Alejandra Espinoza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alejandra Espinoza
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![]() Espinoza in 2020.
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Born |
Alejandra Espinoza Cruz
March 27, 1987 |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Title | Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007 |
Spouse(s) |
Aníbal Marrero
(m. 2011) |
Children | 1 |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Brown |
Major competition(s) |
Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2006 (3rd Runner-Up) Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007 (Winner) |
Alejandra Espinoza is a famous Mexican TV host and actress. She was born on March 27, 1987. In 2007, she won the very first season of Nuestra Belleza Latina. This was a popular beauty contest and reality TV show on the Univision network.
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Becoming a Beauty Queen
Before winning Nuestra Belleza Latina, Alejandra Espinoza took part in another big competition.
Competing in Mexico
In 2006, she competed in the Nuestra Belleza Mexico pageant. She did very well, finishing as the 3rd Runner-Up. This means she was one of the top contestants.
Winning Nuestra Belleza Latina
In 2007, Alejandra joined Nuestra Belleza Latina. She competed against 11 other talented finalists. The final show was exciting, with a live performance by singer Cristian Castro. On May 22, 2007, Alejandra Espinoza was crowned the winner.
Her TV Career
After winning Nuestra Belleza Latina, Alejandra Espinoza signed a contract with Univision. This started her exciting career in television.
Early TV Roles
In 2007, she joined the show El Gordo y la Flaca. She worked as a reporter and sometimes helped host the show. In February 2008, she became a model and co-host on Sabado Gigante. This was a very popular show hosted by Don Francisco. Alejandra worked on Sabado Gigante for six years. She appeared in 333 weekly shows.
New Projects and Hosting
In July 2014, Alejandra left Sabado Gigante to try new things. She moved to Los Angeles to work on other projects. In the same year, she helped host Nuestra Belleza Latina 2014. In July 2014, Univision announced that Alejandra would host a new reality show. It was a singing competition called La Banda, which started in 2015.
Alejandra's Life Story
Alejandra Espinoza was born in Tijuana, Mexico. She grew up in a big family with ten children.
Moving to the United States
Her mother, Rosa María, moved the family to San Ysidro, California, in 2001. While growing up, Alejandra worked at a fast food restaurant. In her free time, she enjoyed taking part in beauty pageants.
Family Life
In 2011, Alejandra Espinoza married her boyfriend, Aníbal Marrero. A few years later, in 2015, they welcomed their first child. Their son's name is Matteo.
Acting and Music Videos
Besides hosting, Alejandra Espinoza has also acted in movies and TV shows. She has even appeared in a music video.
Movies She Has Been In
- 2017: Dos caminos – She played a character named Miguelina.
- 2021: Perfecto anfitrión – She played Lorena.
- 2021: The Magic – She played Carolina Castillo.
TV Shows She Has Been In
- 2020: Rubí – She played Sonia Aristimuno as a main character.
- 2022: Corazón guerrero – She played Mariluz García as a main character.
Music Video Appearance
- 2014: "Fireball" by Pitbull featuring John Ryan – She appeared as a woman in the video.
See also
In Spanish: Alejandra Espinoza para niños