Maribel Arrieta: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Maribel Arrieta? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
María Isabel Arrieta Gálvez or Maribel Arrieta (August 22, 1934 – August 31, 1989) was a Salvadoran television host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss El Salvador 1955 and represented her country at Miss Universe 1955 in Long Beach, California. Arrieta is most known for her strong resemblance to Marilyn Monroe, leading people to dub her as "the Marilyn Monroe of El Salvador". Arrieta ultimately finished as first runner-up, losing to Hillevi Rombin, but not before taking home the title of "Miss Congeniality". She is the first Hispanic woman to become first-runner up in the Miss Universe pageant.
Quick facts about Maribel Arrieta
- Full name: Maribel Arrieta
- Born: 1934-08-22
- Nationality: El Salvador
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q5998065
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Maribel Arrieta?
María Isabel Arrieta Gálvez or Maribel Arrieta (August 22, 1934 – August 31, 1989) was a Salvadoran television host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss El Salvador 1955 and represented her country at Miss Universe 1955 in Long Beach, California.
What nationality is Maribel Arrieta?
Maribel Arrieta is El Salvador.
When was Maribel Arrieta born?
Maribel Arrieta was born on 1934-08-22.
Sources
More in Fashion & Style
Keep reading
