Florencia Peña Biography: Movies, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Awards, TV Shows, Books

María Florencia Peña, known as Florencia Peña, is a beloved Argentine actress, comedian, and TV host who has charmed audiences for decades with her vibrant performances.

Best known for playing Mónica in Casados con Hijos, she’s a versatile star in TV, film, and theatre, celebrated for her humour and stage presence.

Profile

• Full Name: María Florencia Peña
• Stage Name: Florencia Peña
• Born: November 7, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Claypole, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Occupation: Actress, Comedian, TV Host, Writer, Producer
• Height: 170 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Julio Peña and Norma Finoli
• Siblings: María Belén Peña
• Spouse: Ramiro Ponce de León (m. 2022)
• Children: Tomás Otero, Juan Otero, Felipe Ponce de León
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life And Education

Florencia Peña was born on November 7, 1974, in Claypole, Buenos Aires, Argentina. She grew up with her parents, Julio Peña and Norma Finoli, and her sister, María Belén Peña. Her ethnicity is Argentine, and she is a Christian.

At just four years old, Florencia showed her love for performing, making her TV debut on Festilindo. Raised in a close-knit family, she developed a passion for acting and comedy early on, which led her to pursue a career in entertainment despite her modest roots in Buenos Aires.

Career

Florencia Peña began her career in 1983 as a child actress on Festilindo. She gained experience in shows like Clave de Sol (1988–1989), Regalo del cielo (1991), and Son de diez (1992–1995).

Her breakout role came as Mónica Argento in Casados con Hijos (2005–2006), a hit sitcom that made her a household name in Argentina. She also starred as Florencia Finkel in La niñera (2004), an adaptation of the U.S. sitcom The Nanny.

Her TV work includes Verano del ’98 (1999–2000), Poné a Francella (2001–2002), Disputas (2003), and Quiero vivir a tu lado (2017). She hosted shows like Flor de palabra (2009), Dale la tarde (2013), and Flor de equipo (2020). In theatre, she shone in musicals such as Sweet Charity (2006), Cabaret (2019), and Anything Goes (2013–2014), as well as in dramas such as Un Dios salvaje (2010–2011).

Her film roles include Ángel, la diva y yo (1999), El Potro (2018), and Los adoptantes (2019). By 2025, she’s set to appear in the short film Almost Graduated, where she also serves as writer and producer. Florencia’s versatility has made her one of Argentina’s top actresses, earning her a spot among the best of the 2000s by Konex.

Awards & Nominations

• 2002 Martín Fierro Awards: Humorous Work (Poné a Francella) – Nominated
• 2002 Clarín Awards: Best Actress (Poné a Francella) – Nominated
• 2002 ACE Awards: Best Musical Actress (El Romance del Romeo y la Julieta) – Nominated
• 2002 Estrella de Mar Awards: Best Leading Actress (El Romance del Romeo y la Julieta) – Nominated
• 2003 Martín Fierro Awards: Best Leading Actress of Miniseries (Disputas) – Won
• 2004 Martín Fierro Awards: Best Leading Actress in Comedy (La niñera) – Won
• 2004 Clarín Awards: Best Actress (La niñera) – Nominated
• 2005 Martín Fierro Awards: Best Leading Actress in Comedy (Casados con Hijos) – Won
• 2005 Clarín Awards: Best Actress (Casados con Hijos) – Nominated
• 2006 Martín Fierro Awards: Best Leading Actress in Comedy (Casados con Hijos) – Nominated
• 2006 Clarín Awards: Best Leading Actress in Comedy (Casados con Hijos) – Nominated
• 2006 Florencio Awards: Best Musical Actress (Sweet Charity) – Nominated
• 2006 Trinidad Guevara Awards: Best Leading Theatre Actress (Sweet Charity) – Nominated
• 2007 Clarín Awards: Best Leading Actress in Comedy (Casados con Hijos, Hechizada) – Nominated
• 2007 ACE Awards: Best Musical Actress (Sweet Charity) – Won
• 2008 ACE Awards: Best Leading Actress in Drama (Frankie & Johnny en el Claro de Luna) – Nominated
• 2009 ACE Awards: Best Leading Actress in Drama (Un Dios Salvaje) – Won
• 2010 ACE Awards: Best Leading Actress in Drama (Un Dios Salvaje) – Won
• 2011 Iris Awards: Best Actress of Daily Fiction (Porque te quiero así) – Won
• 2011 Konex Foundation: Television Actress Trajectory of the Decade – Won
• 2012 Carlos Paz Awards: Best Comedy Actress (Cuando Harry conoció a Sally) – Won
• 2012 ACE Awards: Best Leading Actress in Drama (El hijo de puta del sombrero) – Won
• 2012 Silver Condor Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Dormir al sol) – Won
• 2014 ACE Awards: Best Musical Actress (Anything Goes) – Won
• 2014 Estrella de Mar Awards: Best Leading Actress (Anything Goes) – Won
• 2014 Hugo Awards: Best Leading Actress in Musical (Anything Goes) – Nominated
• 2015 Carlos Paz Awards: Best Actress (Casi Diva) – Won
• 2015 VOS Awards: Best Actress (Casi Diva) – Won
• 2015 Estrella de Mar Concert Awards: Best Comedy Actress (Casi Diva) – Won
• 2016 Estrella de Mar Awards: Best Leading Actress in Comedy (Se quieren mucho… poquito, nada) – Nominated
• 2019 ACE Awards: Best Musical Actress (Cabaret) – Won

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @flor_de_p
• TikTok handle: @flordep_oficial
• Facebook: Florencia Peña

Personal Life

Florencia Peña, 51, married Ramiro Ponce de León on November 19, 2022, after dating since 2013. She stands at 170 cm tall. They have one son, Felipe Ponce de León, born in 2017. Florencia also has two sons, Tomás and Juan Otero, from her previous marriage to composer Mariano Otero (2005–2012).

