María Corina Machado was born in Caracas, Venezuela, to Henrique Machado Zuloaga and Corina Parisca Pérez.
María Corina Machado was born on October 7, 1967, in Caracas, Venezuela. She is the eldest daughter of businessman Henrique Machado Zuloaga and psychologist Corina Parisca Pérez, who was also a former national tennis champion. Her upbringing in a family with strong leadership roles likely influenced her future ambitions and drive.