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Karen Dejo (66)
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Karen Ivonne Dejo Yglesias, born on July 10, 1980, in Callao, Peru, is a multifaceted Peruvian entertainer known as a television host, dancer, actress, and reality TV star. She launched her career at age 15 as a dancer on the youth program 'La Movida de los Sábados' and joined the popular cumbia group Alma Bella. Transitioning to television, she co-hosted 'Ritmo de los Sábados' in 2002 and featured in comedy sketches on 'Risas de América' and 'Recargados de Risa.' Dejo's acting portfolio includes the telenovela 'Besos Robados' (2004), the erotic series 'Bellas y Ambiciosas' (2006) where she portrayed a sexually liberated character, and films such as 'Talk Show' (2006), 'Chicha Tu Madre' (2006), and lead role in 'Jugo de Tamarindo' (2019). Gaining massive fame through reality TV, she excelled in 'Combate' (winner of season 12, best combatant in seasons 8 and 9), 'Esto es Guerra' (multiple stints since 2013), and dance shows like 'El Gran Show' (runner-up). A 2007 controversy arose from a leaked intimate video, fueling her 'sex symbol' image. Personally, she has a daughter, Mía Abanto Dejo (born 2011), from her relationship with businessman Carlos Abanto Soto, among other high-profile romances. At 45, Dejo continues captivating audiences in Peruvian media, including recent series 'Tu Nombre y el Mío' (2024).