She lives in Buenos Aires and enjoys spending time with her family, often sharing glimpses of her life on Instagram. Known for her humour and warmth, she supports social causes and maintains a close bond with her sister, María Belén. Florencia balances her busy career, motherhood, and her love for theatre.

Net Worth

Florencia Peña’s estimated net Worth is between $1 million and $2 million. Her income comes from her acting roles in TV, film, and theatre, as well as hosting shows and producing projects like Sr. y Sra. Camas (2011). Social media sponsorships and endorsements also contribute to her wealth.

Discography:

• Sweet Charity (2006, Musical Soundtrack, Performer)
• Anything Goes (2013–2014, Musical Soundtrack, Performer)
• Cabaret (2019, Musical Soundtrack, Performer)

Filmography:

• Ángel, la diva y yo (1999, Film, Ana, Supporting Role)
• ¿Y dónde está el bebé? (2002, Film, Supporting Role)
• Chicken Little (2005, Film, Abby Patosa, Voice Role)
• Chile 672 (2006, Film, Flopi, Supporting Role)
• Juntos para siempre (2011, Film, Laura, Supporting Role)
• Dormir al sol (2012, Film, Adriana María, Supporting Role)
• Soy tu karma (2017, Film, Nuria, Lead Role)
• El Potro (2018, Film, Beatriz Olave, Supporting Role)
• Los adoptantes (2019, Film, Vicky, Lead Role)
• Hoy se arregla el mundo (2020, Film, Supporting Role)
• Valle de Lobos (2020, Film, Supporting Role)
• Cromos ápices (2021, Film, Supporting Role)
• Al tercer día (2021, Film, Supporting Role)
• All Hail (2022, Film, Supporting Role)
• Más respeto que soy tu madre (2022, Film, Mirta Bertotti, Lead Role)
• Miénteme (2022, Film, Barbara, Lead Role)
• Almost Graduated (2025, Short Film, Lead Role, Writer, Producer)
• Festilindo (1983, TV Series, Herself, Child Role)
• La gente del 2000 (1985, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Chispiluz (1987, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Los viernes de Luisina (1987, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Hombres de ley (1987, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• SúperMingo (1988, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Clave de Sol (1988–1989, TV Series, Julieta, Supporting Role)
• Nosotros y los otros (1989–1990, TV Series, Julieta, Supporting Role)
• Atreverse (1990, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Amigos son los amigos (1990, TV Series, Yanina, Supporting Role)
• Regalo del cielo (1991, TV Series, Silvia, Supporting Role)
• Son de diez (1992–1995, TV Series, Bárbara, Main Role)
• Sueltos (1996–1997, TV Series, Victoria, Main Role)
• De corazón (1997–1998, TV Series, Rita, Main Role)
• La condena de Gabriel Doyle (1998, TV Series, Blanca, Supporting Role)
• La Nocturna (1999, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Verano del ’98 (1999–2000, TV Series, Guadalupe Arriaga, Main Role)
• Chabonas (2000, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Tiempo final (2000, 2002, TV Series, Supporting Role)
• Luna salvaje (2000–2001, TV Series, Ana, Main Role)
• Poné a Francella (2001–2002, TV Series, Mrs. Robles/Laura/Eloísa, Main Role)
• Disputas (2003, TV Series, Majo, Lead Role)
• La niñera (2004, TV Series, Florencia Finkel, Lead Role)
• Casados con Hijos (2005–2006, TV Series, Mónica Argento, Lead Role)
• Hechizada (2007, TV Series, Samantha, Lead Role)
• Una de dos (2008, TV Series, Eva, Lead Role)
• Los exitosos Pells (2009, TV Series, Lucía Naba, Supporting Role)
• Botineras (2009–2010, TV Series, Giselle López, Supporting Role)
• Porque te quiero así (2010, TV Series, Susana Macedo, Lead Role)
• Sr. y Sra. Camas (2011, TV Series, Débora Camas, Lead Role, Creator, Producer)
• Tiempos compulsivos (2012, TV Series, Lara, Supporting Role)
• Viudas e hijos del Rock & Roll (2015, TV Series, Denise Saravia, Supporting Role)
• Conflictos modernos (2015–2016, TV Miniseries, Judge Julia Martínez, Supporting Role)
• La Peluquería de Don Mateo (2016, TV Series, Flor de Alelí, Supporting Role)
• Psiconautas (2016–2018, TV Series, Fabiana, Main Role)
• Quiero vivir a tu lado (2017, TV Series, Natalia Rouco, Lead Role)
• Otros pecados (2019, TV Miniseries, Sandra, Supporting Role)
• Tu parte del trato (2019, TV Series, Rosita, Supporting Role)
• La Panelista (2021, TV Series, Marcela Robledo, Lead Role)
• Wasted (2024, TV Series, Zolpi, Supporting Role)