Paulina Goto is a Mexican actress, singer, and TV host known for her successful career in telenovelas. Born into a Mexican family in Monterrey, Paulina’s passion for music was inspired by her father, a singer and musician. She began her acting journey as a hostess on the show ‘Roomies’ and later moved to Mexico City to further develop her skills in dance, acting, and singing. In 2011, she gained recognition for her role in the series ‘Miss XV’ and went on to make notable appearances in ‘Mi corazón es Tuyo’ and ‘El vuelo de la Victoria.’ Alongside her acting career, Paulina also released her solo studio album, ‘Paulina Goto,’ in 2010. Her talent and dedication have earned her awards for her performances in ‘Miss XV’ and ‘Mi corazón es tuyo.’
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Paulina Gómez Torres
- Age: 32 Years, 32 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Father: Eduardo Gomez
- Mother: Alicia Torres
- Partner: Horacio Pancheri (2016–)
- Occupation: Actresses, Pop Singers
- Height: 5’6″ (168 cm), 5’6″ Females
- City: Monterrey, Mexico
Childhood & Early Life
Paulina Goto, born Paulina Gómez Torres on July 29, 1991, in Monterrey, Mexico, grew up in a family of successful professionals. Her father was a famous singer and musician, while her mother worked as a psychologist. She had a younger brother named Eduardo. When Paulina was five years old, her family moved from Monterrey to Tampico, where she spent her childhood and teenage years. It was during this time that she developed a keen interest in music, inspired by her father.
Early Education and Gymnastics
At the age of four, Paulina started training in ballet and also joined rhythmic gymnastics classes. She continued with gymnastics until the age of 14 and became a star gymnast, representing her country in various international competitions. Alongside her gymnastics training, Paulina completed her primary education at The American School of Tampico, which followed an American style of education. She also participated in school choirs from a young age, further fueling her passion for music.
Career Beginnings
After graduating from high school, Paulina joined Tec de Monterrey University at the age of 17. During this time, she began getting steady work as an actor and decided to finish her degree through online correspondence while moving to Mexico City for work. In 2008, she co-hosted a youth-oriented TV news show called “Roomies,” which was only broadcast in Tampico. Although the show didn’t have a wide reach, it provided Paulina with valuable experience. She left the show in 2009 but was later invited to attend the Centro de Educación Artística, a school run by a major media house that offered free education to its students.
Acting Breakthrough
After auditioning for a month, Paulina was accepted into the school and moved to New Mexico at the age of 17. She learned acting, singing, and dancing and in her second year, she auditioned for the telenovela “Niña de mi Corazón.” She landed the roles of Andrea Paz and her twin brother Andres Paz. The series received critical acclaim and commercial success, earning Paulina the Best Young Actress award at the TVyNovelas Awards in 2011. She also appeared in theater productions and played the lead role in the play “El Knack.”
Continued Success
In mid-2011, Paulina auditioned for the series “Miss XV” and initially secured the second lead role. However, when the actor selected for the lead role dropped out, Paulina was given the opportunity to play the lead. The series was successful in both Mexico and the US but was not renewed for a second season. Paulina won the Favorite Actress award at the Kids Choice Awards in Mexico. In 2014, she appeared in the telenovela “Mi corazón es tuyo,” which became a huge success and earned her several awards. She also ventured into music, releasing her self-titled debut album in 2010 and becoming the lead singer of the fictional pop band “Eme 15” from the telenovela “Miss XV.”
Recent Work and Personal Life
In 2015, Paulina moved to the US to participate in acting workshops at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She continued to appear in telenovelas such as “El vuelo de la Victoria” and “Un camino hacia el destino.” In 2017, she made her film debut in “Yo soy Pepito” and starred in the lead role in the film “La Leyenda Del Diamante” in 2018. In terms of her personal life, Paulina has remained secretive, but she revealed in 2016 that she was dating actor Horacio Pancheri.