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Mariangel Ruiz is a Venezuelan show hostees, actress and fashion model. Her full name is Mariangel Ruiz Torrealba. She was first introduced as Miss Aragua in the Miss Venezuela 2002 competition, she won the contest, giving her the opportunity to go to the Miss Universe 2003 pageant, where she got the first runner-up title.
Mariangel has been one of the more publicized Miss Venezuelas in the recent years, having been compared to Alicia Machado (Miss Universe 1996). Like Alicia, she won her national title against every prediction and was considered a "rebel" and "fierce" Miss Venezuela. She turned in a spectacular performance at Miss Universe, in comparison to more conventional titleholders, and overcame a number of major odds both within and outside her control.
Mariangel has since, worked in soup operas, tv show specials, and has been the image of several different products in her native country. She is married to Major League Baseball center fielder, Tony Alvarez , who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2002 and 2004, and they have a 1 year-old daughter named Victoria. Mariangel is currently part of the high staff of hosts in Venevisión, and her main tv credits include:
Portada's (2005 - Currently on the show)
Bailando con las Estrellas (Dancing with the Stars) (2005)
Cosita Rica (2003 - 2004)
Que Locura (2003)