Irene Esser Biography: Movies, Age, Parents, Instagram, Beauty Pageant, Boyfriend, Net Worth

Irene Sofía Esser Quintero, professionally known as Irene Esser, is a Venezuelan actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder best known for winning Miss Venezuela 2011 and representing her country at Miss Universe 2012, where she finished as 2nd Runner‑Up.

In addition to her pageant success, she has built a respected acting career in television and film, starring in major telenovelas and international productions.

Profile

• Full Name: Irene Sofía Esser Quintero
• Stage Name: Irene Esser
• Born: 20, November 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Beauty Pageant Titleholder
• Height: 1.79 m
• Parents: Billy Esser Bonta , Alida Quintero
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Boyfriends: Andrés Manuel López Beltrán (ex), Iván Sánchez
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Irene Sofía Esser Quintero was born on November 20, 1991, in Ciudad Guayana (Puerto Ordaz), Venezuela, to Billy Esser Bonta, a prominent cacao businessman, and Alida Quintero.

She grew up in the coastal town of Río Caribe in Sucre state, where she spent her childhood surrounded by nature and the family’s agricultural pursuits. Esser completed her secondary education at Don Andrés Bello High School in Carúpano, Venezuela.

She then moved to England to take courses at Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology. Returning to Venezuela, she pursued performing arts at the Universidad de Los Andes in Mérida and later trained in acting at the New York Film Academy. Her ethnicity reflects European heritage on her father’s side, while her religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Irene Esser began her public career in the beauty pageant world. In 2011, she competed as Miss Sucre and won the Miss Venezuela title, earning the opportunity to represent Venezuela at Miss Universe 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Her poise, elegance, and stage presence led her to finish as the 2nd Runner‑Up in the global competition, giving her international recognition and opening doors into entertainment.

Following her success in pageantry, Irene transitioned into acting. She made her television debut as a lead actress in the Venezuelan telenovela Corazón Esmeralda (2014), followed by a starring role in Piel Salvaje (2015).

These performances solidified her reputation in Latin American television, showcasing her versatility and screen presence.

Irene Esser expanded her career into international productions, most notably starring as María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alayza in the acclaimed series Bolívar (2019), distributed by Netflix.

Her work has continued with film roles such as El Baile (2019) and Caballero Águila (2022), as well as appearances in series like El Inmortal.

She also debuted as an executive producer in the thriller Visceral (2024), further demonstrating her commitment to artistic growth and creative freedom.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ireneesser
• Facebook Handle: Irene Esser

Personal Life

Irene Esser has kept her private life relatively public in terms of relationships. She previously dated Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, though they eventually split.

More recently, she has been in a relationship with Spanish actor Iván Sánchez, with whom she has appeared publicly and at social events.

Filmography

• Corazón Esmeralda (2014) – Beatriz Elena Beltrán Jiménez
• Piel Salvaje (2015) – Camila Espino / Isabel Blanco
• Bolívar: Una lucha admirable (2019) – María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alayza
• El Inmortal (2023) – Paulina
• Pena ajena (2022) – Sonia
• Paquete #3 (2015) – Ciclista
• El baile (2019) – Ivana
• Caballero Águila (2022) – Alejandra

Net Worth

Irene Esser’s estimated net worth is $5 million, earned through her multifaceted career as an actress, model, and former beauty queen.

Her income sources include television and film roles, commercial modeling campaigns, endorsements, and participation in international productions.