Raquel Sanchez — Biography
Raquel Sánchez-Silva was born on January 13, 1973, in Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain, and at 52 years old, she has established herself as a respected Spanish television presenter, actress, and author with a rich history in broadcasting. After obtaining a journalism degree from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca between 1990 and 1994, she launched her career at TelePlasencia, where she covered sports stories for TVE, including reports on Atlético de Madrid. Her career progressed as she served as a news anchor at Telemadrid before joining Canal+ and Cuatro, where she hosted a variety of programs such as Noche de los Oscars, La hora wiki, Soy lo que como, Noche Cuatro, Idénticos, and Supernanny.
Raquel’s transition to Mediaset España's Telecinco saw her hosting reality TV shows, including Peking Express and Acorralados. From 2016 to 2017, she hosted Likes on Movistar+’s #0 channel, and in 2018, she returned to TVE to present Maestros de la Costura, the Spanish adaptation of The Great British Sewing Bee, which she continued until 2022. In 2023, she took on the role of host for Netflix’s Deep Fake Love. As an actress, she has appeared in minor roles in productions such as Key Club (2012), Aída (2005), and Maestros de la Costura: Celebrity (2025). Additionally, she has penned books like Mañana, a las seis (2014) and Tengo los óvulos contados (2015).
Raquel experienced profound personal loss when her husband, Italian cameraman Mario Biondo, died in 2013 under circumstances that were initially classified as suicide but were later questioned. His family's claims of foul play, discussed in Netflix's The Last Hours of Mario Biondo (2023), attracted public scrutiny, however, there has been no evidence linking Raquel to any wrongdoing. In a 2022 interview with El País, she reflected on this tragedy, sharing, "I’ve rebuilt my life with strength, but the pain remains." Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with Argentine producer Matías Dumont, with whom she welcomed twin sons via cesarean delivery in 2015. She has not been involved in any significant controversies since then and continues to enjoy a positive professional reputation.
Raquel is approximately 5'6" (167 cm) tall and weighs about 60 kg (132 lbs), characterized by blonde hair and dark eyes, as shown in various online profiles. Her physical appearance has garnered attention, particularly regarding her breast size, which she claims to be a 38G. Many commentators have lauded her body as among the best, with some calling her a "sexy MILF." Her television appearances often highlight her stylish and
Raquel’s transition to Mediaset España's Telecinco saw her hosting reality TV shows, including Peking Express and Acorralados. From 2016 to 2017, she hosted Likes on Movistar+’s #0 channel, and in 2018, she returned to TVE to present Maestros de la Costura, the Spanish adaptation of The Great British Sewing Bee, which she continued until 2022. In 2023, she took on the role of host for Netflix’s Deep Fake Love. As an actress, she has appeared in minor roles in productions such as Key Club (2012), Aída (2005), and Maestros de la Costura: Celebrity (2025). Additionally, she has penned books like Mañana, a las seis (2014) and Tengo los óvulos contados (2015).
Raquel experienced profound personal loss when her husband, Italian cameraman Mario Biondo, died in 2013 under circumstances that were initially classified as suicide but were later questioned. His family's claims of foul play, discussed in Netflix's The Last Hours of Mario Biondo (2023), attracted public scrutiny, however, there has been no evidence linking Raquel to any wrongdoing. In a 2022 interview with El País, she reflected on this tragedy, sharing, "I’ve rebuilt my life with strength, but the pain remains." Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with Argentine producer Matías Dumont, with whom she welcomed twin sons via cesarean delivery in 2015. She has not been involved in any significant controversies since then and continues to enjoy a positive professional reputation.
Raquel is approximately 5'6" (167 cm) tall and weighs about 60 kg (132 lbs), characterized by blonde hair and dark eyes, as shown in various online profiles. Her physical appearance has garnered attention, particularly regarding her breast size, which she claims to be a 38G. Many commentators have lauded her body as among the best, with some calling her a "sexy MILF." Her television appearances often highlight her stylish and
