Catalina Maya facts for kids
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Catalina Maya
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Catalina Maya in 2020.
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Catalina Maya Arango
July 28, 1980 Betulia, Colombia
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| Nationality | Colombian |
| Occupation | Model, television actress, broadcaster, businesswoman |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Hair color | Blond |
| Eye color | Green |
Catalina Maya Arango (born July 28, 1980) is a famous Colombian model, TV host, and businesswoman. She is known professionally as Catalina Maya. She started her career at a young age and has worked in many different fields.
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About Catalina Maya
Catalina grew up in Medellín, Colombia. She went to San José de Las Vegas school. Later, she studied Social Communication and Journalism at the Pontifical Bolivarian University. In 2000, she even worked for a short time at the Colombian presidential house, called Casa de Nariño.
Catalina's Modeling Career
Catalina began modeling when she was just thirteen years old. She went with a friend to a casting agency in Medellín. The people there saw her and asked her to join! She was chosen for a big campaign for a store called Almacenes Éxito.
After that, Catalina started getting many offers. She modeled for TV commercials and different brands in Colombia and other countries. Many people in Colombia remember her photos. They were on the covers of student notebooks in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Throughout her career, Catalina has appeared in over 300 advertising campaigns!
Catalina on TV and Radio
Catalina has also worked a lot in television and radio. In 2004, she worked at W Radio (Colombia). She returned to W Radio in 2012. There, she hosted a show called La Hora del Regreso (The Comeback Time).
When she was seventeen, she often did special reports for Caracol Radio. She has also acted in some TV shows. For example, she had small roles in soap operas like Padres e Hijos (Parents and Children). In 2019, she was on a reality show called The agency: Battle of the models. On this show, she led one of the teams of competing models. Since 2019, she has also appeared weekly on the morning show Despierta America on Univision.
Catalina's YouTube Channel
In October 2019, Catalina started her own YouTube channel. It's called ‘Bueno, Bonito y barato’ (Good, Nice and Cheap). On her channel, she shares helpful tips and tricks. These include ideas for beauty, cleaning, and many other things.
Catalina as a Businesswoman
Catalina is also a businesswoman. Several times a year, she organizes a special design fair. It's called "Los Bazares de Catalina Maya." This event helps new designers from Latin America show their work and promote their businesses.
Catalina's Family Life
Catalina is the youngest of three sisters. On March 11, 2005, she married Adrián Fernández. He is a racing car driver. They had two children together. In 2012, they decided to separate. Later, on March 17, 2018, Catalina married businessman Felipe Pimiento. They had been together for four years before getting married.
In 2005, Catalina took a break from modeling. She wanted to focus on being a mother. She returned to her career in 2012 when she moved back to Miami.
Catalina's Appearances
Catalina Maya has appeared in various TV shows and worked with many well-known brands.
Television Shows
Catalina has made special appearances in several TV shows, including:
- Padres e Hijos (2001)
- Amor Discos (2001)
- Yo soy Betty, la fea (2001)
- Los Elegidos (2001)
- Bla Bla Bla (2002)
Reality Shows
She has also been on reality shows:
- La granja Tolima (2004)
- The agency: Battle of the models (2019) - where she directed a team of models.
Brands She Modeled For
Catalina has modeled for many famous brands, such as:
- Johnson & Johnson
- Palmolive
- Trident (gum)
- Coca-Cola
- Aguila
- Carulla
- Cromos
See also
In Spanish: Catalina Maya para niños
