Sabrina Soto is the star of HGTV’s home makeover genre of shows. And this interior designer is returning to lend her expertise to Trading Spaces season 10, the revival of TLC’s popular home renovating show. If you aren’t familiar with the home reno goddess’ impeccable style, we’ve got Sabrina Soto’s wiki to get you excited for her return to TV.
| About Sabrina Soto | |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 Years |
| Birth | December 27, 1975 Miami, Florida |
| Gender | Female |
| Children | Olivia Gray |
| Siblings | Natasha |
| Parents | Roberto FE Soto, Maria Elena Soto |
| Job | TV Host, Interior Designer, Realtor |
| TV Shows | The High Low Project, Get It Sold, Bang For Your Buck, Trading Spaces |
| Ethnicity | Cuban-American |
She Has Cuban Heritage
Sabrina Soto was born on December 27, 1975, and is 43 years old. She and her sister, Natasha, were born and raised in the U.S. and have Cuban roots through their parents.
Their father, Roberto FE Soto, is a Cuban-born teacher and media professional. He has worked with The Washington Post, NBC News, and was also the NY bureau chief of Associated Press TV.
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Roberto Soto was married to Sabrina’s mother, Maria Elena Soto. Maria is a talented cook who instilled a love for Cuban food in Sabrina. Her mother, grandmother, and aunt are Sabrina’s inspiration to work in food and design.
Sabrina was born in Miami, Florida and lived in Washington, D.C. and New York for her father’s work. During a labor strike at NBC, Roberto relocated his family to Los Angeles where Sabrina’s design and TV business is now based.
Her parents divorced when she was 14 and her father was mostly away because of work. Soto’s mother struggled financially and the family was even evicted from their house.
Her Mother Inspired Her to Be a Designer
Maria had a home decorating and staging business and Sabrina used to assist her when she was young. While working with her mother, Sabrina developed a love and knack for creating beautiful spaces.
Sabrina initially dreamed of becoming a professional baker. However, she followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a designer while also working as a licensed realtor. She still enjoys baking and cooking often and shares her culinary exploits on Instagram.
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She’s now a regular design consultant on numerous shows. Besides hosting shows on HGTV, she has appeared in other shows on the network as well as The Wendy Williams Show, GMA, Today, The Rachel Ray Show, The View, and more. Her designed spaces have also made a splash on the pages of Esquire, Elle Decor, Time, Huffington Post, Variety, and The New York Post.
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Sabrina’s mom is now retired and a hands-on grandma to Sabrina and Natasha’s kids. Since her mother is no longer decorating, Sabrina gave her mom’s home a makeover as a Mother’s Day present in 2014.
Soto’s design aesthetic incorporates her Latin roots while considering her clients’ requirements. She also consults her mom often and enlists Maria as her shopper for home reno projects.
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She Landed Her First HGTV Job through Craigslist
Sabrina Soto has hosted HGTV shows including The High/Low Project, Get It Sold, and Bang For Your Buck besides appearing in an array of shows on the network. And it all started with a serendipitous search on the Internet.
Soto recalled she found her first hosting job on HGTV in 2006 on Craigslist. “I woke up really early because I couldn’t sleep,” she said. “I looked on Craigslist, and they wanted someone with design and real estate experience. It was amazing!”
Though she was primarily working in real estate at that time, she’d had sporadic acting gigs on TV as an extra. She also tried out for an MTV show that didn’t work out. But she was dying to follow her designing passion and be on TV. Thanks to HGTV, she has been able to make a career out of what she loves.
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Soto resides in L.A., but has filmed The High/Low Project in New York. Filming for shows has taken her to homes all over the country. She established herself as a sought-after decorator even before she completed her college degree.
When TLC revived Trading Spaces in 2018, she was one of the designers featured on the show. She will now return to season 10 when it premieres in March 2019.
Soto also founded her eponymous lifestyle brand that includes a home decor line and kids bedding collection, as well as makeup, clothing, and home goods recommendations. The website features recipes, decorating tips, and even DIY ideas.
She and Her Ex Have a Daughter
The designer is not married yet, but she was in a long relationship with one Steve Grevemberg.
In 2015, they welcomed their daughter, Olivia Gray. A self-described “open book,” Soto has shared details about her pregnancy and motherhood with her 69K+ Instagram followers.
She also shared the latest development in her personal life regarding her relationship with Steve. In a December 5, 2018 post, days before her birthday, Soto explained Grevemberg’s noticeable absence from her social media posts.
As many speculated, she revealed that she and Grevemberg had separated sometime in 2018. It doesn’t appear to be a bitter breakup and they are united in parenting their daughter.
Soto has since shared her experiences as a single mom raising Olivia. Most recently, her unfiltered, sans fluff candid photo with a sick Olivia struck a chord with her followers.
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