Biography

Marichelo Puente

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Marichelo Puente is a Mexican actress and television personality who is well known for her roles in the TV series Chiquilladas and Lucky Ladies. She also has prominently appeared in TV shows like Trapped and I Will Never Forget You. Besides, her movie credits include Guilty Parents and Help me compadre.

Early Life, Parents, And Siblings

Marichelo Puente was born Marichelo Puente Portilla de Vargas on 24 Septmeber 1978, in Mexico City, Mexico. As of writing this article, she is 42 years old. She holds Mexican nationality. 

She is one of three children of Enrique Puente and Marichelo Portilla. She is the eldest of her two sisters, including Anahi Puente, a multi-professional prominent actress, singer, model, composer, and businesswoman. 

How Much Is Her Net Worth? What Are Her TV Shows And Film Roles?

The 42-year-old actress owns a net worth of around $1.5 million, as per some resources, in 2021. The major part of her riches comes from her career in acting.

Her salary has not been disclosed yet. But, the average pay for an actor is reported MXN 347,137 per year and MXN 167 an hour in Mexico. So she might be earning in a similar range or above.

Marichelo Puente SOURCE: Facebook @Marichelo Puente Fans

She also adds a decent sum from her various social media platforms and endorsements. She garners between $891 and $1,485 from her Instagram @macpuente, with nearly 300 thousand followers.

At just 8, she started her acting career, appearing in the soap opera Chiquilladas from 1986 until 1988.  She then became part of the TV show Trapped in 1991.

Puente acted as Monica in the Mexican feature film Help me compadre in 1992. She was cast in the TV show What a girl! in 1994 and Health, money and love in 1997. In 1999, the actress prominently played Precilda in the TV show I will never forget you.

From 2014 to 2015, she appeared in the reality show Lucky Ladies.  Moreover, she also has stage credits in Pincho el musical and Peter Pan the musical.

Do you know? Her sister, Anahi Puente, is a prominent actress, singer, model, composer, and businesswoman who holds a whopping net worth of $10 million.

Marriage, Divorce, And Children

'Chiquilladas' actress has been married thrice in her life. She is currently married to Jorge D'Alessio Vargas, one of the band members of 'Matute.' 

After knowing each other for more than fifteen years, the two tied the knot in 2011. As of now, they have two children; sons: Santiago and Patricio.

Marichelo Puente with her husband and kids SOURCE: Instagram @macpuente

Prior to Jorge, Puente was married to her first husband, Eduardo Allende, in 2005, with whom she welcomed a daughter Ana Pau. Their marriage only lasts for a few months before divorce. 

After the divorce, 'Trapped' star was married to her second husband, Arturo Garcia, from 2008-2009.