Francisca Merino Biography: Age, Ex-Husband, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, TV Shows, Wiki

María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido, also known as Pancha Merino, is a prominent Chilean actress, television presenter, and communicator known for her roles in telenovelas on Canal 13, participation in shows like Bienvenidos, and her work as a panelist in entertainment programs.

She gained fame in the 1990s and 2000s with series such as Adrenalina and Cerro Alegre, later transitioning to hosting, farándula commentary, and personal branding focused on travel, animals, and lifestyle.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido
• Stage Name: Pancha Merino
• Born: May 9, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Santiago, Chile
• Nationality: Chilean
• Ethnicity: Chilean
• Occupation: Actress, Television Presenter, Communicator
• Height: 1.64 m
• Religion: Buddhism
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Merino
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Claudio Labbé
• Children: Dominic Labbé, Amanda Labbé, Chloé Labbé
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Pancha Merino was born on May 9, 1973, in Santiago, Chile, to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Merino, in a family connected to advertising and media. Her father worked as a publicist, exposing her early to cameras and sets through commercials.

Her parents separated when she was six years old, influencing her strong emphasis on building her own family. She began modeling in TV commercials at age 14 while balancing school and friendships.

She studied acting at Gustavo Meza’s school and attended Saint John’s Villa Academy in Santiago for her early education. Her ethnicity is Chilean. Her religion is Buddhism.

Career

Pancha Merino debuted in acting in the mid-1990s, joining Canal 13’s dramatic cast from 1995 to 2000 and again in 2004. She starred in telenovelas like Amor a Domicilio (1995), Adrenalina (1996, protagonist), Cerro Alegre (1999), Playa Salvaje (1997), and Corazón Pirata.

After stepping back from fiction, she became a television presenter and panelist on morning shows like Bienvenidos starting in 2016, appearing in formats such as Tal Cual and farándula programs.

She is active on social media with over 779,000 Instagram followers, sharing travel content, animal advocacy, and her brand @majaschile. She has discussed personal growth, spirituality, and family in interviews, maintaining relevance through public appearances and commentary.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @panchamerino1

Personal Life

Pancha Merino, now 52, is single following the end of her nearly seven-year relationship with Andrea Marocchino in 2025. They were engaged but never married, postponing due to costs and other factors.

She was previously married to businessman Claudio Labbé from 2001 to 2016, with whom she shares three children: Dominic (born 2003), Amanda (born 2008), and Chloé (born 2016).

She prioritizes family, often sharing maternal moments, and has spoken about healing from past separations, her father’s influence, noting he passed in 2015, and focusing on personal fulfillment, spirituality, and independence.

Net Worth

Pancha Merino‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Her income comes from acting residuals and past telenovela roles, television presenting and panelist appearances on Chilean networks, social media influencing with a large Instagram following, brand collaborations including her @majaschile venture, event appearances, and media interviews as a recognizable entertainment figure.