Puerto Rican actress and beauty queen Ayanara Torres Delgado gained international fame when she was crowned Miss Universe 1993, at the age of 18, making her the youngest winner in the history of the pageant. Ayanara made history once again in 2003 when she became the first runner-up to succeed another Miss Universe, being crowned as Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2004, but losing to Natalie Glebova of Canada. Today, Ayanara remains an active philanthropist and humanitarian, and is one of Puerto Rico’s most successful actresses, having appeared in several major movies and on Broadway. Ayanara Torres Delgado: A Puerto Rican actress on the rise.
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A Puerto Rican Miss Universe winner has already proven that, if nothing else, she can make all us pageant geeks happy with her big win. At 5’11 tall (1.80 m), Dayanara Torres towers over most of us; at age 17 she was crowned Miss Toá Alta in her native Puerto Rico and then competed for Miss Universe in 1993 against twenty-five other delegates from around the world. Ayanara Torres Delgado: A Puerto Rican actress on the rise.
Bio
Born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres is a talented and internationally renowned model, beauty queen and television personality who has been delighting audiences since childhood. With Latin roots and dual citizenship in both Spain and Japan, no one could have predicted how big of an impact Dayanara would make when she made her debut as a 17-year-old at Miss Puerto Rico Pageant 1991.
Family
From humble beginnings in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, Dayanara Torres was discovered at age 17 by a talent scout for a local beauty pageant. She would go on to win that pageant and Miss Universe 1993. Now, nearly 30 years later, she has established herself as one of her country’s most celebrated actresses and is embarking on an exciting new adventure: producing movies starring young Latina actresses…
Relationship
On May 12, 1999, Torres married basketball player Al Horford in a ceremony that took place in San Juan, and before many of her closest family and friends. On October 1, 2005, they announced their separation. The couple had been separated for some time and were amicably working towards an eventual divorce.
Physical info
Height 5’7 inches (170 cm) and Weight 114 lbs (52 kg) : Hair Color Blonde : Eye Color Hazel : Occupations Model, Actress, Singer and Beauty Queen.
Career
Dayanara Torres began her career as a model when she was 17, signing with Wilhelmina Models in New York City. She later worked for advertising campaigns for Christian Dior and Ralph Lauren, among others. Ayanara Torres Delgado: A Puerto Rican actress on the rise.
Awards
Best Actress in a New Movie or Theatrical Production for Hombres, Hombres, Hombres. Best Dancer and Revelation of Show Business. Best Starlet and Latin American Favorite Female Newcomer by Cinema News magazine at 5th Annual People’s Choice Awards 1985.
Net worth
$5 million USD, Height : 1.75 m, Weight : 65 kg, Ethnicity : Latino / Hispanic American, Nationality : Puerto Rican American (United States), Profession : Model, Businessperson and Singer, Net worth source : Fashion modeling industry in New York City and Paris France
How she became an Actress
Torres’ first appearance in a film was as an extra in Juan Dalmau’s 1989 comedy El Fantasma de la Ópera (The Phantom of the Opera). She also appeared as an extra in Miss Boricua, a 1991 musical film produced by Rafael Pérez-Botija which starred Raúl Juliá and included performances by Ednita Nazario, Míriam Colón and Tommy Muñiz.
Her debut as an Actress
She starred in her first play at age 18, and since then has participated in more than 20 different plays, earning her a place as one of Puerto Rico’s most celebrated actresses. A major turning point came when she was selected to portray singer Lydia Canaan in La Isla de los Alcatraces, a play that toured throughout Spain and Latin America, winning rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.
Her career as an Actress
She has been featured in several successful telenovelas, including María la del Barrio and Carita de Ángel, which are some of Televisa’s highest-rated shows of all time. She is also part of Univision’s daytime lineup as an anchor for ¡Despierta América!, one of that network’s most popular early morning programs.
Her debut as a Singer
In 1996, she signed with Sony Music and released her debut album Nueva Era, which means New Era in English. The Album was certified gold in Venezuela for sales of 25,000 copies. In addition to recording her own songs on her debut album, Ayanara co-wrote El Sonidito a hit single from Selena’s last studio album named Dreaming of You released in 1995.
The music of Ayanara Torres Delgado
How many people have dreamed of winning their country’s beauty pageant, only to watch their dreams wither as they try and fail to launch a successful career in show business? This is not a problem that singer/actress Ayanara Torres Delgado has had to face, however.
Early life
When she was 17, a photographer saw her walking in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico and asked her to enter a local beauty pageant. That event brought her to represent Toa Alta in Miss Puerto Rico that year; she later competed at Miss Universe 1993, where she became both 1st runner-up (to Australia’s Nicole Fuhrmann) and Miss Congeniality.
