Mónica Pasqualotto facts for kids
Mónica Pasqualotto, also known as La Pasqualotto, is a well-known TV host, radio host, actress, and model. She was born in Caracas, Venezuela on October 15, 1974. Mónica has been the face of many products in TV commercials and newspaper ads in Venezuela. She is also part of the board for Olimpiadas Especiales Venezuela (Special Olympics Venezuela). Since 2005, she has been a spokesperson for the Dividendo Voluntario para la Comunidad organization, which is connected to United Way.
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About Mónica's Life
Mónica is the older of two children. Her mother, Gloria Pesquera, was a finalist in the Miss Venezuela beauty contest in 1964. She also competed in the Miss International pageant. Mónica's father, Gianfranco Pasqualotto, was from Italy. Her brother, Giancarlo Pasqualotto, is also an actor and singer.
When Mónica was young, she first wanted to study medicine. However, she later decided to study journalism at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas. While at the university, she also took acting classes. In 1991, she started working with the group Payasitas Nifu Nifa, who were popular children's entertainers. In the same year, she recorded her own children's music album. This album, called "The Trapolinas," had 12 songs written by Mónica herself.
In her last year of university, Mónica became a co-host on a TV show called "Ticket" on Televen. This was the start of her successful career in television, radio, movies, and theater. In May 2009, she went to the Cannes Festival in France with Ralph Kinnard. They were there for the film festival with her movie A mi me gusta, in which she was the main star. Also in 2009, Mónica and her husband, German filmmaker Ralph Kinnard, started their own company called Coco Films.
Mónica's Work
TV Shows
- 2016: "TN3": TV host on "Americateve"
- 2016: "AQP": TV host on "Americateve"
- 2007: "El que sabe, sabe": TV host on "Venevisión"
- 2004-2005: "Red Carpet": TV host on "RCTV"
- 2004-2005: "Coge el Hilo": TV host on "RCTV"
- 1999-2004: "Loco Video Loco": TV host on "RCTV"
- 1998: "Ticket": TV host on Televen
Soap Operas
- 2013: "Maid en Manhattan": On "Telemundo"
- 1996: La llaman Mariamor: On RCTV
- 2000: Mariú: Played Lidia on RCTV
- 2004: Negra Consentida: Played Moraima Ferrer on RCTV
- 2007-2008: Arroz con Leche: Played Cecilia de Lara on Venevisión
- 2009: Los Misterios del Amor: Played Maricruz Fernandez on Venevisión
Movies
- 2016: "Miami Love Affair": Directed by Ralph Kinnard for Coco Productions
- 2014: "Arrancame la vida": Directed by Alain Maiki
- 2005: A mi me gusta: Played Margarita García. This was the first romantic comedy from Venezuela by German director Ralph Kinnard. The movie was shown at the Calcutta's Festival. In Venezuela, it won the "Mara de Oro" for best movie and best actress.
Theater Plays
- 1991: "Bartolomeo en la Isla Mágica": A musical play.
- 1990: "Juguemos a Cambiar el Mundo": Performed at Teatro Teresa Carreño.
- 2005: La Cenicienta (Cinderella): Mónica played Cinderella.
- 2005-2006: "Yo, Tu, Ella": A play by Mónica Montañez.
- 2006-2007: "Una Novia para el Capitan": Mónica played Ariel, Esmeralda, and Barbie.
- 2008: "El cielo es muy Aburrido": A play by Oscar Perdomo Marin.
Radio Shows
- 2015-2016: "La Hora del Gato": On "SBS"
- 1999-2001: "Humor con Humor se Paga": On KYS 101.5 FM
- 2001-2002: "En el Medio": On HOT 94.1 FM
- 2003-2004: "El Mañanero": On 91.9 FM Center
- 2004-2006: "Con Buen Pie": On 91.9 FM Center
Awards and Recognitions
Mónica Pasqualotto has won several awards for her work:
- 2008: Gran Águila de Venezuela: For Best Telenovela for "Arroz con Leche".
- 2008: Mara de Oro de Venezuela: For Best Actress in "Arroz con Leche".
- 2009: Mara de Oro de Venezuela: For Best Actress in the movie "A mí me gusta".
See also
In Spanish: Mónica Pasqualotto para niños
