Ana María Simón Biography: Movies, Age, Height, Parents, Ethnicity, Husband, Awards, Net Worth

Ana María Simón is a Venezuelan actress, television host, model, and one of the most recognizable faces in her country’s entertainment industry for over three decades.

Best known for her leading roles in Venevisión telenovelas during the 1990s and early 2000s, she later became a beloved morning-show and variety-program host.

Profile

• Full Name: Ana María Simón
• Stage Name: Ana María Simón
• Born: 14, September 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Maracaibo, Zulia state, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Actress, Television Host, Model
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Francisco Salazar (m. 2013)
• Children: Sofía Salazar Simón
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5–7 million

Early Life and Education

Ana María Simón was born on September 14, 1973, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, where she grew up in a middle-class family that encouraged her artistic interests from an early age.

She began modeling and participating in local beauty pageants as a teenager, which led to her being discovered by Venevisión scouts.

After moving to Caracas, she briefly studied social communication but quickly left university when acting and hosting opportunities arose full-time. She is ethnically Venezuelan, and her religious affiliation is not publicly known.

Career

Ana María Simón began her professional career in the early 1990s as a model and presenter on Venevisión’s youth programs. Her acting debut came in the telenovela El perdón de los pecados (1996), followed by starring roles in highly rated productions such as Samantha (1998), Hechizo de amor (2000), and Guerra de mujeres (2001).

Her natural acting style and on-screen chemistry made her one of the network’s top leading ladies during Venezuela’s telenovela golden era.

In the mid-2000s she successfully pivoted to hosting, becoming a fixture on morning shows like Portada’s and later co-hosting Súper Sábado Sensacional and other major Venevisión variety programs. She has also served as a backstage presenter and interviewer at the Miss Venezuela pageant for many years.

Even as the country’s television industry contracted, Ana María remained one of the few personalities continuously on air, adapting to new formats and digital platforms.

Ana María Simón continues to work regularly on Venevisión, appearing in special broadcasts, hosting events, and occasionally returning to acting.

Her longevity, professionalism, and warm connection with viewers have made her an institution in Venezuelan homes, representing continuity in an industry that has seen drastic changes.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @anamasimon
• Twitter Handle: @anamasimon

Personal Life

Ana María Simón married businessman Francisco Salazar in 2013 after several years together. The couple welcomed their daughter, Sofía Salazar Simón, in 2015. She was previously in a long-term relationship that ended before her marriage.

Ana María keeps her family life relatively private but occasionally shares moments with her daughter on social media. She continues to reside in Caracas with her husband and child.

Filmography

• El perdón de los pecados (1996)
• Samantha (1998)
• Hechizo de amor (2000)
• Guerra de mujeres (2001)
• Cosita rica (2003)
• Sabor a ti (2004)

Net Worth

Ana María Simón has an estimated net worth of between $5 million and $7 million. Her wealth comes primarily from her decades-long career at Venevisión, brand endorsements, corporate event appearances, and real estate holdings acquired during Venezuela’s more prosperous periods.