Mariángel Ruiz Biography: Child, Husband, Films, Age, Height, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth, TV Series

Mariángel Ruiz Torrealba, known professionally as Mariángel Ruiz, is a Venezuelan actress, television host, singer, and former beauty queen celebrated for her multifaceted career in entertainment.

She gained international recognition as Miss Venezuela 2002 and first runner-up at Miss Universe 2003.

Her notable acting roles include Cosita Rica (2003), La viuda joven (2011), and Corazón Esmeralda (2014), while her long-running hosting role on Portada (2005-present) has solidified her status as a beloved figure in Venezuelan media.

Despite personal and professional challenges, including navigating Venezuela’s economic crisis and political controversies, she remains a cultural icon.

Profile

• Full Name: Mariángel Ruiz Torrealba
• Stage Name: Mariángel Ruiz
• Born: January 7, 1980
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: San Juan de los Morros, Guárico, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Actress, TV Host, Singer, Model, Beauty Pageant Titleholder
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Ernesto Luis Ruiz, Nidia Torrealba
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Tony Álvarez (m. 2005- 2008); Carlos Felipe Álvarez (married 2022)
• Children: Mariángel Victoria Álvarez Ruiz
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Mariángel Ruiz Torrealba was born on January 7, 1980, in San Juan de los Morros, Guárico, Venezuela, to  Ernesto Luis Ruiz and Nidia Torrealba. Details about her siblings are not publicly known. Growing up in a culturally vibrant region, she developed an early interest in modeling and performance.

While specific details about her formal education are limited, she began modeling at age 14 with Rettos International Model Agency and later studied at Romulo Gallegos University for three years before focusing on her career. Her ethnicity is Venezuelan, and her religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

Mariángel Ruiz began her career as a model at 14 and eventually entered the pageant world. She first competed for Miss Venezuela in 1998 but did not place among the top 120 candidates.

Undeterred, she tried again in 2002, winning the preliminary casting in Maracay to become Miss Aragua, and ultimately clinched the Miss Venezuela 2002 title, judged entirely by former Miss Venezuela titleholders-a historic first.

Her participation in Miss Universe 2003 faced challenges due to Venezuela’s foreign-exchange controls under President Hugo Chávez, which nearly prevented her from attending.

However, funding from businessman Gustavo Cisneros, urged by Panama’s then-President Mireya Moscoso, enabled her to compete in Panama, where she placed first runner-up, delivering a standout performance despite logistical and personal obstacles, including being labeled “rebellious” by pageant director Osmel Sousa.

Her acting career took off with roles in Venevisión telenovelas, including Alegría Méndez in Cosita Rica (2003), Inmaculada Von Parker in La viuda joven (2011), and dual roles as Marina Lozano and Graciela Beltrán in Corazón Esmeralda (2014).

She also guest-hosted Que Locura (2003) and has been a mainstay host on Portada’s since 2005, earning widespread recognition for her engaging presence. In 2005, she competed on Bailando con las Estrellas, a Venezuelan version of Dancing with the Stars, surviving one elimination threat but exiting on the second.

Her work includes hosting specials for the Miss Venezuela and Mister Venezuela pageants, and she posed for the cover of Urbe Bikini magazine in November 2008, further boosting her public profile. Ruiz remains active in the industry, leveraging her 1.7 million Instagram followers to maintain influence.

Her career reflects resilience as she navigates Venezuela’s economic and political challenges, including her controversial involvement in the “Ya Casi Venezuela” campaign in 2024, which drew public criticism and led to a temporary social media hiatus.

Her ability to balance acting, hosting, and modeling, combined with her enduring appeal, underscores her status as a trailblazer in Venezuelan entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mariangelruiztorrealba
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Mariángel Ruiz married Major League Baseball player Tony Álvarez in December 2005, with a religious ceremony on January 28, 2006. They welcomed their daughter, Mariángel Victoria, in August 2006, but divorced in 2008.

In 2022, she married fellow actor Carlos Felipe Álvarez, and the couple resides in Venezuela. Ruiz maintains a relatively private personal life, focusing on her family and career.

Filmography

• Cosita Rica (2003) – Alegría Méndez
• Que Locura (2003) – Guest Host
• Bailando con las Estrellas (2005) – Contestant
• Portada’s (2005-present) – Host
• La viuda joven (2011) – Inmaculada Von Parker
• Corazón Esmeralda (2014) – Marina Lozano / Graciela Beltrán

Net Worth

Mariángel Ruiz has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her wealth primarily stems from her extensive television career, including acting roles in telenovelas like Cosita Rica and Corazón Esmeralda, as well as her long-running hosting gig on Portada’s.

Additional income from modeling, pageant-related endorsements, and her 2008 Urbe Bikini cover, along with social media engagements, has contributed to her financial success.