Valerie Domínguez Siblings: Getting to Know Alberto and Daniel
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Valerie Domínguez Tarud is a multifaceted Colombian talent, born on January 12, 1981, in Barranquilla, Atlántico Department, Colombia.
She is renowned as an actress, model, fashion and jewelry designer, and beauty pageant titleholder who has made significant strides in the entertainment and fashion industries.
Notably, she is the first cousin of global superstar singer Shakira, adding a layer of intrigue to her family connections.
Domínguez pursued her education in fashion design in Milan, Italy, which laid the foundation for her creative pursuits.
Siblings
Valerie grew up alongside her two brothers, Alberto and Daniel.
Born to parents Alberto José Domínguez and María Lourdes Tarud de Domínguez, the siblings share a close-knit bond rooted in their Colombian heritage.
Details about her brothers’ professional lives or public endeavors are not widely documented as they maintain a lower profile compared to their famous sister.
Career
Domínguez first gained national prominence by winning the Miss Atlántico 2005 title, which propelled her to become Miss Colombia 2005, representing her country on the international stage.
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Transitioning into acting, she made her television debut as Marianne Sajir in the telenovela Hasta que la plata nos separe and later appeared in films such as Esto huele mal directed by Jorge Ali Triana, where she played Manuela.
Her roles extended to the drama El Último Matrimonio Feliz and the series Los caballeros las prefieren brutas, based on Isabella Santo Domingo’s book, produced by Sony for Latin American cable television.
More recently, she starred in the telenovela Un sueño llamado salsa by FOX Telecolombia and RCN, and featured in international films like Beyond Brotherhood in 2017, Do You Believe? in 2015, and Sound of Freedom in 2023.
In parallel, her modeling career flourished through pageant participation and endorsements.
As a designer, she owns a jewelry store in Barranquilla showcasing her original designs, with expansion plans for Bogotá, drawing from her Milan education and family traditions in the craft.
Accolades
Domínguez crowning achievements include securing the Miss Atlántico 2005 and Miss Colombia 2005 titles, succeeding Adriana Tarud in the latter.
Representing Colombia at Miss Universe 2006 in Los Angeles, she achieved a impressive Top 10 finish, highlighting her poise and appeal on a global platform.
In her acting endeavors, she has earned one award win, though specifics remain broadly noted in industry profiles.
Beyond formal accolades, her success as a jewelry designer and her familial ties to Shakira have contributed to her status as a celebrated figure in Colombian culture.