Biography
Argelia Atilano is the leading female voice of El Show de Omar y Argelia for KLVE 107.5 FM in Los Angeles. She embodies a solidified career of industry achievements in both radio and television.
Argelia has been recognized for her work with 5 Golden Mike Awards, the keys to the city of Huntington Park, the State Senator of California Gil Cedillo Award and nominations for industry pinnacles, Emmy Awards and Marconi Radio Awards.
Argelia is actively involved with charities like Hispanic Scholarship Fund, St. Jude's Research Center, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The American Red Cross, Padres Contra El Cancer and The Blind Childrens Center. Always putting her community first, one of her most esteemed projects is at her alma mater, Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. Here she is involved in the Escalante Scholarship Fund where she actively motivates students that are on the verge of dropping out, instilling in them a determination to pursue a higher education amidst their many obstacles. Recently, she created "The Argelia Atilano Scholarship Fund" which provides scholarships to deserving female graduates from Garfield High School and that have been accepted to Loyola Marymount University.
Today Argelia Atilano is a well-established TV and radio personality, and a house hold name within her audience. Atilano successfully balances a work schedule, that would surely intimidate most, and a fulfilling personal life with husband and radio co-host Omar Velasco. Together they take on their biggest role yet, as proud parents of their two daughters, Camila and Anabella.
Argelia is the refreshing, credible and sincere voice for brands like AT&T, Chevron, Olay, Pampers, Dannon, McDonald's HACER scholarship program and the state campaign, "California's First 5". Univision Television and Univision Radio, KLVE 107.5 FM, are incredibly proud to call Argelia Atilano, family!
