They were superstars of the 90s and 2000s because the whole world watched series with them! And now we'll tell you how the life of idols from favorite series turned out after their iconic roles. The life stories of these stars are simply amazing!

1. Laura Zapata (‘Esmeralda’, ‘Wild Rose’)

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@LAURA ZAPATA, la VIDA que FORJÓ a una VILLANA La entrevista con Yordi Rosado/Yordi Rosado/ YouTube.com

This famous Mexican actress celebrated her 66th birthday last year. The life of the actress was filled not only with filming in popular TV shows but also with terrible trials of fate. In 2002, Laura Zapata and her sister were kidnapped by intruders! It happened near the star's home in Mexico City. The criminals demanded a huge ransom from the relatives of the star, but it wasn't collected. As a result, the actress spent 18 days hostage. The perpetrators were later found and sentenced to prison.

2. Fernando Colunga (‘Esmeralda’)

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@Fernando Colunga habla de su participación en ‘El Secreto de la Familia Greco’/Al Rojo Vivo/ YouTube.com

Now the star of the series Esmeralda is 56 years old and continues his successful acting career. From the mid-90s to the present day, he has been one of the most popular stars of Mexican TV shows! The actor is in great shape. He leads a healthy lifestyle, has no bad habits, and regularly goes in for sports. As for the personal life of the star, he has never been married and has no children. By the way, the Serbian death metal band Fernando Colunga Ultimate Experience was named after the star!

3. Lucelia Santos ('The Slave Isaura')
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65-year-old Lucelia Santos is best known as the lead actress in the television series The Slave Isaura. But what happened to the actress then? After her success in The Slave Isaura, the actress began to receive invitations to other television series. Moreover, the star became the director of two documentaries. Recently, Lucelia appears less and less on the screens. She last starred in the series Na Corda Bamba in 2019. By the way, about the family of the actress. She has a son, Pedro Neschling, who is already 40 years old. He is also a famous Brazilian actor.

4. Rubens de Falco da Costa ('The Slave Isaura')

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During the filming of this cult series in 1977, actor Rubens de Falco da Costa was 46 years old. He played the main villain of the series, Leoncio Almeida, so well that in the future he received mainly the roles of negative characters. However, the actor starred infrequently, and the remake of The Slave Isaura, filmed in 2004, was the last work of the Brazilian actor. In 2008, the star of the Brazilian TV series died at the age of 77. By the way, the actor was never married and had no children.

5. Edwin Luisi ('The Slave Isaura')

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@Edwin Luisi | Persona em Foco | 15/08/2018 / Persona / YouTube.com

The actor admits that even more than 40 years after the filming of the series, many still refer to him by the name of his cinematic hero. The role of Alvaro stuck with him forever. Now the star is 75 years old, and journalists write that Edwin considers his filming in the series The Slave Isaura a big mistake. The star has repeatedly claimed that this role ruined his entire career, which became a stigma for his entire life. According to Edwin, he starred in more than 30 TV series, and all his life he has been playing in the theater, but so far his only dream remains to outshine himself in The Slave Isaura.

6. Norma Blum ('The Slave Isaura', ’Senhora’)

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@Norma Blum | Persona | 06/11/2022 / Persona / YouTube.com

Norma Blum, now 83, started acting in films at the age of eleven. She grew up in a philologist's family and knows five foreign languages! In The Slave Isaura she played the role of Malvina, which brought her great popularity and success. However, soon the actress was waiting for severe trials. Norma had to fight for her life because she was diagnosed with a tumor in her chest. Fortunately, the actress was able to defeat cancer and return to her beloved job. Moreover, the star still does not want to retire.

