
Francisca Merino
Career
Active 1995 – present
Biography
About Francisca Merino
María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido, better known as Pancha Merino, has been a familiar face on Chilean television since the mid-1990s. She started acting at 22 and has remained active for 31 years, building a career that spans both drama and hosting. Her most prominent roles came on Canal 13 series, including Adrenalina, Playa Salvaje, and Cerro Alegre.
Born in Santiago, Chile, Pancha is Chilean. She has brown hair and green eyes, stands 5'5" (165 cm), and has a slim build with natural breasts. She identifies as straight. Beyond the small screen, she has gathered a large following online, with 771k Instagram followers. Pancha continues to be a recognizable figure in Chilean entertainment, moving easily between acting and her work as a TV host.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1995-present (started around 22 years old; 31 years active)
- Birthplace
- Santiago, Chile
- Ethnicity
- Latin
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Green
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 771k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What is her full name?
Her full name is María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido, though she's publicly known as Pancha Merino.
How long has she been active?
She began performing at age 22 and has been active for 31 years, starting in 1995.
Did you know
- She has 771k Instagram followers.
- Her most notable roles have been on Canal 13 productions such as Adrenalina, Playa Salvaje, and Cerro Alegre.
- At 53, she has maintained a slim build with natural curves.
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