Carla Medrano is a popular radio personality, probably most widely recognized by her pseudonym “Mala” on Univision’s show entitled “El Bueno, La Mala, and El Feo.” She previously worked on Houston’s What Good 93.3, and is currently based in Los Angeles, California, where she continues to charm audiences with her dynamic and engaging radio presence.
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Early life, family, and education
Carla Medrano was born on 16 October 1988, in Houston, TX, USA under the zodiac sign of Libra. She’s currently 35 years old and is lives in the US, though she has roots in Honduras.
Her mother’s name is Emma Gutierrez, and she’s of Honduran ancestry; her father hails from El Salvador, but his name remains unknown. While Carla has four younger siblings, their identities have not been publicly disclosed as she wishes to keep their privacy. Carla spent her early years in Honduras before relocating to Houston with her family at the age of 10.
Despite facing challenges in school due to her hoarse voice, Carla nurtured a childhood dream of becoming a successful journalist. Unfortunately, her classmates subjected her to bullying and demoralization throughout her school life. Undeterred by these obstacles, she excelled in her high school education, achieving great results.
Carla’s journey in education continued as she pursued her passion for broadcast journalism. In 2014, she graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Today, as a prominent radio personality based in Los Angeles, Carla Medrano has overcome adversities to realize her childhood aspirations.
Career
Carla embarked on her career journey in 2014, setting her sights on a path that would lead her to success. Her initial professional venture took her to Telemundo Houston KTMD, where she served as an Assignment Editor. In this role, Carla efficiently managed various tasks, including overseeing news operations, co-ordinating rundowns with news producers, and handling diverse responsibilities within the media landscape. Her dedicated work ethic and commitment to excellence marked the beginning of her impactful career.
— carla medrano (@carlamedranoo) August 26, 2016
After gaining valuable experience at KTMD, Carla transitioned to KQBU-FM, a Univision Radio station based in Houston, where she took on the role of an on-air personality. Her engaging presence and compelling voice resonated with the audience, establishing her as a noteworthy figure in radio broadcasting. In 2017, she further expanded her horizons by relocating to Los Angeles, where she became a co-host on the radio program “El Bueno, La Mala Y El Feo” at the Los Angeles branch of KQBU-FM.
On this dynamic radio program, Carla Medrano assumed the persona of “La Mala,” showcasing her unique talent and contributing to the show’s success. Her counterparts, Raul Molinar who portrayed “El Bueno” together with Andres Maldonado who played “El Feo,” completed the charismatic trio. Notably, Carla’s career also included hosting duties at Houston’s What Good 93.3 Radio station, adding to her multifaceted expertise in the radio industry.
Carla Carla Medrano also runs a YouTube channel, featuring podcast videos that have garnered over 25,000 subscribers at the time of writing. She created the channel in 2010, and has uploaded around 50 videos, which she only began in 2023.
Her most popular video has received over 350,000 views and nearly 10,000 likes. It is entitled “El por qué ya no escuchas a Carla Medrano en la radio,” which features her talking about her career, and why she’s no longer on the radio. This was also the first video on her YouTube channel, uploaded on 25 August 2023.
Alongside her YouTube presence, she manages a TikTok account, on which she shares workout sessions, podcasts, and lifestyle content, boasting a following of over 270,000 on the platform, and has accumulated over 1.3 million likes on her numerous videos. Her most popular has received an impressive 1.2 million views and over 55,000 likes, and features her celebrating the win of Mexico over the USA in soccer.
Besides her career as a radio host and social media content creator, Carla has also started her own company – Nutri Cuerpo – a weight loss center with a range of dietary products, as well as weight loss experts who give health advice. Carla promotes the company on her personal social media accounts, but has also created a business account on Instagram. Her company has received mostly positive reviews, and appears to be on a good track to success.
Relationships
Carla Medrano has remained very private when it comes to information about her romantic life, choosing not to share any details about her relationships with the public. Preferring to keep her love life private, she hasn’t posted any of her previous or current relationships on her social media profiles. Despite the lack of specific information, most reports suggest that she’s currently single and fully committed to advancing her diverse career.
Appearance and clothing style
Carla Medrano stands at a height of 5ft 7ins (1.70m), weighs around 132lbs (60kgs), and has a refined and polished appearance. With dark brown hair and hazel brown eyes, she exudes a captivating charm highlighted by her wide smile. Notably, Carla has chosen not to get any tattoos, preferring the natural look of her body.
Her clothing style reflects a blend of comfort and elegance. Given her commitment to regular exercise and promotion of her weight loss company, Carla frequently wears leggings and sporty outfits. During official occasions, she leans towards simple yet elegant dresses that accentuate her figure. Her sense of style is completed with carefully chosen accessories such as earrings, necklaces and bracelets, adding a touch of sophistication to her overall appearance. Additionally, Carla often wears professional makeup, enhancing her natural features and contributing to her polished look.
Hobbies and interests
Outside of her work life, Carla seems to be an avid traveler, and has visited many countries around the world. Her favorite places seem to be at the sea, as she loves to swim and spend time at the beach. Many of her Instagram photos feature her in bikinis, on boats, and at the pool. Some of the most notable places she’s visited include the U.A.E., Mexico and Spain.
In her free time, she loves to go hiking in national parks and local nature spots. She also loves riding bicycles and running.
Net Worth
As of early 2024, Carla Medrano’s net worth has been estimated at $500,000. Her wealth comes primarily from her long and successful career as a radio host, but also from her recent ventures into social media. Her recent entrepreneurial efforts have also been mostly successful, with her company “Nutri Cuerpo” likely contributing substantially to her yearly income.
