Ninel Herrera Conde is a Mexican singer, actress, model and television host known for her performances in Rebelde, Fuego en la sangre, Mar de amor and Porque el amor manda, among others.
Career Her first record production was titled Ninel Conde (2003), which contains the song "Callados", played a duet with singer José Manuel Figueroa. This material was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2004 for "Mejor álbum grupero."
In 2004, Conde participated in the third edition of the reality show Big Brother VIP and was voted-off after 43 days of confinement. In October 2004, she began acting on Rebelde, produced by Pedro Damián. Her most remarkable role so far has been this one. Her role as Alma Rey in Rebelde (2004–2006) expanded her career to Chile, Romania, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Spain and Croatia. This show was nominated for the awards TVyNovelas 2006 as "Best Lead Actress." She was aLao involved in the films 7 mujeres, un homosexual y Carlos and Mujeres infieles 2.
In 2005 she released her second album La Rebelde from which emerge the songs "Todo conmigo", "Ingrato", "Que no te asombre", and "Tú". Conde began appearing on the American dramedy series Ugly Betty where she portrays an actress on a "faux" telenovela that is seen by the main character's family. She also participated in contest reality show titled El Show de los Sueños, alongside Pee Wee, Kalimba Marichal, Gloria Trevi, DJ Flex/Nigga, Mariana Seoane, and Priscila.
In 2008, Conde played the character Rosario Montes in Fuego en la sangre alongside Adela Noriega and Eduardo Yañez, where she was nominated by the participating TVyNovelas Award as "Best actress co-star."
In August 2009, she was confirmed to appear in the Mexican telenovela Mar de amor as Coral (main-villain of the story), the telenovela was produced by Natalie Lartilleux.Ninel filming the upcoming telenovela "Mar de Amor" Informador.com.mx This show was nominated for "Best Actress antagonistic." In 2012, Conde participated in the soap opera Porque el amor manda as Discua Paz De La Soledad.
In September 2013, Conde becomes a judge on the fourth season of Univision's dancing competition Mira quién baila.
On June 16, 2025, Colombian singer Karol G released the trailer for her Tropicoqueta album, inspired by Mexican Telenovelas, where Conde reprised her role as Alma Rey from Rebelde, along with fellow Mexican actresses Anahí and Itatí Cantoral.
She was cast for the third season of reality show La casa de los famosos México, set to premiere on 27 July 2025, by Las Estrellas and Canal 5.
Personal life From 1996 to 1998, she was married to Mexican actor Ari Telch. She and Telch have one daughter together: Sofía (born May 7, 1997). On December 7, 2007, Conde married her second husband, businessman Juan Zepeda. The couple separated in August 2013. It was reported in 2015 that the marriage to Zepeda was invalid as he was already married to María Sol Corral from Ecuador. It was reported in October 2013 that Conde was dating businessman Giovanni Medina. In April 2014, Conde announced that she and Medina were expecting a baby boy. On October 21, 2014, she gave birth to their son Emmanuel.Ninel Conde gives birth to baby boy Emmanuel! - mamaslatinas.com - October 21, 2014 Ninel Conde married her third husband Larry Ramos on October 28, 2020. Ninel Conde sued Anabel Hernández for moral damage, after Hernández published in a book that Conde had been in a relationship with the Mexican drug trafficker Arturo Beltrán Leyva, who died in 2009. Conde lost the lawsuit in 2024.
