Fernando Colunga is a popular telenovela star. He’s best known for his roles in shows such as Esmeralda, Amor Real, and Soy ty duena. Fernando Colunga studied civil engineering at the University of Mexico. He launched his acting career in 1986.
Fernando Colunga Net Worth
Fernando Colunga net worth is about $48 million. He’s well-known for his roles in Mexican telenovelas. He got his drama education at Centro de Educación Artística de Televisa.
Apart from the movie industry, he has also invested in other fields. Colunga obtains a steady income from different sources, including ads, endorsements, lucrative business ventures, upfront payments, and acting roles.
He also invests in the stock market. Moreover, Fernando Colunga has a chain of restaurants known as the ‘Fat ColungaBurger’ in Mexico City. Fernando Colunga also launched his vodka brand known as Pure Wonder ‘Colunga Mexico.’ He isn’t one regular actor; he’s also a clever businessman!
Colunga targeted the junior market with his With Love From Fernando perfume along with a fashion line called ‘FernandoSeduction.’ There’s more! He’s also very passionate about sports.
The ‘Mexico City Angels’ football team which he owns also contributes to Fernando Colunga net worth.
Personal Life
Fernando Colunga was born on March 3, 1966, in Mexico City, Mexico. He’s the only son of engineers Margarita Olivares and Fernando Colunga. He earned his civil engineering degree and worked at a hardware store after graduating. Fernando Colunga has also worked as a clerk, auto dealer, and bartender.
Professional Career
Fernando Colunga wanted to become a professional actor from a very young age. He graduated from the University of Mexico as a civil engineer. However, after talking to a friend, he visited the studios of Televisa. He started his acting career as a stand-in and got noticed by a producer.
That’s when his successful acting career started. Fernando Colunga got a role in the telenovela “Maria Mercedes” in 1992. He also acted in the telenovela ”Marimar” in 1994 before he took his first leading part in “Maria la del Barrio” in 1996. Afterward, the Mexican actor was given another leading role in “Esmeralda.” This role made Colunga very popular not only in Mexico but also around the world. That’s how Colunga gained millions of fans and high ratings.
In 1998, Fernando Colunga took part in another popular telenovela called “Zlobnica.”
Fernando Colunga Dating History
Fernando Colunga keeps his private life hidden from the paparazzi. However, he’s rumored to be dating the popular actress and model Bianca Soto since June 2013. Other than that, there isn’t much information about Colunga’s dating history available online.