Biography
Who is Angélica Vale?
Early life and family background
Angélica Vale María Vale Hartman was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 11, 1969. Her father was the Venezuelan comedian Raúl Vale, and her mother is the well-known entertainer Angélica María. She grew up within the entertainment industry, making her stage debut alongside her mother when she was just two months old.
Her family connections have remained a consistent part of her life and career. She and her mother are among the few entertainers to be inducted into the Paseo de las Luminarias at the Plaza de las Estrellas in Mexico. Both women have also received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to television and recording.
Rise to fame and television career
While Angélica had been working as an actor for decades, she achieved broad international fame in 2006. This occurred when she starred as the protagonist in the Mexican telenovela La Fea Más Bella, also known as The Prettiest Ugly Girl. The show became a major success on the Univision network, leading many industry producers to view her as a reliable talent for leading roles.
Before this breakthrough, she appeared in various programs including the telenovelas Soñadoras in 1998 and Amigas y rivales in 2001. She was also a prominent celebrity impersonator on the comedy show La Parodia between 2000 and 2005. Later in her career, she took on roles in Telemundo productions such as La Fan and returned to Televisa for the telenovela Y Mañana Será Otro Día in 2018.
Stage acting and voice work
Angélica is often called a triple threat due to her extensive work in live musical theater. Throughout her career, she has performed in approximately 30 plays, including roles in Mentiras: El Musical and the Mexican production of Chicago, where she played Mama Morton in 2020. Her theatrical experience also includes appearing in productions like Los miserables and Mago de Oz.
In addition to live performance, she has a significant portfolio as a voice actor. She is recognized for providing the Spanish language voice for the character Ellie in the Ice Age film franchise. She has also served as the original voice for the character Bibi in several animated films, including Una película de huevos and its various sequels.
Radio hosting and citizenship
Beyond acting and singing, Angélica has worked as a radio host in Los Angeles. In 2019, she began hosting midday segments for the station Cali 93.9. By early 2020, she moved to the morning slot and added Jose Quintero to her show. These radio roles added a new dimension to her career in the United States.
In 2016, she attained naturalized U.S. Citizenship, though she chose to retain her Mexican citizenship as well. This status allows her to work freely across different markets, supporting her roles in American networks like Telemundo and her work in the Los Angeles radio scene.
Birthday and age
Angélica Vale was born on November 11, 1969, which makes Angélica 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Angélica shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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