Marianela Pereyra

Marianela Pereyra is an Argentine-American sportscaster, television host, and writer. She appeared in ER (TV series) (1994) and the sitcom Half & Half (2002).

Pereyra has hosted various events on ESPN, CBS Sports, and Fox Sports and intrviewed celebrities on FUSE TV. Additionally, since 2012, she has hosted tournaments for the World Poker Tour.

Pereyra replaced Shana Hiatt in Poker After Dark and was starring in NASCAR Trackside (2011-2012). She presented IMX (TV series) and was a was broadcaster of World Series of Poker (ESPN) in 2013.

Marianela Pereyra replaced Shana Hiatt in Poker After Dark, starring in NASCAR Trackside (2011-2012). She presented IMX (TV series) and was a broadcaster of World Series of Poker (ESPN) in 2013. She was backstage correspondent of MTV's Top Pop Group in 2008.

She studied psychology and Romance languages at the University of Maryland, College Park and graduated cum laude.

Marianela works for Expedia and was hired by Travel Channel as the host of her own beach series. Throughout her shows she was able to incorporate a "food" segment, which reflects her passion for healthy food and wellness.