Grecia Colmenares (Venezuelan Actress) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actress, Telenovela Star
Nationality	Venezuelan
Date of Birth	07/12/1962
Age	63 years
Birthplace	Valencia, Venezuela
Full Name	Grecia Dolores Colmenares Mieussens

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Summary	One of the most successful actresses in Latin American telenovelas, launched to international stardom in the 1980s. Known for iconic roles in Spanish-language soap operas that were translated and broadcast internationally, particularly in Italy and the United States. With over 40 years of career, she filmed more than 20 telenovelas and acted in several theatrical works.

Marriages	Spouse: Henry Zakka Years: 1979-1983 Notes: Co-star in Topazio; remained on good terms and worked together after divorce Spouse: Marcelo Pelegri Years: 1986-2005 Notes: Relationship ended in 2000 but remained significant in her life Spouse: Henry Zakka Years: 1978-1984 Notes: Co-star in Topazio; married at age 17, divorced in 1984; remained on good terms and worked together after divorce Spouse: Marcelo Pelegri Years: 1986-2005 Notes: Married in 1986; relationship ended in 2000 but remained significant in her life; father of her only son Gianfranco born in 1992

Marriages

Spouse: Henry Zakka Years: 1979-1983 Notes: Co-star in Topazio; remained on good terms and worked together after divorce
Spouse: Marcelo Pelegri Years: 1986-2005 Notes: Relationship ended in 2000 but remained significant in her life
Spouse: Henry Zakka Years: 1978-1984 Notes: Co-star in Topazio; married at age 17, divorced in 1984; remained on good terms and worked together after divorce
Spouse: Marcelo Pelegri Years: 1986-2005 Notes: Married in 1986; relationship ended in 2000 but remained significant in her life; father of her only son Gianfranco born in 1992

Mother	Grecia Mieussens (French origin)
Father	Lisandro Ernesto Colmenares
Siblings	Four brothers and one stepsister

Career Start	1974 at age 12 in telenovela Angelica
First Major Role	Angelica (1974)
First Protagonist Role	Rosalinda (1981)
Breakthrough	Topazio (1984/1985) - first Spanish-language soap opera translated for American audiences
Notable Works	Topazio (1985) Maria/Maria De Nadie (1985) Grecia (1987) Ribelle/Rebelde (1989) I due volti dell'amore (1996) Chiquititas (1998) Vidas Prestadas (2000) Topazio (1984) Manuela (1991) Milagros (1993) Más allá del horizonte (1994) El día que me quieras (1994)
Career Highlights	Became face of Mediaset networks in Italy; worked extensively in Argentina, Italy, and Spain; known for dual roles and period pieces; starred as Ana Pizzaro in Chiquititas

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/greciacolmenares7/

1. Moved to Buenos Aires in 1985 and became an Argentine citizen during her career
2. Starred alongside Venezuelan pop singer Jose Luis Rodriguez in her first telenovela
3. Played dual roles in multiple productions, including two antithetical sisters in I due volti dell'amore
4. Her role in Topazio was so successful it was dubbed and broadcast internationally, making her an international star
5. Participated in 'L'Isola dei Famosi 2019' (Italian reality show)
6. Was a contestant in the 8th edition of 'Grande Fratello' starting September 11, 2023