Irene Esser facts for kids

Irene Sofía Esser Quintero (born November 20, 1991) is a talented Venezuelan actress, model, and former beauty queen. She became well-known after winning the Miss Venezuela 2011 pageant. Irene grew up in Río Caribe, a town in Sucre, Venezuela. Later, she represented her country in the Miss Universe 2012 competition, where she placed as the 2nd Runner-Up.

About Irene Esser

Irene Esser was born in the city of Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela. However, she spent most of her childhood and school years in Río Caribe, a lovely town in the state of Sucre. Her father, Billy Esser Bonta, is a successful businessman who works with cacao, which is used to make chocolate! After finishing high school in Carupano, Irene moved to England. There, she took a special course at Shrewsbury College to continue her education.

Beauty Pageants

Becoming Miss Venezuela

Irene Esser, who is about 1.79 meters (5 feet 10 inches) tall, competed in the Miss Venezuela 2011 pageant. She represented the state of Sucre. This big national beauty contest was held on October 15, 2011, in Caracas. Irene won the Miss Elegance award during the competition. She then became the third Miss Venezuela winner from Sucre, earning the chance to represent her country in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.

Miss Universe 2012 Competition

Irene Esser represented Venezuela at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant. This international competition took place on December 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Irene was considered one of the top favorites to win the entire pageant. She finished as the 2nd Runner-Up, placing behind Janine Tugonon from the Philippines and the winner, Olivia Culpo from the USA.

During the final question round, Irene was asked by judge Diego Boneta: "If you could make a new law, what would it be and explain why?" Her answer was unique and became very well-known online. Many people discussed her response, and a video of it became popular on YouTube.

Acting Career

In 2013, Irene began her acting career. She was chosen to star in a Venevisión telenovela, which is a type of TV soap opera, called Corazón Esmeralda. She acted alongside Luis Gerónimo Abreu.