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Karina Jelinek
Born
Olga Karina Jelinek

(1981-03-22) 22 March 1981 (age 44)
Villa María, Córdoba, Argentina
Occupation
  • Model
  • actress
  • television personality
Spouse(s)
Leonardo Fariña
(m. 2011; div. 2013)

Olga Karina Jelinek (born 22 March 1981) is an Argentine model, actress, and television personality. She is well-known for her work in fashion and on TV shows in Argentina.

About Karina Jelinek

Karina Jelinek was born on March 22, 1981, in Villa María, a city in the Córdoba Province of Argentina.

Early Career and Modeling

Karina started her modeling career when she was just 16 years old. She quickly gained recognition, becoming "Miss Córdoba Province" and "Miss Villa Carlos Paz." When she was 19, she moved to Buenos Aires, the capital city, to further her career. There, she took part in many fashion shows, advertising campaigns, and television programs. She also appeared in various magazines.

Television Appearances

In 2004, Karina made her first notable television appearance in the entertainment show No hay 2 sin 3. The following year, in 2005, she joined the popular dance competition Bailando por un sueño. This show is a part of the famous television program Showmatch, broadcast on the Argentine channel El Trece.

She returned to Bailando por un sueño in 2012. In 2020, Karina also became a contestant in the singing competition Cantando por un sueño.

Personal Life

Karina Jelinek married Leonardo Fariña on April 28, 2011. They were married for a few years before they stopped living together in May 2013 and later divorced.

Karina's Work in Film and TV

Karina Jelinek has appeared in several films and television shows throughout her career.

Films She Starred In

Year Title Role Notes
2012 El vagoneta en el mundo del cine
2014 Bañeros 4: los rompeolas Karina
2015 Locos sueltos en el zoo Bárbara

Television Shows She Appeared In

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Son amores Rosaura
2004 No hay 2 sin 3
2006 SQP
2010 Viviana Canosa
2011 El desfile del show
2013 Solamente vos Carola
2014 Nosotros al mediodía
2016 La peluquería de Don Mateo Licenciada Olga

Reality Shows and Competitions

Karina Jelinek has been a contestant or guest in many reality television shows.

Reality shows
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Bailando por un Sueño (Argentine season 3) Contestant 13th
2007 Cantando por un sueño 2007 Contestant 3rd
2008 Bailando por un Sueño 2008 Contestant 18th
2012 Bailando 2012 Contestant by replacement
Contestant 16th
2014 Bailando 2014 Contestant 22th
2020 Divina comida Contestant/Host 3rd
2020 Cantando 2020 Contestant 31th
2022 El hotel de los famosos season 1 V.I.P Guest 2 episodes
2024 Bake Off Famosos Argentina Contestant 14th

See also

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