Esmeralda Pimentel facts for kids

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Born	Maria Esmeralda Pimentel (1989-09-08) September 8, 1989 (age 35) Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	2007–present

Esmeralda Pimentel (born Maria Esmeralda Pimentel on September 8, 1989) is a talented Mexican actress and model. She is well-known for her roles in many popular TV shows and movies.

Esmeralda started her career in 2009. She first appeared in TV commercials and promotions. After doing well in a beauty pageant called "Nuestra Belleza México," she decided to study acting. She joined the "Centro de Educación Artística de Televisa (CEA)" and made her acting debut in the TV show Verano de amor in 2009.

Early Life and Beginnings

Maria Esmeralda Pimentel was born in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico, on September 8, 1989. Her father is from the Dominican Republic, and her mother is Mexican. When she was nineteen, Esmeralda started working as a model. She appeared in TV commercials for clothing brands in Mexico.

Esmeralda's Career Journey

Modeling Career

In 2007, Esmeralda took part in the "Nuestra Belleza Jalisco" beauty contest. She represented the area of Zapotlán. At just 18 years old, she was the first runner-up in the competition. Later that year, she competed in "Nuestra Belleza México 2007." She finished as the second runner-up in this national contest. This experience helped her become more visible in the entertainment world.

Acting on Television

After her success in beauty pageants, Esmeralda chose to become an actress. She trained at the "Centro de Educación Artística de Televisa (CEA)." Her first acting opportunity came in 2009. Producer Pedro Damián gave her a small part in the TV show Verano de amor. She played a character named "Ada."

Three years later, in 2012, she acted in the TV show Abismo de pasión. She played "Kenya Jasso Navarro." Her performance earned her a Bravo Prize for "Best New actress." In the same year, she played a villain in Cachito de cielo. She acted alongside famous stars like Maite Perroni. She played "Mara," a female journalist. A year later, she was a villain again in De que te quiero, te quiero.

Becoming a Lead Actress

In 2014, Esmeralda got her first main role in El color de la pasión. She starred with Erick Elías. The next year, she worked again with producer Lucero Suárez in La vecina. This was her second time playing a main character in a TV show.

After starring in Enamorándome de Ramón and La bella y las bestias, Esmeralda made a big decision. She announced that she would leave Televisa for a while. She wanted to have more freedom to choose different projects. She started looking for roles in theater, other TV shows, and movies.

Movies and TV Shows

Esmeralda Pimentel has appeared in many movies and television series. Here are some of her notable roles:

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Recognitions

Esmeralda Pimentel has been recognized for her acting talent. In 2015, she was nominated for two "Favoritos del público" awards at the 33rd TVyNovelas Awards. These nominations were for "Best Smile" and "The Prettiest" for her work in El color de la pasión.

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In Spanish: Esmeralda Pimentel para niños