7. Giovanna Antonelli (‘The Clone’)

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@Glória Perez emociona Giovanna Antonelli em TBT de suas personagens | Encontro com Fátima Bernardes / TV Globo / YouTube.com

The female lead in the cult Brazilian series The Clone is still a superstar! By the way, the work in the series had a fateful effect on the personal life of the star. An office romance began between Giovanna Antonelli and the performer of the role of Lucas, Murilo Benicio, as a result of which the couple had a son, Pietro. Unfortunately, after a few years, the couple nevertheless broke up, and now the actress is in a relationship with director Leonardo Nogueira. As for the star's career, she continues to act in TV series, although not as often as before, and Giovanna decided to try herself as a singer.

8. Dalton Vigh (‘The Clone’)

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@DALTON VIGH | OTTO - POLICAST #45 / Poliana Moça / YouTube.com

In the TV series The Clone, Dalton Vigh played the role of Said, who was the stern Muslim husband of the main character. He sincerely loved Zhadi, but the girl was never able to reciprocate. After completing the filming of the cult series, the actor continued his career on Brazilian television, and also tried himself as a producer. As for Dalton's personal life, he has been married twice and has twin sons. By the way, in recent years, the 58-year-old actor does not often appear in TV shows, preferring to spend most of his time with his family.

9. Murilo Benicio (‘The Clone’)

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@MURILO BENICIO melhores do ano - DOMINGÃO COM HUCK / veja e reveja / YouTube.com

In the series The Clone, the actor played three roles at once - the twin brothers Lucas and Diogo, as well as the clone of the deceased Diogo Leo. After that, Murilo Benicio received worldwide fame! To date, Murilo is considered one of the most successful Brazilian actors, and he continues to act actively. By the way, about the actor’s personal life, he is quite amorous. In addition to an affair with Giovanna Antonelli, he was in a relationship with another colleague, Debora Falabella. The love affair of Benicio and Falabella lasted about seven years but a few years ago the couple still broke up. The actor has two children.

10. Débora Lima Falabella (‘Her Own Destiny’, ‘The Clone’)

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©CONVERSA COM BIAL - DÉBORA FALABELLA - 24/02/2021/Rafael Goncallves / YouTube.com

This Brazilian actress has starred in many famous films and TV series. Débora Falabella played one of the most striking characters in The Clone, namely a young drug addict. To get used to the role, she communicated with real addicts and entered into the image in every possible way. The role in this series brought the actress worldwide popularity, but her subsequent work was no longer so successful. Now Débora is 43 years old, she works as an actress and director. By the way, in 2017 she received Italian citizenship, and in 2022 she married director and producer Fernando Fraiha.

11. Renata Sorrah (‘Her Own Destiny’)

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@Emoção! Susana Vieira e Renata Sorrah relembram parcerias | Encontro com Fátima Bernardes | TV Globo / TV Globo / YouTube.com

Now this famous Brazilian actress is 75 years old, and she looks just amazing! In one of the highest-rated Brazilian series Her Own Destiny, Renata played the role of the main antagonist Nazaré. In 2005, the actress received the Brazilian analog of the Oscar for this work - the prestigious Prêmio Contigo award. After filming Her Own Destiny, Renata continued acting and performed dozens of famous roles. In addition, she has four marriages behind her back! According to rumors, among her suitors was the famous writer Paulo Coelho. The actress also has one child and a grandchild.

12. José Wilker Almeida (‘Her Own Destiny’)

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@Programa do Jô Soares entrevista José Wilker / José Bezerra / YouTube.com

José Wilker Almeida, who once studied sociology, eventually became an actor and played one of the most memorable roles of a crime boss on the TV series Her Own Destiny. By the way, one work in the cinema José was not enough, and he also led a column for the Brazilian edition. After his success with Her Own Destiny, José also established himself as a director. A year before his death, the star made the film Giovanni Improtta which tells the story of the formation of his hero. Unfortunately, in 2014 José Wilker Almeida died of a heart attack at the age of 69, leaving behind two daughters.

