Norkys Batista facts for kids
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Norkys Batista
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Norkys Batista
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Norkys Yelitza Batista Villarroel
August 30, 1977 |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Leonardo Luttinger (2003-2010) |
Norkys Yelitza Batista Villarroel (born August 30, 1977) is a famous Venezuelan actress, model, and beauty queen. She is well-known for her roles in popular television shows.
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From Beauty Pageants to Stardom
Early Life and Pageants
Norkys Batista was born in Caracas, Venezuela. She grew up in a large family with eight siblings. Her stepfather, Luis Batista, worked as a company manager, and her mother, Migdalis Villarroel Batista, was a homemaker.
Her journey to fame began with beauty contests. In 1999, she competed in the Miss Venezuela 1999 pageant and finished as the first runner-up. This success opened many doors for her. She went on to compete in other international pageants, winning titles like Miss Atlántico Internacional in 2000.
Starting an Acting Career
While studying Business Administration in college, Norkys started appearing in TV commercials. Soon, she began working as a model on television shows for the channel RCTV.
In 2002, she landed her first acting part in a telenovela (a type of TV drama series popular in Latin America) called Juana La Virgen. Her talent was quickly noticed. Two years later, in 2004, she got her first leading role in the show Estrambotica Anastasia. In this series, she played three different characters who were triplets!
Over the years, Norkys has starred in many other telenovelas. She has played both heroes and villains, showing her skill as a versatile actress.
Career Highlights
Norkys has had a busy career in television, film, and theater. She has also become a business owner.
Television and Film
After her early success, Norkys continued to star in popular shows. In 2012, she was a main character in Mi ex me tiene ganas. The next year, she played the main villain in De todas maneras Rosa.
Besides her TV work, Norkys has also acted in movies. She appeared in films like Miranda (2006) and 13 segundos (2007).
Business and Theater
In 2014, Norkys launched her own brand of underwear and swimsuits. She also toured for many years with a popular stage play called ....
Personal Life
Norkys Batista married Leonardo Luttinger, a dentist and actor, in 2003. They have a son named Sebastian, who was born in 2006. The couple later separated in 2010.
Filmography
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Juana La Virgen | Desireé Rojas | Villain |
| 2003 | Mi Gorda Bella | Chiquinquirá Lorenz Rivero "La Chiqui" | Villain |
| 2004 | Estrambótica Anastasia | Anastasia Valbuena de Borosfky / Alexandra Valbuena / Catalina Valbuena | Main Character |
| 2005 | Amor a Palos | Ana de Jesús Amaral | Main Character |
| 2008 | La Trepadora | Victoria Guanipa Salcedo | Main Character |
| 2009 | Esto es lo que hay | Yolanda González de Oropeza | Main Character |
| 2011 | Flor Salvaje | Zhara | Supporting Role |
| 2012 | Mi ex me tiene ganas | Miranda Atenas de Miller | Main Character |
| 2013 | De todas maneras Rosa | Andreína Vallejo | Villain |
| 2015 | Una Maid en Paitilla | Yolanda Franco | Main Character |
| 2016 | Corazón traicionado | Malena Corona Sotillo | Main Character |
| 2017 | Prueba de Fe | Dra. Ana Teresa Arismendi | Main Character (1 episode) |
| 2024 | La mujer de mi vida | Evelyn del Río | Villain |
| 2025 | Top Chef VIP | Herself | Contestant (season 4) |
Movies
- 2006: Miranda
- 2007: 13 segundos
- 2008: El Sr. Presidente
Theater
- ...
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Telenovela | Result |
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| 2007 | Premios Dos de Oro | Actress of the Year | Amor a palos | Won |
| 2013 | Premios Inter | Lead Actress of the Year | Mi ex me tiene ganas | Won |
| 2013 | Premios Inter | Best Villain | De todas maneras Rosa | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Norkys Batista para niños
