Ana Elena Noreña Grass (born October 10, 1944), known professionally as Anel, is a Mexican actress and former model. She debuted in 1970 on the film Tápame contigo.
Early life Anel was born in Mexico City on October 10, 1944. She was the eldest child of Manuel Noreña, a car salesman, and Elena Grass, housewife. When she was little, her father decided to move to Tijuana, Baja California. Soon after, her mom was offered a job as a housekeeper in Los Angeles, California. Anel was only fifteen years old when she found herself working for Edith Head as the lead live in housekeeper in her mansion in Beverly Hills. While working under Edith she met a lot of Hollywood stars and learned how to entertain. Edith helped her enlist to become Miss Mexico, which was a contest in Los Angeles. Anel won first place and went to Mexico to receive the award, while in Mexico she met executives which helped her land her first television appearance and from there she worked on many soap opera and movie projects.
Personal life In 1975 Anel started a relationship with the Argentine actor Rafael del Río, after that, she married the Mexican singer José José. After 15 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 1990.Revista Billboard. Vol. 115, No. 48. 29 Nov 2003. ISSN 0006-2510. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. p. 30 During her marriage they had two children.Vivencias 2a. temporada. Vivencia de Anel Noreña . 1 Junio 2013. Acceso: 04 de octubre, 2014Programa 311: Testimonio Anel Noreña . 7 mayo 2013. Acceso: 04 de octubre, 2014
Filmography Films, Telenovelas, Television Year Title Role Notes1970 Tápame contigo Film1971 El amor tiene cara de mujer Claudia Supporting roleSiempre hay una primera vez FilmLas reglas del juego FilmLos novios Maru FilmEspérame en Siberia, vida mía FilmLa mula de Cullen Baker FilmEl ardiente deseo Film1972 El arte de engañar Estela Film Muñeca reina Silvia Film Tampico Film Santo vs. la hija de Frankestein Film Tonta, tonta, pero no tanto Lucy FilmPadre nuestro que estás en la tierra Marta Film1973 Interval Jackie Film Las tarántulas Georgette Film El amor tiene cara de mujer Film1973 El honorable Señor Valdez Andrea Supporting role1975 Paloma Margo Supporting role1991 Alcanzar una estrella II Verónica Vélez Supporting role1992 La sonrisa del Diablo Perla Supporting role1994 Agujetas de color de rosa Rebeca del Moral Supporting role1996 Tú y yo Laura/Elena Campos Supporting role1998 Vivo por Elena Jenny Supporting role2000 Que bonita familia: Papá 2000 Adriana's mother Film2006 Mujer, casos de la vida real Herself 1 Episode: "Reina de belleza"2007/08 Yo amo a Juan Querendón Delfina de la Cueva Supporting role2008 La rosa de Guadalupe Capitana 1 Episode: "Ciber-amigo"2009 Mujeres Asesinas 2 Esperanza 1 Episode: "Rosa, heredera"2011/12 Una familia con suerte Fabiana Special Appearance
External links
Testimonio Cristiano de Anel Noreña
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