13. Susana Vieira (‘Secrets of Sand’, ‘The Next Victim’)

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@Susana Vieira completa 80 anos e fala de amor, sexo e carreira na nova fase! | Fantástico | TV Globo / TV Globo / YouTube.com

Susana's television career, which is 80 years old now, began in the sixties and continues to this day! During her creative career, the star from Brazil managed to prove herself in various roles, acting in both comedic and dramatic roles. Susana also teaches drama and acting, and was even a classical ballet teacher! The personal life of the star has also always been very eventful. For example, in 2006, Susana began an affair with a young man who was 28 years younger than her.

14. Vivian Pasmanter (‘The Next Victim’)

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@Conheça os filhos de Vivianne Pasmanter, saiba quem foi marido da atriz e como ela está hoje / Notícias Hoje / YouTube.com

One of the best Brazilian actresses, Vivian Pasmanter, celebrated her 51st birthday last spring. After the success of the series The Next Victim, she continued to work on television and in the theater. The star is useful to others, because she has repeatedly participated in campaigns in support of cancer patients, as well as in other charity events. Moreover, the problem of oncology touched the actress very closely, because her loved one fell ill. She helped her husband overcome cancer, but their relationship ended in 2008. The star also has 2 children - a son and a daughter.

15. Tony Ramos (‘The Next Victim’)

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@CHOROU? Tony Ramos discursa e faz Tata Werneck se emocionar! ? | Lady Night| Humor Multishow / Humor Multishow / YouTube.com

74-year-old Tony Ramos took part in many projects during his acting career, and was also the host of the program You Decide. Tony Ramos also plays in the theater, but he admits that television plays a paramount role in his life. In 2003 he was awarded the Brazilian Quality Award for Best Drama Theater Actor and Best Actor in Television Drama. By the way, the children of the star didn't follow in his footsteps - his son Rodrigo works as a cardiologist, and his daughter Andrea is a lawyer.

16. Gloria Pires (‘Fatal Legacy’, ‘Evil Angel’, ‘Secrets of Sand’)

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@Gloria Pires ensina receita de desodorante caseiro nas redes sociais / Balanço Geral / YouTube.com

Gloria began acting in TV shows at the age of five. Maybe this occupation was destined for her by fate itself. As an adult, she became the star of Brazilian TV series. But in addition to work and family, Gloria had enough time for charity. It's known that Gloria is a volunteer helping at a nursing home. The star of the series takes care of the elderly and even became the godmother for more than 60 old people. Now the star is 59 years old and she doesn't hide the fact that she has already resorted to the services of plastic surgery and, if necessary, will go for another operation.

17. Verónica Castro ( ‘The Rich Cry Too’, ‘Wild Rose’)

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@Especial "70 Años LAS ESTRELLAS" - Verónica Castro junto a Don Ignacio López Tarso y Premiaciones. / Martin OliVERO – Mediateca / YouTube.com

A few years ago, the star of the series The Rich Also Cry and Wild Rose Veronica Castro announced her retirement. According to the actress, she was tired of dealing with the haters and decided that it was time for her to take a well-deserved rest. Moreover, she could no longer repeat the success that she had in the 90s. As a result, even before the announcement of her retirement, Veronica began to appear less frequently on the screens, and in 2010 she disappeared altogether. But when she was 65 years old, after a long creative break, she starred in the Mexican Netflix show The House of Flowers. This show became the last work of Veronica.

18. Victoria Ruffo ( ‘Simply Maria’)

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@Castigo Divino: Victoria Ruffo / La Posta / YouTube.com

Victoria Ruffo, who played the very naive peasant woman Maria Lopez, is already 60 years old. In her native Mexico, the actress is still a superstar! She continues to act in serials and television shows, receiving huge fees for this. Last year, her fortune was estimated at $ 82 million! By the way, the actress is popular not only among the older audience but also among young people.

According to the actress, she monitors her appearance, as she works in the frame. However, Victoria does not plan to do plastic surgery, because wrinkles do not bother her.

