Mayra G\u00f3mez Kemp (1948\u20132024) was a Cuban-Spanish television host, actress, and singer whose pioneering career made her a beloved figure in Spain. Born in Havana to a family of performers, she moved with her family as a child to Puerto Rico, then Venezuela, and eventually the U.S., before settling in Spain in the early 1970s.<\/p>\n
She first gained wide public recognition on Spanish television through Un, dos, tres\u2026 responda otra vez<\/em>, a popular quiz show created by Chicho Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez Serrador. Mayra hosted the show from 1982 until 1988 \u2014 making her the first woman in the world to host a TV quiz show<\/strong> in prime time. Her vibrant personality, sharp memory (she memorized hundreds of pages of script every week), and signature phrase \u201c\u00a1Hasta aqu\u00ed puedo leer!\u201d<\/em> endeared her to millions.<\/p>\n Beyond game shows, G\u00f3mez Kemp showcased her versatility. She was part of the Tr\u00edo Acuario<\/em> singing group, then released a solo album called Una Dama<\/em>. She also acted on stage (notably as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show<\/em>) and later hosted other TV programs, including the Spanish version of Wheel of Fortune<\/em> \u2014 La ruleta de la fortuna<\/em> \u2014 on Antena 3. \u00a0Her contributions were recognized in 2013 when she received the prestigious Premio Iris Toda una Vida<\/strong> from the Spanish Television Academy.<\/p>\n G\u00f3mez Kemp\u2019s later life included profound personal challenges. She survived cancer of the tongue and later of the throat, becoming a vocal advocate for cancer awareness. In October 2024, she passed away at age 76 after a serious fall in her home. Her death sparked a wave of tributes across Spanish media \u2014 a testament to the lasting legacy of a trailblazing entertainer whose warmth and resilience left an indelible mark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mayra G\u00f3mez Kemp (1948\u20132024) was a Cuban-Spanish television host, actress, and singer whose pioneering career made her a beloved figure in Spain. Born in Havana to a… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n