Manuela Arbeláez
Manuela Arbeláez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manuela Arbeláez Correa September 9, 1988 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | The Price Is Right |
| Spouse | Matthew Doherty (2018–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | CESD[1] |
| Website | http://www.priceisright.com |
Manuela Arbeláez Correa (born September 9, 1988)[2][3] is a Colombian-American[4][5] model and actress, perhaps best known for her work on the television game show The Price Is Right.
Life and career
[edit]Arbeláez was born in Medellín, Colombia[6] to Luis Carlos Arbeláez and Gloria Correa, but moved to the United States in 2006 and relocated to West New York, New Jersey.[7][8] Shortly after moving to the United States, Arbeláez became one of the finalists during the 2008 season of Nuestra Belleza Latina, a beauty contest/reality show hybrid airing on the American Spanish-language television channel Univision placing 6th place in the competition.
Later that year, Arbeláez was one of the five finalists in The Price Is Right Model Search contest. Each of the finalists appeared as a model on an episode of the game show in October 2008.[9] The winner was chosen by an internet fan vote and won the opportunity to tape five additional episodes.
Although Arbeláez did not win the contest, she impressed the producers of The Price Is Right and was hired as a model for the show in 2009.[10] She continued as a regular model the following season. In 2012, Complex magazine selected Arbeláez as number one on its list of The 25 Hottest Game Show Eye Candy.[11]
In 2010, Arbeláez appeared in the music video for Robin Thicke's song "It's in the Mornin".[12][13] She was cast for a two episode guest appearance on soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful in June 2010.[14] In October 2010, Arbeláez was the lead girl in the music video "Loving You No More" by Diddy - Dirty Money featuring Drake.[8][15] She was one of the trophy models at the 54th Grammy Awards on February 12, 2012.
On April 2, 2015, she accidentally revealed the winning choice during the "Five Price Tags" game, securing a $21,960 car for the contestant.[16] The resulting video on YouTube posted by the show went viral online, amassing over 15 million views.
Since February 17, 2018, she has been married to Matthew Doherty. On February 17, 2019, their 1st wedding anniversary, the couple announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child, a girl, in August 2019. Matilda ("Tilly") was born on August 19.[17] On April 17, 2022, Manuela and Matt announced that they were expecting a second child in October.[18] Their daughter Madeline Mercedes Doherty was born on October 18, 2022.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Manuela Arbeláez, Model Mayhem, accessed February 26, 2010.
- ^ The Model Minute - Manuela Arbelaez, PriceIsRight.com (video clip), accessed March 8, 2010. Arbeláez states that she was born in 1988.
- ^ (in Spanish) [1] Manuela Arbeláez: Finalista de Nuestra Belleza Latina 08, Univision.com, undated, accessed April 16, 2009. Arbeláez was 19 during her season of Nuestra Belleza Latina in 2008.
- ^ Amber Lancaster Twitter feed, November 29, 2011.
- ^ Manuela Arbelaez Twitter feed, November 29, 2011.
- ^ Manuela Arbeláez, Model Mayhem, accessed April 16, 2009.
- ^ (in Spanish) La vida de Manuela Arbeláez, Univision.com (video clip), May 17, 2008, accessed April 16, 2009.
- ^ a b Brown Rodriguez, Alberto (March 2, 2011). "Modelo 'paisa' salta a la fama". Mundo Hispánico (in Spanish). Retrieved March 2, 2011.
- ^ Model Search Finalist Manuela Archived 2009-05-10 at the Wayback Machine, CBS.com, accessed April 16, 2009.
- ^ The Cast: Manuela Arbelaez, priceisright.com, accessed September 21, 2009.
- ^ Aquino, Tara (February 17, 2011). "Gallery: The 25 Hottest Game Show Eye Candy". Complex magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ "Behind the Video: Robin Thicke f/ Snoop Dogg - 'It's in the Mornin''". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Video: Robin Thicke f/ Snoop Dogg - 'It's in the Mornin''". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ DJ Tony Okungbowa of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Guest Stars on B&B, June 1-4 & 7 Archived 2010-10-27 at the Wayback Machine, BoldandBeautiful.com, accessed May 30, 2010.
- ^ "Derickg.Com: The Beautiful Manuela Arbelaez". Tharealderickg.blogspot.com. 2004-02-26. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
- ^ "SEE IT: 'Price is Right' contestant wins free car thanks to model's blunder".
- ^ Byford, Celine (2023-06-20). "The Price is Right's Manuela shocks with 'crazy snapback' months after pregnancy". Reality Titbit. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "'The Price Is Right' Model Manuela Arbelaez's Bikini Photos Are Priceless! See Her Swimsuit Pictures". Yahoo Entertainment. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Manuela Arbelaez". Married Celeb. 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2024-01-16.