19. Rocío Banquells (‘The Rich Also Cry’)

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@No quiere hacer bioserie: Rocío Banquells | Sale el Sol / Imagen Entretenimiento / YouTube.com

Rocío Banquells played the iconic role of the villainess Esther in the TV series The Rich Also Cry. After that, the actress became super famous! 64-year-old Rocío continues to act in films and now, moreover, she also performs as a singer. She sings in the genres of operetta, rock, and pop and has already released 15 music albums. As for the star's personal life, she has been married twice and has two children. The artist was nominated nine times for various, including music awards.

20. Guillermo Capetillo (‘The Rich Also Cry’, ‘ Wild Rose’)

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@Wild Rose Cast Then and Now 2021/ Then and Now / YouTube.com

Mexican actor and dancer Guillermo Capetillo, now 64, is the star of the TV series The Rich Also Cry and Wild Rose. The actor quickly became a sex symbol not only in his native country but throughout the world! Capetillo is also known as a musician, he plays the piano and guitar. Moreover, he is also a bullfighter who has had several hundred fights with bulls. What a versatile man! By the way, since the early 2000s, the actor left the film industry and now devotes himself entirely to music. Very little is known about Guillermo Capetillo's personal life because he carefully hides it.

21. Alicia Rodriguez ('The Rich Also Cry')

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@ASÍ VIVE ALICIA RODRIGUEZ / 007hernyvideos / YouTube.com

Alicia Rodriguez, now 87, was very calm about her film career, as she considered it only a hobby. The star has been realized in many areas. She distinguished herself as an actress, singer, writer, and public figure. In 1997, the actress was even nominated as a candidate for the Nobel Prize, and in 2011 the star received an award for an honorary contribution to the development of Mexican cinema. Now the woman is the president of the organization Banner of Peace at the UN and writes various scientific papers and dissertations.

22. Rogelio Guerra (‘Live a “Little’, 'The Rich Also Cry')

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Rogelio Guerra received the role of the main male character Luis Alberto in the series The Rich Also Cry. After the release of the series on the screens, Rogelio became very popular. However, the man after that occasionally appeared in films. He ended his acting career and began teaching theater in 2013. The actor also devoted a lot of time to his hobbies, for example, he was fond of creating sculptures, but this didn't bring him much money.

In 2015, Rogelio Guerra suffered a stroke, after which he became practically immobilized, he couldn't speak. In 2018, the actor died at the age of 82.

23. Edith González ('The Rich Also Cry', ‘Wild Rose’)

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@Edith González cuenta cómo se enteró que tenía cáncer|Un Nuevo Día|Telemundo/Hoy Día/YouTube.com

The star of the series The Rich Also Cry and Wild Rose after huge success continued her acting career, often appearing in the series until 2004, and then became a mother for the first time. She was also a member of the jury of the Mexican reality show produced by TV Azteca. However, serious trials began in the life of a star. Unfortunately, she developed ovarian cancer, and in 2019, Edith died at the age of 54. Now there are rumors that the daughter of the actress, 17-year-old Constanza Creel, will soon also make her film debut.

24. Christian Bach (‘The Redhead’, ‘The Rich Also Cry’)

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@Falleció la actriz Christian Bach | Al Rojo Vivo | Telemundo / Al Rojo Vivo / YouTube.com

In the cult series The Rich Also Cry, Christian Bach played the role of Joanna. However, if Christian's colleagues had super success after this series, then this actress's career, on the contrary, began to decline. However, the woman didn't give up and decided to try another area. In 1986, she opened a production business with her husband, actor, and director Humberto Zurita. They also raised two sons. The couple launched several well-known melodramas in Mexico. However, the story of the star did not end happily - in 2019, when she was only 59 years old, she died of respiratory failure.

25. Maria Sorte (‘My Second Mother’)

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@Maria Sorte en LAS ARPIAS / LasArpias2011 / YouTube.com

The leading lady of My second mother has become a superstar in the 90s! Now the woman is 67 years old and she assures that the main goal of her life was to find a balance between her career and family. According to Maria, she may not have reached the heights that she could have reached if she had sacrificed more for her family, but she doesn’t regret anything. She was married for 22 years, but her husband died, the actress left two wonderful sons, and she already has grandchildren. According to Maria, she feels like a woman who is lucky in life.

