Talina Fernndez: The Life and Legacy of the Dama del Buen Decir

Talina Fernndez was a Mexican actress, television presenter, journalist, and producer who hosted and wrote for numerous television programs for many years. She was known as the Dama del Buen Decir (The Lady of Good Speaking) for her eloquence and professionalism. She died on June 28, 2023, at the age of 78, after a short

Talina Fernández was a Mexican actress, television presenter, journalist, and producer who hosted and wrote for numerous television programs for many years. She was known as the Dama del Buen Decir (The Lady of Good Speaking) for her eloquence and professionalism. She died on June 28, 2023, at the age of 78, after a short battle with leukemia.

Early Years and Education

Talina Fernández was born on August 2, 1944, in Mexico City, the daughter of Jorge Fernández-Veró and Catalina Vela Alcaráz. She was the only child of her parents’ marriage, but had five half-siblings from their subsequent unions. Her nickname “Talina” came from one of her cousins who could not pronounce her name “Catalina” when she was born.

She studied at the German School Alexander von Humboldt in Mexico City, where she learned to speak English, French, and German fluently. She then went to study at a boarding school in Illinois, United States, where she met Lolita Ayala, who would later become another prominent figure in Mexican television.

After returning to Mexico, she enrolled in nursing at the National Institute of Cardiology [ es], but did not finish her studies as she got married. According to Wikipedia, she married Gerardo Levy, with whom she had three children, including the entertainer Mariana Levy, who died from cardiac arrest in 2005.

Career in Television and Journalism

Talina Fernández began her career as an actress in 1972, with a special appearance on the telenovela Las gemelas. She then starred in another telenovela, Caras y gestos, in 1977. She also participated in two other telenovelas – Muchachita in 1985 and Tenías que ser tú in 1992.

However, she soon transitioned from acting to journalism, thanks to the encouragement of Raúl Astor, an Argentine actor and television host who discovered her at an advertising agency and invited her to join the variety show La cosquilla. She also worked with Juan “el Gallo” Calderón on the women’s program Mujeres, mujeres y algo más.

She became a pioneer of the fusion between Canal 8 and Telesistema Mexicano, which resulted in the creation of Televisa, the largest media company in Latin America, in 1973. She hosted several news programs, such as En punto, Punto final, Contacto directo, and Antena 5. She earned the nickname of “the Dama del Buen Decir” from Luis de Llano Macedo for her eloquence and professionalism.

She also hosted various specials, such as the Academy Awards, beauty pageants, and sports programs. She produced several television programs, such as Vi, video y vencí and Gana video. She also produced the TV movie Buscando a la niña Heidi in 1988.

Throughout her career, she hosted several programs, such as Nuestras realidades, Rim Bom Video, Taliníssima, ¿Qué crees?, Nuestra Casa , Hasta en las mejores familias , and Hoy . She was a presenter of the Teletón broadcasts in 1997, 2000, 2001, and 2002. She participated in and contributed to other programs such as Bailando por la boda de tus sueños , Big Brother VIP: Mexico , 100 mexicanos dijeron , and the Premios TVyNovelas .

She also appeared in several documentaries, such as No contaban con mi astucia [ es], Historias engarzadas: Sonia Infante , and Un recuerdo para Mariana Levy , which was a tribute to her daughter who passed away in 2005.

Personal Life and Death

Talina Fernández had a turbulent personal life. She divorced Gerardo Levy after having three children with him. She then married politician Alejandro Carrillo Castro [ es] in 1981. They divorced in 2015 after Fernández accused him of infidelity. She later married José Manuel Fernández in 2022.

She faced several health issues throughout her life. In 2006, she was diagnosed with a meningeal tumor that was successfully removed by surgery. In 2023, she was diagnosed with leukemia that proved fatal. She died at a hospital in Polanco, Mexico City on June 28th that year.

She left behind a legacy of excellence and professionalism in Mexican television and journalism. She was admired by millions of viewers for her charisma and talent. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family deeply. She will be remembered as one of the most influential figures in Mexican media history.

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