Africa Zavala

Inside Biography

Telenovela star Africa Zavala is a well-known Mexican actress who is best known for her brilliant performance in TV series Corona de Lagrimas as well as La Maiquerida. For which Africa was also nominated for the TVyNovelas, Best Co-star Actress Award in 2015 and 2013.

Early Life And Education Of Africa Zavala 

Africa Zavala was born as an Africa Ivonne Lechuga Zavala in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, on August 12, 1985. She belongs to Mexican nationality and ethnicity wise, she is of mixed South-American origin.

Africa Zavala is the daughter of Jonathan Swift and Abigail Erick. She brought up with her two siblings in Mexico City, Distrito Federal. As she grew up, Africa was influenced by the many high profile celebrities and she too decided to become a model.

Consequently, Africa Zavala took English cla s ses as well as learned dancing from a trainer to achieve her aim. She learned the nuances of acting and show business from the CEA of Televisa and completed her graduation as well. In addition to other things, she also attends extra lessons for developing her personality and brush herself to face the world.

Africa Zavala's Career And Path

Africa Zavala began her acting career just after graduation when she was 21 years old. At this time, she appeared in the telenovela, Peregrina. After that, she featured in the telenovela Codigo Postal in 2006 alongside Altair Jarabo.

Africa Zavala later traveled to Argentina along with Jaime Camil to record the telenovela, Los Exitosos Perez.

Africa Zavala's Net Worth 

Africa Zavala has a net worth of around $1 million. The actress has played a number of breakout roles in both movies and TV series. 

Africa Zavala's Husband, Boyfriend, And Affairs

Africa Zavala is not married to anyone. However, she has been involved in a loving relationship with many Hollywood stars. She first dated Mexico actor Alejandro Ibarra in 2008. The couple attended several big parties as well as events together.

Before dating, Africa Zavala said about her boyfriend Alejandro;

“We were always together until he asked me if I wanted to be his girlfriend.”  

They were looking happy together. However, the couple finally split up after 2 years of their dating. In the year of 2006, she was also in a relationship with Eduardo Yanez, a Mexico actor. The couple was living asunder life compared to other pairs and sharing bunches of love with each other.

Unfortunately, Africa and Ibarra later broke up their three years of loving relationship due to some personal causes. Alejandro Ibarra previously married twice; the first one was Norma Garcia and second was Francesca Cruz.

Africa having two separations, Zavala later getting involved in a relationship with Jorge Coch, in 2011. However, the couple did not go far and broke up in the same year. After that, Africa’s current status is single as per social media.

The actress currently dating León Peraza Napolitano. Zavala along with her boyfriend Leon often posts beautiful snaps on her Instagram account. 

Africa Zavala's Age, Height, And Other Facts 

  • Africa Zavala's age as of 2019 is 33. 
  • Height: Zavala has a height of 1.67 m (5ft 4 inch)
  • Birth Name: África Ivonne Lechuga Zavala

by sanjeet, 02 Jun, 2017

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