Blanca Soto facts for kids
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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 1998 |
| Spouse(s) |
Jack Hartnett
(m. 2006; separated 2012) |
Blanca Delfina Soto Benavides is a famous actress, model, and producer from Mexico. She first became known after winning a major national beauty contest in 1997. Since then, she has starred in many popular TV shows and movies.
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From Beauty Queen to Actress
Blanca Soto's journey into the spotlight began in 1997. She entered the Nuestra Belleza México national beauty pageant, representing her home state of Nuevo León. She won the title of Nuestra Belleza Mundo México, which meant she was chosen to be Miss Mexico World.
Later that year, she traveled to Chile to represent Mexico in another international beauty contest. Her success in pageants opened the door for her to start a career in acting and modeling.
Starting in Film
Soto's first acting role was in a short film called La Vida Blanca. She also helped produce this film. Her performance was so good that she won her first award for Best Actress.
After that, she appeared in other movies like "Divina Confusion" and Dinner for Schmucks. She also starred in the lead role in the 2010 film Regresa.
Television Stardom
Blanca Soto is very well-known for her roles in telenovelas, which are popular TV drama series in Latin America. She became a huge star playing the main character, Eva Gonzalez, in Eva Luna from 2010 to 2011.
She also had leading roles in other successful telenovelas, including:
- El Talismán (2012), where she played Camila Nájera.
- Porque el amor manda (2012–2013), where she starred as Alma Montemayor.
- Señora Acero (2014–2016), playing the tough lead character Sara Aguilar for 148 episodes.
- You Cannot Hide (2019), where she played Mónica Saldaña.
Modeling and Music Videos
Besides acting, Blanca Soto has had a successful modeling career. She has appeared in ads for famous brands like GAP, Avon, Zara, and Garnier.
She has also been featured in several music videos. One of her most famous appearances was in Billy Currington's video for the song "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right". The video was very popular and won an award for Hottest Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.
Personal Life
Blanca Soto was married to American actor Jack Hartnett from 2006 to 2012.
Her Work on Screen
Famous Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2010–2011 | Eva Luna | Eva González |
| 2012 | El Talismán | Camila Nájera |
| 2012–2013 | Porque el amor manda | Alma Montemayor |
| 2014–2016 | Señora Acero | Sara Aguilar |
| 2019 | You Cannot Hide | Mónica Saldaña |
Voice Acting
Soto has also worked as a voice actress, dubbing English-language films into Spanish for audiences in Latin America.
- In 2012, she voiced Mrs. Laura O'Hanlon in Yes, Virginia.
- In 2014, she was the Spanish voice of Mary Magdalene in the movie Son of God.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Blanca Soto has been nominated for many awards and has won several. She won a Best Actress award for her first film, La Vida Blanca.
For her work in television, she has won Premios Juventud and Premios People en Español awards. She was recognized for her roles in Porque el amor manda and Regresa. She has also received many nominations for her popular performances in Eva Luna and Señora Acero.
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| Preceded by Ana Paula Castañares de los Cobos |
Nuestra Belleza Morelos 1997 |
Succeeded by Arlette Natera Martínez |
| Preceded by Yessica Salazar |
Nuestra Belleza Mundo México 1997 |
Succeeded by Vilma Zamora |
| Preceded by Vanessa Guzmán |
Corona al Mérito 2005 |
Succeeded by Dafne Molina |
See also
In Spanish: Blanca Soto para niños
