Natalia Oreiro is a multi-talented Uruguayan artist known as an actress, singer, songwriter, model, television presenter and fashion designer.
She started her career in television series and gained great fame for her role as Milagros Esposito in the TV series Milagros Esposito. Muneca Brava (1998-1999).
This role catapulted her to international stardom, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the countries of the former Soviet Union, and her popularity continued through the series’ multiple airings. Since 2008, Oreiro has focused primarily on film projects.
contour
- Full name: Natalia Marisa Orero Iglesias
- Stage name: Natalia Orello
- Date of birth: May 19, 1977
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay
- Nationality: Argentinian, Russian, Spanish, Uruguayan
- Occupation: Uruguayan actress, singer, songwriter, model, television host and fashion designer
- Height: 1.71m
- Parents: Mabel Cristina Iglesias Brier de Orero and Carlos Florencio Orero Poggio
- Siblings: Adriana Orello
- Spouse: Riccardo Moro
- Partner: Pablo Echarri (1994–2000)
- Children: Merlin Atahualpa
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Natalia Marisa Oreiro Iglesias was born on May 19, 1977 in Montevideo, Uruguay, to Carlos Florencio O Carlos Florencio Oreiro Poggio, whose mother is Mabel Cristina Iglesias Bourié. She has a sister named Adriana Orello. Natalia grew up in the Villa del Cerro neighborhood of Montevideo and attended elementary schools No. 30 and No. 40.
Natalia showed her passion for the performing arts from an early age. She began studying drama at the age of eight and began auditioning for advertising campaigns at the age of twelve. Her ancestry is rooted in Galician and Italian ancestry, and she embraces Christianity as her religion.
Profession
Natalia Oreiro moved to Buenos Aires at the age of 16 to pursue her dreams of stardom. She started out as “Super Paquita” Xu Ke Sa Showrepresenting Xuxa in Latin America. Her first acting career was in small roles in television series such as dulce anna (1995) and 90-60-90 model (1996).
Her first leading role was in Lykos and Famosus (1997). she gained a remarkable reputation Muneca Brava (1998-1999), nominated for two Martin Fierro Awards and received wide popularity, especially in Russia and Israel.
Orero’s musical career began with her debut album Natalia Orero (1998), featuring hit songs “Cambio Dolor.” she follows up tuveneno (2000) and Turmalina (2002), blending rock, pop and retro influences. She contributed such as “Celeste Passionate” The national anthem of the 2002 World Cup in Uruguay and has been performed internationally, including at the Gala de la Hispanidad in Spain.
In 2003, she starred in the movie ” Cleopatra and toured Europe and Latin America. her TV series sosmivida (2006) became the most watched program in Argentina. Oreiro also breaks ground Amanda O (2008), the first online soap opera. She has starred in famous films such as espera music (2009), Miss Tacuarombo (2010), and german doctor (2013), demonstrating her versatility.
Aureiro resumed her musical career with the Nasha Natasha Tour (2013-2014), performing in 19 Russian cities. Her cover of Gloria Trevi’s album “Milan Todos” Very popular. this I’m Gilda The soundtrack marked her return to music, and she performed at festivals across Argentina in 2017.
Natalia was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards and the Crystal Chiquito Award at the Gramado Music Festival in Brazil. her documentary Nasha Natasha (2020), premiering on Netflix, explores her relationship with Russia. She also received the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award.
starring Orello magic night (2020) and hosted Uruguay’s Got Talent (2020-2022). In 2021, she appeared in the Amazon Prime series sorry spy yossi. In 2022, she will host voice of uruguay and will return for a second season in 2023. That year, she also starred in a romantic comedy casimurta.
Natalia’s work has cemented her status as a global icon, particularly in Eastern Europe and Latin America. She continues to captivate audiences with her performances, music, and humanitarian efforts. Her career demonstrates her adaptability and ability to excel in multiple artistic fields.
Awards and nominations
Natalia Orello has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, recognizing her talent and contribution to the entertainment industry.
Win:
- Martin Fierro Award: Best Actress in a Drama Series ( entrecanibales)
- Argentine Film Critics Association Award: Best Actress “Wakoda” and “Infancia Secret”
- Tutto Award: Best Actress in a Comedy Series ( Solomon Voss)
- Platino Iris Award: Uruguay (2017)
- Career Achievement Award: Platino Award for Ibero-American Cinema (2019)
Nomination:
- Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film: For its "Son of the Bride," “Secrets in Their Eyes” “Wild Stories” and “Argentina, 1985”
- Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor: Dancer and Thief (2009)
- Gaudi Award for Best Actor: Truman (2015)
social media
- Instagram account: @nataliaoreirosoy
- Facebook account: Natalia Oreiro Official
personal life
Natalia Oreiro is married to Ricardo Mollo, the lead singer of the rock band Divididos. The couple met at a yoga class in late 2001 and tied the knot on December 31, 2001. They have a son, Merlín Atahualpa, born in 2012. Before her marriage, Oreiro had been in a long-term relationship. Worked with actor Pablo Echarri from 1994 to 2000.
discography
- Natalia Orero (1998)
- tuveneno (2000)
- Turmalina (2002)
- Gilda, I have no love (2016)
film chronology
- wild angel (1998-1999)
- Cacciola (2002)
- my life (2006)
- keep music (2009)
- Miss Tacuarombo (2010)
- german doctor (2013)
- I’m Gilda (2016)
- super crazy (2018)
- santa evita (2022)
net worth
Natalia Oreiro’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, accumulated through her multifaceted career as a singer, actress, and fashion designer. She rose to fame through roles in popular TV series and films and a successful music career, selling more than 10 million records worldwide. In addition to her entertainment career, Orello has also invested in real estate, further increasing her wealth.
