Betty Monroe Biography: Marriage, Age, Kidnap, Movies, Awards, Husband, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Height

Betty Monroe is a Mexican television actress and presenter who rose to prominence with romantic telenovelas such as Como en el cine, and later gained broader recognition as the lead in Televisa’s 2016 melodrama Sueño de amor, where she played Esperanza Guerrero.

Her on-screen path has included stints as both protagonist and antagonist, as well as hosting duties and stage work, which kept her in steady view across major Mexican networks for nearly two decades.

Profile

• Full name: Beatriz Monroy Alarcón
• Date of birth: March 4, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Profession: Actress, Presenter, Former Model
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Jamil Elías Hindi (divorced)
• Children: Jamil, Elías, Santiago, and a daughter born in 2021
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: Latino (Mexican with Spanish-Lebanese ancestry)
• Net worth: $1.3 million

Early Life and Education

Betty Monroe was born Beatriz Monroy Alarcón on March 4, 1978, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and is now 47 years old. From an early age, she showed talent in performance and music, participating in school plays and regional theater.

At 18, she entered and won a Mexico City beauty contest (1996), which launched her modeling career and opened doors to television work. She later trained in acting and voice modulation at TV Azteca’s Centro de Formación Actoral (CEFAC).

Personal Life

Betty Monroe married Jamil Elías Hindi (a Lebanese-Mexican businessman) in 2004. The marriage produced two sons, Jamil and Elías, before ending in divorce several years later.

She subsequently had a relationship with entrepreneur Alejandro Castillo, with whom she had her third son, Santiago. In 2021, she welcomed her fourth child, a daughter, though she has chosen not to publicly reveal the father’s identity.

Career

Betty Monroe’s acting career began in the late 1990s with small roles in TV Azteca telenovelas, such as Tres Veces Sofía (1998) and Perla (1999). Her breakthrough came with Como en el cine (2001–2002), which made her a household name in Mexico.

She went on to star in La hija del jardinero (2003–2004) and Bellezas indomables (2007–2008), where her strong screen presence led to multiple leading roles.

Between 2010 and 2015, Monroe became one of TV Azteca’s most versatile actresses, appearing in Cielo rojo (2011–2012), La mujer de Judas (2012), and Las Bravo (2014–2015). She also co-hosted entertainment programs and participated in theater productions, showing her range beyond melodrama.

In 2015, she signed with Televisa and took the lead role in Sueño de amor (2016), opposite Cristian de la Fuente — a defining moment that expanded her fanbase across Latin America.

Afterward, she starred in ¡Muy Padres! (2017–2018) for Imagen Televisión, playing a single mother balancing career and love, and in Bronco: La Serie (2019), based on the life of the famous Mexican band.

Since 2020, Monroe has appeared less frequently on screen, devoting time to family, charity, and selective acting projects, including occasional guest appearances and voice-over work.

Awards

• TVyNovelas Award Nominee (2017): Best Female Lead (Sueño de amor)
• Premios Bravo Recognition (2019): Contribution to Mexican Television
• Imagen Televisión Honor Mention (2018): Outstanding Performance in ¡Muy Padres!

Net Worth

Betty Monroe’s net worth is estimated at $1.3 million USD, accumulated through acting, TV presenting, endorsements, voicerovers etc.

Controversy

On October 13, 2018, Betty Monroe was kidnapped outside her home in southern Mexico City during a robbery incident. The criminals stole her car and briefly held her captive before releasing her unharmed. Authorities later recovered her vehicle and identified suspects through fingerprint and surveillance footage.

Following the ordeal, Monroe publicly stated she was “safe and grateful to be alive” and thanked law enforcement and fans for their support. Beyond this isolated case, she has not been involved in any major legal or professional scandals.

Social Media

• Instagram: @bmbettymonroe
• Twitter/X: @BMBettyMonroe
• TikTok: @bettymonroeoficial

Filmography

• Tres veces Sofía (1998)
• Perla (1998–1999)
• El amor no es como lo pintan (2000–2001)
• Como en el cine (2001–2002)
• La hija del jardinero (2003–2004)
• Bellezas indomables (2007–2008)
• Cielo rojo (2011–2012)
• La mujer de Judas (2012)
• Corazón en condominio (2013)
• Las Bravo (2014–2015)
• UEPA! Un escenario para amar (2015)
• Sueño de amor (2016)
• ¡Muy padres! (2017–2018)
• Bronco: La serie (2019)
• Lo que callamos las mujeres (Guest appearances, 2021–2023)