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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.

A Chicago native with a double major degree in Journalism and Spanish Language Literature from Loyola Marymount University, Argelia began her career as an intern at CBS-TV Channel 2. After only a few years she began her exposure to radio, coordinating promotional events for KRLA and KLSX. It was in Los Angeles, at Spanish TV Station KVEA 52 where she received her first big break as host of Generación X.

Soon after in 2003, Argelia joined Univision Television Network. Since then Argelia has been involved in National shows like: Premios Juventud, The Latin Grammys, Ver Para Creer, and for more than 10 years, as host of the entertainment segment for the leading newscast Primer Impacto.

All this happened as Argelia managed to be up every morning at 3 AM to co-host the morning show for the leading Spanish radio station in Los Angeles, KLVE 107.5 FM.

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 Padres Contra el Cancer, St. Jude's Research Center, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The American Red Cross 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.

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 Olay, Pampers, AT&T, McDonalds HACER scholarship program and California's First 5.