Ximena Navarrete Biography: Kids, Spouse, Films, TV Series, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Parents

Jimena “Ximena” Navarrete Rosete, known professionally as Ximena Navarrete, is a Mexican actress, television host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder, renowned for her crowning as Miss Universe 2010, making her the second Mexican to achieve this honor.

She gained prominence after winning Nuestra Belleza México 2009 and has since built a successful career in acting, notably in the telenovela La Tempestad, and hosting shows like Pequeños Gigantes.

Navarrete’s grace, versatility, and advocacy for children’s causes have solidified her as a beloved figure in Mexican entertainment and global pageantry.

Profile

• Full Name: Jimena Navarrete Rosete
• Stage Name: Ximena Navarrete
• Born: 22 February 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Occupation: Actress, Television Host, Model, Beauty Pageant Titleholder
• Height: 1.74m
• Parents: Carlos Navarrete and Gabriela Rosete
• Siblings: Mariana Navarrete Rosete
• Spouse: Juan Carlos Valladares (m. 2017)
• Children: Ximena Valladares Navarrete, Juan Carlos Valladares Navarrete
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Ximena Navarrete Rosete was born on February 22, 1988, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, to Carlos Navarrete, a dentist, and Gabriela Rosete, a homemaker.

She grew up in a middle-class family with one younger sister, Mariana Navarrete Rosete. Raised in Guadalajara, she developed an interest in modeling at age 16, balancing local gigs with her studies.

Navarrete pursued a degree in nutrition at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac but paused her education to focus on her pageant career after winning Nuestra Belleza Jalisco in 2009. She is of Mexican heritage and practices Christianity as her religion.

Career

Ximena Navarrete’s career began in modeling at 16, leading to her victory in Nuestra Belleza Jalisco on July 16, 2009, in her hometown. She went on to win Nuestra Belleza México 2009 in Mérida, Yucatán, besting 33 contestants, succeeding her friend Karla Carrillo and marking Jalisco’s second consecutive win.

This triumph earned her a spot at Miss Universe 2010 in Las Vegas, where she was crowned on August 23, 2010, becoming the second Mexican winner after Lupita Jones in 1991.

Her reign involved global travel to countries like China, Russia, Thailand, and Brazil, promoting causes like children’s welfare through Children International and serving as a spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris and Old Navy.

Post-Miss Universe, Navarrete debuted in acting in 2013 with La Tempestad, playing dual roles as Marina and Magdalena Reverte alongside William Levy, earning praise for her natural charisma.

She also starred in 108 Costuras (2019) as Gaby. Her television hosting includes Pequeños Gigantes, a children’s talent show, and guest appearances on Latin Grammy Awards (2010, 2013), Nuestra Belleza México (2012, 2014), and Premios TVyNovelas.

Navarrete served as a judge at Miss Universe 2012 and was part of the selection committee for Miss Universe 2022. Her modeling career flourished with covers for Vogue Mexico and campaigns for major brands, while her social media presence, with over 6 million Instagram followers, amplifies her influence.

She remains active in philanthropy, supporting underprivileged children and animal welfare, and continues to inspire as a multifaceted entertainer and cultural ambassador for Mexico.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ximenanr
• Facebook Handle: Ximena Navarrete
• Twitter Handle: @ximenanr

Personal Life

Ximena Navarrete married businessman Juan Carlos Valladares on April 1, 2017, in a Catholic ceremony in Guadalajara. They welcomed their daughter, Ximena Valladares Navarrete, in December 2021 via assisted reproductive technology after a miscarriage, and their son, Juan Carlos Valladares Navarrete, in 2023. Navarrete keeps her family life private but shares glimpses on social media, emphasizing her family-oriented values.

Filmography

• La Tempestad (2013) – Marina Reverte/Magdalena Reverte
• 108 Costuras (2019) – Gaby
• Late Show with David Letterman (2010) – Herself
• América Celebra a Chespirito (2012) – Herself
• Latin Grammy Awards (2010, 2013) – Presenter
• Nuestra Belleza México (2012, 2014) – Presenter
• Premios TVyNovelas (2012) – Presenter
• Jalisco… Algo contigo (2015) – Special Appearance

Net Worth

Ximena Navarrete has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Her wealth stems from her acting roles in telenovelas like La Tempestad, hosting gigs, and modeling contracts with brands like L’Oréal Paris and Old Navy. Pageant-related endorsements, magazine covers, and social media partnerships further contribute to her financial success.