Karla Monroig Biography: Age, Husband, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Children, Movies, TV Shows

Biography

Karla Monroig (born March 5, 1979, in Guayama, Puerto Rico) is a prominent Puerto Rican actress, model, and television host known for her captivating presence in Latin American entertainment.

Discovered young, she placed as first runner-up in the 1995 Miss Borinquen Teenage pageant and honed her modeling skills at the Refine Institution by age 17.

Monroig transitioned into acting, with notable roles in telenovelas such as Alguien Te Mira (2010) and films such as Behind Closed Doors (2011) and Falling Angel (2009). She has been married to singer-songwriter Tommy Torres since 2008.

Puerto Rican actress and model
Karla Monroig
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Karla Monroig
Born:	5 March 1979 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Guayama, Puerto Rico
Nationality:	Puerto Rican
Education:	Academia San Antonio, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Height:	1.6 m
Parents:	Roberto Monroig, Carmen Pomales
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Tommy Torres (m. 2008-2025)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Amanda Zoé Torres
Occupation:	Actress • Model
Net Worth:	$1 million-$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Karla Monroig was born on March 5, 1979, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, a historic town on the island’s southern coast.

She is the daughter of Roberto Monroig, of Catalan descent, and Carmen Pomales, of Irish ancestry, a heritage blend that reflects the diverse cultural influences found throughout Puerto Rico.

Raised in a Catholic household, Karla grew up attending mass regularly with her family at the parish church in Guayama, where faith and community traditions played a central role in her early years. She is an only child, which allowed her parents to focus closely on her upbringing and early interests in the arts and pageantry.

Karla completed her high school education at Academia San Antonio, a well-regarded Catholic private school in Guayama. After graduating, she moved to San Juan to attend Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, a prestigious Catholic university in Santurce, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications.

Her time at Sagrado Corazón further deepened her connection to Puerto Rican cultural and spiritual values while preparing her for a successful career in television and entertainment.

Career

Karla Monroig launched her career while studying communications at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, stepping in front of the camera as a model before becoming one of Puerto Rico’s standout new faces on television.

She quickly gained popularity as a co-host of the iconic variety show Anda Pa’l Cará on TeleOnce and later joined Milly Cangiano on the energetic midday program El Poder del Mediodía.

Her move into acting came naturally in the mid-2000s when Telemundo cast her in its Miami-based telenovelas for the international Spanish-speaking audience. She made an immediate impact with her breakout villain role as Deborah in Dame Chocolate, showcasing a dramatic intensity that contrasted sharply with her warm hosting persona.

This marked the beginning of a successful run in some of Telemundo’s most notable productions, including El Cuerpo del Deseo, La Viuda de Blanco, and the widely popular Más Sabe el Diablo, a character she later reprised in its stage adaptation.

She continued to build her acting portfolio with standout performances as Matilde Larraín in Alguien Te Mira, Sofía Palacios in Mi Corazón Insiste en Lola Volcán, and later as one of the leads alongside Kate del Castillo in the high-profile narco-drama Dueños del Paraíso. She also appeared in key supporting roles in ¿Quién es quién? and Sangre de mi Tierra.

Alongside her telenovela success, Karla expanded into film with appearances in the Puerto Rican action feature Hunted by Night, the political satire Yo Soy un Político, and the American independent drama The Preppie Connection.

Despite her acting commitments, she maintained a strong presence on Puerto Rican television. She returned as co-host of the rebooted Anda Pa’l Cará on Telemundo Puerto Rico and spent several years as a recurring entertainment reporter on WAPA-TV’s Noticentro al Amanecer.

In recent years, she has approached her career more selectively, balancing her professional pursuits with motherhood and her marriage to singer-songwriter Tommy Torres. She remains a respected and widely recognized figure in Puerto Rican and Latin American entertainment.

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Personal Life

Karla Monroig, born on March 5, 1979, turned 46 years old.

Standing at 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 meters) tall, she has often highlighted her petite stature as part of her relatable charm in interviews and on-screen roles.

