Siraj Iddris
It is always a plus in the entertainment industry to have multiple skills and talents and Lucia Mendez understands it better because she has multiple careers as an actress, singer, and model. The multi-faceted woman was born on January 26, 1955 and hails from Leon in the Guanajuato municipality of Mexico. She rose to prominence in 1985 when she played the leading role in “Tu o Nadie (You or No one)”. In 2011 she starred in the Mexican telenovela “Esperanza Del Corazon (Hoping Heart)” with Fernando Allende and the Mexican Broadway star Bianca Marroquin. Due to her intriguing and marvellous work as an entertainer, her due honor was bestowed on her in 2011 when she was admitted into the “Paseo de las Luminarias (Plaza of the Stars)”.
Lucia Mendez Bio.
Lucia Leticia Mendez Perez also known as Jolene was born on January 26, 1955 in Leon in the Guanajuato municipality of Mexico to father Antonio Mendez Velasco and mother Martha Ofelia Perez. She is currently 68 years old as of 2023 and bears the Aquarius Zodiac sign. She hails from a catholic home and is a Caucasian by ethnicity. She has three siblings; two brothers and a sister. Her brothers go by the name Carlos Antonio and Jorge Abraham whereas her sister goes by the name Martha Minerva. Her siblings, despite not being in the limelight as their sister, are equally doing well in their respective endeavors. Her position in her family is unknown. There is no information regarding her educational institutions and educational level.
Professional career.
She developed the passion for acting at an early age of 8 and started honing her skills. The journey into the world of professional acting started in 1971 when she was just 17 years, she was starred as Raquel in the telenovela “Muchacha Italiena viene a casarse (Italian girl comes to get married)” she gained traction for that and in 1972 she played the role of Beatriz in the movie “Cabalgando a la luna”. That same year saw her appearing in the movie “The Champion Five Supermen”.
She earned many castings over the subsequent years playing minor roles in movies and telenovela but the key to her fame and success was handed to her in 1985 when she played the leading role as Raquel Samaniego in the telenovela “Tu o Nadie (You or No one). This made her become an acclaimed star all over the world. She appeared in several other movies and telenovela over the years whilst also gaining traction for her songs such Aventurero, Un Alma en Pena among others.
In 1994, she starred as Marielena Munozin the telenovela “Marielena”. Her role in that telenovela is regarded as one of the best ever seen performance on screen.
In the 21st century, she has appeared in a number of TV series such as in 2007 when she played the role of Lupita Velazquez in the soap opera“Amor sin Maquillaje (Love Without Makeup)” and also appearing as Deborah in a single episode of the TV series “Tiempo Final”. One of her most recent works include her portrayal of Lucia in a single episode of the TV series “Las 13 esposas de Wilson Fernandez”. With regards to her songs, she released “Te vas O Quedas” in 2014.
Parents.
She is the daughter of Antonio Mendez Velasco and Martha Ofelia Perez. Little is known about the occupation of her parents.
Siblings.
She has three siblings; two brothers and a sister. Her brothers go by the name Carlos Antonio and Jorge Abraham whereas her sister goes by the name Martha Minerva. There is no information regarding the career of her siblings. However, her siblings, despite not being in the limelight as their sister, are equally doing well in their respective endeavors.
Husband.
In 1988, she married producer Pedro Torres with whom she had a son with a year later. In 1996, the couple divorced over unknown issues. In 2014, she married Arturo Jordan and after three years of being with him, the couple divorced. There is no information on whom she is currently dating, it is therefore believed by many that she is single.
Children.
She is the mother of Pedro Antonio Torres, a son she conceived with her first husband, Pedro Torres.
Physical Attributes.
The veteran actress is a woman of stunning beauty which defies her age. Due to that, it is highly speculated by many that she underwent plastic surgery to look younger but there is no evidence to support those claims which are perceived as just rumors. She stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall and has a body weight of 63 kilograms.
Net Worth.
According to sources, the veteran actress is estimated to be worth $10 million as of 2023. Her long stay in the entertainment industry coupled with her multiple careers account for her hefty net worth.
Trivia
| Info | Answer |
| Full Name | Lucia Leticia Mendez Perez |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Singer |
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1955 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Hometown | Leon, Guanajuato ,Mexico |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 63 kilograms |
