Natalia Oreiro

Natalia Marisa Oreiro Iglesias (Spanish pronunciation: [naˈtalja oˈɾejɾo]; born 19 May 1977) is a Uruguayan actress, singer, songwriter, model, television presenter and fashion designer. She began her career in telenovelas but since 2008 she has switched to work primarily in films. Oreiro has worked on social awareness shows and events for organizations like Greenpeace and UNICEF, the latter of which designated her as ambassador for Argentina and Uruguay in September 2011. Her starring role as Milagros Espósito on Muñeca Brava (1998–99) gave her wide international fame, especially in Central and Eastern European, Central Asia and former Soviet countries, where her popularity remained even after the end of the telenovela, which has been broadcast on several occasions. She has also made several tours and special performances in these regions. The term "Oreiromania" was adopted to describe the frenzy of her fans. She has been included in Esquire magazine's "The Sexiest Woman Alive" list. Her most recognized works in cinema are the films I'm Gilda (Gilda, no me arrepiento de este amor), Super Crazy (Re Loca), and the short... ()