Puerto Rico-based ICON, Yesenia Marrero, is a loving mother and wife who loves teaching group fitness and has a passion for the arts, music and expression. A former member of the Puerto Rico National Women’s water polo team, Yesenia became the first woman to officiate an Olympic Water Polo Game in Athens, Greece 2004 in the history of the sport. Professionally trained in Musical Theater and Modern Dance, Yesenia’s passion for fitness and music led her to become a POUND Pro in 2013. Today, Yesenia uses POUND to bring fun and an unforgettable experience to her high-energy classes.
If you could live in any TV home, what would it be?
Modern Family —> With the Dunphy’s!
If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would it be?
Gustavo Cerati, soda stereo creator, song writer and music composer who rose to the top or Argentina’s music scene and worldwide!
If you could choose your own rockstar nickname, what would it be?
Beatinfus-R.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Never chase love, affection, or attention. If it isn’t given freely by another person, it isn’t worth having.
What activity do you do that makes you feel most like yourself?
Water polo playing.
Whom do you secretly admire?
Kristin Chenoweth – Tony Award Winner and Broadway Icon!
What’s the best thing that ever happened to you?
Being the 1st female to referee and Olympic game in Athens, Greece 2004.