Maritza Medina

Maritza Medina is a Puerto Rican model, actress, doula, and radio host. She was born in Illinois on June 12, 1967, and was raised in Jayuya, Puerto Rico.

Medina began her career in 1989, acting as various characters on Telemundo. Her early television work included roles on programs such as Fantasy, La Pension de Doña Tere, A Toda Maquina, Musicomedia, and Show de las 12.

Following the birth of her twins, Medina appeared on the television show Anda Pal 'Cara! on Univision. She was also featured on Desde mi Pueblo, broadcast on WIPR Channel 6 in Puerto Rico. She later paused her career to focus on raising her three daughters.

During a quieter period in her career, Medina used Hospital Hima San Pablo as a main stage alongside the EGO'S group. She also worked to educate women about breastfeeding on television, appearing weekly on the Telemundo program Dia a Dia. In addition, she authored a weekly section for the Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero.

Medina has continued her work as a radio host and television personality. She hosts the radio program In God's Time (Al Tiempo de Dios) on 90.5 FM (Cadena Radio Vida) and works as a collaborator on Dia a Dia on Telemundo. In 2014, she participated in the play Learned Behavior (Conducta aprendida), which was presented in theaters across Puerto Rico. In 2016, she began hosting the weekly program Buena Tarde on Univision.