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Catherine Fulop
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Fulop in 2018
Born
Catherine Amanda Fulop García

(1965-03-11) March 11, 1965 (age 60)
Caracas, Venezuela
Citizenship Venezuela (birthplace), Argentina (2021–present)
Occupation
Years active 1986-present
Spouse(s)
  • (m. 1990; div. 1994)
  • Osvaldo Sabatini
    (m. 1998)
Children 2, including Oriana Sabatini

Catherine Amanda Fulop García, born on March 11, 1965, is a famous actress, model, and TV host from Venezuela. She has also been a radio host. Before becoming a well-known actress, she competed in beauty pageants. She was the fourth runner-up in Miss Venezuela 1986 and the third runner-up in Miss Latin America. Catherine Fulop has had a very successful career in acting, especially on television, across Latin America.

About Catherine Fulop

Catherine Fulop was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 11, 1965. She grew up in a big family. Her mother was Venezuelan, and her father was Hungarian. Her father moved to Venezuela after World War II. Catherine has six sisters and one brother.

Catherine's Family Life

Catherine Fulop was married to actor Fernando Carrillo from 1990 to 1994. Later, on April 3, 1998, she married Argentine actor and businessman Osvaldo Sabatini. Osvaldo is the brother of the famous tennis player Gabriela Sabatini.

Catherine and Osvaldo have two daughters. Their first daughter, Oriana Sabatini, was born on April 19, 1996. Their second daughter, Tiziana Beatriz Sabatini Fulop, was born on June 1, 1999. The family lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Catherine's Career

Early Modeling Career

In 1986, Catherine Fulop took part in the Miss Venezuela beauty pageant. She represented the state of Vargas and finished as the fourth finalist. In the same year, she also competed in the Miss Latin America pageant, where she was the third finalist.

Television Acting Career

Catherine Fulop started her acting career on television in 1987. She had a small role in the TV series Roberta. Later that year, she played the main character in Mi amada Beatriz. She also starred in La muchacha del Circo and Amor Marcado in 1988.

From 1988 to 1989, she was the main star of the TV series Abigail. She continued to star in many popular TV shows, including Pasionaria and Mundo de fieras.

In the early 2000s, Catherine was part of the cast of the popular youth TV series Rebelde Way from 2002 to 2003. She also made guest appearances in other TV shows like La niñera and ¿Quién es el Jefe?. More recently, she starred in Porque te quiero así in 2011 and was part of the cast of Taxxi, amores cruzados from 2013 to 2014. From 2016 to 2017, she was in Por amarte así.

Television Programs and Hosting

Besides acting, Catherine Fulop has also been a TV host and judge. From 1992 to 1993, she hosted Viéndonos. She also hosted Catherine 100% on Fox Sports from 2002 to 2008.

Catherine was a judge on Talento Argentino from 2008 to 2011 and again in 2014. She also participated in Bailando por un Sueño 2007 as a contestant. In 2021, she was a participant in MasterChef Celebrity Argentina 3. Since 2022, she has been a judge on Talento rojo.

Movies

Catherine Fulop has also appeared in several movies. In 2007, she was in the film Marigold. In 2011, she played the character Mariela in the movie Solos en la ciudad.

Awards and Nominations

Catherine Fulop has received recognition for her work.

Year Award Category Work Result
1998 TP de Oro Best Actress Abigail Nominated
2009 Viña del Mar International Song Festival Queen of the Viña del Mar Festival Herself Winner

See also

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