Enrique Javier Hernandez, a renowned baseball player who hails from Puerto Rico is widely famous by his nickname Kiki. Kiki was playing for the Boston Red Sox but an interesting twist came on July 26, 2023, when both the teams, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox made an announcement that Kiki would be changing sides.
Before starting his new journey with the Boston Red Sox, the veteran had a tremendous six-season stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kiki was married to Mariana Vincente, a renowned model, actress, and the winner of the Miss Puerto Rico 2010 competition. Let’s take a look into the life of Marian Vincente and Kiki Hernandez in this article.
Who is Mariana Vicente – The Wife of Kiki Hernandez?
Mariana Paola Vicente Spirits, known as Mariana Vicente is mostly famous for being Kiki Hernandez’ wife. Mariana Vicente is 33 years old, born on January 8, 1989, in Puerto Rico. Izayma Spirits and Ramon Vicente are the names of her mother and father respectively. Ramón, Vicente, Sebastián, and Claudia Sofia are the siblings of Mariana Vicente.
Mariana started her career as a model back in Puerto Rico before entering into the movies. Mariana was crowned as the Miss Universe Puerto Rico in 2010 organized on November 12, 2009, and she also stands in 10th position in the Miss Universe 2010 competition that happened in Las Vegas.
Mariana also showed the prowess of her acting brilliance in some of the movies Speed Kills, The Bold And The Beautiful, Hot Tub Time Machine 2, etc. She also appeared in one of the popular shows on Netflix named Lucifer as Venus Hyatt.
How did Kike Hernandez and Mariana Vicente meet?
Mariana Vicente and Kike Hernandez both met in the year 2015 for the first time. After watching Mariana Vicente in one of the movies, Kike congratulated her through a message on social media. After two months in the same year, they had lunch together and their romance blossomed from there.
In 2018 at a Caribbean outdoor setting where Kiki and Vicente tied the knot in the bride’s native in Barbados. In January 2021, Kiki and Vicente were blessed with a beautiful daughter in their life.
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Career Of Kiki Hernandez With Boston Red
On the 2nd of February, 2021, Hernández and the Boston Red Sox shook hands on a solid deal spanning two years, valued at a total of $14 million. Taking to the field, he embraced his role as the prominent center fielder for the team as the new season unfolded. Not only did he command the outfield, but also showcased his versatility by getting in the mix at second base.
Prior to the commencement of the 2023 season, the baton of leadership was passed to Hernández within the confines of the Red Sox clubhouse. This transition followed the retirement of veteran shortstop Xander Bogaerts, propelling Hernández to the forefront as a unifying presence. A master orchestrator, he orchestrated the arrival of former Dodgers comrades, Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen, adding to the team’s arsenal. Displaying his prowess in 86 matchups, he maintained a batting average of .222, marking his resolute participation in the team’s endeavors.
