Grecia Colmenares facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grecia Colmenares
Born	Grecia Dolores Colmenares Mieussens (1962-12-07) 7 December 1962 (age 62) Valencia, Venezuela
Citizenship	Venezuela (by birthplace), Argentina (naturalized)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1974-present
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Spouse(s)	Henry Zakka ​ ​ (m. 1979; div. 1983)​ Marcelo Pelegri ​ ​ (m. 1986; div. 2005)​
Children	Gianfranco Pelegri Colmenares (b. 1992)
Parent(s)	Lisandro Ernesto Colmenares and Grecia Mieussens

Grecia Dolores Colmenares Mieussens (born December 7, 1962) is a famous actress from Venezuela. She is well-known for her roles in many soap operas.

About Grecia Colmenares

Grecia Colmenares was born in Valencia, Venezuela, on December 7, 1962. Her father was Venezuelan, and her mother was French. She went to school at Lisandro Ramírez and Liceo Malpica. Grecia also learned about acting and theater from a director named Miguel Torrence.

Grecia's Family Life

In 1978, Grecia met actor Henry Zakka while working on a show. In 1979, when she was 17, they got married. They later divorced in 1983.

A few months after moving to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1986, she met Marcelo Pelegri. They got married in 1986. Their son, Gianfranco, was born on September 4, 1992. Grecia and Marcelo divorced in 2005. Grecia Colmenares has also become a citizen of Argentina.

Grecia's Acting Career

Grecia Colmenares became a very popular young actress in Venezuela during the 1970s. She was a favorite among the public. She started acting at age eleven in a soap opera called Angelica.

Early Success in Venezuela

Grecia continued to act in many soap operas as a teenager. Some of her big hits were Estefanía in 1979 and Elizabeth in 1980. She also starred in other popular shows like Marielena in 1981. In 1984, she was in Azucena and Topacio.

In 1991, Grecia starred in the very famous soap opera 'Manuela [es]. This show was a huge success around the world. Grecia won several awards for her amazing acting as both Isabel and Manuela.

International Fame

Even though her work in Venezuela made her famous, Grecia became even more well-known after moving to Argentina. She became a household name across Latin America. She often appeared on the covers of magazines. There were rumors of a friendly competition with actress Andrea Del Boca, but these rumors did not last long.

In 1999, Colmenares acted in Chiquititas, a soap opera that Andrea Del Boca had also been in. Chiquititas was a major international hit. In 2001, Grecia tried to get a contract with Univision in Miami, Florida, but it did not work out. In Venezuela, Grecia Colmenares and Victor Camara were a popular acting pair. They starred together in many soap operas.

Filmography

Television Shows

Theater Plays

Television Programs

Awards and Nominations

Grecia Colmenares has been recognized for her acting talent.

See also

In Spanish: Grecia Colmenares para niños