Rocsi Diaz
Also known as Raquel Roxanne Diaz
Career
Active 2002 – present
Biography
About Rocsi Diaz
With a petite frame and a bright, street-smart style, Rocsi Diaz is a familiar face in American television. The 44-year-old Honduran-born host and actress stands at 5'2" with black hair and brown eyes, a presence that defined her years on BET's 106 & Park. Her career took off in Dallas, where she hosted at urban radio station 97.9 The Beat, then moved to Boston's Hot 97.7 as a DJ, and later became the midday DJ at Chicago's Power 92, earning the nickname "The Midday Mami." In 2006, she won the co-host role on 106 & Park alongside Terrence J, a show that reached over 85 million homes internationally. Her time on the show ended in 2012, and she then became a correspondent and weekend co-host on Entertainment Tonight, a role that earned her a Daytime Emmy in 2014 as part of the Outstanding Entertainment News Program cast.
Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and raised in New Orleans, Rocsi moved with her family at a young age. Of Honduran and Chilean descent, she graduated from West Jefferson High School and later from Nicholls State University. She has been open about her past struggles with anorexia, which she shared on air in 2009. She returned to New Orleans in 2015 to mark the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, showing how her childhood street had been left bare of homes. After Entertainment Tonight, she joined CNN's HLN as a Los Angeles contributor, hosted the third season of Dating Naked, and provided commentary for Cannonball on USA Network. In 2021, she became the host of Fox's reality singing competition Alter Ego.
Known professionally as Rocsi Diaz, she has also been a model and a vegetarian since college, even appearing in a PETA ad campaign. Her journey includes early appearances on MTV's Fear and a role as a correspondent in the video game Def Jam: Icon. She is straight, with a slim body type and real natural breasts. Her career spans over two decades, marked by versatility across radio, TV hosting, and acting. A Honduran in the American entertainment scene, she continues to make her mark in broadcasting. Her story reflects resilience and reinvention, from radio DJ to Emmy-winning television personality. She is a natural communicator, a talent that has kept her in the public eye for years. Rocsi remains active in the industry, and her contributions to entertainment are notable. Her life and career illustrate the possibilities of hard work and adaptability in the media world. She is a proud Honduran-American, a role model for many aspiring hosts. Her impact on television is real, and her journey is far from over. This is Rocsi Diaz, a woman of many talents and a distinct, enduring presence.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2002-present (started around 20 years old; 24 years active)
- Birthplace
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Honduras
- Ethnicity
- Latin
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–25–37 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36C show conversions - UK: 36C, EU: 80C, AU: 14C, JP: 80C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Rocsi Diaz transition from radio to television?
Rocsi started as a radio host in Dallas, Boston, and Chicago before winning the co-host role on BET's 106 & Park in 2006, which launched her TV career.
What is Rocsi Diaz's connection to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina?
Rocsi grew up in New Orleans, and in 2015 she returned for the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, showing how her childhood street was bare of homes.
What notable award did Rocsi Diaz win while at Entertainment Tonight?
In 2014, as part of the Entertainment Tonight cast, Rocsi won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment News Program.
Did you know
- Rocsi is of Honduran and Chilean descent, reflecting her Latina heritage.
- During her radio days in Chicago, she was known as 'The Midday Mami'.
- She appeared on MTV's Fear as a contestant in 2000, before her big break.
- Rocsi is a vegetarian since college and did a PETA ad campaign promoting the diet.
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