Joana Benedek facts for kids
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Joana Benedek
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Roxana Joana Benedek Godeanu
January 21, 1972 |
| Nationality |  Romanian Mexican |
| Occupation | Model, actress |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Relatives | Raluca (sister) |
Joana Benedek is a famous actress. She was born in Romania on January 21, 1972. Her full name is Roxana Joana Benedek Godeanu. She is known for her acting work in Mexico.
Joana left her home country of Romania to find work. She first moved to Venezuela. Later, she moved to Mexico. In Caracas, Venezuela, she continued her studies. However, she soon decided to become a model instead. She also started playing different characters in TV shows called telenovelas.
In 1997, Joana signed a contract with a big makeup company. This was in New York City. While she was there, she decided to study acting. She went to the Academy of Susan Grace to learn more about acting.
A TV producer from Mexico later discovered Joana. This helped her start her career as an actress in telenovelas. She has acted in many popular shows. Some of these include Sirena, Amigas y Rivales, and Angela.
Joana's Acting Roles
Joana Benedek has appeared in many television shows. Most of these are telenovelas, which are like long TV dramas. She has played many different kinds of characters. Sometimes she plays the main bad guy, called an antagonist. Other times, she has a supporting role or even a special appearance.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Rubi Rebelde | Zoraida | Played a bad guy |
| 1992-93 | Piel | Sandra | A supporting character |
| 1993 | Sirena | Joana "La Divina" | A supporting character |
| 1994 | Cruz de nadie | Cynara | A supporting character |
| 1995-97 | Pecado de Amor | Rosalía Alamo | The main bad guy |
| 1998-99 | Angela | Catalina Lizárraga | Played a bad guy |
| 1999-00 | Mujeres Engañadas | Johana Sierra | A supporting character |
| 2001 | Amigas y rivales | Roxana Brito de de la O / Carolina Vallejo | The main bad guy |
| 2003 | De pocas, pocas pulgas | Reneé de Lastra | A main character |
| 2005-06 | Barrera de amor | Leonela | A special guest role |
| 2006-07 | La Fea Más Bella | Cristina Riva Palacio | A special guest role |
| 2007 | Destilando Amor | Pamela Torreblanca | A supporting character |
| 2009-10 | Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe | Marian Celeste | A supporting character |
| 2011-12 | Dos Hogares | Yolanda Riva Palacio | Played a bad guy |
Awards and Nominations
Joana Benedek has been recognized for her acting. She was nominated for an award at the Premios TVyNovelas. This is a very important award show for Mexican television.
Premios TVyNovelas
| Year | Category | Telenovela | Result |
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| 2002 | Best Female Antagonist | Amigas y Rivales | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Joana Benedek para niños
