Natalia Denegri

Natalia Denegri
Born (1976-03-18) March 18, 1976
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationsTelevision host, journalist, actress, producer, philanthropist, businesswoman
Notable workCorazones Guerreros

Natalia Denegri (born 18 March 1976) is an Argentine-Italian-American television host, journalist, actress, producer, philanthropist, and businesswoman. She is known for her humanitarian television program Corazones Guerreros, her work with the Hassenfeld Family Foundation, and her production of Emmy Award–winning documentaries addressing social and political issues in Latin America and the United States.

Early life

Denegri was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She began her career in Argentina as an actress and television personality while also serving as a godmother and advocate for nonprofit organizations, particularly those supporting children with autism. Through this philanthropic work she was invited to the United States to participate in a university symposium on autism, where she presented on how the condition was being addressed in Argentina.[1]

Career

In November 2025, she received the U.S. Capitol Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the International Academy of Chaplaincy at a ceremony held in the U.S. Capitol. The award was given in recognition of her international humanitarian work.

United States and Hassenfeld Foundation

During her first visit to the U.S., Denegri met Alan Hassenfeld, former CEO of Hasbro and chairman of the Hassenfeld Family Foundation. Under his mentorship she launched Corazones Guerreros on CNN en Español, later moving the program to Mega TV, where it is broadcast throughout the United States and Latin America. She was subsequently appointed the Foundation’s official spokesperson for Latin America.[2][3]

Humanitarian missions

With the Foundation, Denegri coordinated missions in La Guajira, Colombia (supporting the Wayúu community), Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Venezuela, Argentina, and the United States. In Puerto Rico, her team delivered more than US$100,000 in aid and evacuated over 300 patients to Miami.[4] The mission was documented in the film Hope by director Alain Maiki. For this work she received recognition from the United States Congress.[5]

In March 2022 she collaborated with Baires Grill, Miami Mayor Francis X. Suárez, and The Hachar Law Group to assist Ukrainian refugees arriving in Miami after Russia’s invasion.[6]

Corazones Guerreros

Since its debut in 2013, Corazones Guerreros has aired more than 450 episodes on CNN en Español and MegaTV. The program combines journalism with humanitarian aid and has received multiple Suncoast Emmy Awards and the Carteles Award.[3]

Other television work

In 2013 Denegri co-hosted Atrevidas alongside Argentine journalist Nazarena Nobile.[7]

Since 2025 she has been part of Univision’s Siéntese Quien Pueda, contributing weekly segments on entrepreneurship and empowerment.[8][9][10][11]

Producer and Trinitus Productions

Through her production company Trinitus Productions, Denegri has produced documentaries addressing humanitarian and political crises, including the Venezuelan immigration crisis. These works have received international festival screenings and contributed to her total of 43 Suncoast Emmy Awards (28 personal, 15 through Trinitus).[12]

Business career

Denegri is a partner in Baires Grill, an Argentine restaurant chain in the U.S., with locations in Florida and New York.[13] The chain was designated as the official restaurant of the Argentina national football team during its U.S. matches.[14]

Political activities

In January 2025 Denegri was one of the organizers of official galas during the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, where she presented awards to international leaders including Argentine President Javier Milei.[15]

Later that year she participated in the “Bienvenido Empresarios: Business & Policy Summit” at the White House, joining Hispanic business leaders and U.S. policymakers including Senators Ted Cruz and Rick Scott.[16]

Books

Denegri is the author of Corazones Guerreros: Stories of Life and Corazón de Mamá. She presented her works in Argentina, the United States, and Italy, where she personally gifted a copy to Pope Francis.[17]

Awards and recognition

  • 43 Suncoast Emmy Awards[18]
  • Carteles Award
  • Key to the City of Miami (2015)
  • Recognition by the U.S. Congress (2017)
  • People en Español’s 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women (2018)[19]
  • Recognition by Miami Mayor Francis X. Suárez (2021)[20][21][22]
  • HOLA! Magazine’s Top 100 Latina Powerhouse (2021)[23]
  • Callas Tribute Prize (2024, 2025)[24]
  • Martín Fierro Latino Award (2024)[25]
  • Martín Fierro de Cable (2024)
  • Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award by the White House (2025)[26]
  • United Doctors of America Humanitarian Award (2025)[27]

