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 was born on January 7, 1980. She is a talented Venezuelan actress, TV host, singer, and fashion model. Mariángel is also known for winning the Miss Venezuela 2002 beauty pageant. After that, she placed as the 1st runner-up in the Miss Universe 2003 competition.
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Beauty Pageant Journey
Becoming Miss Venezuela
Mariángel Ruiz tried to win the Miss Venezuela title twice. Her first attempt was in 1998, but she did not make it into the top 120 contestants. In 2002, she tried again and won the first round of selections in Maracay. This made her Miss Aragua 2002. Mariángel then went on to win the main Miss Venezuela pageant. This was a special year because, for the first time, only former Miss Venezuela winners judged the competition.
Competing in Miss Universe
On May 9, 2003, the Miss Venezuela Organization announced that Mariángel Ruiz might not be able to compete in Miss Universe. This was because of strict rules about money leaving Venezuela. These rules were put in place by the Venezuelan President at the time, Hugo Chavez. They made it hard for the organization to send Mariángel to Panama, where the competition was held.
However, a Venezuelan businessman named Gustavo Cisneros stepped in to help. He provided the money needed for Mariángel to go to Panama. The President of Panama at that time, Mireya Moscoso, had even asked Mr. Cisneros to make sure a Venezuelan contestant could compete. Thanks to this help, Mariángel Ruiz was able to represent her country. She achieved a great result, finishing as the 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 2003.
Mariángel's TV Work
Mariángel Ruiz has appeared on many TV shows for Venevisión, a major Venezuelan TV channel. She has been a host and an actress in several popular programs.
- Bailando con las Estrellas (2005): She was a contestant on this show, which is similar to Dancing with the Stars. She was eliminated after making it through one challenge.
- Portada's (2005–present): Mariángel has been a host on this show for many years.
- Cosita Rica (2003): She played the character Alegria Mendez in this TV series.
- Que Locura (2003): She was a guest host on this show.
- La viuda joven (2011): Mariángel played Inmaculada Von Parker in this series.
- Corazón Esmeralda (2014): She played two characters, Marina Lozano and Graciela Beltrán, in this show.
She has also hosted special events for the Miss Venezuela and Mister Venezuela pageants.
Personal Life
Mariángel Ruiz was born in San Juan de los Morros, Guárico, Venezuela. In December 2005, she shared news about her marriage and that she was expecting a baby. She married Major League Baseball player Tony Álvarez. Their civil wedding took place in December 2005, and their religious wedding was on January 28, 2006. Mariángel gave birth to their daughter, Mariángel Victoria, in August of the same year. The couple later divorced in 2008.
Publicity and Modeling
Mariángel Ruiz has worked with several companies to promote their products. These include:
- Pantene (2005)
- Lady Speed Stick (2004)
- Atun Margarita (2003)
- Mayonesa Kraft (2003)
- Calzados Lucchi (2002)
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
