Originally from Cuba, Saralegui came to the U.S. with her family when she was 12 years-old. Often referred to as the "Latina Oprah," she became a household name with her Miami-based Spanish-language talk show, "El Show de Cristina"
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Saralegui was named one TIME Magazine's "25 most influential Hispanics in America" in 2005.
This is Saralegui's first presidential endorsement.
"I came to this country when I was 12 years old, because my parents wanted to give me new opportunities to succeed. With their support and a lot of hard work I was able to pursue my dreams," said Saralegui in the video released by Obama for America.
"President Obama wants everyone to have the chances I had," she continued
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