Nora Salinas
Nora Salinas (born Nora Alicia Ortiz Salinas on June 7, 1976 in Monterrey, México) is a Mexican actress and former model. She has appeared in numerous soap operas, several plays and film "Cicatrices" for which she won a "Diosa de Plata" award as New Actress.
Nora Salinas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alicia Nora Ortiz Salinas June 7, 1976 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) | Miguel Borbolla
(m. 2002; div. 2004)Mauricio Bécker
(m. 2008; div. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Salinas first obtained international recognition in the telenovela "Esmeralda" alongside Leticia Calderon, as the damsel in distress Graciela. She was noticed in Esmeralda for her ability to portray the dramatic and often extremely love-obsessed character of Graciela who was in love with a poor foreman Adrian (Alejandro Ruiz) but has to suffer under the control of her aristocratic mother Fatima (Laura Zapata).
She was further internationally recognized as the antagonist Fedra in the telenovela "Rosalinda". In Rosalinda, Salinas portrayed a cruel and ambitious woman who makes the lead character, Rosalinda (Thalia) suffer. As a new twist in her career, veering away from her villainous and often mature roles, Salinas joined the telenovela for children, "Carita de Angel". In "Carita de Angel" Salinas gave life to the character of Tia Pelucas. Salinas showcased her comic side in "Carita de Angel" and was identified with the characters various wig color changes.
Her more recent important work is Fuego en la Sangre, where she portrayed the role of the conservative Sarita, who eventually discovers true love from a man who happens to be her family's mortal enemy.
Personal life
Nora was born in Monterrey. Her parents are Nora Alicia Salinas de León and Jose Luis Ortiz. Her siblings are José Luis, Natalia y Karla. She was a model before she became an actress, and she won 'Miss Tamaulipas' in 1993 and came in second place in the Miss Mexico Pageant the same year. Later in 1996 she won the 'El Rostro del Heraldo' award.
Salinas was married briefly to Miguel Borbolla, from 2002 to 2004, and they have a son together, José Miguel, born in 2002. She has a daughter called Scarlett Becker Ortiz, born in 2010 with Mauricio Becker.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cicatrices | Clara | Debut film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Agujetas de color de rosa | Jessica | Television debut |
| 1996 | Confidente de secundaria | Bianca | Supporting Role |
| 1997 | Esmeralda | Graciela | Co-protagonist |
| 1999–2006 | Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real | Various roles | 18 episodes |
| 1999 | Rosalinda | Fedra Pérez Romero | Antagonist |
| 2000 | DKDA: Sueños de juventud | Leticia del Rosal | Main Antagonist |
| 2000–2001 | Carita de ángel | Estefanía Larios de Gamboa / Aunt Wigs | Co-protagonist |
| 2001 | María Belén | Ana del Río | Protagonist |
| 2001 | Navidad sin fin | Alejandra | Protagonist |
| 2004 | Amy, la niña de la mochila azul | Dr. Emilia Álvarez-Vega | Protagonist |
| 2005 | Sueños y caramelos | Lupita | Supporting Role |
| 2006 | La fea más bella | Carolina Ángeles | Co-protagonist |
| 2007 | Destilando Amor | Karen | Special appearance |
| 2007 | Amor sin maquillaje | Adriana | |
| 2008 | Fuego en la sangre | Sarita Elizondo Acevedo | Co-Protagonist |
| 2009 | Tiempo final | Cristina Sarmiento | Episode: "Periodista" |
| 2009–2010 | Atrévete a soñar | Herself | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Como dice el dicho | Elena | Episode: "Quien mucho amenaza" |
| 2011 | Historias delirantes | Susana | Episode: "La adivina" |
| 2012 | Un refugio para el amor | Aurora | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Nueva vida | Clara | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | La Tempestad | Rebeca | Co-Protagonist |
| 2014 | La malquerida | Juliana Palacios | Antagonist |
| 2015 | Amores con trampa | Estefany del Río | Main Antagonist |
| 2017 | El bienamado | Dulcina Samperio | Co-Protagonist |
| 2018 | Hijas de la luna | Esmeralda | Recurring Role |
| 2019 | Por amar sin ley | Raquel Campos | Special Appearance (season 1) |
| 2018–present | Simón dice | Diana | Main cast[1] |
| 2020 | La mexicana y el güero | Helena | Co-protagonist |
Awards and nominations
TVyNovelas Awards
| Year | Category | Telenovela | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best Female Revelation | Confidente de secundaria | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Co-star Actress | Esmeralda | Won |
| 2000 | Best Co-star Actress | Rosalinda | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Co-star Actress | La fea más bella |
Premios Diosa de Plata
| Year | Category | Telenovela | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Female Revelation | Cicatrices | Won |
As herself
| Year | Title | TV-Show |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Premios TVyNovelas | Herself |
| El effecto dominó | ||
| Big Brother VIP: México | ||
| Big Brother VIP 3 | ||
| 2005 | Celebremos México: Para amarte más | |
| Lo que no vio de premios - TVyNovelas | ||
| 2007 | Premios TVyNovelas |
References
- Martínez de León, Nidia. "Nora Salinas le dice sí a la comedia con nuevo programa". vanguardia.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2019.
