Angélica Rivera Biography: Net Worth, Movies, Position, Husband, Age, Movies, Height, Nationality

Angelica Rivera Hurtado (born August 2, 1969) is a Mexican singer, actress, and former First Lady of Mexico.

She rose to fame in the 1990s as a telenovela star and gained international attention during her tenure as First Lady from 2012 to 2018, following her marriage to former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.

Profile

• Full Name: Angélica Rivera Hurtado
• Stage Name: Angélica Rivera
• Born: August 2, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Occupation: Singer, actress, former First Lady
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
• Parents: Manuel Rivera Ruiz, María Eugenia Hurtado
• Siblings: Carolina Rivera, Adriana Rivera Hurtado, Manuel Rivera Hurtado, Maritza Rivera Hurtado, Elisa Rivera Hurtado
• Spouse: José Alberto Castro, Enrique Peña Nieto
• Children: Sofia Castro, Regina Castro, Fernanda Castro
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life And Education

Angélica Rivera was born on August 2, 1969, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Manuel Rivera Ruiz and María Eugenia Hurtado.

She is of Mexican ethnicity and was raised in a Roman Catholic family alongside six siblings.

She completed her basic education in Mexico and entered the entertainment industry at a young age.

Although her formal academic background is limited, she received acting training and modeling exposure that helped her break into television and music.

Career

Angélica Rivera began her career as a model and gained early fame after winning The Face of the Herald beauty contest in 1987.

She soon transitioned into acting, starring in numerous telenovelas produced by Televisa, one of the largest media companies in Latin America.

She became a household name through iconic roles in series like: La Dueña (1995), Ángela (1998), Sin Pecado Concebido (2001).

Besides acting, Angélica also worked as a pop singer in the early years of her career, though her fame largely stems from her television work.

In 2010, she married Enrique Peña Nieto, who later became the President of Mexico.

As First Lady (2012–2018), Rivera played a ceremonial and public role in state functions, humanitarian causes, and cultural promotion.

However, her tenure was marred by criticism and scandal, most notably the “Casa Blanca” controversy involving a luxury property.

After Peña Nieto’s presidency ended, Rivera announced her return to private life and later confirmed her divorce in 2019.

Awards and Nominations

• TVyNovelas Award – Best Actress nominations (1990s and 2000s)
• Named one of Mexico’s most influential women during her time as First Lady
• Honored by Televisa and several Latin American media organizations for her contribution to telenovelas

Personal Life

Angélica Rivera was previously married to José Alberto Castro, a prominent Mexican producer, with whom she had three daughters Regina Castro, Fernanda Castro including Sofía Castro, who is also an actress.

The couple divorced in 2008.

In 2010, she married Enrique Peña Nieto, then governor of the State of Mexico, who became President in 2012.

Their marriage lasted until 2019. She stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall (168 cm).

Filmography

Telenovelas (Selected):

• La Dueña (1995)
• Ángela (1998)
• Sin Pecado Concebido (2001)
• Destilando Amor (2007)

Net Worth

Angélica Rivera has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

Her income sources include decades of work as a telenovela actress, commercial endorsements, royalties, and assets accumulated during her time as First Lady.