Moria Casán Biography: TV Shows, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Instagram, Movies, Children

Ana María Casanova, widely recognized as Moria Casán or La One, is a legendary Argentine actress, vedette, television presenter, producer, and cultural icon who rose to fame during the golden age of revue theater and sex comedies in the 1970s and 1980s.

She became one of the country’s most prominent sex symbols through bold stage performances, films opposite comedians like Alberto Olmedo and Jorge Porcel, and later through talk shows, reality appearances, and her irreverent personality.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Ana María Casanova
• Stage Name: Moria Casán
• Born: 16 August 1946
• Age: 79 years old
• Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Occupation: Actress, Vedette, Television Presenter, Producer, and Talent Manager
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Juan Casanova and Rosa Faga
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Juan Carlos Bojanich (m. 1971–1975), Mario Castiglione (m. 1986–1990)
• Boyfriends: Fernando Galmarini (current)
• Children: Sofía Gala Castiglione
• Relationship: In a relationship
• Net Worth: $24 million

Early Life and Education

Ana María Casanova was born on August 16, 1946, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

She grew up in the Villa Devoto neighborhood with her parents, Juan Casanova (an army officer who passed on his love for music and dance) and Rosa Faga (a homemaker). She has no publicly known siblings.

She attended Escuela N.º 323 Italia for primary education and completed secondary studies before enrolling in law at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), a career she did not finish as she shifted toward show business.

She also studied classical dance and became a certified piano teacher at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory. Her ethnicity ties to Argentine roots, and her religion remains unknown.

Career

Ana María Casanova began her career in the late 1960s and early 1970s, starting as a model and dancer in revue theater.

She made her theater debut in 1971 with Nerón Vuelve at Teatro El Nacional, quickly rising as a vedette in shows that highlighted her striking presence and bold performances.

She transitioned into film with her debut in Los caballeros de la cama redonda (1973) and gained initial recognition through sex comedies that paired her with top comedians, establishing her as a leading figure in Argentine erotic comedy during a time when the genre dominated local cinema.

Her early work in theater and film built a reputation for charisma and fearlessness, drawing large audiences and setting her apart in a competitive industry.

She reached peak fame in the 1970s and 1980s with starring roles in over twenty films, including Los doctores las prefieren desnudas (1974), El gordo catástrofe (1977), Encuentros muy cercanos con señoras de cualquier tipo (1978), Expertos en pinchazos (1979), A los cirujanos se les va la mano (1980), Te rompo el rating (1981), and Las mujeres son cosa de guapos (1981).

These projects showcased her comedic timing and screen appeal, often alongside Susana Giménez, Alberto Olmedo, and Jorge Porcel. She expanded into television hosting talk shows and entertainment programs like Moria banana (1995) with her daughter Sofía Gala and Soufflé a la tarde alongside Luis Beldi.

In 2007 she opened her own dance academy and restaurant, while producing theater works and maintaining a strong stage presence in revues and plays.

Ana María Casanova sustains her influence through ongoing theater productions, television appearances, and her role as a cultural commentator in Argentine media.

She produced films like Cruzadas (2011) and starred in series such as Primavera (2016), while her autobiography MeMoria (2012) reflected on her life and career.

Her pioneering approach as a vedette and outspoken personality opened doors for women in entertainment, leaving a legacy of resilience, glamour, and unapologetic authenticity that continues to resonate in Argentine show business and popular memory.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @moria_laone
• Facebook Handle: MORIA CASÁN
• Twitter Handle: @Moria_Casan

Personal Life

Ana María Casanova first married Juan Carlos Bojanich from 1971 to 1975.

She later married actor Mario Castiglione from 1986 to 1990, with whom she welcomed her only child, Sofía Gala Castiglione (born 1987), an actress who has followed in the family tradition. Sofía has two children, Helena Tuñón (born 2008) and Dante (born 2014), making Moria a grandmother.

She maintains an active relationship with former politician Fernando Galmarini.

Filmography

• Los caballeros de la cama redonda (1973)
• Los doctores las prefieren desnudas (1974)
• El gordo catástrofe (1977)
• Encuentros muy cercanos con señoras de cualquier tipo (1978)
• A los cirujanos se les va la mano (1980)

Net Worth

Ana María Casanova has an estimated net worth of $24 million.

She accumulates her wealth mainly from decades of work in theater productions, film roles, television hosting, and entrepreneurial ventures including her dance academy, restaurant, and talent management.