Mónica Spear Biography: Children, Age, Husband, Net Worth, Death, Height, Movies
Biography
Mónica Spear Mootz (October 1, 1984 – January 6, 2014) was a celebrated Venezuelan actress, model, and beauty queen.
She won Miss Venezuela 2004 and placed as 4th runner-up at Miss Universe 2005.
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Born in Maracaibo, she moved to the United States as a teenager, earned a bachelor’s degree in theater from the University of Central Florida, and later returned to Venezuela to pursue pageantry and acting.
Spear became a prominent telenovela star, known for roles in productions like Mi Prima Ciela, La Mujer Perfecta, and Telemundo’s Pasión Prohibida.
She tragically died at age 29 in a highway robbery in Venezuela, alongside her ex-husband Thomas Henry Berry; their young daughter survived the attack. Her death highlighted Venezuela’s crime issues and sparked widespread outrage.
| Venezuelan actress, model, and beauty queen | |
| Mónica Spear | |
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Real Name: | Mónica Spear Mootz |
| Stage Name: | Mónica Spear |
| Born: | 1 October 1984 (age 29 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Died: | 6 January 2014 (age 29 years), Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Nationality: | Venezuelan |
| Education: | University of Central Florida |
| Height: | 178 cm |
| Parents: | Ingeborg Mootz Gotera, Rafael Spear Tudares |
| Siblings: | Carolina Spear, Rafael Spear, Ricardo Spear Mootz, Javier Spear |
| Spouse: | Thomas Henry Berry (m. 2008–2012) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Not Dating |
| Children: | Maya Berry Spear |
| Occupation: | Actress • Model |
| Net Worth: | $300,000 (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Mónica Spear Mootz was born on October 1, 1984, in Maracaibo, Zulia state, Venezuela.
She grew up in a family with mixed European heritage: her mother, Ingeborg Mootz Gotera, had German roots (with maternal relatives emigrating from Germany), and her father, Rafael Spear Tudares, was of English descent.
This gave her a multicultural background, and she became fluent in English, Spanish, and French from an early age, partly due to family travels related to her father’s work as an oil engineer.
Mónica had four siblings: brothers Rafael Spear, Javier Spear, and Ricardo Spear Mootz, and sister Carolina Spear. Around 2000, when she was a teenager (approximately 16 years old), her family relocated to Orlando, Florida, in the United States, following her mother’s retirement from a Venezuelan energy company.
There, she became a naturalized U.S. citizen and pursued higher education.
For her education, Mónica earned a bachelor’s degree in theater from the University of Central Florida (some sources mention Florida State University, but most reliable ones confirm UCF).
She completed her degree before returning to Venezuela to compete in the Miss Venezuela pageant in 2004. Her religion is Christianity.
Career
Mónica Spear began her professional journey in pageantry and modeling, leveraging her theater background and natural presence to gain early recognition.
Her rise to prominence began in 2004 when she was crowned Miss Venezuela while representing Guárico state. This victory led to her competing at Miss Universe 2005 in Bangkok, where she placed as 4th runner-up, solidifying her international visibility. While modeling followed, Spear viewed pageantry primarily as a strategic pathway into acting.
Her acting career launched in 2006 with roles in Venezuelan telenovelas, initially at RCTV and later with Venevisión and Telemundo. She made her screen debut as an antagonist in El Desprecio (2006).
Her major breakthrough arrived in 2007 when she starred in Mi Prima Ciela, portraying Graciela Andreína Ávila Blanco (“Ciela”), a young woman facing leukemia. The heartfelt performance earned immense praise and cemented her status as one of the industry’s brightest emerging talents.
Spear continued to build a successful career with leading roles in Calle Luna, Calle Sol (2009), Que el Cielo Me Explique (2010–2011), and La Mujer Perfecta (2010), her first major leading role with Venevisión.
She later transitioned to international audiences through Telemundo productions, including Flor Salvaje (2011) and Pasión Prohibida (2013). Her portrayal of Bianca Santillana in Pasión Prohibida earned her a nomination for Favorite Lead Actress at the Premios Tu Mundo, further demonstrating her broad appeal.
By the early 2010s, she had relocated to Miami and become one of Venezuela’s most successful and admired telenovela stars. Although her life and career were tragically cut short in 2014 at the age of 29, Mónica Spear left a powerful legacy in Latin American television through her versatile talent, emotional depth, and unforgettable performances.
Social Media
- Wikipedia: Mónica Spear
- Instagram: Monica Spear (@monicaspear)
Personal Life
Mónica Spear was 29 years old at the time of her tragic death on January 6, 2014, having been born on October 1, 1984.
She stood at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, a height that contributed to her success in modeling and pageantry.
Spear married British businessman Thomas Henry Berry (often referred to as Henry Berry) in June 2008. The couple welcomed their only child, daughter Maya Berry Spear, in October 2008.
They divorced in 2012 but maintained an amicable relationship, co-parenting Maya and even considering reconciliation at the time of their deaths.
Spear and Berry were vacationing together with Maya in Venezuela when they were both killed in a highway robbery.
Maya, who was five years old during the incident, survived with injuries and has since grown up in the care of her maternal grandparents in the United States.
Net Worth
At the time of her death in January 2014, Mónica Spear‘s net worth was estimated at approximately $300,000 by multiple sources, including Celebrity Net Worth and other biographical profiles.
Her earnings primarily came from her successful career as a beauty queen (Miss Venezuela 2004), modeling contracts, and leading roles in popular Venezuelan and Telemundo telenovelas, including Mi Prima Ciela, Flor Salvaje, and Pasión Prohibida.
While some less reliable sites suggest higher figures (ranging from $1 million to outliers like $15 million), the most consistent and cited estimate from reputable celebrity finance trackers remains around $300,000, reflecting her rising but relatively short career in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
- El Desprecio (2006, RCTV) – Tamara Campos
- Mi Prima Ciela (2007, RCTV) – Graciela Andreína Zambrano Ávila (“Ciela”)
- Calle Luna, Calle Sol (2009, RCTV) – María Esperanza Gitana
- Que el Cielo Me Explique (2010–2011, RCTV) – Special participation
- La Mujer Perfecta (2010, Venevisión) – Micaela Gómez
- Flor Salvaje (2011–2012, Telemundo/RTI Producciones) – Zahra
- Pasión Prohibida (2013, Telemundo) – Bianca Santillana
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