Patricia Manterola facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Patricia Manterola
Background information
Birth name	Bertha Patricia Manterola Carrión
Born	Mexico City, Mexico
Genres	Latin pop, pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress, host.
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Melody / Fonovisa, Del Angel Music, Sony BMG, Mi Rey Music, Nui Records

Patricia Manterola is a famous singer and actress from Mexico City, Mexico. Her full name is Bertha Patricia Manterola Carrión. She is known for her music and for acting in many TV shows and movies.

About Patricia Manterola

Patricia Manterola was born to Jorge Manterola and Maria Dolores Carrion. She is the second of three children. Her older brother, Jorge, is 11 months older. Her younger sister, Michelle, shares the same birthday as Patricia and is eight years younger.

Paty, as her friends call her, went to elementary school at "Colegio Miguel Angel" and "Franco-Espanol." For middle school, she studied at "Colegio Oxford" in Cuernavaca. She lived with her relatives there for a while. She finished high school at "Tecnológico de Monterey" de Cuernavaca and "Colegio Miguel Angel" in Mexico City.

Besides her schoolwork, Paty also took classes in dance, singing, and music. She was the main singer in the choir at the "Miguel Angel Institute." From a young age, she loved being on stage. When she was nine, she was in the musical "Anita la Huerfanita" (Little Orphan Annie). Later, she took part in the "Juguemos a Cantar" festival in 1982. She and her brother, Jorge, along with two friends, made it to the finals. This allowed them to record a song on a special album for the festival.

Soon, Patricia started modeling. This led her to meet Luis de Llano in 1989. He was a Mexican producer who created the band Timbiriche and many successful soap operas. Luis de Llano first suggested she try out for Timbiriche. But he saw her talent and invited her to join a new group called Garibaldi.

Patricia's Personal Life

On April 17, 1999, Paty married Javier Ortiz. He was also a member of the band Garibaldi. They divorced a little over five years later, in 2005. Patricia and Javier sent a letter to the media. They asked for privacy during their separation.

She married Forrest Kolb on December 12, 2010. Their wedding was in Xcaret on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. It was a small, private wedding with 200 guests. Her close friend, Nicolas Felizola, designed her wedding dress.

Patricia's Acting Career

Patricia Manterola started acting in the comedy movie ¿Dónde Quedó La Bolita? in 1993. This movie also featured the band Garibaldi. In 1994, after a Garibaldi concert, Patricia started her solo music career. She released her first album, Hambre de Amor.

Her new fame helped her easily move into acting. Soon after, Paty got roles in several soap operas. These included Acapulco, Cuerpo y Alma (1995) and Gente Bien (1997). She won the "newcomer of the year" award from the Latin American soap opera magazine, TV y Novelas. This was for her role as Lorena in Acapulco, Cuerpo y Alma.

Within a few years, Manterola became a very popular actress. She acted in many telenovelas like Los Angeles de Charlie (Charlie's Angels), Apuesta por un amor (Gamble for Love), and Destilando Amor. She also made guest appearances in Ugly Betty, Muchas Muchachas, and La Fea Mas Bella. Patricia was nominated for a TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actress for her work in Apuesta por un amor.

While Patricia is very well-known in Mexico, she has also worked in American TV shows and movies. For example, she appeared in HBO's Arli$$. She was also in the movies Souvenir (1997), The Hazard City (2000), The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood! (2000), and Carman: The Champion (2001).

In her role as Gabriela in the Dukes of Hazzard movie, Patricia showed she could speak two languages. Her character was the love interest of Bo Duke, played by John Schneider. A few years before the movie, she studied English at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Patricia also had roles in the movies The Singer (2008) and The Perfect Game (2009).

Garibaldi Band

Garibaldi was a Mexican music group. It was made up of young men and women. They wore a modern version of the traditional charro costume. They sang modern versions of traditional songs, which caused some discussion. The group's name, Garibaldi, comes from Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City. This plaza is famous for its mariachi bands.

Here are the former members of Garibaldi and what they do now:

• Katia Llanos is a health and fitness coach.
• Patricia Manterola is a singer, actress, and host.
• Pilar Montenegro is a singer.
• Víctor Noriega is an actor and TV anchor.
• Luisa Fernanda is a radio and television host.
• Sergio Mayer produces Sólo para Mujeres.
• Charly López is a restaurateur.
• Javier Ortiz was part of Sólo para Mujeres.

Patricia's Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Theater Plays

Patricia's Music Albums

Here are some of Patricia Manterola's studio albums and singles:

• Bla Bla Bla ft Mariana Seoane & Akira - coming soon (2023)
• Fiesta Fiesta (2022)
• Para levantarme del suelo ft Raymix- single (2022)
• Como la Marea – single (2021)
• Made in Heaven - single (2021)
• Canción Pa' Levantarte - single (2020)
• A Romper la Noche - single (2020)
• Devórame otra vez - single (2019)
• Leyenda – single (2019)
• Devórame otra vez – single (2019)
• Sin ti otra vez – single (2018)
• Pour some sugar on me – single (2017)
• Money talks – single (2017)
• Sweet child of mine – single (2017)
• Alalaleo – EP (2016)
• Ya Terminé (2010)
• A Mis Reinas (2006)
• Déjame Volar (2003)
• Que El Ritmo No Pare (2002)
• Quiero Más (1998)
• Niña Bonita (1996)
• Hambre de Amor (1994)

Patricia's Activism

Patricia Manterola is also known for supporting animal rights. On her website, she says: "Even the most exotic animals deserve to live in freedom."

In 2004, she spoke out against Kentucky Fried Chicken's treatment of chickens. She asked the company to use kinder methods. More recently, Paty has helped the monarch butterflies. These butterflies travel from Alaska to the Mexican state of Michoacán. She donated some of her jewelry. It was sold at an auction to raise money for the butterflies.

Patricia's kindness is not just for animals and the environment. In January 2006, she gave 1,500 toys to children in Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo in Chapultepec. Patricia said, "A child's smile is priceless." In 2007, Patricia joined the Baja Una Estrella Foundation. This group helps improve education, health, and social development for poor communities in Mexico.

Patricia's Designing Career

In 2004, Patricia Manterola planned to start a business in Puebla, Mexico. She launched her own line of jeans called "B-good." These jeans were designed to be suitable for everyone.

Commercials Featuring Patricia

Patricia Manterola has appeared in many commercials:

• Crece (2021)
• Stop (2007)
• Maseca (2006) (Worldwide)
• Head & Shoulders (2005)
• Dr Pepper (2003) with Ana Gabriel
• Bally Total Fitness (2003)
• Miller Lite (2001)
• Mervyn's California (1998)
• Andrea Boots (1997–2002)
• Sabritas (1996)
• PepsiCo (1995–1997)

See also

In Spanish: Patricia Manterola para niños