Laura Tobón Yepes is a Colombian television host, model and businesswoman. She became famous for her appearances on various television shows, especially as a host such as La Voz Kids And La Voz teenagers.
Her career began as a model at the age of 15, paving the way for her to enter the television industry and affirming her position in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Laura Tobon Yepes
- Date of birth: January 5, 1990
- Age: 34 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Bogotá, Colombia
- Nationality: Colombian
- Occupation: TV presenter, model, businessman
- Parents: Jairo Tobón, Gina Yepes
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Álvaro Rodríguez (married 2017)
- Children: Lucca Rodríguez Tobón
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Spanish
- Net worth: 1 million USD
Early life and education
Laura Tobón is 34 years old and was born on January 5, 1990 in Bogotá, Colombia. She is the daughter of Jairo Tobón and Gina Yepes. Laura studied at Colegio Andino – Deutsche Schule in Bogotá and graduated in 2008.
She then pursued her higher education at Pontificia Javeriana University, where she studied Social Media with a focus on Journalism.
Her upbringing in a family that valued education and hard work influenced her career path. Laura’s ethnicity is Hispanic, and although details about her religious beliefs are not public, she has expressed values that are aligned with personal growth and empowerment.
Personal life
Laura Tobón married businessman Álvaro Rodríguez in 2017. The couple welcomed son Lucca Rodríguez Tobón on December 29, 2021.
Their relationship is characterized by mutual support in their respective careers. Although Laura maintains a relatively private personal life, she occasionally shares glimpses of her family life on social media.
Career
Laura began her modeling career at the age of 15 when she participated in a casting for RCN Models. Over the years, she turned to independent modeling and became a familiar face on prominent catwalks such as Colombiamoda and CaliExposhow.
In 2011, she was recognized as a finalist in the Chica E! Colombia, which led to her hosting roles on various television shows. Laura’s versatility allows her to present shows such as La Rueda de la Fortuna and entertainment segments for Noticias RCN.
In addition to her television work, Laura also launched Milonga’s Laura Tobón swimwear line in 2015.
She has also published her book This magic is mine in 2016, discussing the topic of happiness and inner peace based on her personal experiences. More recently, she has also been a host for shows such as La Voz teenagers And La Voz Kids on Caracol Televisión.
Prize
Laura Tobón has received many awards throughout her career. In 2016, she won the TVyNovelas award for Best Business Show Host and repeated the feat in 2018 for Best Variety Show Host.
Net worth
Laura Tobón’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. Her wealth mainly comes from a successful career in television hosting, modeling contracts, business ventures such as a swimwear line, and book sales.
Social Media
- Instagram: @lauratobon
- Twitter: @lauratobon
- YouTube: Laura Tobon
Cinema
- La Voz Kids (Caracol Television)
- La Voz teenagers (Caracol Television)
- Dile sí al vestido (Explore Home & Health)
- La Rueda de la Fortuna (RCN Television)
- La Vuelta al Mundo in 80 Risas (Caracol Television)
