Nazarena Vélez Biography: Children, Age, Net Worth, Husband, Career, Height, Parents, Siblings

Dora Nazarena Vélez, universally known as Nazarena Vélez, is an Argentine actress, model, theatrical producer, and television personality whose candid energy and business acumen have kept her in the public eye for three decades.

From early commercial gigs to starring in hits like Gasoleros and Casados con hijos, she evolved into a powerhouse producer of crowd-pleasing comedies on Corrientes Avenue.

Profile

• Full Name: Dora Nazarena Vélez
• Stage Name: Nazarena Vélez
• Born: 25, July 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Occupation: Actress, Theatrical Producer, Television Personality
• Height: 1.73m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: 5
• Spouse: Fabián Rodríguez (m. 2008-2014, deceased), Alejandro Pucheta (m. 2001-2006)
• Boyfriend: Daniel Agostini (ex)
• Children: Bárbara Vélez, Gonzalo Agostini, Thiago Rodríguez
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Dora Nazarena Vélez was born on July 25, 1975, in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

She is the third of six siblings in a working-class family that stressed independence.

Vélez began modeling at 13, skipping formal secondary education to chase castings and commercials across Greater Buenos Aires.

She later took acting workshops at Julio Chávez’s studio and producing courses through SADAIC, though she holds no university degree.

Her porteña roots run deep, and her religion remains private.

Career

Dora Nazarena Vélez stepped into the spotlight at 14 with print campaigns and TV spots, quickly landing a recurring role in the 1999 mega-hit Gasoleros that made her a household name.

She followed with comedic gold in the Argentine Casados con hijos (2004-2005), playing neighbor Moni Argento opposite Guillermo Francella, then branched into telenovelas like Son de Fierro and Los Únicos.

Early theater stints in summer seasons at Mar del Plata honed her stage presence and sparked her producing itch.

Vélez founded her own production company in 2008, debuting Le Prénom and later crowd magnets like La Cena de los Tontos and Los Grimaldi.

She starred and produced over a dozen Corrientes Avenue comedies, often selling out 1,000-seat theaters for months.

Television kept calling with panelist gigs on Intrusos and reality cameos, while a 2016 return to Gasoleros: El Regreso reminded fans of her dramatic chops.

Nazarena Vélez headlines marquee comedies each season, packing Teatro Broadway with revivals and original works that blend slapstick with social commentary.

Her production slate now includes streaming pilots and nationwide tours, while she mentors young actors through masterclasses.

From tabloid fixture to industry veteran, Vélez’s footprint on Argentine theater and TV remains indelible.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @nazarenavelez
• Facebook Handle: Nazarena Vélez
• Twitter Handle: @nazavelez

Personal Life

Dora Nazarena Vélez is the mother of three children: her daughter Bárbara, known as Barbie, and her sons Gonzalo and Thiago.

Thiago was born in 2010 to Fabián Rodríguez, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2014.

Vélez was married to singer Alejandro Pucheta from 2001 to 2006 and later to Rodríguez from 2008 until his death in 2014.

After Rodríguez’s passing, she was in a long-term relationship with businessman Ramiro Sierra until 2022.

Vélez has openly shared her decade-long battle with amphetamine addiction, attributing it to body-image-related pressures. She successfully overcame this challenge in 2012 with the help of therapy and the support of her family.

Filmography

• Gasoleros (1999)
• Casados con hijos (2004-2005)
• Son de Fierro (2007)
• Los Únicos (2011)

Net Worth

Dora Nazarena Vélez commands an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Revenue flows from theatrical productions (ticket sales, sponsorships), television residuals, brand partnerships in beauty and fashion, and real-estate investments in Buenos Aires and Punta del Este.