Susana Giménez facts for kids
María Susana Giménez Aubert, known to everyone as Susana Giménez, is a famous TV host, actress, model, and businesswoman from Argentina. She was born on January 29, 1944. In 2012, she was called the biggest celebrity in Argentine television!
Susana is best known for hosting her own popular TV show, Susana Giménez. This show is a fun variety program, much like famous shows hosted by Raffaella Carrà in Italy and Oprah Winfrey in the United States. She has won many important awards, including the Golden Martín Fierro Award in 1997 and the INTE Award for TV Hostess of the Year in 2002. Since 2020, Susana has been living in Uruguay.
Quick facts for kids
Susana Giménez
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María Susana Giménez Aubert
29 January 1944 Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Occupation | Host, businesswoman, actress, model, vedette |
| Years active | 1968–present |
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Early Life and Education
Susana Giménez's mother was María Luisa Sanders, who had Irish family, and her father was Augusto Giménez Aubert, who had Spanish family. She went to school in Quilmes. She finished her studies at La Anunciata Collegiate. She became a primary school teacher, but she never worked in that job. Before she became famous, Susana worked for a few years as an executive secretary in a big factory.
A Star's Career
Becoming a Model and Actress
When Susana was 19, she started working as a model. She became well-known after appearing in a TV commercial for Cadum, a French soap brand. She then began her acting career. Susana acted in more than 30 films. Many of these were comedies where she starred alongside famous actors like Alberto Olmedo and Jorge Porcel. She also performed in 10 plays. One of her most famous movies is the classic film La Mary.
Hosting Her Own Show
In 1987, Susana started her own television talk show called Hola Susana. The show later changed its name to Susana Giménez. It became incredibly popular and is one of the highest-rated shows in Argentina. On her show, Susana interviews celebrities, plays games, and entertains millions of viewers.
Other Ventures
Susana also has her own magazine called Susana, which she launched in 2008. She is always featured on the cover of every issue! She even had her own fashion doll made. Susana has also promoted two different perfumes.
Susana's Family Life
In 1962, when she was 18, Susana married a businessman named Mario Sarabayrouse. A year later, they had a daughter, Mercedes Sarabayrouse Giménez, who is Susana's only child.
Later, in 1974, Susana starred in the film La Mary. During the filming, she met the boxer Carlos Monzón, and they had a relationship for two years. Susana was also in a relationship with actor Ricardo Darín for nine years. Even after they broke up, they remained very good friends. Ricardo Darín was often the first guest on Susana's show each year.
In 1988, Susana married Huberto Roviralta, who was a polo player. They divorced in 1998.
Susana is a grandmother to two grandchildren, Lucía and Manuel, who are her daughter Mercedes's children. Her family and close friends often call her "Su," and this nickname has also been adopted by her fans.
Selected Film and TV Appearances
Susana Giménez has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career. Here are a few examples:
- El gran robo (1968)
- Story of a Poor Young Man (1968) - as an extra
- La Mary (1974) - as Mary, where she met Carlos Monzón
- The Last Round (1976) - filmed in Italy
- El Macho (1977) - filmed in Italy
- Hola Susana (1987-1997) - Herself, host of her talk show
- Susana Gimenéz (1998-present) - Herself, host of her talk show
- Tetro (2009) - Herself, in a small appearance
- Delirium (2014) - Herself, playing the President of Argentina
- ... y Helado (2022) - as Roxana, in 2 episodes
- LOL: Last One Laughing Argentina (2023) - Herself
Awards and Recognition
Susana Giménez has received many awards for her work in television and film.
Martín Fierro Awards
The Martín Fierro Awards are very important in Argentine television. Susana has won many of these, including:
- Best New Actress (1969)
- Best Entertainment Program for Hola Susana (1994)
- The Golden Martín Fierro Award (1995)
- Best Female Talk Show Host multiple times (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2012)
- Best Entertainment Program for Susana Gimenez multiple times (2004, 2007, 2008, 2011)
- Recognition for her long career (2006, 2012)
- The Platinum Martín Fierro Award (2009, 2010)
Other Special Awards
Susana has also been honored with many other awards, such as:
- Sea Star and Carlos '86 awards for "Woman of the Year" (1983, 1986)
- Konex Award for musical actress of the decade (1991)
- Paoli Award for best comprehensive program and most popular figure (2000)
- INTE TV Hispanic TV award for "Cheerleader of the Year" (2002)
- Clarín Award for best TV host (2004)
- Latin Grammy presidency award for promoting Latino music (2008)
- Career Silver Condor award (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Susana Giménez para niños
