Marcela Iglesias
Marcela Iglesias
Marcela Iglesias is an Argentinian-American entertainer, host, entrepreneur, singer, and animal activist based in Los Angeles, California. She is the creator of Plastics of Hollywood, The Doll House and founder of EdgeCross-X. [2] [1] [6] [63][26] [68]
Early Life
Iglesias was born and raised in Argentina. In her adult life, she moved to Los Angeles with the goal of becoming a self-made woman. During her first ten years in America, she lived as an undocumented immigrant and worked tirelessly to create the life she had dreamed of as a child. [5] [64]
Career
Plastics of Hollywood
She currently runs a talent management company and lifestyle brand called The Plastics of Hollywood. Iglesias is also involved in the real estate business. [2]
Her work as a talent manager has earned her features in entertainment media such as Daily Mail alongside her clientele. She is also an animal activist and became a vegetarian after she adopted her pet pig Chuy, in 2014. Iglesias played a crucial part in helping Prop 12 in the state of California for animal equality. [1]
Entrepreneurship
I have a saying called ‘Marcela’s Way.’ And being from Argentina, our culture is different from the culture in the United States.
We do not compete with others regarding materialistic things — like who has the biggest house or the best shoes or bags.
So, I want my platform to teach individuals that I am content with who I am as a person.
Also, I want to show the next generation that your personality is what matters, and don't fall into the trap of needing to have a particular status to be famous.
You can be known for being yourself and not anyone else.
And for those interested in getting my help, they need to know that it’s going to be my way or no way.
They will need to respect my way, take my advice.
It’s going to need to be Marcela’s Way.
Period.
Edgecross-X
Procedures
In January 2019, Iglesias spent an estimated $2000 on 70 collagen injections in her stomach in a bid to get back the six-pack she had ten years prior. She also became the world's first person to received a spider web abs enhancement. [3]
Music
In 2019, she released her first single "Human Doll". The song has over 11,000 plays on Soundcloud and over 12,490 views on YouTube. [47] [46]
In the Media
Ellen DeGeneres replacement
In August 2020, after Ellen DeGeneres received public criticism from allegations of having a 'toxic' work culture, supporters online rallied for Iglesias to replace the host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. [53] [50] [49] [48] [52]
Iglesias stated it was time for WarnerMedia to replace Ellen DeGeneres with a Latina. [53] Users on social media used the hashtags #ReplaceEllen and #MarcelaIglesias in support of Iglesias. Memes of Iglesias and Ellen DeGeneres were also shared online with the hashtags #Queenofhollywood and #MarcelaIglesias. [53] [55] [56]
Iglesias told Perez Hilton: [53]
"If what is being said about her show is true then that’s terrible and Warner Media should absolutely move on.
I’d also love for them to look at some powerful, beautiful and talented Latina hosts to take over!
J-Lo, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek.
They all have such fun amazing personalities and I think they send a message of how sexy it is to be strong and independent."
Discography
Human Doll (2019) [25]