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Wilnelia Merced (Wilnelia Merced Cruz) was born on 12 October, 1957 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, is a Puerto Rican Miss World winner and model. Discover Wilnelia Merced'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 66 years old?

Popular As Wilnelia Merced Cruz
Occupation actress · model · beauty queen
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 12 October, 1957
Birthday 12 October
Birthplace Caguas, Puerto Rico
Nationality United States

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Wilnelia Merced Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Wilnelia Merced's Husband?

Her husband is Bruce Forsyth (m. 1983-2017)

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Husband Bruce Forsyth (m. 1983-2017)
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Wilnelia Merced Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wilnelia Merced worth at the age of 66 years old? Wilnelia Merced’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Wilnelia Merced's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1957

Wilnelia, Lady Forsyth-Johnson (née Merced; born 12 October 1957) is a Puerto Rican former actress, model and beauty queen.

1975

She won Miss World 1975, and was married to entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth from 1983 until his death in August 2017.

Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she won Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 1975 and went on to win Miss World 1975 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

She travelled widely during 1975 and was invited to El Salvador by the Salvadorean military government before the civil war.

Wilnelia fell in love with England, a place she would later call home.

1976

After passing on her crown in 1976, she was signed by Ford Models in New York City.

1978

In 1978, a giant poster of Wilnelia Merced was displayed in Times Square.

1980

She was introduced to British television entertainer Bruce Forsyth at the 1980 Miss World competition gala in London.

1983

While still a public figure at home in Puerto Rico, she retired from modelling after her marriage to Forsyth in 1983.

Merced married Bruce Forsyth in New York in 1983.

1986

The couple's son, Jonathan Joseph ("JJ"), was born in November 1986.

2016

She remained the only Puerto Rican to win the title until Stephanie Del Valle won Miss World 2016 after serving as a judge for the pageant.

2017

She remained married to Forsyth until his death in August 2017.

She now lives with her son near the Wentworth Estate in Surrey, England.

2018

On 29 January 2018, for the first time ever, Merced spoke openly about the final days she spent with her husband before his death.

She expressed her appreciation of being able to be with him at the last moment.

She felt "lucky" that all the close family members managed to say goodbye at his deathbed.

Merced recalled that Forsyth was surrounded by all his daughters, who kept him accompanied and watched films together.

Merced said that Forsyth had wished to celebrate his hundredth birthday at the London Palladium.

A portrait of Merced is displayed in the Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular, with others, in their "Women with their own style" exhibit.

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