Monica Spear
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Mónica Spear Mootz is a former beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Venezuela 2004
and an actress.
during the Miss Venezuela 2004 pageant, Spear went on to win the national crown and represent Venezuela at Miss Universe 2005
. She made the top 15 after Ana Karina Áñez
(Miss Venezuela 2003
) failed to make the top 15 in Miss Universe 2004
(the first time in 22 years for a Venezuelan in Quito
, Ecuador
. She went on to place in the top five after the evening gown and swimsuit competitions. During the interview or Final Question round, Spear failed to answer the question given by Miss Mexico
, Laura Elizondo
, and therefore was named only 4th runner-up.
Prior to being named the "fifth most beautiful woman in the universe," Spear completed a bachelor's degree in theater from the University of Central Florida
before returning to Venezuela
to compete in the national pageant. Her participation in Miss Venezuela
also became notorious when she was asked during the traditional "breakfast with press" the day after the pageant, because of her degree, which Venezuelan playwright she liked the most, to which she answered, "Gabriel García Márquez
", a Colombian writer. She crowned her Miss Venezuela successor, Jictzad Viña
, on September 15, 2005.
Spear married in June 2008 an English businessman and gave birth to a daughter, Maya, in October 2008.
She is currently one of the most successful actresses in Venezuela for her main roles in soap operas. She took her first role as a protagonist in the successful RCTV
soap opera "Mi Prima Ciela" (My Cousin Ciela), in which she played a high school student ill with leukemia
. The show was a success in Venezuela and other parts of South America, and it was also televised in the U.S. by TeleFutura
. Spears held the starring role in Venevision's soap opera "La Mujer Pefecta" in 2010 and currently has a starring role in "Flor Salvaje"; a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo and RTI Producciones.
Miss Venezuela 2004
The Miss Venezuela 2004 pageant was held in Caracas, Venezuela in 23 September 2004. The pageant was won by Mónica Spear of Guárico, who was crowned by outgoing queen Ana Karina Añez of Lara...
and an actress.
Biography
Despite being considered a dark horseDark horse
Dark horse is a term used to describe a little-known person or thing that emerges to prominence, especially in a competition of some sort.-Origin:The term began as horse racing parlance...
during the Miss Venezuela 2004 pageant, Spear went on to win the national crown and represent Venezuela at Miss Universe 2005
Miss Universe 2005
Miss Universe 2005, the 54th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2005.At the conclusion of the final telecast, Miss Universe Canada, Natalie Glebova was crowned Miss Universe 2005 by outgoing titleholder Jennifer Hawkins of Australia...
. She made the top 15 after Ana Karina Áñez
Ana Karina Áñez
Ana Karina Áñez Delgado won the title of Miss Venezuela 2003 representing her home state of Lara. She represented Venezuela at the Miss Universe 2004 pageant but she did not get a place. This ended a two-decade long streak of Miss Universe semifinals for her country.- References :...
(Miss Venezuela 2003
Miss Venezuela 2003
The Miss Venezuela 2003 pageant was held in Caracas, Venezuela in 16 October 2003. The pageant was won by Ana Karina Añez of Lara, who was crowned by outgoing queen Mariangel Ruiz of Aragua. 32 delegates competed for the crown marking the biggest turnout in the pageants 51 year history...
) failed to make the top 15 in Miss Universe 2004
Miss Universe 2004
Miss Universe 2004, the 53rd Miss Universe pageant, was held in Centro de Convenciones CEMEXPO, Quito, Ecuador on June 1, 2004. It was won by Jennifer Hawkins of Australia....
(the first time in 22 years for a Venezuelan in Quito
Quito
San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito , is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains...
, Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
. She went on to place in the top five after the evening gown and swimsuit competitions. During the interview or Final Question round, Spear failed to answer the question given by Miss Mexico
Nuestra Belleza Mexico
Nuestra Belleza México is a Mexican national beauty pageant held annually since 1994. It is currently responsible for selecting the country's delegates to three of the most relevant international beauty contests, Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss International.In association with Televisa, the...
