Dania Méndez Biography: Hair Color, Net Worth, Height, Age, Real Name, Instagram, Husband, Tv Shows, Controversy

Dania Méndez is a Mexican television personality, model and social media influencer who first caught public attention when she joined the cast of the reality show Acapulco Shore (Mexico) in 2019.

Her presence on screen and her active engagement on digital platforms helped her grow her profile beyond the reality-show into a more broader entertainment and influencer space.

Quick Facts

• Full name: Dania Estefanía Méndez Arredondo
• Date of birth: February 6, 1992
• Age: 34 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico
• State of origin: Jalisco
• Nationality: Mexican
• Profession: Television personality, model, influencer
• Height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latina
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Dania Estefanía Méndez Arredondo, aged 34, was born on February 6, 1992 in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco in Mexico. She grew up in Mexico where she later moved into modelling and media rather than following a traditional academic path into higher education.

Personal Life

Dania Méndez has been open about her relationships. In 2019 she entered into a romance with the Colombian singer Lorduy of the group Piso 21; the relationship reportedly ended toward the end of 2021, allegedly due to infidelity. During her participation in reality television she has also spoken about her personal health journey including a surgery after an implant injury sustained while on a show.

Career

Dania’s rise began when she joined the cast of Acapulco Shore in 2019, which gave her broad exposure as a part of the sixth season of the series. Her tenure on the show was marked by controversies and interpersonal conflicts, which increased her visibility. In 2023, she became a contestant on the reality series La Casa de los Famosos (season 3) and was eliminated after 77 days.

A notable incident during that show involved her temporary exchange to Big Brother Brasil where she reported being a victim of harassment by other contestants, leading to their expulsion and further media attention.

The same year she also participated in the reality show Los 50 and sustained an implant injury, later undergoing surgery.

She also competed in the fifth season of Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy where she finished as runner-up. Beyond reality TV, Dania has amassed a large following on Instagram and other platforms, modelling, doing influencer campaigns and appearing in music videos.

Awards

• MTV MIAW Awards 2023 – Nominated for Reality of the Year (for her participation in La Casa de los Famosos)
• BreakTudo Awards 2023 – Nominated for Best Reality Star
• BIC Seven Awards 2024 – Nominated for Latin Reality Star (for her work in reality television)

Net Worth

Dania Méndez’s net worth is estimated to be at least $2 million. Her income sources include modelling, influencer endorsements, reality-television appearances and brand collaborations.

Controversy

Her time on Acapulco Shore was marked by physical altercations with castmates, including an incident where she reportedly threw a drink at colleague Manelyk González.

During her 2023 appearance on La Casa de los Famosos she participated in a contestant exchange with Big Brother Brasil and alleged sexual harassment by two Brazilian contestants; that incident led to their expulsion and drew media attention in both Mexico and Brazil. Additionally, in the show Los 50 she suffered an implant injury that led to surgery, which she later discussed in interviews.

Social Media

• Instagram: @dania.mdz

Filmography

• Acapulco Shore (2019–2020)
• Acapulco Shock (2022)
• La Casa de los Famosos (2023)
• Big Brother Brasil 23 – Housemate Exchange (2023)
• Los 50 (2023)
• Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy (2023)
• Hoy – Colaboradora (2024)
• La Casa de los Famosos All-Stars (2025)