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Mayra Mangal (born in Mexico City) is a bilingual journalist and writer with over 20 years of experience covering the intersection of lifestyle, entertainment, and luxury. During her 12 years at People en Español , she became a leading voice in the industry, and her experience led her to join the People VIP team as a weekly contributor in 2017. Her work has been published in a wide variety of internationally renowned media outlets, including PEOPLE , InStyle (US and Mexico), Elle , Harper's Bazaar , Quién , Diario Reforma , and The New York Daily News.

Mayra is the author of the book *New New York * (Damiani), which features 77 interviews with design legends such as Carolina Herrera. The book received worldwide acclaim in *The New York Times*, *Vogue*, *W Magazine*, and *The Guardian*. A regular presence at iconic events like the Met Gala and New York Fashion Week, Mayra is also a member of the New York Foreign Press Center and New York Women in Communications Inc.

She has shared her experience as a guest speaker for The New York Times School and is an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).

In her free time Mayra plays tennis.