, Laura Elizondo
Laura Elizondo
Laura Elizondo represented her country in the Miss Universe 2005 pageant, held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2005.-Beauty pageants:...
, and therefore was named only 4th runner-up.
Prior to being named the "fifth most beautiful woman in the universe," Spear completed a bachelor's degree in theater from the University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
before returning to Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
to compete in the national pageant. Her participation in Miss Venezuela
Miss Venezuela
The Miss Venezuela contest is the national beauty pageant of Venezuela and has been held since 1952. It is responsible for selecting the country's representatives to the Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth and Miss International pageants .Under the direction of Osmel Sousa, Venezuela has...
also became notorious when she was asked during the traditional "breakfast with press" the day after the pageant, because of her degree, which Venezuelan playwright she liked the most, to which she answered, "Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez is a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known affectionately as Gabo throughout Latin America. He is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in...
", a Colombian writer. She crowned her Miss Venezuela successor, Jictzad Viña
Jictzad Viña
Jictzad Nakarhyt Viña Carreño is a pageant titleholder born in Carúpano, Venezuela on May 27, 1983. She was Miss Venezuela 2005 and was the official representative of Venezuela to the Miss Universe 2006 pageant held in Los Angeles, USA on July 23, 2006....
, on September 15, 2005.
Spear married in June 2008 an English businessman and gave birth to a daughter, Maya, in October 2008.
She is currently one of the most successful actresses in Venezuela for her main roles in soap operas. She took her first role as a protagonist in the successful RCTV
RCTV
Radio Caracas Televisión Internacional is a Venezuelan cable television network headquartered in the Caracas neighborhood of Quinta Crespo. It was sometimes referred to as the Canal de Bárcenas. Owned by Empresas 1BC, RCTV Internacional was inaugurated as Radio Caracas Televisión on 15 November...
soap opera "Mi Prima Ciela" (My Cousin Ciela), in which she played a high school student ill with leukemia
Leukemia
Leukemia or leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases...
. The show was a success in Venezuela and other parts of South America, and it was also televised in the U.S. by TeleFutura
TeleFutura
TeleFutura is a U.S. Spanish-language broadcast television network owned by Univision with headquarters in Miami, Florida.-Overview:TeleFutura Is America’s #2 Spanish-Language Network in prime time...
. Spears held the starring role in Venevision's soap opera "La Mujer Pefecta" in 2010 and currently has a starring role in "Flor Salvaje"; a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo and RTI Producciones.
Telenovelas
- El DesprecioEl DesprecioEl Desprecio was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venezuela's Radio Caracas Televisión. It was written by Miriam Foti, Manuel González, Julio César Marmol, Reinaldo Rodríguez, and Morella Vega and directed by Luis Manzo. This telenovela lasted 152 episodes. It was...
(2006) - Mi Prima Ciela (2007)
- KaReenKareenKareen can mean the following:*A Greek derivative of Karen, meaning Pure*A Qareen, a sort of personal demon in Islam*A type of Sidhe, goodly creatures in Irish mythology*An Israeli variant of the Browning Hi-Power semiautomatic pistol...
(2008) - Calle Luna, Calle SolCalle luna, Calle solCalle Luna, Calle Sol is a soap opera Venezuela produced and broadcast by RCTV. It began broadcasting from March 18, 2009.The title is the subject of Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe from the album "Lo Mato " 1973...
(2009) - La Mujer PerfectaLa Mujer PerfectaLa mujer perfecta is a Venezuelan telenovela by Venevisión. It premiered on 1 September 2010 and was created by Leonardo Padrón.-Story:-Cast:Mónica Spear - "Micaela Gómez".Ricardo Alamo - "Santiago Reverón"....
(2010) - Flor SalvajeFlor SalvajeFlor Salvaje is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo and RTI Producciones....
(2011)