Montserrat Oliver

Montserrat Oliver:

• Full Name: Montserrat Oliver Grimau
• Occupation: Model, TV host, actress, and singer.
• Birth Date: April 3, 1968
• Birthplace: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Partner: Yaya Kosikova (2020-present)

Career:

• Modeling:

  • She began her modeling career in the 1980s in Mexico City, where she appeared in magazines and advertising campaigns.
  • In 1990, she won the Miss Mexico beauty pageant, which launched her career internationally.
  • She has appeared on the covers of numerous fashion magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle.

• Television Hosting:

  • Oliver began her television career in the early 1990s, hosting various shows in Mexico, including "Televisa Deportes" and "Al fin de semana."
  • She gained international recognition for her work as a host on the Latin music show "Hola México" on MTV Latin America.
  • She has also hosted several reality shows, including "Mexico's Next Top Model" and "Project Runway Latin America."

• Acting:

  • Oliver has appeared in several films and television series, primarily in Mexico.
  • She made her acting debut in the 1992 film "La mujer de Benjamín."
  • She has also appeared in films such as "No manches Frida" (2016) and "Loca por el trabajo" (2018).
  • In television, she has starred in series like "El privilegio de amar" (1998-1999) and "La imperdonable" (2015).

• Music:

  • Oliver began her music career in the early 1990s, forming the pop duo "Sentidos Opuestos" with Benny Ibarra.
  • The duo released several albums and achieved significant success in Mexico and Latin America.
  • She has also released solo music, including the album "Montserrat" (2006).

• Personal Life:

  • Oliver is openly lesbian and has been in a relationship with Yaya Kosikova since 2020.
  • She is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has used her platform to speak out against discrimination and promote inclusivity.

• Other Notable Accomplishments:

  • In 2001, Oliver founded MO Spirits, a line of distilled spirits.
  • She is the author of the book "Montserrat Oliver: Una mujer en movimiento" (2007), in which she shares her life experiences and challenges.
  • Oliver is also a businesswoman and has investments in various industries, including fashion and real estate.