Irene Saéz Biography: Husband, Age, Politics, Height, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Children, Awards

Irene Lailin Saéz Conde is a Venezuelan politician and former beauty-queen whose win at the 1981 Miss Universe 1981 pageant launched her into national prominence.

After serving as mayor of the Chacao municipality in Caracas, she later became governor of the state of Nueva Esparta. Her transition from pageant winner to elected official placed her in the spotlight of Venezuelan public life during the 1990s.

Profile

• Full name: Irene Lailin Saéz Conde
• Date of birth: 13 December 1961
• Age: 64 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Caracas, Venezuela
• State of origin: Miranda (municipality Chacao)
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Profession: Politician, former beauty pageant titleholder, former model
• Eye colour: Light brown
• Hair colour: Blonde
• Parents: Father: Carlos Saéz; Mother: Ligia Conde (died when Irene was three)
• Siblings: Two sisters and three brothers
• Spouse: Humberto Briceño León (married 1999; divorced)
• Children: One son (born 2000)
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Latino
• Net worth: $7 million

Early Life and Education

Irene Lailin Saéz Conde is now 64 years old and was born on 13 December 1961 in Caracas, Venezuela. Her mother passed away when she was just three years old and her father died when she was ten, after which she was raised by her eldest sister. She attended the Central University of Venezuela where she studied political science and public administration.

Personal Life

Irene Saéz married Venezuelan lawyer Humberto Briceño León in 1999 and they had a son in 2000. The marriage later ended in divorce.

Career

Irene Saéz’s career began with her participation in beauty pageants. In 1981 she won the Miss Venezuela 1981 competition and then the Miss Universe title the same year. She spent her reign travelling internationally as Miss Universe.

Later she entered politics: in November 1992 she was elected mayor of the Chacao municipality and was re-elected in 1995 with a record 96 % of the vote. In 1998 she ran for President of Venezuela but finished third. In 1999 she was elected governor of the state of Nueva Esparta, though she resigned after a short period in office.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner – Miss Venezuela 1981
• Winner – Miss Universe 1981

Net Worth

Irene Saéz’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $7 million, accrued through various ventures, such as working as a politician, modeling among others.

Controversy

During her 1998 presidential campaign, Irene Sáez initially surged in public opinion polls but her support declined after endorsement by the former Christian-democratic party Comité de Organización Política Electoral Independiente (COPEI). Critics argued that she lacked sufficient political experience and that her candidacy was over-influenced by her celebrity status.

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