La Veneno: Biography, Facts and Career
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Cristina Ortiz Rodríguez (19 March 1964 – 9 November 2016), better known as La Veneno ('The She Poison'), was a Spanish singer, actress, sex worker, and media personality. Considered one of the more important and beloved LGBT icons in Spain since her death, she rose to fame in 1996 after being discovered in the park where she worked as a sex worker by Faela Sainz, a reporter for the late-night talk show Esta noche cruzamos el Mississippi, broadcast on Telecinco from 1995 to 1997 and hosted by the journalist Pepe Navarro. She later appeared regularly on the show as well as on La sonrisa del pelícano. Recognised for her appearance and profane humor, La Veneno was one of the earliest transgender women to become widely-known in Spain, and has been recognised as a pioneering trans icon. In 2020, a critically acclaimed series produced by Atresmedia following her life became a hit show in Spain.
Quick facts about La Veneno
- Full name: La Veneno
- Born: 1964-03-19
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q11687785
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Who is La Veneno?
Cristina Ortiz Rodríguez (19 March 1964 – 9 November 2016), better known as La Veneno ('The She Poison'), was a Spanish singer, actress, sex worker, and media personality.
What nationality is La Veneno?
La Veneno is Spain.
When was La Veneno born?
La Veneno was born on 1964-03-19.
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