the first and only out Latino TV personality in Spanish media in the US. He is Two time Daytime Emmy Award winner and Three time GLAAD Award recipient.
Guest Bio
Luis Sandoval, Senior Correspondent for Univision’s “Despierta America”
Host of “Buena Vibra” on K-Love 107.5FM in Los Angeles
Luis Sandoval is a one of a kind TV and Radio Host. He currently hosts “Buena Vibra” (Good Vibes) a Radio show on K-Love 107.5FM in Los Angeles and also serves as Senior correspondent for “Despierta America” Univision’s National Syndicated TV morning show. He is Two time Daytime Emmy Award winner and Three time GLAAD Award recipient. Based in Los Angeles, has hosted many Univision Network special shows including the Rose Parade, El Grito celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day, and Teleton.  Sandoval has been part of the Univision family since 2004.
On October 11, 2018 Luis came out as gay during a live broadcast of “Despierta America” with the intention of creating awareness of the issues that LGBTQ+ young Latinos face in America, becoming the first and only out Latino TV personality in Spanish media in the US.
On TV, Sandoval is known for reporting on human-interest stories, parodies and humorous segments. He also has conducted numerous interviews with Hispanic and Hollywood celebrities, which can be seen in his witty entertainment pieces.
Luis Sandoval is a dynamic personality with unparalleled talent, a laugh-out-loud sense of humor and a tremendous ability to transmit positive energy through any platform. His gift for connecting with people on a personal level is the reason audiences across the country have fallen in love with his charm.
From 2012 – 2017 he also served as co-host of LAnzate (I Dare You), the first national show produced in LA for Univision Network. The show featured events, concerts, landmarks, artists, and singers in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Texas, New York, Mexico and more.
Sandoval is an advocate for Orphan kids with the non-profit organization Corazon de Vida since 2012 and currently serves as president for the organization’s chapter in Los Angeles, always looking for way to connect and give back to his community. He is a member of the Frida Kahlo Theatre Group in Los Angeles and fluent in English, Spanish as well as Italian.
As an openly gay celebrity, Luis also is an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and works constantly to normalize the life of same sex couples in the Latino community.
A native of Tepic, Nayarit Mexico. Sandoval received his B.A. in Communications from the University of Baja California.
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