Susana Giménez facts for kids
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Susana Giménez
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Giménez in 2015
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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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María Susana Giménez Aubert (born on January 29, 1944), known as Susana Giménez, is a famous Argentine TV host, actress, model, and businesswoman. Many people consider her one of the biggest stars in Argentine television. She even has her own magazine named after her!
Susana is best known for hosting her popular TV show, Susana Giménez. This show is very similar to famous talk shows hosted by Raffaella Carrà in Italy and Oprah Winfrey in the United States. She has won many awards for her work, including the Golden Martín Fierro Award in 1997. Since 2020, she has been living in Uruguay.
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Early Life and Education
Susana Giménez was born to María Luisa Sanders and Augusto Giménez Aubert. Her mother had Irish roots, and her father had Spanish roots. Susana had a difficult childhood because her parents separated.
She went to school in Quilmes, Argentina. She graduated from La Anunciata Collegiate as a primary school teacher. However, she never worked as a teacher. Before becoming famous, Susana worked for a few years as an executive secretary in a large factory.
Becoming a Star
Susana Giménez started her career as a model when she was 19 years old. She became well-known after appearing in a TV commercial for Cadum, a French soap brand.
Acting Career
Susana has acted in more than 30 movies. Many of these were comedies where she starred alongside famous actors like Alberto Olmedo and Jorge Porcel. One of her most famous films is La Mary, which is considered a cult film. She also performed in 10 plays.
Her TV Show
Her television show, Susana Giménez, is one of the most popular shows in Argentina. It's a variety show with interviews, games, and musical performances. She has hosted this show for many years, making her a household name across the country.
Other Ventures
In 2008, Susana launched her own magazine called Susana. She is always featured on the cover of every issue. She also had her own fashion doll and has promoted different perfumes.
Susana's Family Life
In 1962, when she was 18, Susana married a businessman named Mario Sarabayrouse. One year later, they had a daughter, Mercedes Sarabayrouse Giménez, who is Susana's only child.
Later, in 1974, while filming La Mary, she met the boxer Carlos Monzón. They were in a relationship for two years. Susana also had a long relationship with actor Ricardo Darín, which lasted for nine years. They remained good friends after they broke up. Ricardo Darín was often the first guest on her TV show each year.
In 1988, she married Huberto Roviralta, a polo player. They divorced in 1998.
Susana has two grandchildren, Lucía and Manuel, from her daughter Mercedes. Her family and close friends often call her "Su," and this nickname has also been adopted by her fans.
Awards and Recognitions
Susana Giménez has received many awards throughout her long career.
Martín Fierro Awards
The Martín Fierro Awards are very important in Argentine television. Susana has won many of them, including:
- Best New Actress for Marriage and more (1969)
- Best Entertainment Program for Hola Susana (1994)
- 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)
- Platinum Martín Fierro Award (2009, 2010)
- Martín Fierro for her 25-year career (2012)
Other Awards
She has also received many other important awards, such as:
- Sea Star and Carlos '86 for Woman of the Year (1983, 1986)
- Konex for musical actress of the decade (1991)
- Paoli awards for best comprehensive program and most popular figure (2000)
- INTE TV Hispanic TV for Cheerleader of the Year (2002)
- Clarín for best TV host (2004)
- Latin Grammy presidency for promoting Latino music (2008)
- Career Silver Condor award (2014)
Images for kids
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Susana Giménez's signature
See also
In Spanish: Susana Giménez para niños
