Coté López Biography: Age, Kids, Ex-Husband, Net Worth, CLo, Business, TV Shows, Height, Instagram

María José López Merino, also known as Coté López, is a Chilean model, television personality, influencer, and successful entrepreneur known for her early career in glamour modeling and TV appearances, her high-profile marriage to former footballer Luis Jiménez, and her transition into business with brands like CLo (makeup) and Be Active (activewear), building a multimillion-dollar empire through e-commerce, retail stores, and social media influence.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: María José López Merino
• Stage Name: Coté López
• Born: December 8, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Chile
• Nationality: Chilean
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Occupation: Model, Television Personality, Influencer, Entrepreneur
• Height: 5 feet 7¼ inches
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Gonzalo López
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Luis Antonio Jiménez (married 2006–2023)
• Children: Four
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life And Education

Coté López was born on December 8, 1988, in Chile. Details about her parents’ names are not publicly available; they are referred to as Mr. López and Mrs. Merino if surnames apply. No specific information on siblings is publicly confirmed.

She began her public life young, marrying at age 17 and needing parental permission. She studied fashion styling in Italy and pursued a degree in Psychology. Her early entry into modeling and media came after her marriage, shifting focus from formal education to family and career.

Career

Coté López entered the entertainment scene as a glamour model and television presenter, appearing in programs such as Morandé con compañía (2001), S.Q.P. (2001), Pollo en conserva (2004), and others like Gigantes con Vivi and Offside (Italian soccer show). She gained fame through her marriage to footballer Luis Jiménez, accompanying him during his career in various clubs.

After years in the spotlight, she transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding CLo (a successful makeup brand) in 2022, which expanded to multiple retail locations and generated significant monthly revenue. She also launched Be Active, an activewear line, and built an online presence with millions of followers on Instagram, sharing fashion, family, and lifestyle content.

She has authored books and earned recognition as a top entrepreneur, including awards for her business ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @cotelopezm
• TikTok Handle: @cotelopezm

Personal Life

Coté López, now 37, was married to former professional footballer Luis Antonio Jiménez from 2006 until their separation in 2023 after 18 years together. They have four children: triplets Rafaela, Rebeca, and Isidora, and son Jesús.

The couple built a family while navigating his sports career and her rising public profile. Post-divorce, she has been seen in a new relationship with Lucas Lamas, appearing together at events like the Viña del Mar Gala. She emphasizes motherhood, self-worth, and personal growth in interviews, often sharing family moments and her journey from young bride to independent businesswoman.

Net Worth

Coté López’s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her entrepreneurial ventures, including the CLo makeup brand (factoring millions monthly through e-commerce and physical stores in locations like Parque Arauco, Vespucio, Plaza Oeste, and Plaza Norte), the Be Active activewear line, social media influence with millions of followers on Instagram via sponsored content, brand partnerships, and promotions, past earnings from modeling, TV appearances, and glamour work, book sales, and other business activities in fashion and lifestyle sectors.