Karla Monroig
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Karla Monroig is an actress, model and television host.
s.
In 1995, at the early age of 14, she was the first runner up, of Miss Borinquen Teenage pageant, and she was awarded with the Culture Award.
In 1996, Monroig's interest in becoming a model arose, and she started taking modeling lessons in the Refine Institution of Modeling
. She participated in the contest Cara de Imagen, (Face of Image), and was the first runner up once more.
, Anda Pa'l Cará, (Gee Whiz), broadcast by Univision
, Puerto Rico. As the year came about, she hosted a reality show with Hector Marcano
, called Buscados (Most Wanted).
In 2001, she hosted another television current issues show called: E-ritmo T.V. (E-rhythm T.V.), in which she interviewed international celebrities, such as Alejandro Sanz
, and Chayanne
, among others. Also she was the co-host of the variety show Caliente (Hot), in Mexico, broadcast by Televisa
.
Early years
Karla Monroig was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, located on the southern coastal valley region of the island of Puerto Rico. She studied at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and has a college degree in CommunicationCommunication
Communication is the activity of conveying meaningful information. Communication requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient, although the receiver need not be present or aware of the sender's intent to communicate at the time of communication; thus communication can occur across vast...
s.
In 1995, at the early age of 14, she was the first runner up, of Miss Borinquen Teenage pageant, and she was awarded with the Culture Award.
In 1996, Monroig's interest in becoming a model arose, and she started taking modeling lessons in the Refine Institution of Modeling
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. She participated in the contest Cara de Imagen, (Face of Image), and was the first runner up once more.
Professional model
Immediately, her professional career as a model stirred up. She posed for the covers of several well known Puerto Rican magazines such as: Buena Vida (Good Life), in 14 consecutive issues, Agenda de Novias (Bride's Agenda), and in the proper "Imagen" (Image), in diverse publications. She's also written editorial articles about beauty and modeling, in various paperback periodic publications, such as Tiempos (Times), stating her opinions and giving her perspectives about the subject.New scope
In the year 2000, her incursions in new territories started broadening her horizons, as she becomes a news reporter, in the entertainment category, in the television talk showTalk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
, Anda Pa'l Cará, (Gee Whiz), broadcast by Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
, Puerto Rico. As the year came about, she hosted a reality show with Hector Marcano
Hector Marcano
Hector Marcano is a Puerto Rican comedian, producer, and game show host in Puerto Rico.Hector Marcano was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on November 3, 1956. Marcano's career took off after Luis Vigoreaux's death...
, called Buscados (Most Wanted).
In 2001, she hosted another television current issues show called: E-ritmo T.V. (E-rhythm T.V.), in which she interviewed international celebrities, such as Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz , is a Spanish singer-songwriter and musician. For his work, Sanz has won a total of fifteen Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards. He has won the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year three times, more than any other artist...
, and Chayanne
Chayanne
Elmer Figueroa Arce , best known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 solo-albums and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.-Early life:...
, among others. Also she was the co-host of the variety show Caliente (Hot), in Mexico, broadcast by Televisa
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
.
Acting career
| Year | Telenovelas | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | La Casa de al Lado La Casa de al Lado La Casa de al Lado is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo... |
Rebeca Arismendi(27 July 2011). Karla Monroig sacará las garras, El Nuevo Día El Nuevo Día El Nuevo Día is a Puerto Rican newspaper based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and distributed daily throughout Puerto Rico and some parts of the United States.- History :... |
| 2010–2011 | Alguein Te Mira Alguien Te Mira (2010) Alguien Te Mira is a Spanish-language telenovela to be produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo... |
Matilde Larrain |
| 2009–2010 | Más Sabe el Diablo Más Sabe el Diablo Más Sabe el Diablo is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This melodrama features lovers embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, vengeance and unbridled passion. It stars Gaby Espino, Jencarlos Canela and Miguel Varoni... |
Virginia Davila |
| 2008–2009 | El Rostro de Analia El Rostro de Analía El Rostro de Analía is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the American-based television network Telemundo. It stars Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Martin Karpan, Maritza Rodríguez and the special appearance of Gaby Espino... |
Isabel Martinez |
| 2007 | Dame Chocolate Dame Chocolate Dame Chocolate is a 2007 Spanish-language telenovela, which was produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo and aired from March 5 until October 5, 2007. This limited-run serial stars Génesis Rodríguez as a sweet, simple girl who leaves rural Mexico for Miami to fulfill her... |
Samantha Porter/Deborah Porter |
| 2007 | Dueña y Señora Dueña y Señora Dueña y Señora is a Puerto Rican telenovela based on La Dueña . It is produced by Telemundo Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Vibra Inc., which intends to market it to the United States' Spanish-speaking residents as well.-History making:Dueña y Señora , made Puerto Rican television history when... |
Adriana/Amanda Soler |
| 2006 | Decisiones Decisiones Decisiones is a Telemundo-produced Spanish-language television anthology of steamy melodramas about passion and sex in the modern world. The hour-long series features impassioned people thrust into amorous adventures and pushed to their breaking points... episode: Mamacita Rica |
Luna |
| 2005 | Inocente de Ti Inocente de Ti Inocente de Ti is a Miami-based 130 episode telenovela that first aired on the Univision network in 2005. It features Camila Sodi, Valentino Lanús, and Helena Rojo.-Plot:... |
Gloria |
| Year | Films | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Hunted by Night | Cari |
| 2005 | Yo Creo en Santa Claus | | Host |
| 2002 | Mas alla del limite |
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- Inocente de TiInocente de TiInocente de Ti is a Miami-based 130 episode telenovela that first aired on the Univision network in 2005. It features Camila Sodi, Valentino Lanús, and Helena Rojo.-Plot:...
- Dueña y SeñoraDueña y SeñoraDueña y Señora is a Puerto Rican telenovela based on La Dueña . It is produced by Telemundo Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Vibra Inc., which intends to market it to the United States' Spanish-speaking residents as well.-History making:Dueña y Señora , made Puerto Rican television history when...
- Dame ChocolateDame ChocolateDame Chocolate is a 2007 Spanish-language telenovela, which was produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo and aired from March 5 until October 5, 2007. This limited-run serial stars Génesis Rodríguez as a sweet, simple girl who leaves rural Mexico for Miami to fulfill her...
- Valentino LanúsValentino LanúsValentino Lanús is a Mexican actor.- Biography :Valentino's parents are Margarita and Luis Alberto. Valentino is the second of four siblings, and is also the only male. He began his career as a model, and later enrolled in Televisa's CEA...
- Carlos PonceCarlos PonceCarlos Armando Ponce, Jr. is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, composer and television personality. Ponce began his acting career by participating in Spanish language soap operas for Televisa and Telemundo. Ponce continued to expand his acting career by participating in various American television...
- Gladys RodríguezGladys RodríguezGladys Rodríguez born June 4, 1943 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, is an actress, comedian and television host.-Early years:Rodríguez was born in Santurce, a section of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. Her parents moved to New York City when she was still a child. In New York, she received her...
External links
- http://www.telemundo.com Telemundo Website
- http://www.telemundoeventos.com/elrostrodeanalia/ Official "El Rostro de Analía" Website
- http://www.myspace.com/karlamonroig
- http://www.karlamonroig.mforos.com