Ana María Orozco Explained

Ana María Orozco
Birth Date:4 July 1973
Birth Place:Bogotá, Colombia
Occupation:Television actress
Years Active:1973–present
Nationality:Colombian
Spouse:
    Children:2
    Parents:Luis Fernando Orozco
    Carmenza Aristizábal
    Relatives:Verónica Orozco (sister)

    Ana María Orozco Aristizábal (born July 4, 1973) is a Colombian actress who is notable for her portrayal as Betty in the telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea. In 2001, Orozco won the award for International Female Personality of the Year (Figura internacional femenina del año) at the New York Latin ACE Awards and, in 2002, she won the award for Actress of the Year (Actriz del año) at the INTE Awards for her performance in the telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea (1999).[1]

    Personal life

    Born in Bogotá, Colombia. Orozco is the daughter of actor Luis Fernando Orozco and radio announcer Carmenza Aristizábal. She is also the older sister of actress Verónica Orozco (b. 1979) and Juliana. In April 1999, Orozco married actor Julian Arango, but the marriage lasted only 10 months. Since 2004, she has lived in Bogotá, Colombia. From 2005 to 2012, she was married to Argentine musician Martín Quaglia. Quaglia and Orozco have two daughters, Lucrecia (b. 11 June 2004 in Bogotá, Colombia) and Mia (b. October, 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina).[2]

    Career

    Orozco made her television debut as a child alongside her father, Luis Fernando Orozco, in La envidia (1973), but her career began in earnest a decade later with the series Pequeños Gigantes (1983). One of her most memorable performances was as a secretary (Verônica Murillo) in Perro Amor (1998).[3] She is best known to fans around the world as the original Betty from the popular Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea (I am Betty, the ugly) and its spinoff Eco moda. Her role on Betty La Fea and the character's unattractive/ugly duckling trademark has inspired several international versions, including the Mexican serial La fea más bella and the American hit Ugly Betty. According to The New York Times, the original version itself become one of the world's most popular television shows.[4]

    Filmography

    Television

    Telenovelas

    Year Title Role
    1973/4La envidiaNana
    1991Sangre de LobosBelinda
    1993La potra zainaMagdalena Ahumada
    1995Flor de OroAnita
    1996La huella de tus besosLucía
    1997Tiempos difícilesMaestra Sarita
    1998Perro AmorVerónica Murillo
    1999/2001Yo soy Betty, la feaBeatriz Aurora Pinzón Solano
    2014Somos familiaManuela Paz/Ramona
    2016-2017El regreso de LucasElena Ayala
    2017No olvidarás mi nombreMónica Zapata
    2018SimonaMarilina Mendoza

    Series / Miniseries

    Year Title Role
    1983Pequeños Gigantes
    1987Imagínate
    1988Don Camilo
    Generación 21
    1990Los duros en acción
    1994Almas de piedraClaudia
    1995O todos en la cama
    2001/2EcomodaBeatriz Aurora Pinzón Solano de Mendoza
    2006Mujeres Asesinas: "Mara, Alucinada"Mara
    2007Mujeres Asesinas: "Helena, Monja"Helena
    2006/7Amas de Casa Desesperadas 1Susana Martínez
    2007/8Amas de Casa Desesperadas 2Susana Martínez
    2008OportunidadesCelia
    2011Los ÚnicosGabriela Montillo
    Historias de la primera vez: "La primera vez que te pedí algo"Verónica
    2012Mi problema con las mujeresVerónica Belforte
    2012/13Ciclo: "Cine para enamorarse"Clara
    2020PérdidaMilena
    2024[5] Beatriz Aurora Pinzón Solano

    Movies

    Year Title Role
    2003El Colombian DreamNicole
    2006El Ratón PérezPilar
    2023How to Deal With a Heartbreak

    Theater

    Year Title Role
    2002Muelle OesteMonique
    2019Betty la fea en vivoBetty

    Awards and nominations

    Year Award Category Work Result
    1998Shock Award (Colombia)Best Young ActressPerro Amor
    Simón Bolívar (Colombia)Best actress castPerro Amor
    2000India Catalina Awards (Colombia)Best ActressYo soy Betty, la fea
    2 de Oro (Venezuela) Best International ActressYo soy Betty, la fea
    TV Grama (Chile)Best International ActressYo soy Betty, la fea
    TV Elenco (Colombia)Best ActressYo soy Betty, la fea
    2001TV y Novelas (Colombia)Best Lead Actress in a Soap OperaYo soy Betty, la fea
    New York Latin ACE AwardsInternational Female Personality of the Year Yo soy Betty, la fea
    2002Grupo Editorial Correos (Spain)TV Personality of the YearYo soy Betty, la fea
    INTE AwardActress of the YearYo soy Betty, la fea

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Premios INTE para varios argentinos Estilo. (June, 2002). Retrieved on 2013-12-04.
    2. Sorpresivo amor de novela: "Betty la fea" consiguió un novio argentino Diario Veloz. (July, 2012). Retrieved on 2013-12-04.
    3. ANA MARIA OROZCO SERA UNA VISITA DISTINGUIDA TANDIL CORTOS. Retrieved on 2013-12-04.
    4. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/23/arts/television/23foge.html ABC Brings ‘Ugly Betty’ to America
    5. Web site: Granada . Emiliano . Ana Maria Orozco Reprises Iconic Lead in Amazon Prime's 'Ugly Betty' Sequel . . May 8, 2024 . July 6, 2023.