References

  1. ^ "HACE HISTORIA: Natalia Denegri se convierte en la primera argentina en ganar tres Emmy". www.pronto.com.ar (in Spanish). 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  2. ^ "Natalia Denegri debutó como conductora de TV en Miami". infobae (in European Spanish). 2017-11-19. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  3. ^ a b "Natalia Denegri: a life dedicated to helping others". HOLA! USA. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  4. ^ "Natalia Denegri: "Llevamos a Puerto Rico más de 100 mil dólares en alimentos y medicamentos"". infobae (in European Spanish). 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  5. ^ "Quién es la argentina que visibiliza historias de migrantes latinos en EE.UU. y recibió un reconocimiento en la Casa Blanca". LA NACION (in Spanish). 2025-05-09. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  6. ^ Doss, Laine. "Miami-Based Baires Grill to Sponsor 50 Ukrainians With Housing, Jobs, Legal Fees". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  7. ^ "Natalia Denegri and Nazarena Nobile ATREVIDAS – TVMAS Magazine". 2015-02-03. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  8. ^ admin (2025-02-19). "Natalia Denegri debuta en Univision". Natalia Denegri. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  9. ^ Magazine, Fama News (2025-02-08). "Natalia Denegri debuta en Univisión: una argentina se suma al equipo de la principal cadena hispana de EE.UU". Fama News Magazine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  10. ^ "Natalia Denegri se une a ¡Siéntese quien pueda!: "Me solidarizo con Carolina como mujer por lo que está viviendo"". People en Español. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  11. ^ "Natalia Denegri se incorpora al equipo de "Siéntese quien pueda"". diariolasamericas.com (in Spanish). 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  12. ^ "Natalia Denegri, nominada a 14 premios Suncoast Emmy". infobae (in European Spanish). 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  13. ^ "Locations". www.bairesgrill.com. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  14. ^ Redacción (2025-06-24). "Baires Grill se convierte en restaurante oficial de la Selección Argentina en EE. UU. y proyecta su expansión a Argentina". Newsweek en español (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  15. ^ "Javier Milei fue distinguido en Washington por Natalia Denegri". Caras (in Spanish). 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  16. ^ Author, Guest (2025-05-30). "Natalia Denegri: Let us keep what we earn — why the Senate must pass the 'Big Beautiful Bill'". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2025-09-10. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ "Natalia Denegri le regaló su libro al papa Francisco: "Este encuentro reforzó mi convicción de ayudar"". infobae (in European Spanish). 2017-11-25. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  18. ^ "Natalia Denegri ganó 4 nuevos Premios Emmys y ya suma 26 en total". infobae (in European Spanish). 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  19. ^ "Las 25 mujeres mas poderosas 2018". People en Español. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  20. ^ "In Miami acknowledged Natalia Denegrí, Nelson Bustamante and Elizabeth Hernández – TVMAS Magazine". 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  21. ^ "Natalia Denegri Joins the Mayor of Miami in Bringing a Christmas Surprise to Child Victims of Abuse". www.newswire.com. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  22. ^ admin (2021-08-02). "Natalia Denegri Has Been Recognized by Miami's Mayor Francis X. Suárez for Her Social Work With Children in Vulnerable Communities". Natalia Denegri. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  23. ^ "Natalia Denegri named Top 100 Latina Powerhouse 2021". HOLA! USA. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  24. ^ "Natalia Denegri será premiada en Nueva York junto a Angelina Jolie". ¡HOLA! (in Spanish). 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  25. ^ Braillard, Miguel (2024-11-25). "Natalia Denegri celebra su Martín Fierro Latino al mejor programa infantil: "Siempre lo soñé"". LA NACION (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  26. ^ "Natalia Denegri y Martín Koenig fueron distinguidos por su labor social en los Estados Unidos". infobae (in European Spanish). 2025-05-09. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  27. ^ "Natalia Denegri recibe el Premio Humanitario de United Doctors of America por su compromiso social". diariolasamericas.com (in Spanish). 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
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