Hony Smailyn Gregoria Hilario Estrella, known as Hony Star, is a recognized Dominican actress, announcer, and presenter. He was born on January 1st of 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and has built a solid career in radio, television, film and theater.
In 2024, was the official presenter of Sovereign Awards, where it obtained the highest audience rating, consolidating its presence on Dominican television.
From 2021, was part of the team of Alofoke Media Group as a panelist in This Is Not Radio, however, in June 2024 announced his resignation from the program, marking a new direction in his professional career.
Hony Estrella's beginnings in the media
Hony Estrella began her career as announcer on important Dominican radio stations, such as:
- Rumba FM
- Space Chain
- Neon
- Viva FM (actual Fidelity 94.1)
His first step in television was as voice-over from the youth program The Messiness of Mango TV. In 2002, debuted as a co-host on Video Hits, a music video show.
Consolidation with Jochy Santos
The big boost to his career came when he worked alongside Jochy Santos, one of the most influential communicators on Dominican television. He became one of the most prominent figures on the programs:
- The Same Hit with Jochy (radio)
- Fun with Jochy (television)
Thanks to her charisma and talent, she established herself as one of the country's most beloved communicators.
Career in Television and Radio
Hony has been part of multiple radio and television programs, standing out in:
Television
- The Messiness (voice-over)
- Video Hits (co-host)
- Iguazú Mission
- Excuse the Hour
- On the way to the Casandra Awards
- Who Dances Better? (host, 2007)
- Now It Is! (2012-2014)
- More Roberto (2014)
- Valid for Tr3s (2014)
- Extraordinary Saturday (host and comedian)
- Sovereign Awards 2024 (official presenter)
Radio
- Live Cabin
- The Same Blow
- Teenagers in Chain
- Young Contact
- For Women Only
- Radio Como Yo
- Consulting with Ana Simó
- On a Pair of Heels (producer and host)
- Stand Up Now
- This Is Not a Radio Show (2021-2024)
- Finance with Humor
Acting career
Hony Estrella has demonstrated her versatility as an actress in cinema, theater and television.
Who
He has participated in various film productions, such as:
- At sign (2013)
- My Favorite Little Angel (2013)
- From Fish to Time (2014)
- A Mess in Dollars (2014)
- Dying Dreaming (2014)
- To the Camp (2015)
- Of the Color of the Night (2015)
- My Mother-in-Law and I (2016)
- Two Police Officers in Trouble (2016)
- Save me (2016)
- All Men Are Equal (2016)
- Star Mission (2017)
- 40th Street (2017)
- The Barber Shop (2017-2018)
- Papi (2020)
- Motel (2021)
- More than Water (2021)
- The Witch (2021)
- Lemonade (2022)
- The Figure (2022)
- Father Wanted (2022)
- Assault in Progress (2024)
- The Silence of Marcos Tremmer (2024)
Theater
In the theatrical field, he has participated in notable works, including:
- Avoid
- The Song of the Cicada
- Each Sheep with its Partner
- Forbidden to Seduce Married People
- Adulteries
- Steel Magnolias
- 12 Princesses at War
- The Bolero Show
- Perfect Quorum
- Ladies' Restroom
Personal Life
Hony Estrella keeps her private life discreet. It is known that she had a relationship with the radio host. Sergio Carlo and that she is the mother of Camila, born in 2006, the result of his relationship with Vladimir Dotel, leader of the group Illegals.
Achievements and recognitions
- Nominated at the People's Choice Awards as a Latina influencer (2022).
- Official presenter of the 2024 Sovereign Awards, obtaining the highest audience rating in the event's recent history.
- Recognized as one of the most important commercial voices in the Dominican Republic.
Hony Estrella has been and is the commercial voice of several Dominican companies or brands.
Hony Estrella in politics
She has been very active in politics in recent years. In 2020, she was the running mate of the late merengue singer Johnny Ventura for Mayor of the National District, along with the party People's Strength.