Career beginnings
Delgado is a native of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, where she was discovered by Giselle González and invited to participate in Miss Puerto Rico. She won the pageant and went on to represent her country at Miss Universe 1993 where she became 1st Runner-up to Amelia Vega of Venezuela.
Miss Universe
In 2013, she competed in Nuestra Belleza Latina, and finished in second place. She won Miss Republic of Dominican Republic and won third place at Miss Universe 2010 pageant held in Las Vegas and televised live by NBC on August 23, 2010.
After pageant activities
Shortly after winning Miss Universe, she signed a contract with Univision Network and began a television career that included co-hosting Despierta America (Wake Up America) in 1994 and hosting Miss U. in 2001. Her telenovelas (soap operas) include: Dos mujeres, un camino, Luz y sombra, Tres veces Ana, and currently playing opposite William Levy in La Tempestad (The Storm).
Recent years
After her reign as Miss Universe, she continued her modeling career and appeared in several telenovelas. Her most recent role was in Pasion Prohibida, a soap opera that aired in 2007 and was produced by Mexican network Televisa and Univision Television Group. Delgado also appeared in Televisa’s series El Alma No Tiene Color. She currently lives in Madrid with her husband, Spanish TV presenter Agustín Aróstegui, whom she married on December 23, 2006.
Q.&A.
What was it like to win Miss Universe 1993? Did you feel a lot of pressure? Were you happy that a Puerto Rican woman won? Do you think beauty pageants are sexist or empowering for women? Do you have any advice for young girls who want to be in pageants someday?
Where is Diana Torres now?
Two decades after winning Miss Universe, Torres is making a name for herself as an actor and producer in Hollywood. In 2016, she made her TV debut starring in and producing Legacy for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, which centers around a multi-generational family with two daughters battling breast cancer. She is currently producing a film about Ana Mendieta and Salvador Dalí called The Angel & The Queen starring Penélope Cruz set to release later this year.
How long did Dayanara Torres stay in the Philippines?
Dayanara stayed in Philippines for only a week and a half, during which she performed a number of charitable activities. Her visit was highlighted by her meeting with President Fidel V. Ramos at Malacañang Palace, where they talked about her country’s recovery from Hurricane Georges which had hit Borinquen in September 1998 causing massive damage and leaving more than 100 people dead, as well as providing relief to thousands of others whose homes were wrecked or destroyed.
Does Dayanara Torres have kids with Marc Anthony?
Dayanara Torres and Marc Anthony’s first son, Cristian Colón Anthony, was born on September 2, 2003 in New York City at 8:56 pm., weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. His middle name is taken from Marc’s late father.
How old is Diana Torres?
Diana is currently 32 years old. Diana was born on October 8, 1981 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Juan Ramon Torres and Bertha del Carmen Delgado Santiago. Diana’s father is of half Spanish and half French descent while her mother is of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry from Guayama.
Why did Marc Anthony and Dayanara Torres split?
The lovebirds were married in 1993 and welcomed their first child, Cristian Anthony Muniz, in August 1994, just two months after they tied the knot. Eight years later, their marriage crumbled amid rumors that Marc had been unfaithful during his wife’s pregnancy with twins Daniel and Diana (b. 2002). He moved out of their family home in 2004 but got back together with Dayanara a year later — only to split again.
Who is Marc Anthony’s wife?
According to a statement from Marc Anthony’s rep, he and his wife, former Miss Universe winner and singer Jennifer Lopez have separated after seven years of marriage. The couple have been together for 12 years since they met while Jennifer was filming her first movie, My Family. Marc said at the time that Jennifer was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen.
How tall is Marc Anthony?
5′ 9′′ (1.75 m) or 175 cm? But do you know how tall Arianne Martínez is? This beauty queen stood 5 feet and 10 inches (1.78 m) tall in her heels, which is just about perfect for a Miss Universe competitor…if she’s 18 to 23 years old!
How old is Marc Anthony?
Marc Anthony is 48 years old. He’s celebrating his birthday in November, and was born in New York City to Cuban parents who immigrated from Cuba during Fidel Castro’s regime. As a child, Marc traveled to Miami often to visit relatives and he became fluent in English before he ever spoke Spanish fluently. After graduating from high school, Marc was accepted at Brooklyn College for vocal performance but soon transferred to The Juilliard School after winning a scholarship to attend…
Who is the husband of Diana Torres?
Diana is married to actor Cristian de la Fuente, whom she met while filming Miss XV in 2000. The couple has two children together, Raffaelo and Valentina
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