As the co-host for "MTV's Top Pop Group," Marianela Pereyra's deadly combination of beauty and brains brings a splash of sass, spontaneity and style to the singing competition.
Having interviewed iconic artists like Gwen Stefani, Usher, Maroon 5, Ice Cube, 50 Cent and Kanye West, Marianela Pereyra can pinpoint exactly what it takes to be a superstar. Marianela Pereyra has a slew of experience under her belt, ranging from her high-profile VJ days and covering the Grammy Awards for Access Hollywood to hosting "Poker After Dark" and the "World Series of Poker."
Additionally, Marianela Pereyra's wit and versatility has landed her appearances on CNN's "Showbiz Tonight" and truTV's "Hollywood Heat." The pop-culture guru has even been featured in several magazines, including Maxim and Billboard, and writes a monthly column for CosmoGIRL.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to professional tango dancers, Marianela Pereyra developed a passion for the stage and entertainment industry at a young age while touring the world with her parents. When she was 5 years old, Marianela Pereyra's family moved to the United States, where she quickly learned English and became enamored with celebrity style and culture.
Soon, Marianela Pereyra started landing leading roles in school plays and musicals. Marianela Pereyra attended the University of Maryland, where she studied psychology, Italian and French and graduated cum laude. It was in college that Marianela Pereyra was noticed by industry professionals and secured her first hosting gig.
With a killer sense of humor and a perceptive eye, Marianela Pereyra is eager to help America figure out who should be "MTV's Top Pop Group."
Having interviewed iconic artists like Gwen Stefani, Usher, Maroon 5, Ice Cube, 50 Cent and Kanye West, Marianela Pereyra can pinpoint exactly what it takes to be a superstar. Marianela Pereyra has a slew of experience under her belt, ranging from her high-profile VJ days and covering the Grammy Awards for Access Hollywood to hosting "Poker After Dark" and the "World Series of Poker."
Additionally, Marianela Pereyra's wit and versatility has landed her appearances on CNN's "Showbiz Tonight" and truTV's "Hollywood Heat." The pop-culture guru has even been featured in several magazines, including Maxim and Billboard, and writes a monthly column for CosmoGIRL.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to professional tango dancers, Marianela Pereyra developed a passion for the stage and entertainment industry at a young age while touring the world with her parents. When she was 5 years old, Marianela Pereyra's family moved to the United States, where she quickly learned English and became enamored with celebrity style and culture.
Soon, Marianela Pereyra started landing leading roles in school plays and musicals. Marianela Pereyra attended the University of Maryland, where she studied psychology, Italian and French and graduated cum laude. It was in college that Marianela Pereyra was noticed by industry professionals and secured her first hosting gig.
With a killer sense of humor and a perceptive eye, Marianela Pereyra is eager to help America figure out who should be "MTV's Top Pop Group."