Originally from southern Argentina, Malena has lived in Southern California for more than 20 years. She earned a degree in real estate auctioning in Argentina and has an accounting degree from the University of La Verne. Malena has two children, Sofia and Valentin, and a mini pincher named Rio. In a past life, Malena was a competitive fencer. She enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures and languages, and is especially fond of cooking, coffee, and spending time with friends and family.