26. Erika Buenfil (‘Marisol’)

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The Marisol series brought Erika Buenfil worldwide popularity! Now Erika is 59 years old and she is still acting in films. Back in 1996, the actress stated that she wanted to play only the main roles and would no longer star in minor scenes. And the star hasn't changed its position. For example, in 1998 she refused minor roles in the telenovela The Usurper, preferring theatrical work. In 2015, Erika triumphantly returned to television and appeared on the screens in a remake of the telenovela Silent Love.

27. Antonio Fagundes (‘ The Fatal Inheritance’, ‘In the Name of Love’)

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Antonio Fagundes was a superstar of the 90s! Then he took a short break from filming in the series, and a few years later, in 2007, Fagundes returned to the screen as Juvenal Antena in the television series Two Faces. In 2010, he also starred in the famous TV series Our Time. Moreover, at home, the actor is famous for theatrical performances. Now Antonio Fagundes travels a lot, and at 73, he continues to act in films. One of his latest credits is the title role in the 2022 film God Is Brazilian.

28. Raul Cortez (‘Secrets of Sand’, ‘The Fatal Inheritance’)

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Raul Cortez was considered one of the best actors in Brazil! It's hard to believe, but he worked as a lawyer for a long time, but at the age of 22 he decided to become an actor. In 1955, he made his first film appearance. During his life, Raul Cortez took part in 66 theatrical productions, 20 series, 6 miniseries, and 28 films! In addition to career development, Raul found time for his personal life. He has two daughters from different marriages. Unfortunately, at the age of 73, the actor died after complications caused by abdominal cancer.

29. Regina Duarte (‘Love Story’, ‘In the Name of Love’)

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@Débora Bloch solta o verbo sobre apoio de Regina Duarte a Bolsonaro / Valmir Moratelli / YouTube.com

Regina Duarte dreamed of becoming famous since childhood and her dream came true! The woman became one of the most famous Brazilian actresses. After her success in the TV series In the Name of Love, she took a break from filming for three years, during which she played in the theater. Then Regina returned to television, not being afraid to experiment with completely different images. Now the actress is 75 years old, and she almost doesn't act in films but is more involved in politics. But her work is continued by her daughter Gabriela.

30. Lucia Mendez (‘No One But You’)

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@Lucía Méndez lanza bombazo contra 'Siempre reinas' | La Mesa Caliente / La Mesa Caliente / YouTube.com

The popular actress of Mexican origin is 67 years old today. Lucia Mendez gained worldwide popularity after the series No One But You. In the series, the actress played the main role of Raquel - a young, beautiful woman with a difficult fate. Also, from 1980 to this day, Lucia Mendez has been leading her solo career as a singer. The Woman has more than 30 released albums. In 1993, almost immediately after the divorce, Lucia Mendez founded her cosmetic brand, which is actively developing and exists to this day.

31. Andres Garcia (‘No One But You’)

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@Andrés García Jr. estalla contra su papá tras atacar a su madre en un video|La Mesa Caliente/La Mesa Caliente / YouTube.com

The star of the series No One But You decided not to stop only at an acting career and in 1992 made his debut as a director and producer. Now he is 81 years old, and the actor has gone through many hardships. He had cancer and suffered from leukemia. But Andres Garcia defeated both diseases! The star of the series was married three times and has 16 children, three of whom also went to work in the creative field! Andres Garcia also wrote the memoir El Consentido De Dios.

32. Claudia Ramírez (‘Maria Jose’)

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@TAP - Claudia Ramírez (24/07/2021) / Canal Once / YouTube.com

Now we will tell you what happened to the main character of the series Maria Jose’ Claudia Ramírez is now 58 years old. The actress has starred in almost 50 works during her acting career and continues to do so. One of her most famous works was the role in the TV series Who Killed Sarah? The star never liked to share the details of her personal life. It's only known that she is not married. Most likely the actress continues to focus on a successful career.

