María Eugenia Suárez
| Eugenia Suárez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
María Eugenia Suárez Riveiro 9 March 1992 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Other names |
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| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Partner(s) |
Nicolás Cabré (2012-2013) David Bisbal (2014-2015) Benjamín Vicuña (2016-present) |
| Children | Rufina Cabré |
María Eugenia Suárez Riveiro (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈɾi.a euˈxenja ˈswaɾes]; born March 9, 1992), also known as Eugenia "China" Suárez; is an Argentine actress, fashion designer and model. She is the best known for her role of Jaz Romero in the Cris Morena Group series Casi Ángeles and as a member of its group Teen Angels.
Career
She started as a child model when she was six, and a photographer saw her while walking in a square next to her mother. Suárez made her acting debut in the television series Rincón de Luz (2003), created by Cris Morena.[1]
A year later, she had a small role in teelevision series Floricienta, also created by Morena. She also had recurring roles in Amor Mío and Amo de Casa followed in 2005 and 2006.
In 2007, Suárez landed the role of Jazmín "Jaz" Romero in Morena's series Casi Ángeles, which achieved international success.[2][3] She also became a member of successful music group Teen Angels, along with Casi Ángeles co–star Lali Espósito, Nico Riera, Gastón Dalmau and Peter Lanzani. She left Teen Angels in 2011 due to personal reasons and was replaced by castmate Rochi Igarzábal.
In 2011 she entered the cast of Los unicos, in El Trece, starring alongside Mariano Martinez, Nicolas Cabre Nicolas Vazquez and Griselda Siciliani. She took part in the series until 2012, in the second season. She worked later alongside Nicolas Pauls in the miniseries of Cosmopolitan,[4] 30 días juntos.
She also worked in the 2013 comedy Solamente vos, with Adrian Suar, Natalia Oreiro and Lali Espósito.[5]
In 2015 she made her film debut in the movie Abzurdah.[6] For her performance she received the Premio Sur, as Best New Actress.[7] Also in the same year she launched her own clothing line.[8]
In 2016 he starred in the film El Hilo Rojo with Benjamin Vicuna which was a success in Argentina,being the second most watched Argentine movie this year,[9] following the success of Abzurdah which held the same position the year before.[10]
Personal life
Suárez was born to Guillermo Suárez and Marcela Riveiro in Buenos Aires; she had a Japanese maternal grandmother, Marta Mitsumori born in Kōchi Prefecture. When she turned seventeen, Suárez left home in order to pursue a career in acting.[11] She is a vegetarian.[12]
From 2012 to 2013, Suárez dated her Los únicos co-star Nicolás Cabré.[13] Their relationship raised a significant controversy as Cabré had divorced from his wife shortly before.[14] The couple welcomed a daughter, Rufina, on 18 July 2013.[15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Channel | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Rincón de luz | Canal 9 | Pía |
| 2004–2005 | Floricienta | El Trece | Paz |
| 2005 | Amor mio | Telefe | Violeta |
| 2006 | Amo de casa | Canal 9 | Catalina |
| 2007–2010 | Casi Ángeles | Telefe | Jazmín Romero |
| 2011–2012 | Los Unicos | Canal 13 | Sofía |
| 2012 | 30 días juntos | Cosmopolitan | Leni |
| 2013 | Solamente vos | El Trece | Julieta Cousteau |
| 2014 | Camino al amor | Telefe | Pia |
| 2015 | Abzurdah | (film) | Cielo |
| 2016 | El Hilo Rojo | (film) | Abril |
Discography
| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Rincón de luz | |
| 2007 | Teen Angels | |
| 2008 | Teen Angels 2 | |
| 2009 | Teen Angels 3 | |
| 2010 | Teen Angels 4 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated | Notes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CAPIF Award | Best Album by a Film/Television Band | Teen Angels 2 | With Teen Angels | Nominated |
| 2009-10 | Los 40 Principales Award | Best Argentine Artist | Teen Angels | Won | |
| 2011 | Kids' Choice Awards Argentina | Best Actress | Casi Ángeles | with Casi Ángeles | Won |
| 2011 | Kids' Choice Awards Argentina | Revelation | Casi Ángeles | with Casi Ángeles | Nominated |
| 2013 | Kids' Choice Awards Argentina | Twitter Star of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
References
- ↑ ElArgentino.com: El Angel que debutó a los once años (23 September 2009)
- ↑ Infobae.com: Teen Angels revolucionó España (30 September 2009)
- ↑ Clarín: Casi ángeles: el cielo prometido (6 October 2009)
- ↑ http://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/personajes/Maria_Eugenia_Suarez_0_742125897.html
- ↑ http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1546589-la-nueva-pareja-de-la-pantalla-chica
- ↑ "China Suárez: "Nunca tuve un amor enfermizo"" (in Spanish). Diario la Nación. 24 August 2015.
- ↑ "La "China" Suárez, embajadora del cine nacional en Europa" (in Spanish). Diario Show. 7 July 2015.
- ↑ "La China Suárez lanzó su colección de ropa: imposible de comprar" (in Spanish). losandes.com.ar. 7 October 2015.
- ↑ "El hilo rojo". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Abzurdah". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ↑ Caras: Los 'Teen Angels' y la Navidad junto a Caras: "Somos un modelo sano para los adolescentes" (16 December 2008) Archived July 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Sumalos a tu menú: te revelamos los tips de alimentación de la China Suárez ¡Tomá nota!" (in Spanish). El Trece. August 4, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
- ↑ "La China Suárez y Nicolás Cabré, separados". Ciudad (in Spanish). 20 November 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ↑ "Conocé los embarazos más escandalosos de la farándula". El Transigente (in Spanish). 12 February 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ↑ "Nació Rufina, la hija de la China Suárez y Nicolás Cabré". Ciudad (in Spanish). 18 July 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.