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Blanca Soto
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Soto interviewed by Dulce Osuna in 2019
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Blanca Delfina Soto Benavides
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Title | Nuestra Belleza Mundo México 1997 Miss Verano Viña del Mar 1997 |
| Spouse(s) |
Jack Hartnett
(m. 2006; separated 2012) |
Blanca Delfina Soto Benavides is a talented Mexican actress, model, and former beauty queen. She is well-known for her roles in many popular TV shows and movies. Before becoming an actress, she won the title of Nuestra Belleza Mundo México in 1997.
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Blanca Soto's Journey to Stardom
From Beauty Queen to Actress
Blanca Soto started her career in 1997 by joining the beauty pageant Nuestra Belleza México. She represented her home state of Nuevo León. In the same year, she became Miss Mexico World. This allowed her to represent Mexico in the international beauty contest Vina Del Mar in Chile.
Her first acting role was in a short film called La Vida Blanca. She also helped produce this film with her husband at the time, Jack Hartnett. She even won her first award for Best Actress for this role.
Becoming a Star in TV and Movies
Blanca Soto quickly moved on to bigger roles. She appeared in movies like "Divina Confusion," Deep in the Valley, and Dinner for Schmucks. She became very famous for her lead roles in telenovelas (Spanish-language TV dramas).
She starred in Eva Luna (2010–2011) as Eva Gonzalez. Then, she played Camila Nájera in El Talismán (2012). She also worked with actor Fernando Colunga in the telenovela Porque el amor manda from 2012 to 2013. Later, she took on the lead role of Sara Aguilar in Señora Acero from 2014 to 2016. In 2019, she played Mónica Saldaña in the show You Cannot Hide.
Blanca Soto as a Model
Besides acting, Blanca Soto has had a successful career as a model. She has appeared in advertisements for many big brands. Some of these include GAP, LensCrafters, Avon, Zara, and Budweiser.
Blanca Soto's Personal Life
Blanca Soto married American actor Jack Hartnett in 2006. They later separated, and she announced their separation in 2012.
Blanca Soto's Work in Entertainment
As a Producer
Blanca Soto has also worked behind the scenes as a producer.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2020 | You can't hide | Executive producer |
| 2012 | I Won't Be Your Mirror | Co-producer |
| 2015 | Sovereign | Executive producer |
Films She Has Starred In
Here are some of the movies Blanca Soto has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Tampa Jai Alai | Lissette Arriaga | Short film |
| 2007 | La vida blanca | Blanca Erraruiz | Short film; also Executive producer |
| 2008 | Divina confusión | Afrodita | |
| 2009 | Deep in the Valley | Suzi Diablo | |
| 2010 | Regresa | María González | |
| 2010 | La cena | Catherine | |
| 2014 | Un reino sin fronteras | Herself | Television film |
Television Shows She Has Starred In
Here are some of the TV shows Blanca Soto has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010–2011 | Eva Luna | Eva González | Main role |
| 2012 | El Talismán | Camila Nájera | Main role |
| 2012–2013 | Porque el amor manda | Alma Montemayor | Main role |
| 2014–2016 | Señora Acero | Sara Aguilar | Main role; 148 episodes |
| 2019 | You Cannot Hide | Mónica Saldaña | Main role; 10 episodes |
Theater Performances
Blanca Soto has also performed on stage:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2011 | The ... Monologues / Los Monólogos de la ... | Various monologues |
| 2013-2014 | Obscuro Total | Sofia |
Voice Acting Roles
Blanca Soto has lent her voice to characters in movies:
| Year | Title | Original title | Character | Language |
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| 2012 | Sí, Virginia: Un cuento para creer en la Navidad | Yes, Virginia | Mrs. Laura O'Hanlon | English to Spanish |
| 2014 | Hijo de Dios | Son of God | Mary Magdalene | English to Spanish |
Music Video Appearances
She has also appeared in several music videos:
| Year | Artist | Title | Notes |
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| 1997 | Donato y Estefano | "Entre la linea del bien y la linea del mal" | |
| 1998 | Enrique Iglesias | "Nunca Te Olvidaré" | |
| 2002 | Shalim Ortiz | "Nadie Como Tú" | |
| 2005 | Billy Currington | "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" | Won CMT Music Awards 2006 - Hottest Video of the Year |
| 2009 | Noel Schajris | "Regresar" |
Awards and Recognitions
Blanca Soto has received several awards and special recognitions throughout her career. She won her first award for Best Actress for her role in the short film La Vida Blanca in 2007.
She has also won awards like "She Steals the Show" and "Girl of my Dreams" at the Premios Juventud awards. In 2013, she won "Best Couple" and "Best Actress" at the Premios People en Español for her work in Porque el amor manda.
Other Special Recognitions
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1997 | Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico | Beauty contest winner (also received a special award for "Skin Solar Hinds") |
| 1997 | Miss Verano Viña del Mar | Beauty contest winner |
| 2005 | Corona al Merito | This award is given each year to a former beauty queen from Nuestra Belleza México. It recognizes their work in upholding human values and improving the image of Mexican women. |
See also
In Spanish: Blanca Soto para niños