33. Arturo Delgadillo Peniche (‘Maria Jose’)

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@Arturo Peniche nos cuenta cómo fue la reconciliación con su esposa I Entrevista con Matilde Obregón. / Matilde Obregón / YouTube.com

Arturo Delgadillo Peniche, who also played an iconic role in Maria Jose, has already celebrated his 60th birthday. The star has played more than fifty roles in film and television, as well as in the theater. Moreover, the man is also a singer! He has already released four solo albums. Arturo has received many prestigious awards during his career, and this is not surprising, because to this day he is a very popular and successful actor. Arturo Peniche married Gaby Ortiz Fascinetto in 1984. They have two children - a son Brandon and a daughter Khiabeth, who also became actors.

34. Mariana Seligmann (‘Rebelde Way’)

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@Mariana "Muni" Seligmann | #Animadas / Televisión Pública / YouTube.com

Mariana Seligmann played one of the female roles in the TV series Rebelde Way, which made the actress popular all over the world! Now almost nothing is heard about the star of the 2000s. In the media, sometimes only photos of the star appear, where you can see that the actress has not changed much - she is just as beautiful! In addition to her acting career, Mariana tried herself as a singer, dancer, TV presenter, and model. She is now 38 years old and has been married since 2017.

35. Jorge Maggio (‘Rebelde Way’)

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@¡Coco Maggio se casa!v / ATV / YouTube.com

Jorge Maggio played Tomy in Rebelde Way, after which he became the idol of millions of people! The star of the 2000s also tried his hand at music, he was a member of the Rolabogan group. However, he failed to achieve success in the music sphere. Now he is 40 years old. He is married to actress Mia Sanchez. Jorge also works as a TV presenter and journalist - he is such a creative and diverse man! Well, it would be interesting to see him again on TV screens!

36. Florencia Bertotti (‘Floricienta’)

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@Invitado #7: JUAN GIL NAVARRO #Floricienta - Bienvenido Don FREEZER ? / Flor Bertotti / YouTube.com

The actress of the famous youth television series is almost 40 years old, but her popularity does not fade! In addition to her acting career, Florencia also realized herself as a singer and producer. In 2006, the actress got married. Her chosen one was Guido Kaczka, whom she met during the filming of the series' Summer 98’. In 2008, they had a son, but after 2 years the couple divorced. Now Florencia is also a blogger, as she actively maintains her pages on social networks - she already has almost 2 million subscribers!

37. Juan Gil Navarro (‘Floricienta’)

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@? Juan Gil Navarro: "Me divorcié después de 12 años" / América TV / YouTube.com

After a successful role in the series Floricienta, Juan continued to actively act in films and develop his acting career. And it gave its result. The star was nominated for two Best Actor awards at the Martin Fierro Awards for his roles in Hombres de Honor and Vidas Robadas. In 2012, he starred in the most popular soap opera in Argentina at the time, called Graduados. And we will continue to follow the filmography of this wonderful actor. We are sure that he will surprise us more than once!

38. Jorge Facundo Arana (‘Wild Angel’)

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@Dominika Kavaschová & Facundo Arana | 2 na 1/Televízia Markíza/YouTube.com

The star of the cult Argentine series Wild Angel Jorge Facundo Arana is a very creative man! In addition to filming in various TV shows, he founded the musical group The Blue Light Orquestra. As for his personal life, the star is married to model and TV presenter Maria Susini, and the actor is raising three children. The 50-year-old actor and musician loves to spend time in nature, so he constantly goes on long hikes in the mountains and spends his free time by the ocean. The actor also has a modest ranch in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.

