Greidys Gil facts for kids
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Greidys Gil
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| Born |
Greidys Gil Nimo
November 18, 1980 |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Title | Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009 |
| Spouse(s) |
Luis Zaldívar
(m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) |
Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009 (Winner) |
Greidys Zaldívar (born Greidys Gil Nimo on November 18, 1980, in Havana, Cuba) is a Cuban actress, TV host, model, and beauty queen. She became famous after winning the reality TV show and beauty contest Nuestra Belleza Latina in 2009. Greidys won a big prize of $200,000 and a contract with Univision, a major Spanish-language TV network. She was also chosen as one of the "50 Most Beautiful" people by People en Español magazine.
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Early Life
Greidys Gil was born in Havana, Cuba. She grew up in a town called San Antonio de Las Vegas with her mother, Kenya Nimo, and her grandmother, Blanca Rosa Piñero. Her father, Esnel Gil, moved to the United States in 1980 during a time when many Cubans left the country. He didn't get to meet Greidys until 14 years later.
Greidys's parents later married other people and had more children. Greidys considers all her half-siblings as full siblings, saying, "Jackeline Gil and Yendry Mendez are my siblings even if we are not from the same father or mother."
From a young age, Greidys loved the arts. She took singing, dance, art, and theater lessons. She also practiced rhythmic gymnastics and musical aerobics. Her teachers thought she was very talented in many areas. When she was 14, she was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome, a kidney condition. This meant she had to stop her studies for a year and couldn't continue her art education.
After recovering, she went back to school at the University of Jose Antonio Echevarria. She earned a degree in industrial engineering. In 2005, Greidys decided to move to the United States to find new opportunities. She once said, "I came to the United States with nothing but a bag full of dreams." She was able to bring her mother from Cuba in 2011 and her brother in 2014.
Her Career
Greidys Gil first became well-known through the Nuestra Belleza Latina Show. This popular beauty pageant reality show aired on the Univision Network. She won the third season of the show. She was also recognized as one of the most beautiful people by People en Español magazine. Many fans in Cuba see her as the international beauty queen their country has wanted for a long time, especially since Cuba hasn't had international beauty pageants for over 50 years.
From 2009 to 2011, Greidys had a special contract with Univision. She represented the network at events both in and outside the United States. She worked as a judge, reporter, and co-host for various shows. She was also a guest co-host on a popular morning radio show in New York City.
In 2010, Greidys started her acting career in Univision's first TV drama series, Eva Luna. She then played other roles, including Tamara in Corazon Valiente, Silvia Villalobos in Rosario, and Karla in Marido en Alquiler.
Working with Brands
Greidys Gil has appeared in commercials for many well-known companies. These include Maybelline, Garnier Fructis, State Farm Insurance, AT&T, J. C. Penney, and P.C. Richard & Son.
Personal Life and Helping Others
Greidys Gil is very involved in helping her community. She works with several non-profit organizations, which are groups that help people without trying to make money. Some of these include Amigos For Kids, Go red de corazón, Family Builders USA foundation, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. She is also planning to start her own organization to help children with kidney problems, especially Nephrotic Syndrome.
In 2009, she was honored as a "Hispanic Woman of Distinction." In 2012, she was recognized at Exponica Internacional for her artistic talents and her support for the Hispanic community.
In 2014, Greidys got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Luis Zaldivar. They live in Miami. They got married in January 2015 in the Dominican Republic. On February 10, 2016, they welcomed their first child, a son named Lucan Mílan. In 2018, they had a daughter named Grace.
What She's Been In
TV Dramas (Telenovelas)
- 2010: Eva Luna as Claudia Jimena (Venevision & Univision)
- 2012: Corazón Valiente as Tamara (Telemundo)
- 2012: Rosario as Silvia (Venevision & Univision)
- 2013: Marido en Alquiler as Karla (Telemundo)
Other TV Appearances
- Miss Venezuela as a judge
- Reina Hispanoamericana as a judge
- El Gordo y la Flaca show as a reporter and co-host
- Nuestra Belleza Latina as a co-host (4th season)
- Parade of Roses in Pasadena as a co-host
- Don Francisco as a guest artist
- Sabado Gigante (Galavision) as a co-host
- Tardes Calientes (Univision Radio) as a co-host
See also
In Spanish: Greidys Gil para niños
