Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Telenovela Star |
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| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Valencia, Venezuela |
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Bio/Wiki
| 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. |
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Personal Life
| Current Residence | Palm Beach, Florida |
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| Children | Gianfranco |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Mother | Grecia Mieussens (French origin) |
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| Father | Lisandro Ernesto Colmenares |
| Siblings | Four brothers and one stepsister |
Career
| Career Start | 1976 at age 13 in telenovela Angelica |
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| First Major Role | Angelica (1976) at age 11 |
| First Protagonist Role | Rosalinda (1981) |
| Breakthrough | Topazio (1985) - first Spanish-language soap opera translated for American audiences |
| Notable Works |
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| Career Highlights | Became face of Mediaset networks in Italy; worked extensively in Argentina, Italy, and Spain; known for dual roles and period pieces |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 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 |