Filmography
Television Television Year Title Role Notes1995 Al derecho y al Derbez Modelo TV-Series, season 1, episode 4, uncredited1995 Bajo un mismo rostro Mujer Telenovela, special appearance1996 Luz Clarita Elsa Cárdenas Telenovela, special appearance1998 Perla Telenovela, special appearance1999 Catalina y Sebastián Paty Telenovela, supporting role1999 Besos prohibidos Karen Telenovela, supporting role2000 La Revancha Reina Azcárraga Telenovela, supporting role2001 Lo que callamos las mujeres TV-Series, episode: "Una rebanada de pastel"2001–02 Como en el cine Topacio "La Matadora" Telenovela, main antagonist2004 La escuelita VIP NinelTV-Series2004 La hora pico Various Characters TV-Series2004–06 Rebelde Alma Rey Telenovela, protagonist2006 Ugly Betty Sexy Woman TV-Series, episode: "Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral"episode: "After Hours"episode: " Queens for a Day"2008 Fuego en la sangre Rosario MontesTelenovela, co-protagonist2009 Desmadruga2 Various TV-Series2009–10 Mar de amor Catalina Mijares "Coral" Telenovela, main antagonist2012–13 Porque el amor manda Discua Paz de la Soledad de Cervantes / Lucía Montemayor Telenovela, supporting role2013 Nueva vida TV-Series, episode: "Gran final"2017 En tierras salvajes Carolina Tinoco Cruz Telenovela, co-protagonist2018–20 El Señor de los Cielos María de los Ángeles "Evelina" López Telenovela, main role (seasons 6–7)2023Secretos de las IndomablesHerselfReality, Main cast2025TropicoquetaAlma ReyAlbum trailer, main cast2025La casa de los famosos MéxicoHerselfReality, main cast (season 3)2026Top Chef VIPHerselfReality, main cast (season 5)
Discography Studio albums Year Album details Peak MEX 2003 Ninel Conde Release date: September 16, 2003 Label: Universal Latin 3 2005 La Rebelde Release date: October 25, 2005 Label: Universal Latin 5 2011 Ayer y Hoy Release date: June 21, 2011 Label: EMI Music 12
Compilation albums Year Album details Peak MEX 2005 Y... Ganó El Amor
– 2008 20 Grandes de Ninel Conde
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EPs Year Album details Peak MEX 2006 El Bombón Asesino
2 2011 Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti
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Singles Year Single Peak positions[ Ninel Conde > Billboard Singles] Allmusic.com from the Album USLAT USREG 2003 "Callados" (with José Manuel Figueroa) –33 2004 "Canela fina" – – "La tabla" – –2005 "La rebelde" – – "Todo conmigo" – –2006 "Ingrato" –17 "No ne veras" – – "El bombón asesino" – – 2008 "Ni un centavo" –– 2011 "Vivir así es morir de amor" – – "Hoy tengo ganas de ti" – 182012 "Será porque te amo" – -
Music videos Year Song Album Director Notes2003 "Callados" (with José Manuel Figueroa) Ninel Conde Rodrigo Guardiola 2005 "Todo Conmigo" La Rebelde Filmed at Rancho de Vicente, also Jose Manuel Figueroa appears on the video as Ninel's love interest.. Elextranewspaper.com. Retrieved on December 19, 2010."Ingrato" 2006 "El Bombón Asesino" El Bombón Asesino 2010 "Mujeriego" Libre Eduardo Yañez appears on the video.Eduardo Yáñez muerde a Ninel Conde Esmas.com2011 "Vivir Asi Es Morir De Amor" Ayer Y Hoy Simon Brand
Album appearances YearSongAlbum2004"Una Mujer"Big Brother VIP: 3 (soundtrack)Mucha música con Big Brother VIP :: Lo Último . esmas.com. Retrieved on December 19, 2010.2007"El Año Viejo"Navidad Con Amigos: 2007Navidad Con Amigos 2007 CD. Cduniverse.com (August 28, 2007). Retrieved on December 19, 2010.2008"El Año Viejo"Navidad Con Amigos: 20082008"El cable y El bombón asesino"Fuego en la sangre
References
External links Ninel Conde's Official Site Ninel Conde's Official Channel in YouTube
Ninel Conde Madrina de Carnaval Manzanillo 2012 rueda de prensa Madrina de lujo Ninel Conde arranca el primer desfile del Carnaval Manzanillo 2012