Ela Velden Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Ela Velden, born Daniela Campos Reséndiz, is a Mexican actress and model who first caught audience attention with her television debut in Gossip Girl: Acapulco (2013).

Her rise continued with key roles in telenovelas like Muchacha italiana viene a casarse (2014–2015) and her first leading part in Despertar contigo (2016).

Her work in both television drama and streaming series has made her a recognized name across Mexican entertainment.

Profile

• Full name: Daniela Campos Reséndiz
• Nickname: Ela Velden
• Date of birth: July 25, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico
• State of origin: Querétaro
• Nationality: Mexican
• Profession: Actress, model
• Height: 5′ 93⁄4′′ (1.77 m)
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: She has a sister
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Formerly in relationships with Federico Ayos (2017–2019) and Emiliano Zurita (until 2023)
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Ela Velden is now 33 years old. She was born on July 25, 1992, in Querétaro, Mexico.

She began modeling at age thirteen, appearing in commercials, editorials, and fashion shows, and featured in a Garnier ad campaign in 2010 alongside singer Dulce María. At 18, she moved to Mexico City to study acting at Televisa’s Centro de Educación Artística (CEA), enrolling in 2011 and graduating after a three‐year program in 2013.

Her artistic name was chosen after her birth name registration was not accepted for her acting career.

Personal Life

Ela Velden was in a relationship with actor Federico Ayos between 2017 and 2019, and subsequently dated Emiliano Zurita from late 2018 until their separation confirmed in 2023. She is the co‐founder and co‐owner of the female‐led media production agency Ellas Cuatro.

In a 2024 interview, she revealed her preference for thrifted fashion and expressed hopes of opening a clothing stall to sell and donate her secondhand items.

Career

Ela Velden debuted on television in 2013 in Gossip Girl: Acapulco, appearing as Gaby (after originally filming as Jenny Parra in a promotional capacity). That same year, she appeared as Flavia in Niñas mal and had guest roles in Como dice el dicho and La rosa de Guadalupe.

She gained wider recognition with a supporting role as Gianna Bianchi in Muchacha italiana viene a casarse (2014–2015). In 2015–2016, she starred as Fernanda in A que no me dejas, and secured her first leading role in Despertar contigo in 2016.

From 2017 to 2018, she played the antagonist Mía Becker Cohen in Caer en tentación, followed by lead roles in El juego de las llaves (2019–2021), Rubí (2020), and a recurring role in ¿Quién mató a Sara? (2021) as young Marifer.

Her more recent television work includes starring roles in Senda prohibida (2023), Horario estelar (2023), and as Mar Sánchez García in Las hijas de la señora García (2024–2025). She also made her theater debut in May 2015 in Gélidas Caricias, followed by roles in El Profesor and Tenis later that year.

She has appeared in music videos such as “Princesa” by Río Roma & CNCO (2017) and “Toda La Banda” by Vadhir Derbez (2019).

Awards

• She was nominated for Favorite Revelation in the 2015 Nickelodeon Mexico Kids’ Choice Awards for Muchacha italiana viene a casarse.
• She won Best Female Revelation at the 2016 Premios TVyNovelas for the same telenovela, and in 2018 received Best Young Lead Actress at the Premios TVyNovelas for her performance in Caer en tentación.

Net Worth

Ela Velden, now has an estimated net worth of about $2 million, derived mostly from her acting gigs and brand endorsement and sponsorship.

Social Media

• Instagram: @elavelden
• TikTok: @elaveldenoficial

Filmography

Television:

• Niñas mal (2013) – Flavia
• Gossip Girl: Acapulco (2013) – Gaby/Jenny Parra
• La Rosa de Guadalupe (2014) – Lucina
• Como dice el dicho (2014) – Various characters (Marifer / Andrea / Candela)
• Muchacha italiana viene a casarse (2014–2015) – Gianna Bianchi
• A que no me dejas (2015–2016) – Fernanda Ricart Medina
• Despertar contigo (2016) – Maia Alcalá González
• Renta congelada (2017) – Jules
• Caer en tentación (2017–2018) – Mía Becker Cohen
• El juego de las llaves (2019–2021) – Siena
• Rubí (2020) – Carla Rangel / Fernanda Pérez Ochoa
• Diablero (2020) – Lupe (Guadalupe Reyna)
• ¿Quién mató a Sara? (2021) – Young Marifer
• Horario estelar (2023) – Jimena del Solar
• Senda prohibida (2023) – Nora López Jiménez / Corina
• Las hijas de la señora García (2024–2025) – Mar Sánchez García

Movies:

• Sin hijos (2020) – Renata
• Veinteañera, divorciada y fantástica (2020) – Lorenza
• Se busca papá (2020) – Beautiful Actress