Mariángel Ruiz facts for kids
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Mariángel Ruiz
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Ruiz in 2020
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Mariángel Ruiz Torrealba
7 January 1980 San Juan de los Morros, Guárico, Venezuela
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| Occupation | talk show hostess, solo singer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Title | Miss Venezuela 2002 |
| Spouse(s) |
Tony Álvarez
(m. 2006; div. 2008) |
| Children | 1 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Venezuela 2002 (Winner) Miss Universe 2003 (1st Runner-Up) |
Mariángel Ruiz Torrealba (born January 7, 1980) is a famous Venezuelan actress, TV host, singer, and fashion model. She is also known for winning beauty pageants. She won Miss Venezuela 2002 and then came in second place (1st runner-up) at Miss Universe 2003.
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Mariángel Ruiz's Pageant Journey
Becoming Miss Venezuela 2002
Mariángel Ruiz tried to win the Miss Venezuela title two times. The first time, in 1998, she didn't make it into the top group of candidates. But in 2002, she won the first round in Maracay, which made her "Miss Aragua 2002." Mariángel then won the main Miss Venezuela contest that year. This was a special year because, for the first time, only past Miss Venezuela winners judged the competition.
Competing in Miss Universe 2003
On May 9, 2003, there was a problem with Mariángel going to the Miss Universe contest. The Miss Venezuela Organization announced that she might not be able to compete. This was because the Venezuelan government had strict rules about sending money out of the country. These rules made it hard for the organization to pay for her trip to Panama, where the contest was held.
However, a Venezuelan businessman named Gustavo Cisneros stepped in to help. He provided the money needed for Mariángel to compete in Panama. The President of Panama at the time, Mireya Moscoso, had even asked Cisneros to make sure a Venezuelan contestant could be there. Thanks to their help, Mariángel Ruiz was able to represent Venezuela and placed as the 1st runner-up at Miss Universe 2003.
Mariángel Ruiz's TV Work
Mariángel Ruiz has been on many TV shows on the channel Venevisión. Some of her main roles and shows include:
- Bailando con las Estrellas (2005), where she was a contestant.
- Portada's (2005–present), where she works as a host.
- Cosita Rica (2003), playing the character Alegria Mendez.
- Que Locura (2003), as a guest host.
- La viuda joven (2011), playing Inmaculada Von Parker.
- Corazón Esmeralda (2014), playing Marina Lozano / Graciela Beltrán.
She has also hosted special shows for the Miss Venezuela and Mister Venezuela pageants. In October 2005, she started filming Bailando con las Estrellas (which means Dancing with the Stars). This show is like other dancing competitions in many countries. Mariángel did well but was eventually eliminated from the competition.
Mariángel Ruiz's Personal Life
Mariángel Ruiz was born in San Juan de los Morros, Guárico, Venezuela. In December 2005, she shared that she was getting married and was expecting a baby. She married Major League Baseball player Tony Álvarez. Their civil wedding was in December 2005, and their religious wedding was on January 28, 2006. Mariángel gave birth to a baby girl named Mariángel Victoria in August of the same year. Mariángel and Tony later divorced in 2008.
Mariángel Ruiz's Publicity Work
Mariángel Ruiz has worked with several companies to help promote their products. Some of these companies include:
- Pantene (2005)
- Lady Speed Stick (2004)
- Atun Margarita (2003)
- Mayonesa Kraft (2003)
- Calzados Lucchi (2002)
Mariángel Ruiz's Modeling Career
In November 2008, Mariángel Ruiz was featured on the cover of the well-known Venezuelan magazine, Urbe Bikini.
See also
In Spanish: Mariángel Ruiz para niños
