| GABRIELA SPANIC |
| MINI BIOGRAPHY Name: Gabriela Elena Spanic Ulterra Birthday: 10 December 1973, Born: Ortiz, Guarico, Venezuela Nationality: Venezuelan Siblings: twin sister Daniela; sister Patricia; brother Antonio Marital status: married Spouse: Venezuelan actor Miguel de Leon, 1997. Height: 174 cm Occupation: actress, model Resides: México, D.F. FULL BIOGRAPHY Gabriela studied psychology, but she knew all the time that her real passion is acting. In 1992, she participates in "Miss Venezuela' beauty pageant, where she wins the title of "miss Venezuela International." Gabriela first appeared as an extra, which brings her the opportunity to earn bigger parts in the future. She appared in "Rosangelica" (1991), where she plays Karla. The role which led to her first lead role was her performance in "Morena Clara" (1995) where she shows all of her talent as bitchy Linda Prado. In 1994 her lead role was for sopa opera "Como tu, ninguna" (1996). Her partner on the show was Venezuelan actor de Leon, Miguel who later became her husband. Gabriela moved with her husband to Mexico. Two roles were offered to Gabriela. Poor and goodhearted Paulina and evil sarcastic Paola. "Usurpadora, La" (1998) broke all the records with audiences and become one of the most popular soap opera in Mexico, and in 120 other countries, and was translated into 25 languages. Gaby is planning to surprise us with her singing talent in this new project. Her contract with "Televisa expires in May 2001. Since, she has become such a big star, there is no doubt that "Televisa" will offer her the new one. OTHER FACTS Once when Gabriela had surgery her twin felt the pain she was going through. Gabriela has a twin sister Daniela who is a famous model in Venezuela. Gabriela donated the wheelchair she used in the TV series "La Usurpadora" to a worthy cause. Worked with Gabriela in one of her TV series but found out her real niche is modeling not acting. Has another sister Patricia but she's not identical to her. Has a pet snake Cleopatra which she and her twin sister saved from being killed and nursed it back to health. Husband once slapped her on the rump and found out that he slapped his sister in law not his wife. Gabriela and Daniela are inseparable they would always communicate by phone or by visits to see how each other are doing. Gabriela and Daniela fell in love with same man but both decided that their friendship is more important. Has a Croatian background from her father. He moved from Croatia to Venezuela with his parents in 1947 Gaby Spanic was a student of Marjorie Flores, and a member of "El Ballet de Marjorie Flores." She was an original guest on "El Club de Los Tigritos." FILMOGRAPHY "Intrusa, La" (2001) Telenovela -Virginia Martinez/Vanessa Reldon Más allá de la Usurpadora (1999) Telenovela -Paulina Martinez Bracho/Paola Bracho "Por tu amor" (1999) Telenovela Aurora Montalvo/Maria Del Cielo Montalvo Duran "Usurpadora, La" (1998) Telenovela Paola Bracho/Paulina Martinez Bracho "Como tu, ninguna" (1996) Telenovela Sandoval, Raquel (evil twin) "Quirpa de tres mujeres" (1996) Telenovela Emiliana "Todo por tu amor" (1996) Telenovela Amaranta Rey "Morena Clara" (1995) Telenovela Linda "Loba herida, La" (1992) Telenovela "Mundo de fieras" (1991) Telenovela "Rosangelica" (1991) Telenovela |
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