Gaby Espino
Quick Facts
Biography
María Gabriela Espino Rugero (born November 15, 1977) ,better known as Gaby Espino,is a Venezuelan actress, model and presenter. She is best known for her roles in telenovelas.
Biography
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Gaby Espino is the daughter of a chemical engineer and a publicist. Her parents divorced when she was young. She is the oldest of five children, she has a sister, Andreina, two paternal half-brothers, Gustavo and Mariano and a maternal half-sister, Nelly.
Due to her fascination of animals, she originally planned to become a veterinarian. She later decided to study dentistry, but changed her mind and began studying public relations, before deciding to become an actress.
Personal life
Gaby Espino married Venezuelan actor Cristobal Lander on June 14, 2007. On July 9, 2008, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Oriana Lander.
During the filming of Mas Sabe el Diablo in 2009, Espino was linked to her co-star, Jencarlos Canela. In early 2010, Espino and Lander separated and it was rumored that it was because of Canela and Espino's relationship. Canela and Espino denied this and stated they were just friends.
Espino reconciled with Lander in November 2010, but they later divorced in March 2011 and once again rumors suggested that Canela and Espino were dating.
In September 2011, Canela and Espino did a live chat over social networking site Twitter, where they confirmed they were in relationship and announced that they were expecting their first child together. The godparents are Cristina Saralegui and Pitbull. Espino gave birth to their son, Nickolas Canela Espino, on February 12, 2012. On August 26, 2014 both Canela and Espino confirmed on their official Facebook page that they have decided to put an end to their relationship.
In 2016, Espino was reported to be dating actor Arap Bethke.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | La mujer de mi hermano | Laura / Lara | Debut film |
2006 | Elipsis | Leonora Duque | |
2010 | Más sabe el diablo: El primer golpe | Manuela Dávila | Sequel to telenovela |
2015 | Desaparecer | Herself | |
2015 | Lusers, los amigos no se eligen | Angie | |
2016 | He matado a mi marido | Viviana |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995–96 | Nubeluz | Host / Dalina | Venezuelan Season |
1997 | A todo corazón | Natalia | |
1999 | Enamorada | Ivana Robles | |
2000 | Amantes de Luna Llena | Abril Cárdenas | |
2001 | Guerra de mujeres | Yubirí Gamboa | |
2002 | Las González | Alelí González | |
2003 | Rebeca | Princesa Izaguirre Zabaleta | |
2004 | Luna, la heredera | Luna Mendoza | |
2005 | Se solicita príncipe azul | María Carlota Rivas | |
2006–07 | Mundo de fieras | Mariángela Cruz | |
2007 | Sin vergüenza | Renata Sepúlveda | |
2008–09 | El rostro de Analía | Mariana Andrade / Ana Lucía "Analía" Moncada | |
2009–10 | Más sabe el diablo | Manuela Dávila | |
2010 | Ojo por ojo | Alina Jericó de Monsalve | |
2011 | Confesiones de novela | Herself | |
2013–14 | Santa Diabla | Amanda Braun / Santa Martínez | |
2016–present | Señora Acero: La Coyote | Indira Cárdenas | Series regular |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Works | Result |
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2012 | Premios Tu Mundo | #MostSocial | Herself | Won |
2013 | I’m Sexy and I Know It | Won | ||
Favorite Award of the Night | Won | |||
Premios People en Español | Best Actress | Santa Diabla | Nominated | |
Couple of the Year (with Aarón Díaz) | Nominated |