Her personal life has centered around her long-term relationship with Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Tommy Torres, whom she married on November 28, 2008, in what was her only marriage to date.

The couple welcomed their daughter, Amanda Zoe Torres, on July 28, 2012, who is now 13 years old and has occasionally been featured in family-oriented social media posts by her parents.

Although Monroig and Torres experienced a brief separation in February 2018 after a decade together, they reconciled later that year and continued their marriage for several more years.

However, in September 2025, they publicly announced their divorce after 16 years of marriage, confirming that the separation had actually occurred about a year prior, with both prioritizing co-parenting and mutual respect amid the process.

Net Worth

Karla Monroig, the Puerto Rican actress, model, and TV host, has an estimated net worth of around $1 million to $5 million, derived primarily from her extensive career in telenovelas, film roles, and hosting gigs on networks like Telemundo and local Puerto Rican outlets.

Her earnings are bolstered by high-profile appearances in hits like Más Sabe el Diablo and Dueños del Paraíso, alongside modeling contracts and endorsements.

Post-divorce from singer Tommy Torres in 2025, she continues to prioritize selective projects while co-parenting their daughter, maintaining financial stability through her established industry presence.

Filmography

Television Hosting and Variety Shows

• Anda Pa’l Cará (2000-2002, 2010s reboot) – Co-host and entertainment reporter on Univision/Telemundo Puerto Rico variety program.
• Buscados (Most Wanted) (2000) – Co-host of reality show with Hector Marcano.
• E-ritmo T.V. (2001) – Host interviewing celebrities like Alejandro Sanz and Chayanne.
• Caliente (2001) – Co-host of Televisa’s Mexican variety show.
• El Poder del Mediodía (early 2000s) – Co-host with Milly Cangiano on midday talk program.
• Noticentro al Amanecer (WAPA-TV, recurring) – Entertainment correspondent for morning news.

Telenovelas

• Inocente de Ti (2004-2005) – As Gloria del Junco (Televisa).
• El Cuerpo del Deseo (2005-2006) – As Ángela.
• Dueña y Señora (2006-2007) – Lead as Adriana.
• La Viuda de Blanco (2006-2007) – Supporting role.
• Dame Chocolate (2007) – As Deborah (antagonist).
• El Rostro de Analía (The Face of Analia) (2008-2009) – Lead role.
• Más Sabe el Diablo (2009-2010) – As Virginia Dávila.
• Más Sabe el Diablo: El Primer Golpe (2010) – Reprise of Virginia Dávila (film spin-off).
• Alguien Te Mira (2010-2011) – As Matilde Larraín.
• Mi Corazón Insiste en Lola Volcán (2011) – As Sofía Palacios.
• La Casa de al Lado (2011-2012) – Recurring role.
• Dueños del Paraíso (2013-2014) – Lead alongside Kate del Castillo.
• ¿Quién es Quién? (2015-2016) – Recurring role.

Other TV Series

• Fuego en el Alma (Falling Angel) (2009) – Lead role.
• Sangre de Mi Tierra (2017-2018) – Supporting role.
• Mi Familia Perfecta (2018) – Guest/starring role.
• Sweet Secret (Dulce Ambición) (2019) – Role in Brazilian telenovela adaptation.
• 100 Días para Enamorarnos (2020) – Guest appearance.
• Loli’s Luck (La Suerte de Loli) (2021) – Role in Telemundo series.
• In Quarantine (En Cuarentena) (2020) – Short-form series role.

Films

• Hunted by Night (2010) – As Brandon’s wife (Puerto Rican thriller).
• Behind Closed Doors (2011) – As Rebeca Arismendi (though often listed as TV movie/telenovela episode).
• Yo Soy un Político (2016) – Supporting role in Puerto Rican satire.
• The Preppie Connection (2015) – Minor role in U.S. independent drama.
• Yerba Buena (2020) – As Sonia (short film or feature).
• Diario: Mujer y Café (date unspecified) – Role in Puerto Rican drama.