Mariela Celis Biography: Age, Husband, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Career, Social Media, Wiki

Mariela Celis Leiva famously known as Mariela Celis is a prominent Venezuelan television presenter, comedian, actress, journalist, and radio host, celebrated for her charismatic work on morning shows like Portada on Venevisión, where she created iconic comic characters such as Senilda, Mariela Candelaria, and Madame Budare, blending humor, improvisation, and relatable sketches that entertained Venezuelan audiences for years.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Mariela Celis Leiva
• Stage Name: Mariela Celis
• Born: August 23, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: La Guaira, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Ethnicity: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Television Presenter, Comedian, Actress, Journalist, Radio Host
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Celis
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Peter Shanks (m. 2023)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Mariela Celis Leiva was born on August 23, 1973, in La Guaira, Venezuela. She was raised by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Celis in La Guaira, in a family environment that nurtured her early interest in performance and communication.

Details about siblings are not publicly available. Her ethnicity is Venezuelan. Her religion is Christianity.

She studied bioanalysis at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, completing her degree before shifting her focus to media and entertainment, where her natural talent for comedy and hosting led her to pursue a career in television and radio from the mid-1990s.

Career

Mariela Celis began her professional journey in 1996, quickly rising as a versatile talent in Venezuelan media. She became widely known as a host on the live morning show Portada on Venevisión, where she portrayed beloved comic characters like Senilda, Mariela Candelaria, and Madame Budare, delivering humorous sketches and segments that resonated with viewers.

She also appeared on programs such as Fama y Aplausos, Loco Video Loco, and La Guerra de los Sexos as a host or participant. In radio, she works as a locutora on Circuito Onda at Unión Radio.

She has ventured into acting, including roles in TV specials and theater productions like The Vagina Monologues in Caracas. Her Instagram (@lacelis) boasts over 3 million followers, where she shares personal updates, travel (her passion), and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her work.

She has remained a prominent figure in Venezuelan entertainment despite industry challenges, known for her wit, improvisation, and enduring popularity.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lacelis

Personal Life

Mariela Celis is 52 years old, and her height is unknown. She is married to Peter Shanks, an Irishman, since April 2023, following their engagement in July 2022 aboard a cruise in Europe. They had a civil wedding in Ireland and a church wedding in Venezuela.

No confirmed children are publicly known. She has spoken about having multiple boyfribers in the past who did not take her seriously, but no specific details on past relationships are publicly available.

She shares moments with her pets and family, such as her niece, while focusing on her career and travel.

Net Worth

Mariela Celis‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her long-standing television hosting roles on Venevisión shows like Portada and others, radio work at Unión Radio through salaries and appearances, acting and comedy performances in theater and specials, brand collaborations and sponsorships via her large Instagram following, and related media engagements in Venezuela’s entertainment industry.