39. Carolina Dieckmann (‘Family Ties’)

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@EU SOU LOW PROFILE! | CAROLINA DIECKMANN - Cortes do PocCast / Cortes Poccast Oficial / Youtube.com

In the famous Brazilian TV series Family Ties, Carolina played the leukemia patient Camila. The role brought the woman great popularity, and she continued her acting career. Dieckmann is married for the second time and has 2 children. And besides all this, she manages to be useful to society. Thanks to the star, Brazil has a law that provides a fine or imprisonment for those who commit cybercrimes and invade people's privacy, such as stealing personal photos from their gadgets.

40. Reynaldo Gianecchini (‘Family Ties’)

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Brazilian Reynaldo Gianecchini hasn't changed in appearance since the release of the popular series Family Ties but has gone through many difficulties. The actor starred in various projects and worked as a model until he was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2011. Then the star paused, and after a successful recovery, he quickly returned to his favorite job. Now Reynaldo keeps the details of his personal life a secret, but in 2020 he announced that he is pansexual. People of this sexual orientation experience romantic and sexual feelings towards people regardless of their gender and gender identity.

41. Eduardo Palomo (‘Wild Heart’)

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The first big success came to Eduardo Palomo after the release of the popular TV series Wild Heart. In the early 2000s, the star was already a highly sought-after actor in Mexico. But besides this, he also often starred in Spanish and American films. In 1994, the actor married singer and actress Karina Ricco, who bore him two children. However, in 2003, the actor died of a heart attack at the age of 41. On the evening of the death of Eduardo Palomo, he was having dinner with friends in one of the restaurants in the city, and he suddenly became ill, the doctors could not help him.

42. Angélica Rivera (‘Lady Owner’, ‘Simply Maria’)

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@¡Angélica Rivera está emocionada por su regreso a la pantalla!|Venga La Alegría/Venga La Alegría/ YouTube.com

After success in cult series, Angelica Rivera played only the main roles and was one of the leading actresses in Mexico. However, then the star disappeared from the screens and suddenly announced her retirement from the profession. In 2008, she broke up with her husband Jose Alberto Castro, and began to prepare for a new role - the First Lady! In 2010, she became the wife of Enrique Peña Nieto, who in 2012 became President of Mexico. Angelica accompanied her husband to all important events and took the main position on the family development committee. However, the couple broke up in 2019. Now there are rumors that Angelica Rivera is going to return to the screens.

43. Miguel Pizarro (‘Lady Owner’)

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@Miguel Pizarro reaparece en el programa de Hoy y está irreconocible / Los Capitanes HD / YouTube.com

Miguel Pizarro is a very successful Mexican actor who has been nominated for two TVyNovelas awards. The actor starred a lot and worked in the theater. In 2004, the star invested all his five-year savings in one of the theatrical performances and thus became a theatrical entrepreneur, but his partners ran away with all the money, leaving Miguel in debt. Reporters write that Miguel was desperate and even tried to commit suicide, but his neighbors saved him and helped him get to the hospital in time. Fortunately, after this incident, he recovered and continued his acting career. Moreover, the star opened his theater school.

44. Ana Paula Arósio (‘Terra Nostra’)

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@Por que Ana Paula Arósio se afastou da TV? / Fatos Desconhecidos / YouTube.com

Ana Paula Arósio is one of the most popular actresses in Brazil. She started her career at the age of twelve and has starred in many cult series. However, in his personal life, the star was not lucky for a long time. She tried twice to build a family, but at the first sign of jealousy from her fiancé, she broke off the relationship. Only in 2010, the actress found a real love - the architect Henrique Pinheiro. The couple likes to take care of animals and lead a close lifestyle. Because of this, the star quit her acting career, but fans have not forgotten their favorite actress, and continue to beg the film studios to return Ana Paula Arósio to the screens.

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Now the Brazilian television star is 43 years old and he is still active in acting. He is married to actress Vanessa Loes, with whom he has a son and two daughters. The actor doesn't like interference in his personal life, and twice even sued journalists and both times won the case. You can follow the life of the star on his Instagram page, where almost half a million people subscribe to him. The star often raises important issues there.

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