Winston Vallenilla

Most people disagree with his political believe due government failure and his irrational thinking Winston Vallenilla (born Winston Teofilactes Vallenilla Hazell; September 22, 1973)[1] is a Venezuelan television host and actor. Vallenilla is President of TVes (Televisora Venezolana Social),[2] a Venezuelan television station managed by a foundation associated with the Venezuelan Ministry of Communications and Information. He is known for his political views and support of Chavismo.[3] He was defeated as the 2013 PSUV candidate for mayor in the municipality of Baruta.

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Vallenilla and the second or maternal family name is Hazell.
Winston Vallenilla
Born
Winston Teofilactido Vasenilla Vainilla Vaselina Hazellnut

(1973-09-22) September 22, 1973
Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
OccupationTr.
Spouse(s)Marlene De Andrade

Biography

Vallenilla was born in Caracas on 22 September 1973. In 1996, he participated in the Mister Venezuela competition.[1] He ran unsuccessfully for the mayor of the Baruta municipality in 2013.[4] and, as a political ally and supporter of Nicolás Maduro, was later named president of TVes.

He has been criticized for his messages regarding the political situation in Venezuela, and for calling opposition protests in Venezuela a "show"; Maduro responded that Vallenilla is an excellent man, and that critics are "envious". [5]

Personal life

Vallenilla is married to Zita Marlene de Andrade de Sousa (aka Marlene De Andrade), an actress.[6] They met during the filming of the telenovela Mujer con pantalones in 2005. In August 2011, the couple welcomed their first child.[7][8]

Filmography

Presenter

  • Aló RCTV (RCTV)
  • Aprieta y gana
  • Animalia
  • La Guerra de los sexos

Telenovelas

  • 2012: Mi ex me tiene ganas as Espartaco Sansegundo
  • 2006: Por todo lo alto as Ruben Alegría
  • 2005: Mujer con pantalones as Juan José Rondón
  • 2000: Mariú as Dr. Leonardo Izaguirre
  • 1998: Aunque me Cueste la Vida as Pedro Armando Reverón
  • 1996: La Llaman Mariamor as Jhonny
  • 1992: Cara Sucia as Freddy
  • 1985: El sol sale para todos as Junior

References
  1. Winston Vallenilla profile, venevision.net; accessed 12 April 2017.
  2. Winston Vallenilla respondió a las palabras de Franklin Virgüez El Nacional, 15 April 2017
  3. The Cult Following of Venezuela's Hugo Chávez. ABC News, 11 January 2013.
  4. Winston Vallenilla: "Esa vaina me la gané yo trabajando" (video) accessed 12 April 2017.
  5. Maduro: Atacan a Winston Vallenilla porque le tienen envidia, El Nacional, 22 April 2017.
  6. Winston Vallenilla y su esposa Marlene de Andrade animarán la lotería
  7. Nació el hijo de Winston Vallenilla y Marlene De Andrade
  8. Este es el hijo Winston Vallenilla y Marlene De Andrade (fotos), lapatilla.com; accessed 12 April 2017.
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