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Vanessa Mendoza (Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos) was born on 25 July, 1981 in Quibdo, Chocó, Colombia, is a Colombian politician, actress and fashion model. Discover Vanessa Mendoza's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

Popular As Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos
Occupation actress & model
Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 25 July, 1981
Birthday 25 July
Birthplace Quibdo, Chocó, Colombia
Nationality Colombia

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Vanessa Mendoza Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Vanessa Mendoza height is 1.73m .

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Height 1.73m
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Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Vanessa Mendoza Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vanessa Mendoza worth at the age of 42 years old? Vanessa Mendoza’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from Colombia. We have estimated Vanessa Mendoza's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1981

Vanessa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos (born 25 July 1981) better known simply as Vanessa Mendoza, is a Colombian politician, actress, fashion model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Colombia 2001 being the first Afro-Colombian to win that contest.

Mendoza was born in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia in 1981.

She grew up in a small town named Unguía.

Mendoza grew up in poverty, and she was one of sixteen children.

Her father died when she was still young, leaving her mother to care for the family.

Despite the poor conditions the family endured, Vanessa showed early interest in becoming a model, and began pursuing that career.

2001

Mendoza became Miss Chocó in 2001, a year in which Miss Colombia was facing a racism scandal.

She became the first Black Miss Colombia, winning the title over first runner up, Consuelo Guzmán Parra.

Despite suspicion that she had won the contest so that rumors about racism in it would be eradicated, Mendoza became popular among Colombians, who gave her the nickname "Black Barbie".

Mendoza was the object of an official reception in Cartagena after her victory, where she declared that she was about representing her race and country.

Mendoza replaced Andrea Nocetti as Miss Colombia.

Prior to winning Miss Colombia, Mendoza had the distinction of being the only contestant of the pageant's 2001 version not to admit having a plastic surgery for the contest.

2002

Mendoza participated in the Miss Universe 2002 pageant, winning the Best National Costume award.

2005

On March 2, 2005, she and United States comedian Chris Tucker were the key speakers at a speech in Benedict College.

2017

She won a seat as part of the black minority in Congress and became a member of Chamber of Representatives from 2017 to 2018.

Colombia's 10% black minority has the right to two of the 166 seats in the lower congressional chamber.