Maribel Guardia

Guardia's path to fame began when she was elected Miss Costa Rica in 1978 and represented her country at the Miss World and Miss Universe contests. Those pageants, held in Acapulco, caught the attention of Televisa producer Sergio Bustamante, who offered her opportunities to develop a career in Mexico. She made the move in 1980, appearing in her first television show that same year alongside Loco Valdés. This marked the start of a long and varied career in Mexican entertainment.

She has starred in many telenovelas and released several albums in the Norteña music genre, showing versatility across acting and music. Her notable collaborations include working with Andrés García, Saúl Lisazo, and Joan Sebastian. One major soap opera hit was Tú y yo with Sebastian, and she also appeared in the film Pedro Navaja as the main character's wife, plus El Rey de Los Taxistas alongside Luis de Alba. Guardia lived with Joan Sebastian for five years and had a son with him. More recently, she has performed in children's telenovelas, a 2006 comedy called Qué Madre, Tan Padre, and the variety show Muévete. She also models for calendars sold to her fans, adding to her public presence. With brown hair and brown eyes, she continues to be a familiar face in Latin entertainment.