Angélica Rivera Hurtado is a renowned actress and former First Lady of Mexico who began her career as a model by winning the “The Face of El Heraldo de México” contest in 1987. Her participation in the music video “Ahora te puedes marchar” by Luis Miguel marked a turning point in her career, opening doors to the entertainment world.

She made her debut in soap operas in 1989 with “Dulce desafío,” acting alongside Eduardo Yáñez and Adela Noriega. She continued to appear in various TV productions, including “Simplemente María” (1989), “Alcanzar una estrella II” (1991), and “Sueño de amor” (1993).

Angélica gained greater recognition in the 1990s with leading roles in several prominent soap operas. In “La Dueña” (1995), she co-starred with Francisco Gattorno, and her performance in “Destilando amor” (2007) as “La Gaviota” earned her acclaim as the best leading actress.

In addition to her acting career, Rivera also ventured into music. She was part of the group Muñecos de Papel, which emerged from the soap opera “Alcanzar una estrella II”, and later contributed to the soundtrack of “Destilando amor”, collaborating with artists like Pepe Aguilar.

Rivera has been widely recognized for her work in Mexican television, having received several awards and nominations for her outstanding performances in soap operas. Her role in “Destilando amor” is particularly remembered and celebrated.